Halloween & Fall Highlights
- Spooktacular Newton (Sat, Oct 25 | 11am–4pm | Newton Town Centre, 137 St between 72A–74 Ave | Free): Trick-or-treating, mini golf, haunted train rides, kids’ zone, face painting, food trucks, bouncy castles. Info: newtonbia.com.
- Cougar Creek’s House of Horrors (to Nov 8 | 12530 72 Ave): Five haunted houses, food, nightly stage shows. Tickets: cougarcreekhouseofhorrors.com.
- BOO-seum Halloween Party (Sat, Oct 25 | 1–4pm | Museum of Surrey, 17710 56A Ave | Free): Photo booth, crafts, BOO Bingo, re-enactors, costume parade. Sensory Trick-or-Treat: Thu, Oct 30, 4–8pm. Info: 604-592-6956.
- Halloween Family Fun Night (Thu, Oct 30 | 6:45–8:45pm | Cloverdale Rec Centre | $8): Pumpkin decorating (one per child), bouncy castle, crafts, games.
- Halloween Family Dance (Fri, Oct 24 | 6–8:30pm | Fleetwood Community Centre | $9.40): Music, crafts, games, costume prizes.
- Movie Night: Hocus Pocus (Fri, Oct 31 | 5:45pm | Clayton Community Centre): Costumes & PJs welcome.
- Trick-or-Skate (Fri, Oct 31 | 6:45–8:15pm | North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex): On-ice games, activities; rentals available.
- Haunted Forest Scream Train (to Nov 2 | Bear Creek Train, 13750 88 Ave): Jump scares, live actors; Pumpkin Daytime Train for little ones. Info: bctrains.com.
- Monster Express (Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26 | Cloverdale Station): 50-minute daytime rides with FV Heritage Rail—ghostly fun along the route. Info: fvhrs.org/monster-express.
- Surrey Treat Accessibly Halloween Village (Sat, Oct 25 | 1:30–4:30pm | 69A/70B Ave at 132 St | Free): 30+ homes offering accessible driveway trick-or-treating, magicians, music. Info: treataccessibly.com.
Concerts
- Coffee Concert: “Old Songs, New Songs” (Thu, Nov 6 | Social 10am, Show 11am | Surrey Arts Centre Main Stage): Bergmann Duo with violist/composer Ryan Davis—Schubert, Fauré and popular favourites. Tickets: tickets.surrey.ca | 604-501-5580.
- Jazz Vespers in the Valley (Northwood United, 8855 156 St | Sundays 3:30pm | Suggested $10):
Nov 9: Lesley Branton Trio • Nov 30: Jazz Orchestra of the 49th Parallel • Dec 14: South Van Big Band • Jan 11: Footnotes • Feb 1: Bez Gospel Choir • Feb 22: Linda Szentes & Jazzlinks • Mar 8: Joelle Lush & Sharon Minemoto (Women’s Day) • Mar 22: Wild Blue Herons w/ Marcus Mosley • Apr 12: Inlet Jazz Band • May 3: Vancouver Groove Orchestra • May 24: Laura Crema & Friends. Info: northwood-united.org/events | 604-581-8454.
Theatre & Stage
- You Used to Call Me Marie… (Oct 15–25 | Surrey Arts Centre Main Stage): Arts Club production tracing Marie Callihoo through Métis histories—love & resilience across generations. Info: tickets.surrey.ca | 604-501-5566.
- In the Cards (Readers Theatre) (Nov 7–9 | Newton Cultural Centre | $24): A reluctant psychic’s powers complicate love. nspsociety.com | 13530 72 Ave.
Food & Drink
- Ukrainian Soul Food (Fri, Oct 24 | 4:30–7:30pm | Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 108 Ave): Perogies, cabbage rolls, borscht; dine-in/takeout; cash only. Final Friday each month. Info: 604-531-1923 / 604-581-0313.
Comedy
- Biswa Kalyan Rath (Fri, Oct 24 | Bell Performing Arts Centre): Stand-up from the Pretentious Movie Reviews co-creator. Tickets: bellperformingartscentre.com | 604-507-6355.
- Yuk Yuk’s at Elements Casino Surrey (Fri/Sat | 17755 60 Ave): Calendar/tickets: yukyuks.com/surrey | 1-800-899-9136 ext 0.
Sales & Markets
- Heart to Home Holiday Market (Nov 15–16 | Noon–4pm | Surrey Arts Centre Studio Theatre): 30+ artists; ceramics, jewelry, cards, books, prints. Info: surrey.ca.
Business & Networking
- Development Industry Forum: Stabilizing Housing (Fri, Oct 24 | Northview Golf & Country Club | 11:30am): Government, industry and housing advocates. Info: businessinsurrey.com.
- Networking@Night at UNITI (Tue, Oct 28 | 15306 24 Ave | Free, register): Food, drinks, and services overview. swrbot.com.
- Surrey & White Rock Business Excellence Awards (Thu, Nov 6 | Sheraton Vancouver Guildford): Nominations open; info: businessinsurrey.com | 604-634-0344.
Sports
- Surrey Eagles (BCHL) — South Surrey Arena. Schedule/tickets: surreyeagles.net | 604-531-GOAL.
- Surrey Knights (PJHL) — North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex (Thursdays, 7pm). Schedule: surreyknights.ca.
Nature & Outdoors
- Community Tree Planting (various sites): Help grow Surrey’s urban forest. surrey.ca/news-events/events/community-tree-planting.
- Surrey Tree Sale Program ($20 trees): Order online; pickup at Operations Centre. surrey.ca/treesale.
- Nature Work Parties: Remove invasives, clean up parks; tools & training provided. surrey.ca/news-events/events/nature-work-parties.
- Guided Nature Walks (Surrey Nature Centre): All-ages walks, rain or shine. 604-501-5100.
Kids & Youth
- School’s Out Pro-D Day: Hockey (Fri, Oct 24 | 10am | Museum of Surrey): Free crafts & activities around the new hockey exhibit. 604-592-6956.
- Youth Speak Up Forum (Fri, Oct 24 | Surrey City Hall | Free, ages 13–18): Workshops, meals, certificate. Register: surrey.ca.
- Youth Book Club: Never Whistle at Night (Fri, Oct 31 | 3–5pm | Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House, South Surrey | Ages 13–18): With co-editor Shane Hawk. 604-502-6459.
- MYzone/MYgame After-School (Oct–June | 7 locations | Ages 8–12): Safe, supervised programs. Info: surrey.ca.
- SASSY Awards (Thu, Nov 28 | Surrey City Hall): Celebrating youth 15–21. Info: surrey.ca.
Arts, Culture & History
- Surrey Art Gallery & UrbanScreen (13750 88 Ave / 10350 University Dr):
Exhibits include “20 Years of South Asian Arts” (to Nov 2), “Justen LeRoy: Lay Me Down in Praise” (to Mar 1, 2026), “Atheana Picha: Echoes” (to Jun 2027), “Sandeep Johal: It’s not what you look at…” (to Jun 2027). UrbanScreen: “These hands are still at work” (to Nov 16), nightly from ~30 min after sunset to midnight. Info: 604-501-5566. - WTM / What’s the Move? Art Party (Sat, Oct 25 | 6pm | Surrey Art Gallery | Free): Dhol performance, dance work, talks, artmaking; offsite celebration at UrbanScreen 8:30pm.
- Thursday Artist Talks (SAGA) (First Thu monthly | 7:30pm | Free): Nov 6—Ralph Heading on upcycling & creativity.
- Surrey Muse (4th Sat monthly | 1–4pm | City Centre Library): Author/poet/artist plus Open Mic.
- Historic Stewart Farm: Evening with the Paranormal Society (Sat, Oct 25 | 13723 Crescent Rd | $13.70 | 19+): Findings from local historic sites. Register: 604-501-5100.
- Museum of Surrey (17710 56A Ave | Free): Fall exhibits—Our Connection to Hockey (to Apr 26, 2026), The Ones We Met, Fleet of Memory (to Dec 21, 2025).
Movies
- Landmark Cinemas 12 Guildford — 15051 101 Ave. Info: landmarkcinemas.com.
- Strawberry Hill Cineplex — 12161 72 Ave. Info: cineplex.com.
Nightlife & Live Music
- The Barn (Guildford), Donegal’s Irish House, Whalley Legion’s Vimy Lounge, Dublin Crossing, Mojitos—live bands, DJs, karaoke. Check venue sites for calendars.
Walks & Runs
- Surrey Trekkers Volksport Club: Walks Wed/Sat/Sun & holidays. surreytrekkers.com.
Workshops & Education
- NEVR: Toolkits & workshops to recognize/respond to abuse. nevr.org | 604-599-2267.
- READ Surrey/White Rock Partners Program: Free 1-to-1 adult tutoring. 778-242-7323 | readsurreywhiterock.com.
- TALK at KPU: Short courses for 50+ (in-person/online). kpu.ca/talk | 604-599-3077.
Seniors
- Focus on Seniors Webinar Series (Nov 19: fall prevention | Free, online). Info: surrey.ca | 604-591-4563.
- Belinda’s Connection Café (55+ | Newton Cultural Centre | 10am–noon | Monthly): Email lyn.verra.lay@gmail.com | 778-879-4097.
Groups & Calls
- Surrey International Folk Dancing Society (Thu nights | Walnut Road Elementary): First time free. surreyfolkdance.org.
- Choirs & Choruses: Aequitas Singers, Soundscape A Capella, Handel Society Choir, Westcoast Harmony, South Fraser Community Band—new members welcome (see org sites).
- Air Cadets 278 Cormorant RCACS (Ages 12–18): surreycadets.ca | 778-832-0278.
- Holiday Card: Visual & Verse (Arts Council of Surrey | Deadline Oct 31 | Exhibit Dec 2–13): artscouncilofsurrey.ca.
Fundraisers & Volunteering
- Autism Support Network Society: 2nd Annual South Asian Gala (Sat, Nov 8 | Royal King Palace & Convention Centre): autismsupportbc.ca.
- Surrey Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Bell Performing Arts Centre, Volunteer Cancer Drivers, Community Thrift Store, Surrey Art Gallery docents, READ Surrey/White Rock, Fraser Health Crisis Line—recruiting volunteers (see org sites or numbers provided).
Attractions
- Bear Creek Park Train & Mini Golf — 13750 88 Ave. bctrains.com | 604-501-1232.
- Surrey’s Heritage Rail — Cloverdale Station (arrive 15 mins early). fvhrs.org.
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