As part of Science Rendezvous Kingston 2025, The Sensory Friendly Science Zone is a designated sensory-friendly space on the 3rd floor of Slush Puppie Place with a bird’s eye view of the ground floor activities especially for children who would benefit from experiencing the event in a space that has been thoughtfully designed in a calmer, quieter, less crowded, more neurodiverse affirming way on Saturday May 10, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
The Sensory Friendly Science Zone will feature special booths and activities, including robots, video games created by local high school students, mineral samples to be looked at through microscopes, a wave tank, a sand box for children to dig their own fossils, and more. Activities are designed for school-aged children.
Entrance will be through gate 4.5 (the smaller gate close to the corner of The Tragically Hip Way and King Street). Level 300 can be accessed by stairs or elevator.
No tickets are required this year, however, volunteers will be monitoring access to keep the space crowd-free.
The Sensory Friendly Science Zone can be visited at any time throughout the event (10am - 3pm.)
No. While we do have volunteers that will guide visitors through all activities, we do not have a childcare team and therefore require parents and caregivers to always remain on site. We will have tables and chairs at our Parents Café, where caregivers can take a seat while keeping an eye out for their children.
If you have any questions, please contact us at sciencerendezvous@queensu.ca