Animals and Easter go hand in paw (or claw) at the Surrey Museum, where you will meet cats, dogs, bird, reptiles and bunnies Saturday afternoon, when they’ll be ringing in spring with local rescue animals.

The annual Easter Fair runs March 26 from 1-4 p.m.

Family-friendly activities include a scavenger hunt, bunny agility demos, and opportunities to get up close and personal with animal friends.

A host of animal rescue groups and animal advocate groups will be on hand, teaching children and their parents about respectful treatment and care of animals.

Animal rescue groups that have RSVP’d include T&T Shar-pei Rescue, the B.C. Exotic Bird Society, the Surrey Animal Resource Centre, the Chihuahua Club of B.C., TLC Pet Adoptions, the BC SPCA and the Reptile Rescue, Adoption and Education Society.

The Vancouver Rabbit Agility Club (which has been featured on Paul Anthony’s Talent Time program on Shaw TV) shows off its athletic bunnies at 2 p.m. and again at 3 p.m., in the museum’s plaza (weather permitting).

Other activities include spring crafts.

Drop in for storytelling at the museum theatre.

The Easter Bunny will also be making an appearance.

The Surrey Museum, located at 17710 56A Ave., is open Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.

It’s closed Mondays and statutory holidays.

Admission is sponsored by the Friends of the Surrey Museum Society.

For more information, call 604-592-6956 or visit surrey.ca/heritage.

Hop for eggs

A ‘Very Victorian’ Easter is planned at Surrey’s Historic Stewart Farm, hosting a free, drop in celebration Saturday afternoon that promises fun for the whole family.

Decorate Easter egg cookies, sip hot drinks and craft your very own bunny ears at the charming 1894 farmhouse and grounds, set for you to explore.

Bunny enthusiasts can hop around the farmhouse in search of Easter eggs – and enjoy their success by enjoying hard-earned chocolates and other prizes.

In the dining room, settle in for story time, or pose for fun family photos at the dress up centre upstairs.

Afterwards, stroll through the gardens and orchard, where the Easter bunny might make an appearance.

The event runs Saturday, March 26 from noon to 4 p.m. Admission by donation.

Historic Stewart Farm is located at 13723 Crescent Road, South Surrey. It’s open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.

For more information, call 604-592-6956 or visit surrey.ca/heritage.