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Exhibitions
On display
September 27 to December 23
Pint-sized foodies and little locavores
find out where their food comes
from (hint – it’s not the supermarket).
Fresh hands-on activities explore
farming past and present from a kid’s
perspective. Check out modern farming
in the greenhouse, plant a window box,
puzzle over land use while building
a mini-community, and climb the
treehouse!
COMMUNITY TREASURES
Eating in Elegance
Surrey Museum
On display
July 12-December 23
Early settlers brought very little from
their homelands, but precious table
settings were often carefully carried to
the new country. This sparkling display
of silver, china and crystal will take you
back to a time of elegance, tradition
and fine manners.
Programs
Olde Harvest Fair
Historic Stewart Farm
Celebrate food and farming at this fall
fair! Tap your toes to live music, taste
mulled apple cider and shop local
artisans. Jump in the hay pile, hop in a
sack race, make real butter, and play like
pioneers!
Saturday, September 24 12noon-3:00pm
All ages, Free
Pumpkin Power
Surrey Museum
Need more pumpkin spice in your life?
Design your own take-home Jack O’
Lantern, go on a spooky scavenger hunt
in the exhibit galleries, and compete for
best costume.
Saturday, October 29 11:30am–2:00pm
All ages, Free
Surrey Remembers
Surrey Museum
Take part in the Remembrance Day
ceremony at the Cenotaph, then come in
from the cold for refreshments, films and
crafts for kids.
Friday, November 11 9:30am-1:30pm
All ages, Free
Lecture: Canadian Sikhs
in World War 1
Surrey Museum
Join Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra of the Centre
for Indo-Canadian Studies as she shares
the forgotten story of 10 Canadian-Sikh
soldiers who served for Canada during
World War 1.
Friday, November 11 11:30am-12:30pm
We’re Sharing Surrey’s Heritage!
Want a day in the life of a historic farm? Unpack new
collections with us? Explore a facet of Surrey’s history
via a digital exhibit? We’ll connect the dots between the
past and present, offer quizzes and trivia games, unveil
digital exhibits, and more!
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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!
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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
Dumpling Day
Attention foodies! Taste world dumpling
delicacies, and learn tricks from our
guest chefs while kids make playdough
perogies or paper pot-stickers.
Saturday, September 17
Latin Fiesta
Get out your maracas and brush up
your salsa moves! Discover the sounds,
tastes and rich culture of Latin America
through lively performances, crafts and
traditional snacks.
Saturday, October 15
German Christmas
Experience a German Christmas
Market. Mulled cider, pretzels, and
festive crafting will help usher in the
holiday season.
Saturday, November 19
Very Vintage Christmas
Experience a swinging 50s Christmas!
Enjoy Christmas carols crooned by local
musicians while you make vintage-style
decorations and visit with Santa Claus.
Saturday, December 17
Heritage Christmas
Saturdays
Historic Stewart Farm
Drop in for a different old-time Christmas
activity each Saturday. Taste fresh baked
festive treats, string popcorn, and try on
real winter woollies.
Saturdays, Nov 26, Dec 3, 17 12noon-3:00pm
All ages, Free
Santa Claus Parade
Surrey Museum
Baby it’s cold outside! Come in for
hot chocolate and a stroll around the
galleries before the Surrey Santa Parade.
Sunday, December 4 12noon–5:00pm
All ages, by donation
Christmas Open House
Historic Stewart Farm
Make holiday memories with a visit to our
annual seasonal gathering. Sing along
with classic carols played on our piano,
indulge in sweet Victorian treats baked
in the woodstove, and craft old-time
Christmas décor for your tree.
Saturday, December 10 12noon-4:00pm
All ages, Free
HERITAGE
Family Day
Historic Stewart Farm All ages
Back to School
Kids pumped about going back to school?
Ease them back in with a stop in our old-
fashioned classroom complete with real
slates and vintage costumes.
Saturday, September 3 12noon-3:00pm
Haunted Farm
A shadowy barn, creaky floorboards,
rustling trees – visit our haunted farm if
you dare! This safe and fun family drop-in
shares old-time All Hallow’s Eve traditions,
crafts and spooky treats.
Saturday, October 29 12noon-3:00pm
Let’s Remember
Continue the weekend of remembering and
peace by decorating a red poppy cookie
in the farmhouse kitchen and doing family-
friendly crafts and activities.
Saturday, November 12 12noon-3:00pm