Sensory Friendly Skates
*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 06/17/2026
Sensory Friendly Skates are inclusive skating sessions for individuals and families seeking an environment with reduced sensory stimuli. These sessions are designed for those who are autistic, have anxiety or other sensory processing needs or anyone who feels they would benefit from a calmer, more supportive environment.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
During sensory friendly skates, the environment includes:
- Reduced noise and no background music
- Reduced lighting in the lobby
- Encouraged use of paper towels instead of hand dryers, indicated with signage
- Designated sensory friendly dressing rooms
- Clear session times with transition warnings
- Additional staff available to support
- Sensory friendly kits available for use while at the facility
Signage during sessions include:
- “Sensory friendly skate happening now”
- “Sensory Friendly Kits available”
- “Quiet space” and “Noisy space”
- “Please use paper towel”
- “10 minutes remaining”
Schedule
South Surrey Arena
- Wednesday May 13, 11:45am to 1pm
- Wednesday June 10, 11:45am to 1pm
Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex
- Wednesday May 20, 11:45am to 1:15pm
- Wednesday June 17, 11:45am to 1:15pm
Borrow a sensory friendly kit
Kits include: Noise-cancelling headphones, communication cards, fidget toys, ear plugs and sunglasses. Ask a staff member to borrow one.
Location:
City of Surrey, 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8, Canada
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
The event has already taken place on this date:
06/17/2026
Time:
11:45 am to 1:15 pm
Price:
Use your Recreation Surrey pass or pay for a drop-in admission
Ages
All AgesWeb Service