Public Programs and Outreach
Join us to explore Surrey's past.
Upcoming events
Fall programs
Registration is now open. Register by phone at 604-501-5100 or online in the links below.
The Emperor’s Orphans with Sally Ito
Sept 4 - 6:30-7:30pm on Microsoft Teams
Join a virtual talk with Sally Ito to learn about the Ito family’s experiences during the forced uprooting of Japanese Canadians through her family memoir The Emperor’s Orphans.
South Asian Canadian Women's History in BC
Oct 23 - 6:30-7:30pm on Microsoft Teams
Learn about the contributions of South Asian Canadian women to BC’s history through this virtual talk with Dr. Satwinder Bains, professor emeritus of the South Asian Studies Institute.
War Veterans’ Stories
Nov 13 - 6:30-7:30pm on Microsoft Teams
Explore local experiences of World War I and II with Surrey Archives staff as we delve into Surrey veterans’ papers, correspondences, photos, audio clips and more.
Book us for a presentation!
Are you looking for a speaker? Surrey Archives staff offer one-hour multi-media presentations and workshops. To book a free presentation, contact us at 604-502-6459 or archives@surrey.ca. Available topics are listed below.
Community histories
Explore a century's worth of development in the following Town Centres:
- Newton
- Whalley
- Guildford
- Cloverdale
- South Surrey
By the decade
Learn about the people, events, and developments of Surrey during the following decades:
- 1950s
- 1960s
- 1970s
- 1990s
- 2000s
Trivia programs
Test your knowledge of Surrey's past on these fun topics:
- Surrey in the ‘80s
- Transportation
- Parks
- Past businesses
- Whalley
- South Surrey
Workshops & tours
Archives 101
Designed for secondary and post-secondary students, Surrey Archives staff provide an introduction to archives, archival research, and primary source analysis.
Caring for your family treasures
Learn practical preservation tips for your family heirlooms, including photos, documents, textiles and more, through this workshop presented by Surrey Archives and Artifact Collections staff.
Site tours
Come visit us for a tour of our reference room. Learn about our resources, services, and see highlights from the collection.
Is there a topic you want to see covered? Our staff want to hear from you! Reach out to us at archives@surrey.ca with your suggestions.
Community engagement
Collaboration with Community Arts
In 2024, Surrey Archives worked collaboratively with the Community Arts’ Artists-in-Residence at Clayton Community Centre. This video captures the importance of the Archives’ work and the impact it can have on the community.
Register by phone
Registration by phone is available. Call 604-501-5100, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm and a customer service representative will be happy to help you.
Cancelling a registration
If you need to cancel your registration, log in to your account and follow our How to Cancel Your Activity video.
Alternatively, you can call 604-501-5100, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm and a customer service representative can cancel your registration for you.
Help and FAQ
Get help and find more information on how to register for classes on the Registration Help page.