Culture Days
Enjoy a wide variety of arts and culture activities spread across Surrey at the annual Culture Days.
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Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. Events in Surrey include a range of free activities and events organized by:
- Surrey Civic Theatres
- Surrey Art Gallery
- Historic Stewart Farm
- Museum of Surrey
- Surrey Archives
- Surrey's special events team
This year there will be in person and virtual events for your enjoyment ranging from performances to tours and suitable for a variety of ages. Parking and accessibility will vary from venue to venue.
See the City of Surrey hub on the Culture Days website for more information:
Historic Stewart Farm
Harvest Fair
Saturday, September 23, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Cohosted with our neighbors Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House, expect demonstrations, harvest themed crafts and a vendor market featuring local makers and organizations. Cedar Sage and Sweetgrass will be onsite with a roster of vendors as well.
Culture Days Coffee Break at the Farm
Wednesday, September 27 & Wednesday, October 11, 9:30am - 11:30am
Relax with tea or coffee, play games, and learn about local history at the farmhouse.
Surrey Art Gallery
Swapnaa Tamhane: No Surface is Neutral
Saturday, September 23 – Sunday, November 26, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore the impact of cotton on India's history and decolonial themes through textile art.
Fall Opening and Artist Talk with Swapnaa Tamhane
Saturday, September 23, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Celebrate fall exhibitions and join an artist talk with Swapnaa Tamhane.
Thursday Artist Talk, Crystal Noir
Thursday, October 5, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Dive into the world of Afro-Surrealism with Crystal Noir's discussion of hidden meanings in her art.
Tour and Talk with Deepali Dewan and T’ai Smith
Thursday, October 12, 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Join a tour of Swapnaa Tamhane's exhibition and a discussion on colonial textile histories.
Family Art Party
Saturday, October 14, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Enjoy art-making activities for all ages, exploring color, pattern, textiles, and more.
Surrey Civic Theatres
Surrey SPARK Stages - Yarn Around by Foolish Operations
Saturday, September 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Experience Yarn Around, a unique blend of dance, music, and yarn for storytelling and community connections.
Heritage Services & Surrey Archives
Chinese Canadian History in BC
Thursday, October 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Register online or at 604-501-5100
Explore the evolving history of the Chinese diaspora in British Columbia through a virtual talk. With guest speaker Sarah Ling, Exhibition and Program Manager of the Chinese Canadian Museum.
Museum of Surrey
Filipino Fest
Saturday, September 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate Filipino culture with performances, vendors, textile displays, Tinikling, and storytelling.
Culture Days Celebrates: Dominican Republic
Saturday, October 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Experience Dominican Republic culture with dance performances and music.
Weaving Cultural Identities Exhibit
Runs for duration of Culture Days, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Explore an exhibit that brings Indigenous and Islamic communities together through weaving traditions and histories.
Community Arts
Clayton Community Centre Arts Day
Saturday, September 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate arts and culture with interactive activities, art-making, and live performances.
Books by My Bed
Saturday, September 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Share your favorite books at Clayton Community Centre, featuring bedside table displays.
Remix Family Photos
Saturday, September 23, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore family histories through art and learn collage techniques.