What's Happening: Cultural Services In Delta

February 2026 Edition

February is a time to connect with loved ones and focus on the things that bring you joy. Engage in a Valentine's activity with friends and family, sit back and be entertained by a concert or movie, or focus on your well-being with a mindfulness course or art workshop. For those of you looking ahead – there's still time register for a Pro-D Day or Spring Break Camp! You can find the most up to date information on Delta’s Cultural Services programs and events at delta.ca/CulturalServices.

In this newsletter, learn about:

Family

Children

Adult

Seasonal

Camps/Pro-D

Events

Curator's Corner

Archives Update

Community Cultural Groups

Family

Winter Movie Series – Minecraft Movie (PG)

Join us for a family-friendly movie night at North Delta Centre for the Arts. Showcasing a variety of fun and popular movies for everyone to enjoy. This month we feature Minecraft Movie! Free popcorn is included with admission.

Friday, February 20, 7-9pm, North Delta Centre for the Arts, $5

Mindfulness in the Museum (All ages)

Join us for a guided mindfulness and movement session led by a yoga instructor at the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre. Using archival photographs and objects as gentle points of focus, we’ll explore calm attention, grounding, and presence. This program offers a quiet space to pause, breathe, and connect with Delta’s history in a reflective, meaningful way. All levels of experience are welcome.

Fridays, January 16 - March 13, 12 pm -1 pm, Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, Free

Children

Rich Colour of Pastels

Unlock your creativity and explore the vibrant world of pastels in this dynamic, beginner-friendly art class! Whether you're drawn to the smooth blend of soft pastels, the control of pastel pencils, the bold texture of oil pastels, or the crisp lines of hard pastels, this course will guide you through a rich variety of techniques tailored to your interests.

Saturday, February 14 – March 14, 1 - 2 pm, Tsawwassen Art Centre, $75 (6 - 9 years)

Saturday, February 14 – March 14, 2:15-3:15 pm, Tsawwassen Art Centre, $75 (10 - 15 years),

Family Day at the Museum (All ages)

Enjoy Family Day at the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre with crafts and activities celebrating Lunar New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse!

Monday, February 16, 2026, 12 pm - 5 pm Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, Free

Adult

Winter Movie Series - The Road Taken (13+ years)

Mark Black History Month and come to the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre to see 'The Road Taken'. This 1996 documentary from our National Film Board Movie Series takes a nostalgic ride through history to present the experiences of Black sleeping-car porters who worked on Canada's railways from the early 1900s through the 1960s. There was a strong sense of pride among these men, and they were well-respected by their community. Yet, harsh working conditions prevented them from being promoted to other railway jobs until finally, in 1955, porter Lee Williams took his fight to the union.

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm - Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, Free

Abstract Art (18+ years)

The creative process of abstract painting is both exciting and joyful; full of surprises, happy accidents, and a wonderful sense of freedom. Working on a large canvas allows you to fully engage your senses, release emotions, and watch as color and texture mingle and evolve across the surface. In this class, you will be guided through the creation of two large abstract paintings, helping you move from spontaneity to intentionality.

Fridays, February 20 - March 20, 7 - 9 pm - Tsawwassen Art Center, $150

Adult Paint Night – Van Gogh Starry Night (18+ years)

Enjoy a fun, casual atmosphere surrounded by like-minded adults, as we dive into the world of paint nights! Come and enjoy a little art therapy with a side of socializing and leave with a finished painting to take home with you.

Friday, February 27, 7 - 9 pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $35

Seasonal

Valentine’s Day Card Making Mixed Media (5 - 8 years)

Nothing says I love you more than homemade gifts and cards! Help make Valentine’s Day extra special this year by learning how to create one-of-a-kind handmade and designed cards for your friends and family.

Sunday, February 8, 1 - 2:15pm - Tsawwassen Art Centre, $18.75

Sunday, February 8, 2 - 3:15pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $18.75

Valentine’s STEM Workshop: Create Your Own Light-Up Circuit Card (6 - 14 years)

This Valentine’s Day, let your child’s creativity shine—literally! In this hands-on STEM workshop, kids will design and build their very own light-up Valentine card using simple circuits and craft supplies. By the end of the session, each participant will take home a glowing Valentine creation that they can proudly share with family or friends.

Tuesday, February 10, 7 - 8:30 pm - Tsawwassen Art Centre, $42

Thursday February 12, 7 - 8:30 pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $42

Valentine's Day at the Museum (3+ years)

Celebrate Valentines Day with your loved one and head down to the Museum for this hour long fun, hands-on workshop.

Saturday, February 14, 2026, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm - Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, $5

Camps/Pro-D Days

Pro-D Day Art Camp – Mixed Bag of Art (7 - 12 years)

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, February 20, 9 am - 3:30 pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $78

Friday, February 20, 9 am - 3:30 pm - Tsawwassen Art Centre, $78

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

Enjoy your Pro-D Day at the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, Delta's Museum. We'll explore the museum exhibits, have fun crafts, games and activities themed around history, arts and culture, and play outside.

Friday, February 20, 2026, 9 am - 3:30 pm - Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, $46

Pro-D Day Camp Hand On Adventure in Stem (7 - 14 years)

Transform it into a day of innovation and fun! Our one-day STEM workshop is the ultimate adventure for young minds. They'll build a robot, bring code to life, and even design their own 3D creation! It's the perfect blend of creative play and real-world learning that will spark a lasting passion for technology.

Friday, February 20, 2026, 9 am - 3:00 pm - Tsawwassen Art Center, $75

Events

Rivers, Roads, and Rails: A History of Transportation in Delta (12+ years)

Dive into the evolution of Delta's transportation system through the decades. Learn about Delta's sloughs, early roads, river ferries, trains, and bridges in this fascinating presentation.

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm - Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, Free

North Delta Matinee Concert Series – Vancouver String Quartet (All ages)

In partnership with the Vancouver Chamber Music Society, we invite you to enjoy performances from world-renowned artists in local communities. With an array of chamber music performances, this concert series will have music for everyone.

Tuesday, February 24, 1 - 2pm - North Delta Centre for the Arts, $25

Curator's Corner

Object Highlight

DE1978.50.11a-b Box of Chocolates from the Big Store in Ladner, Courtesy of Delta Heritage Society

Did you know Richard Cadbury is credited with inventing the first box of Chocolates in the 1860s? Featuring branding from the Big Store on the Ladner waterfront, Lanning, Fawcett, and Wilson, this custom chocolate box was produced somewhere between 1910-1920. Although ownership has changed hands over the years, this landmark building still stands at the corner of Chisolm Street and Delta Street.

If you look in the background of the archival photo (1984-098-022) taken inside the store, there is an ad for Cadbury’s Chocolates featuring a similar font to the one used on this chocolate box.

Delta Archives, 1984-098-022 Courtesy of Delta Heritage Society.

Archives Update

Delta Archives, 2009-040-045. Courtesy of Delta Heritage Society. Joan W. II on patrol on BC Coast.

We recently completed a project to scan photographs and improve existing database descriptions for the Helen and Harry Maxwell Family Fonds. Harry’s father operated the Fashion Stables business in Ladner, one of the town’s livery (horse) stables. Harry became a fisherman and served in WWII with the Fishermen’s Reserve and later the Canadian Army. Our collection has dozens of photos of Harry and his crewmates in the reserve serving on the boat ‘Joan W. II’. Helen Maxwell was perhaps Ladner’s most well-known seamstress and did work for much of the community.