The City of White Rock and the City of Surrey are pleased to present the 2nd annual White Rock & South Surrey Culture Crawl on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5, 2025.

The Culture Crawl is a vibrant, free event that showcases the rich arts, culture, and heritage of the Peninsula, offering a diverse program of drop-in activities, live performances, and select ticketed events. New this year, a complimentary shuttle service will operate throughout the weekend, providing convenient transportation between venues in White Rock and South Surrey along two dedicated routes.

Make sure to catch “Cultures in Motion” happening on Saturday, a dynamic celebration of global music, dance, and art, or drop in on an open rehearsal with the White Rock City Orchestra. Visitors can also tour the Crescent Park-based Semiahmoo Potters Studio, where artists will be hand-building and wheel throwing, with opportunities to learn about pottery classes and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces.

Live music will be featured in multiple locations, from the Crescent Beach promenade to the 1800s parlour at Historic Stewart Farm, adding a rhythmic heartbeat to the Crawl. White Rock’s Uptown Gallery will welcome Easton Arnouse, Artist in Residence and member of the Semiahmoo First Nation, for ongoing demonstrations of his work. Meanwhile, Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House offers a serene studio experience with sound healing sessions led by the Mindful Movement duo.

On Sunday, fashion and history take the spotlight with the ticketed show “From Rationing to Ravishing”, presented by historian Ivan Sayers. The South Surrey White Rock Art Society’s annual show and sale also returns, featuring meet-the-artist moments and live demonstrations.

“The White Rock & South Surrey Culture Crawl celebrates the partnership between our two cities and the vibrant arts community that calls the Peninsula home,” said White Rock Mayor Megan Knight. “We’re proud to support this collaboration, which brings people together, inspires creativity, and helps drive economic growth through the arts.”

"We are pleased to collaborate with the City of White Rock once again for the White Rock & South Surrey Culture Crawl,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “This initiative is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our local artists, highlight cultural diversity, and strengthen the vibrant communities of Surrey and White Rock.”

To make the most of your Culture Crawl experience, pick up a map at any White Rock Community Centre or visit whiterockcity.ca/culturecrawl. The map will guide you through the different activities across 28venues and help you plan your cultural journey.