SPARK Festival of Performing Arts for Kids – May 23–25, 2025 – Surrey Arts Centre

A Weekend of Music, Circus, and Theatre for Kids and Families in Surrey

🌟 Event Highlights

• 📍 Where: Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88 Ave, Surrey, BC

• 📅 When: May 23–25, 2025 | Various times

• 🎭 What: Live theatre, circus, and music shows for babies to tweens

• 🎨 Includes: Free drop-in activities with every ticket (hoop dance, circus art, puppet play)

• 🎟️ Tickets: $19 (Child), $25 (Adult) – 4-pack discount via phone

• 🌐 Info & Tickets: surrey.ca/spark | tickets.surrey.ca

Surrey’s favourite family arts festival is back! The SPARK Festival of Performing Arts for Kids returns to the Surrey Arts Centre from May 23 to 25, 2025, with an exciting, all-new lineup of theatre, circus, and music shows specially curated for young audiences. Presented by Surrey Civic Theatres, this joyful weekend celebration features top international and Canadian artists and includes hands-on creative fun for families.

🎪 Festival Lineup

Main Stage Shows:

• A Simple Space – Acrobatic magic from Australia’s Gravity and Other Myths

• Braided Spirits – Indigenous music and hoop dancing with Notorious Cree

Studio Theatre Shows:

• Ginalina Joins the Circus – Musical fun from Juno-nominated Ginalina

• I Wish I Was a Mountain – Imaginative storytelling from UK performer Toby Thompson

• Whipped Up! – A hilarious interactive show for babies as the guests at Tiny’s Diner

🎉 Free Drop-In Activities for Ticket Holders

Each show ticket includes access to fun, creative experiences throughout the weekend:

• 🎵 Hoop Dancing with Notorious Cree

• 🎪 Circus Arts with Circus Lab

• 🎭 Puppet Play & Art Stations

• 🎤 Pop-Up Performances & Mini Workshops

These bonus activities are a perfect way to make lasting family memories before or after the shows.

💛 Accessibility & Community Impact

The festival kicks off with school-only shows on Friday, May 23, through the Make a Memory program, providing subsidized theatre access to local students in need. Visual story guides and sensory-friendly resources ensure SPARK is accessible for all.

🎟️ Ticket Information

• Child Ticket: $19

• Adult Ticket: $25

• Special 4-Pack Discount: Available by calling the box office at 604-501-5580

• Buy Online: tickets.surrey.ca

📍 Venue

Surrey Arts Centre
13750 88 Avenue, Surrey, BC
Located in Bear Creek Park, easily accessible by car and transit.

✨ Don’t miss this magical weekend of imagination, play, and performance. Whether you’re bringing a baby or a big kid, SPARK Festival 2025 offers something for everyone.

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