Surrey Events
The City of Surrey offers events throughout the year, including five major festivals: Canada Day and Fusion Festival in the summer, Winter Fest in February and Party for the Planet and Surrey Children's Festival in the spring. Smaller-scale community events are plentiful, many of which are free and family-friendly.
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Arts Events
Opening Reception
January 14, 2012 - Join the Surrey Art Gallery and exhibiting artists in celebrating the opening of the exhibitions Beyond Vague Terrain: The City and the Serial Image, and Open Sound 2012: On Air, Underground – Making the Inaudible Audible
Curator's Tour
February 09, 2012 - Be part of a conversation about Surrey Art Gallery's newest exhibitions!
Circle Mirror Transformation
February 21, 2012 to March 03, 2012 - "Circle is about real people exploring their lives through tiny leaps of faith and creativity" Adam R. Perlman, Backstage
A Little Princess
March 02, 2012 to March 04, 2012 - Surrey Youth Theatre's production of this classic story about a girl who maintains her integrity in the face of adversity.
Arsenic and Old Lace
March 07, 2012 to March 09, 2012 - Holy Cross Players presents this popular play filled with comedy and mayhem.
Among the Plazas and the Courts: Writers Reading the City
March 08, 2012 - Hear poetry and innovative prose about urban spaces, and find out how local writers consider Metro Vancouver, including Surrey, in their writing.
The Human Statues and Good Lovelies
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March 10, 2012 - "These guys definitely have the whole package of songs, personality and pizzazz!" David Bash, Shindig Magazine
Ballet BC: Walking Mad and Other Works
March 13, 2012 - Breathtaking choreogrpahy! Celebrate the resurgence of Ballet BC
Ballet BC - Walking Mad and Other Works
March 13, 2012 - "Ballet BC is boldly pushing its way into new territory" The Georgia Straight
Steven Page
March 16, 2012 - This former lead singer and songwriter for the Barenaked Ladies makes a stop on our Main Stage to perform many of the songs you know, and lots from his new solo album.
Family Day
March 18, 2012 - Explore, enjoy and create art together with activities inspired by the exhibitions!
Surrey Festival of Dance
March 24, 2012 to April 26, 2012 - Now in its 46th year - one of the largest amateur dance competitions
Conversation with Exhibiting Artists and Open Reception
April 14, 2012 - Exhibiting artists talk about their work.
Curator's Tour
April 19, 2012 - Get guided through a tour of Vision Machine with Surrey Art Gallery curator Jordan Strom.
Street Dance Bboyizm: IZM
May 2, 2012 - See hiphop, rocking and b-boying in Crazy Smooth's dance show IZM. Watch 10 dancers push street dance tradition in Surrey.
Arts at Darts-Cancelled
June 19, 2012 to June 19, 2012 - This event has been cancelled. Please visit www.dartshill.ca for upcoming open houses.
Business Events
Surrey Regional Economic Summit
- The Summit has grown to be the most signicant business and economic conference of its kind in BC
Cloverdale Events
Riding the Rails 2012
February 25, 2012 - Visit the Surrey Museum to discover railways and learn about the BC Electric Railway.
Easter Fair 2012
April 7, 2012 - Join in Easter fun for the family and meet rescue animals and the organizations that care for them.
Sheep to Shawl 2012
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May 12, 2012 - Cheer on local spinning and weaving teams as they participate in this traditional competition, and try weaving and spinning yourself.
Pumpkin Power 2012
October 27, 2012 - Design your own take-home Jack O’Lantern, do crafts, and taste some pie while watching the Cloverdale costume parade.
Surrey Remembers 2012
November 11, 2012 to November 11, 2012 - Join us after the Cloverdale Cenotaph ceremony for refreshments, films, and "peaceful" crafts to do with your children.
Corporate Events
Fleetwood Events
Guildford Events
Photo Contest
January 15, 2012 to February 29, 2012 - Point, Click and Win! Your chance to win some great prizes while showing off your artistic side.
Guildford Aquatic Addition Open Houses
February 23, 2012 - Give us your thoughts on the upcoming Aquatic expansion of the Guildford Recreation Centre.
Heritage Services Events
Easter Fair 2012
April 7, 2012 - Join in Easter fun for the family and meet rescue animals and the organizations that care for them.
Seedy Saturday 2012
April 14, 2012 - Get a great start on this year’s garden at the Stewart Farm’s annual seed and plant sale.
Sheep to Shawl 2012
May 12, 2012 - Cheer on local spinning and weaving teams as they participate in this traditional competition, and try weaving and spinning yourself.
Victoria Day Open House 2012
May 20, 2012 - Celebrate the Queen’s birthday as they did 100 years ago, with heritage activities, dances and cake.
Pioneer Fair 2012
July 07, 2012 - Spend a delightful summer afternoon at the farm with music, games and heritage activities.
Pumpkin Power 2012
October 27, 2012 - Design your own take-home Jack O’Lantern, do crafts, and taste some pie while watching the Cloverdale costume parade.
Surrey Remembers 2012
November 11, 2012 to November 11, 2012 - Join us after the Cloverdale Cenotaph ceremony for refreshments, films, and "peaceful" crafts to do with your children.
Christmas Open House 2012
December 08, 2012 - Enter the world of an old-fashioned Christmas at the farm.
Kid's Events
Anti-Bullying Day Film Contest
January 3, 2012 to February 20, 2012 - Create a video to stop bullying for our 2012 contest. If you win, you'll see it played on ShawTV on Anti-Bullying Day.
Riding the Rails 2012
February 25, 2012 - Visit the Surrey Museum to discover railways and learn about the BC Electric Railway.
Arts at Darts-Cancelled
June 19, 2012 to June 19, 2012 - This event has been cancelled. Please visit www.dartshill.ca for upcoming open houses.
Library Events
Teen Library Events
- Be a Teen Advisory Group member, a Library Ambassador or a Reading Buddy. Get homework help, job and career search assistance or drop in to one of our weekly youth programs. We offer great programs, volunteer opportunities, teen contests and more! Come check us out in Teen Central in the Surrey Public Library Website.
Mayor Events
Council Inauguration
December 05, 2011 - Watch the swearing in of Mayor Watts and City Council during their first council meeting since the November 19, 2011, election.
ENERGYShift Panel Event Details
February 2, 2012 - Visit the Mayor and join community discussions on the development of Surrey's Community Energy and Emissions Plan.
Newton Events
Birding Walk - Surrey Lake Park
May 19, 2012 - Join a local naturalist on a guided birding walk at Surrey Lake Park.
North Surrey Events
Opening Reception
January 14, 2012 - Join the Surrey Art Gallery and exhibiting artists in celebrating the opening of the exhibitions Beyond Vague Terrain: The City and the Serial Image, and Open Sound 2012: On Air, Underground – Making the Inaudible Audible
Curator's Tour
February 09, 2012 - Be part of a conversation about Surrey Art Gallery's newest exhibitions!
Circle Mirror Transformation
February 21, 2012 to March 03, 2012 - "Circle is about real people exploring their lives through tiny leaps of faith and creativity" Adam R. Perlman, Backstage
A Little Princess
March 02, 2012 to March 04, 2012 - Surrey Youth Theatre's production of this classic story about a girl who maintains her integrity in the face of adversity.
Birding Walk - Surrey Nature Centre
March 03, 2012 - Join a local naturalist on an guided walk in search of birds at the Surrey Nature Centre.
Arsenic and Old Lace
March 07, 2012 to March 09, 2012 - Holy Cross Players presents this popular play filled with comedy and mayhem.
Among the Plazas and the Courts: Writers Reading the City
March 08, 2012 - Hear poetry and innovative prose about urban spaces, and find out how local writers consider Metro Vancouver, including Surrey, in their writing.
The Human Statues and Good Lovelies
March 10, 2012 - "These guys definitely have the whole package of songs, personality and pizzazz!" David Bash, Shindig Magazine
Ballet BC: Walking Mad and Other Works
March 13, 2012 - Breathtaking choreogrpahy! Celebrate the resurgence of Ballet BC
Ballet BC - Walking Mad and Other Works
March 13, 2012 - "Ballet BC is boldly pushing its way into new territory" The Georgia Straight
Steven Page
March 16, 2012 - This former lead singer and songwriter for the Barenaked Ladies makes a stop on our Main Stage to perform many of the songs you know, and lots from his new solo album.
Family Day
March 18, 2012 - Explore, enjoy and create art together with activities inspired by the exhibitions!
Surrey Festival of Dance
March 24, 2012 to April 26, 2012 - Now in its 46th year - one of the largest amateur dance competitions
Conversation with Exhibiting Artists and Open Reception
April 14, 2012 - Exhibiting artists talk about their work.
Curator's Tour
April 19, 2012 - Get guided through a tour of Vision Machine with Surrey Art Gallery curator Jordan Strom.
Street Dance Bboyizm: IZM
May 2, 2012 - See hiphop, rocking and b-boying in Crazy Smooth's dance show IZM. Watch 10 dancers push street dance tradition in Surrey.
Parks & Environment
ENERGYShift Panel Event Details
February 2, 2012 - Visit the Mayor and join community discussions on the development of Surrey's Community Energy and Emissions Plan.
Birding Walk - Mud Bay Park
February 18, 2012 - Join a local naturalist for a guided walk to discover the birds at Surrey's Mud Bay Park.
Birding Walk - Surrey Nature Centre
March 03, 2012 - Join a local naturalist on an guided walk in search of birds at the Surrey Nature Centre.
Birding Walk - Redwood Park
April 21, 2012 - Join a local naturalist on a guided birding walk in Surrey's Redwood Park.
Darts Hill Garden Open Houses & Plant Sales
April 28, 2012 to October 13, 2012 - Darts Hill Garden Open Houses & Plant Sales feature special interest tours and a Master Gardener's table.
Birding Walk - Surrey Lake Park
May 19, 2012 - Join a local naturalist on a guided birding walk at Surrey Lake Park.
Environmental Events
- Did you know there are more than 500 parks and greenbelts in Surrey? There are literally hundreds of kilometers of trails and walkways through natural areas in these parks. From the depths of the giant second growth forest at Green Timbers Urban Forest Park to the beautiful shoreline views at Blackie Spit Park, there is a tremendous diversity of natural environments to explore. See what events are happening in Parks and Environmental.
Public Meeting & Open House
Council Inauguration
December 05, 2011 - Watch the swearing in of Mayor Watts and City Council during their first council meeting since the November 19, 2011, election.
Recreation & Sports Events
Surrey Fire Fighters' Charity Hockey Tournament
October 28, 2011 to October 28, 2011 - Enter your team in this tournament for charity with proceeds benefitting the School Snack Program!
Seniors' Events
Birding Walk - Mud Bay Park
February 18, 2012 - Join a local naturalist for a guided walk to discover the birds at Surrey's Mud Bay Park.
Birding Walk - Surrey Nature Centre
March 03, 2012 - Join a local naturalist on an guided walk in search of birds at the Surrey Nature Centre.
Birding Walk - Redwood Park
April 21, 2012 - Join a local naturalist on a guided birding walk in Surrey's Redwood Park.
Darts Hill Garden Open Houses & Plant Sales
April 28, 2012 to October 13, 2012 - Darts Hill Garden Open Houses & Plant Sales feature special interest tours and a Master Gardener's table.
Birding Walk - Surrey Lake Park
May 19, 2012 - Join a local naturalist on a guided birding walk at Surrey Lake Park.
Arts at Darts-Cancelled
June 19, 2012 to June 19, 2012 - This event has been cancelled. Please visit www.dartshill.ca for upcoming open houses.
South Surrey Events
Birding Walk - Mud Bay Park
February 18, 2012 - Join a local naturalist for a guided walk to discover the birds at Surrey's Mud Bay Park.
Seedy Saturday 2012
April 14, 2012 - Get a great start on this year’s garden at the Stewart Farm’s annual seed and plant sale.
Birding Walk - Redwood Park
April 21, 2012 - Join a local naturalist on a guided birding walk in Surrey's Redwood Park.
Darts Hill Garden Open Houses & Plant Sales
April 28, 2012 to October 13, 2012 - Darts Hill Garden Open Houses & Plant Sales feature special interest tours and a Master Gardener's table.
Victoria Day Open House 2012
May 20, 2012 - Celebrate the Queen’s birthday as they did 100 years ago, with heritage activities, dances and cake.
Arts at Darts-Cancelled
June 19, 2012 to June 19, 2012 - This event has been cancelled. Please visit www.dartshill.ca for upcoming open houses.
Pioneer Fair 2012
July 07, 2012 - Spend a delightful summer afternoon at the farm with music, games and heritage activities.
Christmas Open House 2012
December 08, 2012 - Enter the world of an old-fashioned Christmas at the farm.
Special Events
2012 BC Summer Games Launch Event
February 18, 2012 - Join us at Guildford Mall Food Court to learn about this exciting event and how you can be involved.
Surrey Remembers 2012
November 11, 2012 to November 11, 2012 - Join us after the Cloverdale Cenotaph ceremony for refreshments, films, and "peaceful" crafts to do with your children.
Youth Events
Anti-Bullying Day Film Contest
January 3, 2012 to February 20, 2012 - Create a video to stop bullying for our 2012 contest. If you win, you'll see it played on ShawTV on Anti-Bullying Day.
Teen Library Events
- Be a Teen Advisory Group member, a Library Ambassador or a Reading Buddy. Get homework help, job and career search assistance or drop in to one of our weekly youth programs. We offer great programs, volunteer opportunities, teen contests and more! Come check us out in Teen Central in the Surrey Public Library Website.