The Family Day weekend is ahead, with the annual holiday falling on Monday, Feb. 17, this year.
The City of Surrey is offering a plethora of activities in an effort to encourage people to get out and get active for Family Day.
“Celebrate locally with free or low-cost, fun activities for the whole family,” notes a post on surrey.ca. “Choose from our list of activities and events to help you celebrate Family Day in Surrey.”
There are free and low-cost activities right across the city.
Recreation centres (free)
Drop by one of the following participating facilities for free activities, including arts & crafts, sports and more: Fraser Heights Recreation Centre, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Guildford Recreation Centre, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Clayton Community Centre, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Newton Recreation Centre (Room 4), Feb. 16, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Cloverdale Recreation Centre, Feb. 17, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Themed skates
North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex, Feb. 15, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Newton Arena, Feb. 16, 4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.; and Surrey Sport & Leisure Arena, Feb. 17, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Clayton Community Centre
“Enjoy free, family-friendly celebrations at Clayton Community Centre with an afternoon of arts and recreation activities.” The centre will be open Feb. 15, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Surrey SPARK Stages will give a free presentation of Frog Belly Rat Bone by Axis Theatre. Based on the popular picture book by Timothy Basil Ering, it’s a tale about friendship that is best suited for kids ages 3-10.
Darts Hill Garden Park
The city is encouraging residents to come out to the park for a Winter Open House on Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Take part in free activities including story time, live music and a scavenger hunt,” the post continues. “Celebrate with your family at one of Surrey's beautiful feature gardens.”
Museum of Surrey
On Feb. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m., the museum will host several activities.
“Play board games, join a scavenger hunt, and take photos with our mascot Raj the Raccoon.”
Elgin Heritage Park
The city promises free, local, family fun Feb. 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. in South Surrey.
“Drop by Elgin Heritage Park where Historic Stewart Farm and Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House are co-hosting a celebration, complete with farmhouse tours, heritage demonstrations and dot painting lessons from Lorelei Lyons from 2 Métis Women.”
The city is also offering ideas for several self-guided activities. Visit surrey.ca/familyday for a full list.
