We knew it was coming. Summer can’t last forever, though wouldn’t it be nice if it did?  So, let’s make the most of the time we have left before fall rolls in and have some fun in Surrey!

Sunflower Festivals

If any flower could be described as happy, it could only be the sunny sunflower. Wander through rows and rows of sunflowers at  Summer Sunflower Farm Days and capture the perfect summer selfie! Take a walk through the mini corn maze, visit the farm animals and be sure to take home some corn and sunflowers!

Enjoy Live Music Outdoors

The sweet sounds of live and local music will be wafting through the fresh air in Surrey’s parks and plazas every Wednesday evening, this summer. With genres that range from Jazz and Neo Soul to Motown and Latin and everything in between, there’s a free concert for all types of music genres. Bring your own chair or blanket or let the music move you and dance all night long! Visit the Sound of Summer website for the full schedule, including locations and performers, and to find out which events are pet-friendly.

Have a Picnic in the Park

On sunny, warm days, there’s nothing like a picnic in the park. And with over 200 parks and 6,000 acres of parkland, it’s easy to find somewhere in Surrey to spread out a blanket and enjoy dining al fresco. Choose from wide-open green spaces, “secret” woodland forests or a beach with a view, here are some great, and maybe lesser known, picnic destinations in Surrey. And if you’re looking for some tasty treats to pack in your picnic basket, we have some ideas for that as well!

Take a Dip at Surrey’s Outdoor Pools

Summer’s end also means the end of outdoor swimming pool season!  Take advantage of Surrey’s many outdoor pools and enjoy a dip on a hot day before summer fades into a distant memory!  Whether you bring the whole family or decide to go for a solo swim, there are plenty of easily accessible pools dispersed all across Surrey. An added bonus: admission is free at all eight pools!

Go Back in Time at Historic Stewart Farmhouse

What was life like for British Columbia’s nineteenth-century lower Mainland settlers? All you have to do is visit the grounds of the Historic Stewart Farm to find out. Book a guided tour, or explore on your own, and visit the grounds and buildings. There’s a pole barn with farm implements; apple and pear trees; heritage gardens bursting with scarlet runner beans, roses, snapdragons, calendulas and sunflowers; there’s even an old Hadden crab boat – a relic from the oyster farming and crab fishing days of old. The end of summer is the start of apple season, and on September 2, 3 and 4, learn about the different ways that apples were used on the farm, view the Stewarts’ orchard and try your hand at peeling an apple the old-fashioned way.

Follow the Spice Trail

Take your tastebuds on a delicious global journey on the Surrey Spice Trail! Spread over six neighbourhoods, there are over 70 restaurants and shops ready to add a little flavour to your dining experience. Columbian, North Indian, Afghan, Mexican, Jamaican, Nepalese – no matter what flavour you’re craving, you’ll find it on this self-guided Spice Trail.

Catch a Sunset

Surrey is renowned for its lush greenery, incredible food, and vast agricultural landscapes. Despite its expansive scenery and open spaces, many are surprised to discover Surrey’s several waterfront oases that offer breathtaking sunset views. Whether you’re in sunny South Surrey or closer to North Surrey, you’ll find a perfect spot to watch the day turn into night. Top sunset spots include Kwomais Point Park, Crescent Beach, Elgin Heritage Park, Serpentine Fen, Brownsville Bar Park, Surrey Bend Regional Park, and Mud Bay Park.

Go Paddling at Crescent Beach

The best way to truly appreciate Crescent Beach is from the water, and there’s no better way to see how the beach got its name than to see its shoreline from a paddleboard or kayak. The waters in the bay are a great spot for newcomers to the activity to get their feet wet and practice balancing on the warm and relatively calm waters. Expert paddlers can enjoy the tide flowing in and out, and if you’re up for a little calm adventure, carry along past Blackie Spit under the rail bridge to the mouth of the Nicomekl River, where you can paddle up this picturesque river to Elgin Heritage Park, home to Historic Stewart Farm and Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House.

Visit a Farmers’ Market

Nothing says summer like spending the morning at a farmers’ market and enjoying the bounty of fresh local produce. 30 per cent of Surrey’s land is dedicated to agriculture and committed to local food growing, so it’s no surprise that there are a variety of Farmers’ Markets and farm stores peppered across the city where you can pick and choose your weekly produce.

Go for Ice Cream

More sunshine means more ice cream! And, while we love classic vanilla or cookie dough scoops as much as the next guy, there are lots of amazing variations of this favourite summer treat on offer at parlours, cafes and shops across Surrey.  Stop for a scoop and then seek out some shade!