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604.501.5100   SPRING 2017
Easter Fair
Surrey Museum
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.
Saturday, April 15 1:00pm-4:00pm
All ages, by donation
Lotus Lantern Festival
Surrey Museum
Make a lantern, a Tae Guk fan, and play
Korean children’s games as you join the
Korean community in celebrating this
bright and colourful holiday.
Saturday, April 29 1:00pm-4:00pm
All ages, by donation
Sheep to Shawl
Competition
Cheer on local teams as flying fingers
spin and ply sheep’s wool into yarn, then
weave a beautiful shawl, all in four hours.
Watch real sheep being sheared, try
weaving and spinning yourself, and make
woolly crafts with your kids.
Saturday, May 6 10:30am-4:00pm
All ages, by donation
Royal Victorian Party
Historic Stewart Farm
All hail her Majesty, the Queen! Enjoy this
royal celebration with dancing, birthday
cake and a chance to meet Queen
Victoria herself. Future kings and queens
are encouraged to dress the part.
Sunday, May 21 11:00am-3:00pm
All ages, Free
Environmental
Extravaganza:
Ocean Commotion
Surrey Museum
Get up close and personal with BC’s
marine creatures as the Vancouver
Aquarium brings their touch tubs to the
Museum. Make some waves as you
create crafty ocean creatures and snack
on seaweed.
Saturday, June 3 1:00pm-4:00pm
All ages, by donation
Father’s Day Open House
Historic Stewart Farm
Show dad some fun this Father’s Day
as you hop aboard Pacific Trackless
Trains and take a tour of the scenic
grounds. Take in the Greater Vancouver
Garden Railway Club’s large scale train
display, make a craft, grab coffee on the
verandah and settle in for a family picnic.
Sunday, June 18 11:00am-3:00pm
All ages, Free
We’re Sharing Surrey’s Heritage!
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Become a Heritage Volunteer!
Learn about Surrey’s rich history while facilitating fun games
and activities at Surrey Museum and Historic Stewart Farm.
For more information email
Search Our
Database 24/7!
Vintage fashions? We’ve got it.
Early maps of Surrey? Check that!
Find these and more on the Surrey Archives
& Museums Online Access (SAMOA) search
engine. You’ll find non-stop access to over
20,000 historic images, plus hundreds of artifacts
from the City’s collections. SAMOA’s search
bookmarks, filters, featured items, and clear
design make searching Surrey’s history a breeze.
Visit and click on
SAMOAOnline Access to start your search!
Subscribe to Heritage
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updates on programs, events and
exhibits at Surrey’s heritage facilities?
Are you a teacher or homeschooler
interested in heritage school programs?
Go to:
Click on Heritage Newsletter and enter
your name and e-mail address.
There’s More!
Look for more ways
to experience all that
Surrey’s heritage facilities
have to offer!
Arts & General Interest
Section under Early Years |
Children | Adults
Exhibitions
Kids Gallery
Surrey Museum
This is a Please Touch Zone! Kids get
their hands on big ideas and green
activities in this fully interactive gallery.
Ride the energy bike, play with the pipe
wall, climb through the tree fort and
explore the world of sustainable energy.
COMMUNITY TREASURES
My Disney World
Surrey Museum
On display February 7 - May 14
M-I-C-K-E Y… hum along with us!
We’ve invited the local Disney fan club
to share the Disney-branded items in
their collections. From toys and games
to movies and clothing, this small exhibit
explores the wonderful world of Mickey
and friends.
Canada Is…
Historic Stewart Farm
On display April 22 - September 4
We’re more than maple syrup and
moose. We go beyond beavers and
hockey sticks. Share what it means to be
Canadian at this celebration of 150 years
of Canuck culture. Photos and objects
from the community and the Surrey
Museum and Archives will explore what
it means to be a Canadian today and
tomorrow.
Discovery Saturdays
Discover the Surrey Museum in fun new ways with family
friendly celebrations of culture and history.
Third Saturday of each month, 1:00pm-4:00pm. All ages, by donation
Ready to Rodeo
Get ready for the Cloverdale Rodeo!
Learn to lasso and discover cow-
folk crafts. Listen to western music
and enjoy a country square dance
performance.
Saturday, May 20
Ukrainian Culture
Join the local Ukrainian community as
they share their music, dance and food.
Design your own colourful
Ukrainian egg, try your
hand at traditional Ukrainian
embroidery and make
playdough pierogis.
Saturday, June 17
Join in lively conversations about Surrey’s past. Images, maps
and documents are accompanied by stories told by presenter
and audience. Details and pre-register at 604-502-6459.
Programs sponsored by Friends of the Museum & Archives.
THE SURREY
LEADER
COLLECTION
Saturday, April 8
A VISUAL
HISTORY OF
NEWTON
Saturday, May 13
SURREY 1967
Saturday, June 10
Photo: Surrey Leader Printing Shop, 1929. #60.20
SIGN THE KIDS UP FOR
Heritage Day Camps!
Check the Summer Day Camp brochure available at all
Surrey recreation facilities, or call 604-592-6956 for
info. See you this summer! Registration starts April 24.