
Public Programs and Outreach
Join us to explore Surrey's past.
Registered programs
Programs will run virtually via Microsoft Teams. Attendees will receive simple instructions to participate in each of the following free sessions. To register by phone, call 604-501-5100.
Winter programs
Registration is now open.
Rainbow History Tea and Talk
March 13 | 6-7:30pm | City Centre Library
Join a friendly evening of conversation and learn about milestones in Surrey's 2SLGBTQ+ history. Ask questions and enjoy refreshments! For ages 13+.
Spring programs
Registration for spring programs opens on Sunday, February 23 at 9pm.
Trivia Night: South Surrey History
April 10 | 6:30-7:30pm | Stewart Hall | Historic Stewart Farm
How well do you know South Surrey’s history? Test your knowledge with Surrey Archives staff as they delve into historical events, landmarks, businesses, parks, schools and more.
Métis History in BC
May 8 | 6:30-7:30pm | Microsoft Teams
Explore the Métis Nation’s history in BC, including the Sinclair Expedition of 1841, through this virtual talk with the new Amelia Douglas Institute for Métis Culture and Language in Surrey.
Trivia Night: Whalley History
June 12 | 6:30-7:30pm | Room 120 | City Centre Library
Test your knowledge of Whalley’s history with Surrey Archives staff. From service stations to skyscrapers, explore the remarkable developments that turned Whalley into a city centre during this trivia event.
Outreach programs
Are you looking for a speaker? Multimedia presentations delivered by qualified staff from the Surrey Archives include historic photos, audio and more. They are suitable for schools, rotary clubs and retirement homes. Contact us at 604-502-6459 or archives@surrey.ca for more information and to book once programs are running again.
Topics include:
- Capturing the City: Surrey 2000
- Cloverdale: A Photo History
- Roy Houghton's Surrey
- Surrey's First 50 Years
- Surrey 1914 to 1918
- The Sixties in Surrey
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.