City of Delta

What's Happening: Cultural Services In Delta

April 2026 Edition

We’re excited that the days are getting longer and Spring is finally here! This time of renewal and growth is a great opportunity to learn something new. Learn to crochet, discover the social history of staying connected in Delta, or engage in one of the many fun and creative activities for youth – there’s something for everyone!

In this newsletter, learn about:

Street Performer Application

Reach new audiences, build your fanbase, and help animate Delta by applying to be a street performer! Street performances (or busking) include:

  • Singing
  • Painting
  • Magic 
  • Dancing
  • Juggling
  • Caricature Artists
  • Playing Musical Instruments

Performers must complete the City fo Delta Street Performer Permit Application form. Apply today!

Family

Drop-in Easter Weekend Programs at the Museum (All Ages)

Join us Easter Weekend for drop-in crafts and a scavenger hunt at the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre. The Centre is open from 12 pm - 5 pm, Friday - Monday, April 3 - 6 during the Easter long weekend.

Easter Egg Hunt at the Discovery Centre (All Ages)

Hunt for Easter eggs and trade them in for treats. Make Easter themed crafts and enjoy a scavenger hunt around the museum. This is a drop-in activity, and adult participation is required. Please note, the egg hunt is ONLY on the Sunday and is a registered event. Register the child; accompanying adults do not require registration. View the timeslots below.

April 5, 2026, Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, $5:

The Artful Duo Paint Night (8 - 12 years)

Spend meaningful time with your child filled with laughter, creativity, and connection, while creating something beautiful together. You and your child will each paint your own 12x12 canvas. When placed side by side, they come together to form one unified masterpiece – Fabulous Flowers.

Friday, April 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pm - North Delta Recreation Centre, $50

Friday, April 24, 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Tsawwassen Art Centre, $50

Note: Parent/Guardian participation required. To participate, a child must be 8 yrs to 14 yrs of age. Only 1 child can register for this class alongside a guardian.

Moving and Grooving (1 - 3 years)

Little ones who are walking without help explore music and movement with the comfort of a dance partner who they already know, love and trust. Your tiny dancer will march like a dinosaur and fly like a butterfly!

Tuesdays, April 14 – June 9, 9:30 - 10:45 am - Tsawwassen Art Centre, $150

Wednesdays, April 15 - June 10, 9:30 - 10:45 am - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $150

Children

Discovery Tots (18 - 36 months)

Toddle down for songs, story time, crafts and sensory play. Inspired by a different theme each week, care givers and their tots will have fun in a safe, engaging space while making connections with other young families.

Friday, April 10 – June 26, 10 am - 10:45 am - Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, $80

Introduction to Crochet - Amigurumi (8 - 12 years)

New and returning makers learn to crochet through the joy of making a small puppet or doll. Each week, we move through the project together, learning how to start a piece, build its shape, and add the details that bring a little friend to life.

Saturdays, May 23 – June 20, 2 pm – 3:15 pm - Tsawwassen Art Centre, $112.50

Kids Handbuilding Pottery Class (5-11yrs)

Students learn basics of creating with clay using manual tools. Shaping clay, using slabs of clay, pinching, joining, and glazing. All supplies and firing included.

Thursdays, April 30 – May 28, 4 - 5:30 pm - North Delta Recreation Centre Pottery Studio, $202

Youth

Ice Cream Adventure (10 - 18 years)

In preparation for Youth Week 2026, find all the historical ingredients and equipment you need to make ice cream at the Discovery Centre. Be a scientist and make your own ice cream without a freezer and enjoy your tasty creation. Registration required.

Thursday, April 23, 4 - 5 pm - Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre

Thursday, April 23, 5 - 6 pm - Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre

Thursday, April 30, 4 - 5 pm - Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre

Thursday, April 30, 5 - 6 pm - Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre

Watercolour Painting (10 - 14 years)

Discover the enchanting world of watercolour painting. Learn the fundamentals of watercolour techniques including washes, wet on wet and dry brushing. Learn about colour theory, colour mixing and blending techniques. Paint something inspirational or learn through guided painting projects.

Saturdays, April 11 - June 6, 11:30 am - 12:45 pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $150

Thursdays, Apr 16 – June 18, 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm - Tsawwassen Art Centre, $168.75

Introduction to Fight Choreography (10 - 17 years)

Learn the fundamentals of stage combat with a strong emphasis on safety, control, and communication. Through guided exercises and choreographed sequences, students are introduced to basic unarmed stage combat techniques like spacing, targeting, reactions, and non-contact strikes. No prior experience is required.

Friday, April 17, 5:30 - 7:30 pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $35.00

Saturday, May 23, 4 pm - 6 pm - Tsawwassen Art Centre, $35.00,

Saturday, June 13, 4 pm - 6 pm - Tsawwassen Art Centre, $35.00

Check out our upcoming Youth Week Programming at delta.ca/Youth!

Adult

Museum Movie Club - Magnitude of All Things (13+ years)

April is Earth Month. Pause and join us for this powerful documentary by Jennifer Abbott. Merging stories from the frontlines of climate change with recollections of the loss of her sister, Abbot draws intimate parallels between personal and planetary grief. Film runs 6:00 – 7:30 pm followed by a short discussion.

Thursday, April 9, 6 pm - 8 pm - Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, Free

Introduction to Functional Crochet - The Adaptable Square

Explore crochet and textile fundamentals of granny squares that can be joined together to form garments, accessories, and functional objects. By the end of the course, participants will have a collection of finished pieces and a strong foundation in fiber techniques, along with an understanding of how small textile units can grow into wearable works.

Wednesdays, April 15 - June 24, 7 pm - 8:30 pm - Tsawwassen Art Centre, $225, 18+ years

Sundays, April 19 - June 14, 1:45-2:45pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $144, 15+ years

What’s Your Story Monologue and Performance (18+ years)

Your history, identity, and lived experience through the creation of an original monologue. Investigate the moments, memories, and influences that shape you are. By the end of the session, each student will have developed a polished monologue rooted in their own reality.

Sundays, April 19 - June 14, 12 - 1:30 pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $180

Mondays, April 20 - June 29, 7 pm - 8 pm - Harris Barn, $225

Seasonal

Earth Day Family Drop-in (All Ages)

Connect with nature this Earth Day and come to the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre for free crafts and activities.

Sunday, April 19, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, Free

3D Print a Flowerpot for Mother's Day

In our 2-part creative workshop, your child will become a designer, engineer, and artist! In the 1st session, participants will use beginner-friendly 3D modeling software to design a custom planter while learning key design concepts. In the 2nd session, they'll receive their 3D-printed creation, sand it, and paint it. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops if they have one. If not, laptops will be provided.

Tuesdays, April 28 & May 5, 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm _ Tsawwassen Centre, $79, 6 - 14 years

Thursdays, April 30 & May 7, 3:30 - 5 pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $79, 6 - 8 years

Thursdays, April 30 & May 7, 5:15 - 6:45 pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $79, 8 - 14 years

Build Your Solar Powered Mini House

Looking for a hands-on Earth Day experience your student will love? In this exciting STEM workshop, students will assemble a 3D-printed mini house, build their own working circuit, and power it using a real solar panel. They’ll also decorate and customize their house while learning about renewable energy, sustainability, and green technology in a fun, engaging environment.

Thursday, April 16, 3:30 - 5 pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $55, 6 - 8 years

Thursday, April 16, 5:15 - 6:45 pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $55, 8 - 14 years

Tuesday, April 21, 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm - Tsawwassen Centre, $55, 6 - 14 years

Camps/Pro-D Days

Art Pro-D Day Camp at the Museum - Single Day (6 - 12 years)

Enjoy your Pro-D Day at Delta's Museum. We'll get hands-on with fun art projects, explore the museum exhibits, and play outside. Please bring a water bottle and nut free snack and lunch.

Friday, May 15, 9 am - 3:30 pm - Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, $46

Pro D Day: Hands on Adventure in Stem (7 - 14 years)

A unique blend of skilled instructor guided tutorials and activities using a mix of art mediums and materials. Students will have a blast exploring and creating a variety of projects using different art mediums. Explore drawing techniques using oil and chalk pastels, mold and sculpt fun key chain characters, followed by painting and much more.

Friday, May 15, 9 am - 3 pm - Tsawwassen Arts Centre, $78

Friday, May 15, 9 am - 3 pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $78

Events

Optimists and Gossipers: The social history of staying connected in Delta (Ages 12+)

Join us for a fascinating history presentation diving into how early Deltans stayed connected with each other and with the world around them, including through the Delta Optimist and early telephone system.

Thursday, April 16, 6:30 pm - 07:30 pm - Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, Free

Spring Movie Series – Transformers (PG)

When teenager Sam Witwicky buys his first car, what he doesn't know is that it's actually an alien robot. But this isn't the only alien to arrive on Earth. Popcorn is included with admission with additional concession items for sale. Tickets must be purchased in advance or at the door. Limited seating is available.

Sunday, April 26, 2 - 4:30 pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $5

Archives Update

Delta Archives, 1979-026-1159. Courtesy of Delta Heritage Society. View of Delta Optimist office inside the old Ladner Methodist Church, ca 1945.

We achieved a great milestone recently with our newspaper collection. Earlier this year we digitized the remainder of our newspapers that had been on microfilm. These are now up on our online database and include the Delta Optimist, Delta Times, North Delta Sentinel, and others. All word searchable!

This past month we partnered with the Delta Optimist to store and make available their bound volumes (master copies) of newspapers. These range from 1999 to 2025. As with our other material, please feel free to make use of this resource for any of your research inquiries.

https://deltaarchivesmuseum.andornot.net/

Curator's Corner

Object Highlight

DE1993.69.3, Crock, Courtesy of the Delta Heritage Society

This stoneware crock may appear plain, and perhaps a bit boring, but digging deeper into its history reveals a relationship with the Stanley Cup! Here’s the story: This crock was owned by Beatrice “Winnie” Winnifred Brouwer (1918-1990) nee Dunlop, a clerk from Ontario. In 1942, Winnie married Jan Jacobus Brouwer Jr. (1922-1984), a sailor originally from Holland. The couple settled in North Delta in the early 1950s. The crock was used by Winnie Brouwer before being passed to her son Don and his wife Kathy. Kathy donated the crock to the Delta Heritage Society in 1993. Don was a very talented baseball player, frequently featured in local newspapers for his skills on Delta-Surrey youth teams. This talent also extended to Don and Kathy’s son, Troy Bouwer. Troy played Right Wing in the NHL for the Chicago Blackhawks alongside another Delta resident, Brent Seabrook. They were part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 2010.

Cultural Community Spotlight

Delta works with great cultural community partners. Visit their websites to find out what they are up to.

Questions? Email  culturalservices@delta.ca . Learn more at Delta.ca/CulturalServices  or follow the City of Delta on social media: