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SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes: Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the PNE Barns
DESCRIPTION:Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the PNE Barns \nFor the fifth year in a row\, AutismBC and the PNE are excited to invite you to Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the PNE Barns on August 27 and September 3\, 2026\, from 9:00–10:30 a.m. — explore the barns before the Fair opens to the public! \nFor this exclusive event\, we’re opening the livestock barns specifically for AutismBC members\, giving you the chance to explore with reduced noise\, smaller crowds\, and a calmer atmosphere both on-site and throughout the surrounding grounds. \nInterested in entering to win a child admission pass\, generously donated through the PNE’s KC’s Kids Ticket Donation Program? Just select the admission entry option when you register. \nWhat to Expect \nAccess to the Livestock Barns\, Discovery Farm\, and other barn exhibits \nA sensory-friendly environment with reduced noise and activity \nA chance to interact with the animals in a comfortable setting \n  \nGood to Know \n\nAfter registering\, we will send a Know Before You Go guide—including photos to help front-load the experience for your family\, plus parking details.\nPlease bring your own sound-dampening device (noise-cancelling headphones\, earplugs\, etc.); this accommodation can make a real difference for your family member.\n\n  \nAll members must register for the event and have a ticket for themselves and any household members attending. \nMembers attending this event are welcome to stay and enjoy the Fair once it opens to the general public at 11:00 am\, with the purchase of a separate Fair ticket. Attending our event does not include general admission to the Fair once it opens to the public. \nPlease note: support workers do not need an AutismBC membership to attend and support a client. \n\nIf you’d like to stay after our event and visit the Fair\, you’ll need to purchase Fair admission tickets in advance through Ticketleader.\nA member discount code will be provided to all registrants at a later date — please use this code when purchasing your Fair tickets.\nGuests with an Access 2 Card can receive complimentary admission for their caregiver.\nOn the registration form\, members will have the opportunity to enter to win a child admission pass to the Fair\, courtesy of the KC Kids’ Tickets for Kids program.\n\n  \nVolunteer and Support Us! \nWant to help make this event a success? We’d love to have you! \nComplete our volunteer interest form here: Volunteer Sign-Up Form – Fill out form \n  \n \n  \nWith Thanks \nWe’re so grateful to the PNE for generously gifting us this time at the barns for our autistic community and their families. Their commitment to inclusion and the incredible team behind it mean so much to us. \nAbout AutismBC Goes: \nAt AutismBC Goes events\, we aim to foster a sense of community and belonging\, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation. By organizing engaging outings and activities\, we offer opportunities for autistic individuals and their families to connect\, have fun\, and learn in a supportive environment. Join our Lower Mainland team at this fun event! \nLearn More about the PNE Fair: \n\nTo find out more about the barns\, visit: PNE Agriculture\nTo explore the Fair’s attractions\, visit: PNE Fair\nThe PNE PlayLand Ride Accessibility Program for Access2 Cardholders: Accessibility – PNE\n\nExit passes/wristbands available at the Guest Experience booths inside Playland.\n\n\n\n\n \n\nWe look forward to welcoming you and your family for a memorable and inclusive sensory-friendly experience at the Fair! Don’t miss this opportunity to create cherished memories and connect with the animals in a relaxed setting. \nIf you have any inquiries or need assistance\, please reach out via the Contact Us page. Together\, let’s make this summer extraordinary for all! \n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-goes-sensory-friendly-mornings-at-the-pne-barns-2/
LOCATION:PNE\, 2901 E Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5K 5J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes,Lower Mainland
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