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Description
Bear Creek Lights in Surrey 2026
Bear Creek Lights returns to Bear Creek Park in Surrey from November 6 to 20, 2026, for its 14th year. This year’s display is the largest yet, with 25 per cent more light displays and an expanded 1.5-kilometre garden walking loop along nature trails. It is a safe, accessible, and family-friendly way to see the park after dark, with food trucks, activities, and photo opportunities in the waterpark event area.
- When: Friday, November 6 – Friday, November 20, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, lights turn off at 9:30 PM | Closed November 11 for Remembrance Day
- Where: Bear Creek Park, Surrey, BC | Main parking lot off 88 Avenue, one block east of King George Boulevard
- Cost: Free; tickets are booked in 30-minute time slots
- Hosted by: City of Surrey
- Website: Bear Creek Lights
Tickets and Entry
Free Timed Tickets
Free tickets are available in 30-minute time slots. Check in at the start of your chosen slot, and feel free to stay longer than your ticketed time. Each order allows up to 6 tickets, so place an additional order if you need more. If you can no longer attend, cancel your tickets as soon as possible using the instructions in your confirmation email.
Visiting Without a Ticket
A limited number of walk-up spaces for the illuminated garden light walk are available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to capacity. Ticket holders receive priority entry, and walk-up access is not guaranteed. On arrival, follow the signs from the main parking lot to the check-in at the Waterpark entrance and ask event staff about availability.
No ticket? The expanded waterpark event area is open to everyone with no ticket required. Enjoy food trucks, activities, displays, and photo opportunities before or after exploring the park.
Book by Phone
Call the City of Surrey call centre at 604-501-5100, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Getting to Bear Creek Park
By Car
The main parking lot is off 88 Avenue, one block east of King George Boulevard. Event parking is in this lot, and some parking may be available near the Surrey Arts Centre.
By Bus
From Surrey Central Station, take the R1 or 321 down King George Boulevard, or the 325 or 326 along 140 Street.
By Bike
There is a bike rack at the entrance to the event space, next to the stadium and across from the playground.
Accessibility
- Garden and light display pathways are user-friendly for visitors of all abilities
- The 1.5 kilometres of garden trails are paved
- The trails are flat with varied, gentle slopes
At the Park
Check-In
- Head to check-in: From the parking lot, follow event signage to the check-in area at the Spray Park entrance, immediately south of the parking lot
- Have your ticket ready: Show your Bear Creek Lights confirmation email to event staff when you arrive
- Receive your wristband: Your wristband gives you access to the illuminated garden light walk and special programming
- Enjoy the lights: After check-in, you’re ready to explore
Washrooms
Universal washrooms are available in Bear Creek Stadium.
Food Trucks
Food trucks will be onsite nightly, or you can bring your own snacks and drinks.
- Little oOties: onsite nightly
- JAPADOG: onsite nightly
- Rotato Potato: onsite nightly
- Dirty Pop: select nights
More Than Just Lights
Nature at Night Walks
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Join a guided night-time nature walk and discover how plants, wildlife, and soil work together to keep our city cool, our air clean, and our parks full of life.
Live Music
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Enjoy live music by local artists among the glow of the lights.
Family-Friendly Programming
Community partners will be onsite on select nights:
- BC Hydro: November 8, 14, and 15
- Our City: November 14, 17, and 20
- Surrey Police Service: November 6–8, 13, 14, and 19
- Transportation: November 19
- Surrey Fire Service: November 7, 14, and 20
- Surrey Animal Resource Centre: November 7
- Salmon Habitat Restoration Program: November 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, and 18
- Surrey Libraries: Storytime on November 16
Contact
- Email: parksticketsupport@surrey.ca
- Phone: 604-501-5100
