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Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 2d

Rain in the forecast? No problem! Head indoors to Central City Shopping Centre for trick-or-treating, character meet-and-greets, and pumpkin painting with the DSBIA (in front of Winners). Drop-ins for pumpkin painting are welcome after 4:30! ☔🎃

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 3d

Tomorrow’s Pumpkin Painting at Central City is sold out — but a few drop-in spots open after 4:30PM if registration pumpkins aren’t claimed! 🎃
Join the Halloween fun 3–7PM with painting, trick-or-treating & contests 👻

#DowntownSurrey #SurreyEvents

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 3d

Downtown Surrey BIA’s COO, Madeleine Nicholls, joined BIAs nationwide for #IDAHillDay 2025 Pictured in the Press Gallery Room at Parliament Hill, where advocacy for safer, stronger, and more resilient downtowns took centre stage. #DowntownSurrey #UrbanAdvocacy #CityBuilding #BIA

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 4d

How local is your business? 🌿
Map your supply chain and see your local impact with the BC Amplify Tool → bcbuylocal.com

#AmplifyLocal #BuyLocalBC

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 6d

Enter the Gingerbread Village Showdown 🍪
Show off your creativity, support a great cause & impress Food Network star Chef Jujhar Mann!
Theme: “My Favourite Movie” 🎬Register today!
www.downtownsurreybia.com/Events/Ginge...
#DowntownSurrey #SurreyCentre

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 6d

🎃 #PumpkinPainting at #CentralCity is SOLD OUT!
Limited drop-in spots will still be available from 4–6PM next to Winners! Enjoy more Halloween activities at Central City, including trick-or-treating and contests from 3-7PM #Halloween2025
#DowntownSurrey #SurreyEvents

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Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 9d

Turn your creativity into a masterpiece — in gingerbread form! This year's Gingerbread Village theme is My Favourite movie - visit our website to register for the chance to impress celebrity judge Jujhar Mann with your creation! #GingerbreadShowdown #DowntownSurrey

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 9d

The Surrey Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Market returns Nov 22–23 (12–8PM) at Surrey Civic Plaza!
Tree Lighting: Nov 22 at 6:30PM
Presented by Concord Pacific
#SurreyTreeLighting #SurreyBC #HolidayEvents #DowntownSurrey

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 9d

Our friends at PCRS are hosting a Halloween Party for youth 13–18 🎃
🗓️ Oct 30 | 5–8PM
📍 City Centre Youth Hub, 10453 Whalley Blvd
Free event with music, games, food & prizes! 👻
#SurreyYouth #DowntownSurrey #KingGeorgeHub #CommunityEvent

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 10d

From craftsmanship to community — Dan the Man Autobody has become a Surrey-grown success story. ICBC-approved, family-run, and proudly local. Supporting businesses like theirs keeps Surrey Centre moving forward.
#DowntownSurrey #InvestSurrey #SmallBusinessWeek
@cityofsurrey.bsky.social

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 11d

Join us at Central City on Oct 31, 4–6PM for free pumpkin painting — no carving required! 🎨
Plus, enjoy trick-or-treating, contests & character meet & greets from 3–7PM!
#DowntownSurrey #CentralCity #HalloweenFun #PumpkinPainting

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 12d

We’re excited to announce Food Network winner and Netflix star Chef Jujhar Mann as this year’s celebrity guest judge! Think you have what it takes to impress him? Register now at downtownsurreybia.com/Events/Ginge... #GingerbreadVillageShowdown

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 12d

The future of health care is being built in Downtown Surrey.
Join Dr. Joy Johnson & Dr. David Price on Nov 12 for The New Medical School and Beyond Luncheon at Civic Hotel. #SurreyBC #SFU #SFUMedSchool
Tickets available here: ow.ly/vQR750X7gHI

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 13d

🎬 Ready for the Gingerbread Village Showdown? This year’s theme is My Favourite Movie! 🍿 Anyone can enter — from pros to families — and it’s free to join. Learn more in our FAQ downtownsurreybia.com/LatestPosts/... #DowntownSurrey #gingerbreadshowdown

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 16d

The Gingerbread Village Showdown returns to Central City Shopping Centre! Compete for cash prizes, judged by a three-time Food Network champion — all while supporting the Surrey Food Bank through public voting. Register now at
downtownsurreybia.com → Signature Events → Gingerbread Village.

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Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 17d

From café by day to restaurant by night, Combine Café and Bar was built to bring Surrey’s community together through good food and genuine connection. #SmallBusinessMonth #InvestSurrey #ShopLocal #SurreyBC #DTSurrey

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Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · 17d

We’re thrilled to welcome
Stong's Market and Stong’s Stems to City Centre 4 — bringing award-winning rotisserie chicken, fresh popcorn, premium dry-aged beef & more. Welcome to the neighbourhood!
#SurreyCentre #ShopLocal #CommunityMatters #StongsMarket #RetailInnovation

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · Sep 22

We were proud to attend the ribbon-cutting for Flamingo Tower, a bold new 36-storey residence redefining urban living in #DowntownSurrey.

This milestone marks both Surrey’s growth and an exciting new chapter for our community. 🌆✨

#BoldVision #UrbanLiving #SurreyBC

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Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · Sep 15

Our first Pay It Forward Surrey event was a night to remember! 🎷 All funds raised went to SurreyCares Community Foundation. Huge thanks to pillar sponsor CIBC and host Tim Grant, President of PCI Developments!

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · Aug 19

At its heart, #MoviesUnderTheStars is a celebration of community. Last Saturday, Downtown Surrey came alive with fun, connection, and activations from our amazing sponsors & vendors. The best part? The rain never came!

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Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · Aug 19

Downtowns aren’t just places – they’re the heart of our communities. This August, let’s recognize
their impact and advocate for investments that ensure they remain vibrant and resilient.
#IDACanada #DowntownMonth #vibrantdowntowns #downtownsurrey #surreybc #discoversurrey #cityofsurrey

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · Aug 12

Downtowns aren’t just places—they’re the heartbeat of our communities. This #DowntownMonth, let’s celebrate them and call for investment in housing, public safety, and local businesses. #IDACanada

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · Aug 6

🎬 Summer nights + outdoor movies = perfection. Movies Under the Stars is taking over Holland Park this August! Crafts, live music, free popcorn, food vendors, giveaways & more starting at 6PM! Movies start after dark 🌙
Presented by PCI Developments
#MoviesUnderTheStars #SurreySummer #OutdoorMovies

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Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · Aug 6

Downtowns aren’t just commercial centers—they’re the economic, cultural, and social cores of communities. August is #DowntownMonth. Let’s celebrate the small businesses, workers, and residents who bring vibrancy and life to these spaces. Supporting them means investing in the future. #IDACanada

Downtown Surrey BIA @downtownsurrey.bsky.social · Aug 6

Last week at 108 Ave & King George, we gave out free ice cream to thank shoppers supporting local businesses. Thanks to Surrey Urban Mission and David Pel & Co for stopping by!
#DowntownSurrey #SupportLocal #CommunityVibes #FreeIceCream