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Pre-teen Socials

Grades 5 to 8 only

A special night out featuring music, games, activities, fun & prizes!

Pre-teen Social Events are held seasonally throughout the school year. Each event is specially themed to offer youth an exciting & safe social night out with friends. 

  • All events take place at George Ashe Community Centre, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on their scheduled date.
  • Drinks & snacks will be available to purchase at these events.

Get ready to groove!

Dance to throwback hits, compete in fun games, and vibe under neon lights. Enjoy tasty snacks, prizes, and glow sticks to keep the energy high all night! Come dressed in your best retro gear—the bolder, the better!

What to Expect:

  • Retro Dance Floor: Jam to classic tunes and show off your moves!
  • Games & Prizes: Compete for fun rewards!
  • Snack Bar: Grab a bite and keep the glow going!

Dress Code: Bright, funky retro styles.

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Get ready to groove!

Dance to throwback hits, compete in fun games, and vibe under neon lights. Enjoy tasty snacks, prizes, and glow sticks to keep the energy high all night! Come dressed in your best Summer Colour —the bolder, the better!

What to Expect:

  • Dance Floor: Jam to classic tunes and show off your moves!
  • Games & Prizes: Compete for fun rewards!
  • Snack Bar: Grab a bite and keep the glow going!

Dress Code: bright, summer colours - let’s dance and have a blast!

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Tickets are limited and will be available only while quantities last.

Ticket & Event Information

  • Tickets must be purchased online via the City's Registration site at pickering.ca/active
  • Tickets can be purchased until 7:00 pm on the date of each event, while quantities last.
  • Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.

Present your printed receipt (or show it on your mobile device) at the entrance doors before the event for validation and admission.

  • Tickets are non-refundable.
  • Keep your payment receipt in a safe and secure place - this is your event ticket.
  • Present your printed receipt/ticket at the entrance doors for validation and admission.
  • Unauthorized duplication or sale of this ticket will result in non-admission.
  • The City of Pickering is not responsible for any inconvenience caused by unauthorized duplication, and reserves the right to deny admission.
  • The City of Pickering is not responsible for any lost, stolen, misplaced, damaged or duplicate tickets.
  • Failure to comply with event rules may result in non-admission or expulsion from the event.

The City of Pickering Staff are committed to creating a fun, safe, and social experience for all event attendees.

You have a right to expect:

  • to be treated in a consistent, and courteous manner by all City of Pickering Staff at all times.

  • to enjoy the event free from disruptive behavior, including foul or abusive language and/or gestures

  • the Code of Conduct will be enforced. If not willing to adhere to event rules, will result in parent/guardian being called and expulsion from the current event, and possibly future events.

The City of Pickering and Staff have a right to expect that you will:

  • respect and follow direction of City Staff.

  • respect City of Pickering property. Acts of vandalism or theft will be dealt with immediately.

  • be mindful and respectful of yourself and others (no threatening, swearing, trash talk, bullying, and/or other inappropriate actions).

  • not have on your person any type of weapon/toy weapon, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or lighters.
  • not engage in any behavior that may be unsafe, or harmful to others.


Dress Code:

If you can’t wear it at school, you can’t wear it to the event.

  • No clothing that shows the midriff and/or chest.

  • No undergarments showing.

  • No Bandanas, do-rags, or hoods.

Participants that are dressed inappropriately will be required to go home and change.
Please note: Backpacks and hooded sweatshirts (hoodies) will not be permitted.

Thank you for adhering to this Code of Conduct - enjoy the event.

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One The Esplanade
Pickering, Ontario
Canada L1V 6K7

905.683.7575

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Community Services
One The Esplanade
Pickering, Ontario
Canada L1V 6K7

905.420.4620

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