Following a successful trial last year, low sensory sessions are returning to EA Networks Glow in the Park this King’s Birthday weekend.

Between 3pm and 5pm each day, noise levels will be lowered, and music will be switched off.

Sensory sensitivities can affect people on various levels, and event organisers are keen to provide opportunities for those who might otherwise find the event inaccessible due to the level of noise and the large number of people.

Visitors to the low-sensory sessions will still get to enjoy most of Glow, with the light displays, food court and the quieter amusement rides, including the Super Trooper, merry go round and bouncy castles all operating.

The full line-up of attractions will start up from 5pm, when the crowds are expected to start arriving.

For those who are looking for the full after-dark experience and are okay with a more excited atmosphere, then Sunday night is typically the quietest of the three nights.

The low-sensory sessions are also open to people with accessibility requirements, such as groups from local rest homes, but event organisers encourage others to wait until general admittance at 5pm.

The event remains free to enter thanks to our event sponsors, including EA Networks, Event Hire, The Hits, NZHerald.co.nz and the Ashburton Courier.

EA Networks Glow in the Park runs from 3pm-9.30pm, 30 May, 31 May and 1 June. Visit glowinthepark.nz for more info.