White Rock offers fantastic autumn activities for your family!
Our Culture Crawl features 22 artistic sites, and the South Rock Art Tour opens 35 local studios for you to visit.
You’ll find 90+ vendors at our Saturday Farmers Market, plus wonderful pumpkin patches like Hazelmere with hayrides and corn mazes.
The scenic trails at Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest show off beautiful fall colours, and Crescent Beach gives your family safe shoreline adventures that you’ll remember for years to come.
Community Arts and Cultural Events
When summer tourists head home, our cultural scene gets properly interesting. We’ve got brilliant choices this autumn – the White Rock & South Surrey Culture Crawl hits 22 sites with art and history displays, whilst the South Rock Art Tour opens up 35 local studios for you to visit. The Museum of Surrey’s Meditate Exhibition brings activities for children plus hands-on experiences with meditation practices from around the world. These events help you connect with neighbours whilst celebrating the creative spirit that makes our area unique.
Local Farmers Markets and Craft Fairs
When autumn arrives, we head to White Rock Farmers Market where 90+ vendors turn Saturday mornings into something memorable. You’ll find seasonal produce alongside handcrafted items perfect for gifts.
Our local farmers markets and craft fairs offer brilliant family experiences:
- Kids paint pumpkins while artisans show pottery techniques
- Families taste fresh apple cider as musicians perform acoustic sets
- Children get faces painted while parents browse handmade jewellery and textiles
These venues connect us with regional agriculture and local creativity, turning ordinary errands into community celebrations that bring neighbourhoods together.
Pumpkin Patches and Harvest Festivities
When September 21st arrives, you’ll find amazing pumpkin patches that turn your weekends into proper harvest adventures. Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch gives you everything your family wants—pumpkin picking, hayrides, a small corn maze, and farm animals that keep your children entertained for hours. Rondriso Farms brings similar family activities with hands-on animal experiences that teach whilst you play.
Potter’s Fall Festival combines pumpkin fun with local artisan stalls and seasonal food you won’t find anywhere else. Port Kells Nursery throws in scarecrow festivals and autumn decorations that make your photos look brilliant. These local spots create memories that stick around long after your Halloween sweets are gone.
Scenic Nature Walks and Outdoor Adventures
Scenic Nature Walks and Outdoor Adventures
We have some amazing nature trails right in White Rock where your family can see autumn’s colours up close. Our Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest has easy paths perfect for children to spot fall foliage, whilst Crescent Beach provides safe shoreline activities that keep kids connected with nature all year.
We can help you turn these outdoor spaces into learning experiences through seasonal scavenger hunts and guided nature walks that showcase our beautiful local surroundings. These activities work well for families wanting to spend quality time outdoors whilst teaching children about the natural world around them.
Sunnyside Acres Forest Trails
We turn to Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest when autumn transforms White Rock into brilliant gold and crimson displays. These trails give your family easy outdoor adventures that mix fun with learning.
Your autumn activities can include:
- Nature scavenger hunts where children gather colourful leaves and watch local wildlife
- Group activities run by local childcare centres so kids can play together
- All-season trails that show off each season’s beauty
We find Sunnyside Acres gives your children safe places to connect with nature while you create memories that stick.
Crescent Beach Nature Exploration
Crescent Beach Nature Investigation
We’ve watched families find incredible tidal pools filled with sea stars right as autumn waves roll in at Crescent Beach. Your children will become natural outdoor adventurers through the hands-on nature activities we’ve organised here. Our family-friendly trails work perfectly for seasonal scavenger hunts and wildlife spotting.
| Activity | Best Time | What You’ll Find | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidal Pool Investigation | Low Tide | Sea Stars, Crabs | Beginner |
| Wildlife Watching | Morning | Herons, Seabirds | All Ages |
| Beach Combing | Anytime | Shells, Driftwood | Toddler+ |
| Trail Walking | Afternoon | Forest Views | Easy |
We work with local childcare centres to run supervised outdoor activities, giving you peaceful moments whilst your children safely connect with nature.
Seasonal Scavenger Hunt Adventures
Seasonal Scavenger Hunt Options
Most families worry that scavenger hunts require hours of planning, but White Rock’s natural landscape gives you ready-made treasure maps for autumn activities. We turn regular walks into exciting outdoor challenges that get your children moving between discoveries.
White Rock parks provide perfect autumn nature activities:
- Leaf collecting missions through Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest’s colourful tree tops
- Wildlife spotting games along our waterfront paths
- Plant identification contests that make learning competitive and fun
We’ve seen these activities naturally bring children together while building respect for our local surroundings. The best bit? Every path becomes an outdoor classroom where exercise meets learning.
Family-Friendly Fall Festivals
We love how autumn brings our White Rock community together through festivals that make the season special for your family. You’ll find us celebrating at the White Rock Arts Festival Culture Crawl on October 14-15, where 22 local sites feature art exhibits and live music that showcase our talented neighbours. Just next door in Cloverdale, you can join the Spooktacular Halloween Market on October 21st – it’s great fun for your kids while supporting Surrey Hospital Foundation. The Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch gives your family hayrides, mini corn mazes, and friendly farm animals for that perfect autumn day out. These festivals help us build memories whilst strengthening the bonds that make our community feel like home.
Seasonal Recreation Programs and Activities
When autumn arrives in White Rock, we adjust our recreation programmes to welcome seasonal opportunities for family bonding and skill-building. We offer varied activities that help families enjoy art and historical experiences while having fun with fall activities together.
Our seasonal programmes include:
- Arts and crafts workshops at South Surrey Recreation Centre where you and your family create autumn-themed projects
- Supervised nature walks through Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest with engaging scavenger hunts for your children
- First aid training sessions that build practical skills while connecting you with neighbours
These programmes reflect our community’s commitment to year-round learning and connection, so your family finds the perfect autumn activity.
Questions Often Asked
What to Do With Kids in White Rock, BC?
What to Do With Kids in White Rock, BC?
You’ll find incredible family activities right here! Visit Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch for seasonal fun, take the kids on Bear Creek’s exciting train rides, search for hidden gems along Sunnyside Acres trails, and spend your morning at our local farmers market.
Is White Rock, BC Worth Visiting?
Yes, White Rock, BC is absolutely worth visiting.
We’ve found White Rock to be our favourite coastal spot where beautiful bay views blend with real community spirit. You’ll discover you’re not just passing through—you’re joining something meaningful that draws families back every year.
What Do You Do in White Rock?
In White Rock, we live and breathe the coastal life. You’ll walk our famous pier, check out the beaches along Semiahmoo Bay, eat at waterfront restaurants, and find the active arts scene that we locals love all year.
Are There Fireworks in White Rock?
Absolutely! We host brilliant fireworks shows twice a year in White Rock. You’ll find us celebrating Canada Day on July 1st and our Sea Festival in August. Both events bring thousands of people to our waterfront for stunning 15-minute displays that light up Semiahmoo Bay.
