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  • March 10, 2023 1 min read

    Sensory Hours at Mastermind Toys

    At Mastermind Toys, we aim to create an environment thats inclusive, respectful, and accessible; a space for all to play!

    Were excited to announce that we’ve introduced Sensory Hours: a sensory-friendly shopping experience that looks, feels, and sounds different from our day-to-day.

    Sensory Hours will feature:

    - Reduced lighting in stores

    - Silenced phone ringers and music
    - Asking our teams to speak softly
    - Reduced or eliminated scents
    - A streamlined checkout process to avoid long waits
    - Fidget toys available for demo play for a calming journey throughout the store

    When
    Third Thursday of every month @ 5pm-6pm (local time)
    Third Sunday of every month @ 11pm-12pm (local time) /
    Dartmouth, Bayview, and Windermere locations run 12pm-1pm


    Where
    Mastermind Toys stores coast-to-coast!


    Check out just a few of our sensory-friendly toys and activities!


    Written by Melania Fedyna, Senior Copywriter & Voice of Play


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