Filipino Fest is back at Museum of Surrey on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. If you want a one-day cultural stop with food, performances, and kids activities in Cloverdale, this is the clear Surrey pick for the weekend.
The short version
The City of Surrey lists Filipino Fest at Museum of Surrey, 17710 56A Avenue, on Saturday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free tickets. Expect Filipino food vendors and food trucks, live performances, textile displays, Tagalog and English storytelling, market vendors, family art, and a sensory-friendly space on site. Confirm the day-of details on the Filipino Fest event page or surrey.ca/museum before you leave.
What you can do there
According to the City of Surrey news release (August 13, 2026) and the museum event listing:
- Food: Vendors named by the city include Cake It Easy, Nanay Kitchen, Dale's Food Products, Kasalo, and Timplado Filipino Street Food Truck.
- Stage and culture: Performances listed include Glisha, The Kuyas, Raffy Swap One, Red Filos, Mabuhay Arnis, and Grupo Ilocano Association of BC, plus cultural displays, textile exhibits, and photo opportunities.
- Families: Children's activities and storytelling sessions (Tagalog and English) are part of the program.
- Quiet option: A sensory-friendly space is provided for anyone who needs a calmer break during the day.
Treat performer and vendor names as planning context. Lineups can shift; use the official Surrey pages as the last word.
Practical details
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Museum of Surrey, 17710 56A Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 5H8.
Cost: Free.
Contact: 604-592-6956 | museum@surrey.ca
Regular museum hours (for context on other visits): Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Festival hours above are the ones that matter for Sept. 12.
Getting there
Museum of Surrey sits in Cloverdale near 56A Avenue. Drive and transit options change with weekend service, so check TransLink trip planning the morning of. Arrive a little early if you want food before peak midday crowds.
Still on nearby this month
If you are building a weekend loop, these Trends Today planners are still current:
- Vancouver Fringe Festival (Sept. 10 to 20)
- Richmond Night Market final weeks (through Sept. 20)
- Fall farmers markets across Metro Vancouver
- Pumpkin patches and corn mazes near Vancouver
Source
- City of Surrey: Filipino Fest event page
- City of Surrey: Filipino Fest returns to Museum of Surrey (Aug. 13, 2026)
- Museum contact: surrey.ca/museum | 604-592-6956 | museum@surrey.ca
Timelines and programming are subject to change.
