Discover the Peninsula: Top 10 free or affordable things to do for children

Breaking down White Rock and South Surrey’s top 10 free or affordable things for kids to do

Discover the Peninsula: Top 10 free or affordable things to do for children Published 11:00 am Sunday, July 12, 2026 Trying to find some fun things to do with your kids that don’t cost a fortune? This list can help break down some ideas on what to do in the Peninsula. Playgrounds Zoomies aren’t always just reserved for household pets – kids have them, too.

Playgrounds are the perfect place to exert some pent-up energy and also potentially create social opportunities for your kids to make new friends. Here is a list of a few nearby playgrounds: • Generations Playground/Centennial Park (14600 North Bluff Rd., White Rock) • Blumsen Park (15473 34 Ave., Surrey) • Sunnyside Playground (15455 26 Ave., Surrey) • Bakerview Park (1845 154 St., Surrey)

Parks Parks are the ideal spot to do just about anything. Picnics, games of make believe, card or board games, a game of frisbee or even enjoying some arts and crafts, these places allow all to be possible. Some parks in the peninsula: • Ruth Johnson Park (14600 North Bluff Rd., White Rock) • Hughes Park (14785 Marine Dr., White Rock) •

South Surrey Athletic Park (14600 20 Ave., Surrey) • Crescent Park (2585 132 St., Surrey) • Redwood Park (17900 20 Ave., Surrey) Libraries Over the years, libraries have morphed into so much more than just books. It’s a space for children to learn all types of things.

From workshops and classes to kids zones and so much more. These libraries open kids to learning in a handful of different and fun ways. Local Libraries are: • Surrey Libraries – Semiahmoo Branch (1815 152 St.) • Surrey Libraries – Ocean Park Branch (12854 17 Ave.)

• White Rock Library (15342 Buena Vista Ave.) Bowling This is a perfect game for all ages, allowing family fun and some joyful competitive recreation.

Sandcastle Lanes (1938 152 St.) offers five- and ten-pin bowling while also featuring fun themes like cosmic bowling. White Rock Baby Café This is a fun space for parents and caregivers with younger children (newborns to four-year-olds) to come together and connect at the Church of the Holy Trinity (15115 Roper Ave.).

Held every week on Fridays, this drop in cafe offers a variety of toys and books for children as well as snacks for both adults and their kids. Splash Parks A perfect place to play and get that quick cool down. Here are two local spray/splash park location: • South Surrey Athletic Park (14600 20 Ave., Surrey) •

Generations Playground Splash Pad (14600 North Bluff Rd., White Rock) Beach White Rock and South Surrey are known for their beach culture, a culture that doesn’t just include teens and adults but for kids and families too. Go for a swim in the ocean, build a sandcastle, hunt for sea shells or join your dog in digging a hole, there is so much you can do at the beach. Here are some local beach locations: • Crescent Beach • West Beach • East Beach Pools Pools are basically underwater playgrounds that also have the ability to teach valuable skills as well.

Here are some indoor and outdoor locations to check out: • South Surrey Indoor Pool (14655 17 Ave.) • Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre (16855 24 Ave.) • Sunnyside Outdoor Pool (15455 26 Ave.)

Take a walk back into history Museums are usually rich with history and lore. Which is still true with the White Rock Museum (14970 Marine Dr.), however, inside there is a section dedicated to kids. Children can explore a kid friendly space filled with hands-on learning and interactive exhibits.

Or check out Historic Stewart Farmhouse (13723 Crescent Rd.) for a walk back into pioneer life. Indoor Play Centre at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre Semiahmoo Shopping Centre in South Surrey (1701 152 St.) features an indoor, unsupervised “Kidzone” in the food court. It includes a soft-foam “super castle,” slides, and floor safety tiles.

The mall also offers a free Kidz Club and hosts family-friendly events like storytime and crafts.