Spring Break fun! Events and activities in Surrey & White Rock

Spring Break is almost here! And with two whole weeks off, there are lots of fun, family-friendly and free activities and events to enjoy! Here’s a roundup of some of the things happening in Surrey and White Rock over the next few weeks! 

Museum of Surrey

• March 17-20 & 24-27 – Spring Break: Emergency Services: Meet Surrey’s first responders and explore fire trucks, ambulances and police vehicles on select days! Learn from Surrey Fire Service, Surrey Police, Ambulance Paramedics of BC, BC Emergency Health Services and the Ministry of Children & Family Development about what you could be when you grow up, and participate in a scavenger hunt, obstacle course and interactive activities!
• Ongoing family-friendly exhibitions: Learn about Surrey’s hockey icons, view contemporary Indigenous art, dig into Surrey’s roots and take in the museum’s photo mural project. Kids can also have fun in the TD Explore Zone, which features a mini museum, snack shack, small library, scarf cannon and treehouse with a giant slide!
  
  

City of Surrey

• March 17-20 & 24-27 – Spring Break Drop-In Activities: Join staff at Totest Aleng Indigenous Learning House (13723 Crescent Rd.) for free fun for the whole family! Each day has a theme: Tuesdays, Turtle Island teachings; Wednesdays, weaving teachings; Thursdays, plant walks and colouring; and Fridays, button making and colouring.
• March 13, 17, 18, 21, 24, 26 & 27 – Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad: Volunteer in parks with other youth to help restore, enhance and grow Surrey’s urban forest! The SYSS is always looking for volunteers to help remove invasive plants, plant trees and shrubs, clean up litter and enhance habitat within Surrey parks.
• March 13, 14 & 15 – The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: Enjoy a heartwarming and poetic all ages theatrical performance following Edward Tulane, a vain porcelain rabbit who learns the true meaning of love. Onstage at Surrey Civic Theatres (13750 88 Ave.), the venue is hosting four performances, including a sensory-friendly performance on March 14 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for each show range from $23.25 to $38.25.
• March 14 – Community Tree Planting: Come to Hazelnut Meadows Community Park (14069 68^th Ave.) to plant smaller forest trees and shrubs! Everyone is welcome and tools and training are provided. Wear sturdy, close-toed shoes and dress to get dirty. Plantings take place rain or shine but may be cancelled in high winds.
• March 17-20 & 24-27 – Bad Bunny Scavenger Hunt: Naughty bunnies are on the loose at Historic Stewart Farm! Join the scavenger hunt, find the bunnies and receive a plush bunny of your very own! Held daily from noon to 4 p.m., prizes available while supplies last.
• March 20 & 24 – Sensory Friendly Swims: Visit Guildford Recreation Centre on March 20, noon to 2 p.m., or Newton Recreation Centre on March 24, 1 to 3 p.m. for a sensory friendly swimming experience. During these times, the pool facilities will see reduced noise, with no background music or speaker announcements, and additional considerations to create a supportive sensory environment.
• March 21 – Family Easter Event: Spring has almost sprung! And the Newton Seniors Centre (13775 70 Ave.) is hosting a free, family-friendly morning of Easter fun, including an egg hunt, hands-on crafts, egg painting and cookie decorating. Come meet the Easter Bunny and join the fun!
• March 21 – Nature Work Parties: Help remove invasive plants at Fraser Heights Park (10588 160^th St.) to enhance the local habitat! All ages are welcome and tools and training are provided. Dress for the weather and bring water. Look for the Surrey Parks tents upon arrival!
  
  

Surrey Libraries

• March 16 – Origami Craft: Head to the Cloverdale Branch (55642 176A St.) for family folding fun! We provide the papers, you provide the ideas. For children six and up.
• March 16, 17, 23 & 24 – Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Spend your Monday afternoons playing DND with your Dungeon Master librarian! Bring your own Level 1 character or use a pre-made character provided by the library. For teens ages 12 to 18, held March 16 and 23 at the Ocean Park Branch (12854 17 Ave.) and March 17 and 24 at the Semiahmoo Branch (1815 152 St.)
• March 17 – Kids Crafts: Minecraft: Join us in Port Kells (18885 88 Ave.) for Minecraft-themed arts and crafts! Supplies will be provided, for children ages 6 to 12.
• March 17 – Teen Manga Workshop with Janice Liu: Learn from children’s comic artist Janice Liu in her step-by-step Manga drawing class! Hosted at the Fleetwood Branch (15996 84 Ave.). Space is limited, email library-teens@surrey.ca to register.
• March 18 & 19 – Beachcombing:Presented in partnership with Parks Canada, learn about local sea life, plastic pollution on B.C. shores, and how to explore beaches safely and respectfully. For children ages five to 12.
  • March 18, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. – Ocean Park Branch
  • March 18, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. – Semiahmoo Branch
  • March 19, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. – Cloverdale Branch
  • March 19, 1:30-2:15 p.m. – Fleetwood Branch
• March 18, 19, 25 & 26 – Spring Break Family Fun: Join your local library for playtime with board games, LEGO and more! Open to children of all ages and their caregivers. Hosted March 18 and 25 at the Newton Branch (13795 70 Ave.), March 19 at the Clayton Branch (7155 187A St.) and March 26 at the Fleetwood Branch.
• March 18 – Preteen Sushi Art: Grade 6 and 7 students, make candy sushi and turn nori into animal shapes! All supplies provided, hosted at the Guildford Branch (15106 105 Ave.). Registration required, register in person or by phone starting March 4.
• March 18 – Teen Crafts: Make Your Own Phone Grip: Back by popular demand, choose from a variety of designs for a unique phone grip or make your own! Supplies and snacks provided, for teens ages 12 to 18, hosted at the City Centre Branch (10350 University Dr.).
• March 19 – Teen Board Games: Come to the Guildford Branch to play a selection of board games – pick an old favourite or try something new! For teens 12 to 18.
• March 20 – Seeing with Sound: Join Parks Canada at the Strawberry Hill Branch (7399 122 St.) to learn about animals that use echolocation – from little brown bats to killer whales! For children ages six to 10. Registration required, register in person or call 604-501-5836.
• March 20 – K-Pop Dance Party!: Get your groove on at the City Centre Branch for an hour of K-pop! For children of all ages and their caregivers.
• March 20 & 26 – Pollinator Pals:For children ages five to 12, learn about local wildflower and pollinator species with Parks Canada.
  • March 20, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. – Newton Branch
  • March 26, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. – Port Kells Branch
  • March 26, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. – Clayton Branch
• March 20 – Kids Crafts: Perler Bead Flowers: Can’t get enough of flowers? Come to the Newton Branch to make your own perler bead flower to take home! For children ages seven to 12, siblings welcome with a caregiver.
• March 24 – Kids STEAM Club:There are several STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) events for children under 12 over Spring Break! Click the links below for details age groups, registration and more:
  • March 24, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Balloon Cars – Strawberry Hill Branch
  • March 24, 1:30 to 3 p.m. – Pixel Art – City Centre Branch
  • March 25, 2 to 3 p.m. – Slime – City Centre Branch
  • March 26, 2 to 3 p.m. – Slime – City Centre Branch
• March 25 – Spring Special: Join the Fleetwood Branch for a spring-themed program with games, activities and crafts! For children five and up.
• March 26 – Mobile Library at Surrey Nature Centre: Come check out a library on wheels! The Mobile Library will be stopping at 14225 Green Timbers Way, with more than 1,000 items to borrow!
• March 26 – Kids Storytelling Workshop: Learn the art of storytelling at the Ocean Park Branch. Share your five-minute stories or a long joke and learn how to tell them better. For children ages eight to 12.
• March 26 – Preteen Book Club: Jump into a good book and have a friendly discussion with our kids age 10 to 12! This month, the Strawberry Hill Branch is exploring The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell.
• March 26 – Teen Writing Workshop: Building Your Story with Sabina Khan: At the Fleetwood Branch, join Sabina Khan to build confidence in your writing and turn a messy draft into a compelling story! Explore brainstorming techniques, story structure and editing strategies.
• March 27 – Animal Aware:In partnership with Parks Canada, learn how to identify bears, coyotes, cougars and wolves – and how to avoid problems and stay safe if you see one! Registration required, click links for details:
  • March 27, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. – Guildford Branch
  • March 27, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. – City Centre Branch
• March 28 – Teen Presentation: Canada and World War II: Hear Canadian veteran Doug Loney talk about Canada’s contribution to World War II in a special presentation at the Guildford Branch. For teens ages 12 to 18. Registration preferred, register in person or call 604-598-7360 or email library-teens@surreys.ca.
• March 28 – Teen Trivia Night: Test your teen trivia knowledge! For Grade 8 to 12 students at the Clayton Community Centre. This program is part of the Late Night Youth Drop-In. A free Youth Services Membership is required to participate. Registration required, register in person or call 236-598-3072 or email library-teens@surrey.ca.
  
  

White Rock Library

• March 13, 20 & 27 - Nintendo Club: Wahoo! Come play Nintendo games such as Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Mario Party and more! Ages 7 and up recommended, children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. First come, first served.
• March 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28 – Family Storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books with storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. See website listings for times and further details.
• March 16 & 23 – LEGO Club: Love LEGO? We provide the LEGO, you bring your imagination! Come play, experiment and create. LEGO Club is a fun afternoon program for all.
• March 17 & 24 – Art Club: Drop in and create art at the White Rock Library! Supplies are provided. A parent or caregiver must accompany children under 10.
• March 19 & 26 – Chess Club: Calling chess players of all ages – those who want to learn, improve their skills, meet other chess players, or just have fun! Young children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
• March 24 – Open Mic Zero to 360: Come watch writers, poets, storytellers and performers in a free, family-friendly open mic night where each participant receives six minutes (360 seconds). For info, contact leah@leahmurray.ca.
• March 25 – Ukulele Jam: Join us for an afternoon of music with fellow uke enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome! Just bring your ukulele and singing voice for a great time. Don’t own a ukulele? Borrow one from The Playground at FVRL.
• March 25 – Playground Spotlight: Cubetto and Code & Go Robot Mouse: Join us this Spring Break to explore our Playground. Cubetto and Code & Go Robot Mouse teach kids basic coding through hands-on play. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
• March 26 – Science World on the Road: The Science of Sport!: Are you ready to play smarter? This high-energy show unpacks the fascinating science behind your favourite sports. Discover how we use science to perfect our game by exploring concepts like energy, forces and health.
  
  

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS)

• Newton Youth Hub March Calendar: There’s something going on almost every day at the Newton Youth Hub! Try your luck in the shamrock hunt, join a learning circle or sign up for the Mount Seymour tubing trip!
• City Centre Youth Hub March Calendar: City Centre has tons of activities too! Take part in a cultural cooking class, join the discussion in the guys group and girls group, pick up a cue at the pool tournament or finish off Spring Break by pulling that reverse card in the UNO tournament! Open to all youth ages 13 to 18.

Check each of Museum of Surrey, Surrey Libraries, White Rock Library and PCRS for more events not listed above and have yourself a fantastic Spring Break!