THE City of Surrey welcomed families to the Treat Accessibly Halloween Village on 69A Avenue in Newton on October 25, as part of a nationwide initiative to make Halloween more inclusive and accessible for kids of all abilities. The residential street was transformed into a barrier-free trick-or-treating experience, with sensory-friendly stations so that every child could participate in the fun.

“For the fourth consecutive year, the Treat Accessibly organization brought its Halloween Village to Surrey,” said Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke. “It was wonderful to see the Newton community come alive with joy and excitement. Every child deserves the chance to experience Halloween, and this initiative reflects Surrey’s ongoing commitment to accessibility and belonging.”

The program encourages homeowners to host trick-or-treaters from their driveways, ensuring that vehicles are parked on the street or in the garage and that the paths to their trick-or-treating station are well lit.

This event is part of Surrey’s broader efforts to foster inclusion and improve accessibility for all residents. To learn more about the City’s Accessibility Action Plan and other projects, visit surrey.ca/accessibility.

To learn more about the national Treat Accessibly initiative and get an accessible trick-or-treating sign for your home, visit treataccessibly.com.