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20th Annual | April 22 – June 11
Earth Day to World Oceans Day
For info visit
or call the Surrey Nature Centre
604-502-6065
Celebrate with us this spring as the
Surrey Environmental Extravaganza turns 20!
This award-winning collection of environmental events
and programs are all FREE and are held
throughout the City. Look for the Event Guide
in early April – with over 100 events and programs
there is something for everyone.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
April 22 Saturday
10am-7pm
Earth Day - Celebrate at
City Hall Plaza | 13450 104 Avenue
The City of Surrey is a leader in Sustainability
and will host a Party for the Planet, the biggest
Earth Day celebration in BC. Party for the
Planet is a day intended to inspire awareness
for the Earth’s natural environment and Surrey
has a lot to be inspired by. This event will bring
over 20,000 people to Surrey to celebrate and
be educated on all things green.
April 29 Saturday
10am-1pm
Arbor Day
Hazelgrove Park | 7080 190 Street
Celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees to
help grow Surrey’s urban forest! Join us for
family fun including kids’ activities, live music,
educational displays, and tree planting of
course! Rain or shine.
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604.501.5100   SPRING 2017
April 1 - June 24
11am-3pm Saturday
Darts Hill Garden
Saturday Strolls
1633 170 Street
Drop In, By donation All ages
| 604-501-5050
Stroll through this “plantsman’s”
garden every Saturday this spring.
Admire the blooming rhododendrons,
azaleas and unique trees growing
here. Purchase plants on the third
Saturday of each month. No pets.
Limited wheelchair access with
gravel paths and moderate inclines.
April 8 Saturday
10am-12noon
Family Easter
Egg Hunt
Bridgeview Community Centre
Easter themed games and crafts followed
by an Easter egg hunt for children 10 and
under. There will be photo opportunities
with a special guest!
April 8 Saturday
10am-3pm
Early Years
Festival
Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre
Join us for an interactive, healthy and
fun-filled day designed for those who are
expecting their first baby and children
up to the age of 6. Activities include
play areas, demonstrations, children’s
performers, creative areas, community
partners and more!
April 15 Saturday
1pm-4pm
Easter Fair
Surrey Museum All ages, by donation
Meet Easter cats, dogs, birds,
reptiles, and of course, bunnies, as
you visit with local animal rescue
organizations. Hop around the galleries
on an Easter egg scavenger hunt,
spring into crafts and games, and
get hands-on in the Kids Gallery.
April 15 Saturday
11am-3pm
Old-Fashioned
Easter
Historic Stewart Farm All ages
Practice your bunny hop at our annual
Easter extravaganza. Little ones will
have their face painted, make rabbit ears
and compete in Bunny Olympics. Then
hunt for brightly coloured eggs hidden
throughout the farm.
April 22 Saturday
Annual Vaisakhi
Parade
Marking the New Year, every April,
millions of Sikhs world-wide celebrate
Vaisakhi Day. Considered one of the most
important festivals in the Sikh calendar,
parades celebrating the event are held in
Sikh communities around the world.
April 22-29
Surrey Clean
Sweep Week
Various locations & times
| 604-501-5050
Celebrate Earth Day and help beautify our
community! Participate in Clean Sweep
Week by organizing your own clean-up or
drop-in to a Partners in Parks event. Visit
for information,
dates and locations.
April 26 Wednesday
6-8:30pm
Adult Open House
Join us for this fun and social event for
adults 19 and up! Mingle over snacks
and refreshments as you learn about our
programs and services, play games and
listen to music. End the night with an
aquatic or land fitness session of your
choice.
GUILDFORD 1 Session $7 19yrs+
W 6:00pm-8:30pm Apr 26 4528798
Guildford Recreation Centre
April 29 & May 27
10am-4pm Saturday
Darts Hill Garden
Open House & Plant Sale
1633 170 Street
Drop In, By donation All ages
| 604-501-5050
Wander the meandering paths and
admire the dazzling spring colours.
Ask gardening experts your questions,
inquire about the garden, or purchase a
plant at the plant sale. No pets. Limited
wheelchair access with gravel paths and
moderate inclines.
May 1 - 7
Surrey Youth Week
May 6 Saturday
Surrey Youth
Showcase
Guildford Recreation Centre
Activities include: basketball tournament,
street dance battle, hip hop showcase,
DJs, airbrush tattoos, food trucks and
prizes. Check out all the other cool events
throughout the week.