Despite its small size, the Semiahmoo Peninsula boasts an impressive diversity of arts and culture. Home to musicians, writers, actors, artists, and more, creativity thrives around every corner. On October 5 and 6, everyone is invited to explore the vibrant art scene, historical exhibits, live music, guided tours, and theatre performances during the White Rock & South Surrey Culture Crawl.
Culture Crawl Highlights
Events and activities at the festival offer a blend of free, drop-in, and ticketed options. For detailed information on dates, times, and locations, be sure to check the festival website. With more than 25 venues to explore, it’s a good idea to start planning your visit now:
- Visit the White Rock Community Centre for dance classes and demonstrations, musical interludes, an art & craft marketplace, live rehearsal scenes from the Naked Stage Readers Theatre and a Kid’s Creative Corner.
- View the work of local visual artists at the White Rock Player’s Club at Oceana Park Playhouse while listening to live music.
- Enjoy live theatrical presentations from Peninsula Productions and the Kent Street Players.
- Take in art exhibits in White Rock at the Landmark Pop Uptown Gallery, The Shop Next Door, and the White Rock Art Gallery. And be sure to join 16 noted artists at the Nomad Gallery as they celebrate the 20th Anniversary of International Artist Day.
- Continue your art exhibit visits in South Surrey at the Turnbull Gallery, GS & Company – The Gallery, the Crescent Beach Pop-Up Gallery and Bayview Arts Collective.
- Visit the White Rock Museum and enjoy Archives Manager Hugh Ellenwood as he presents “Then and Now: A Pictorial History of Change and Growth in White Rock”
- Visit Elgin Heritage Park in South Surrey to meet local carver Ryan Hughes (Snuneymuxw First Nation) at Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House and enjoy live art, music and history at Historic Stewart Farm.
- One Love Refill & Fashion is hosting an African Market, with food, fashion, music and poetry. (purchase $10 tickets at the door)
- Art demonstrations and workshops include turning by winch, artisan crafting workshop (ticketed event), assemblage art, art journaling, woodcarving, stained glass and pottery,
- And live performances are happening throughout the weekend at various locations including Blue Frog Studios Oktoberfest celebration with The Gordanairs (ticketed event).
Download the Culture Crawl map, or pick up a copy of the map at one of White Rock’s Community Centres.
The White Rock & South Surrey Culture Crawl is a collaborative effort between the City of White Rock and the City of Surrey.