Upcoming Monthly Events.
Skateboard Decorating Workshop
It’s coming back, but this time to Sarnia! We loved how the skateboard decorating event went in London and we want to bring it to our Sarnia community.
Co-hosted by Kennady from Seventh Rayn Design, we’ll be putting on this workshop together to create some art and unique skateboards!
No skateboarding experience required - come out to paint skateboards, meet some other skaters and enjoy some prizes! This event is for families, skaters, and all those in between.
Location: 162 Cromwell Street
Event time: 6-9pm
Cost: By donation (recommended $20 for supplies and instruction).
Annual Skateboard Workshop & Western Fair Market Booth
We’ll be at the Western Fair District Market showcasing our community on April 11 & 12!
If you’re looking for some spring merch, lessons, workshops, or even want to hop on your board for the first time, here is your chance!
Come meet our coaches and hang out at the market with a scone and coffee <3
The skate demo is weather dependent but we’ll have all the gear for you to try it out - if you can, bring a helmet. For skaters looking to make some new friends, come out for a social skate by the fountains outside of the market!
AND we are bringing back our annual beginners skateboard workshop on April 11 from 1-2pm will be our (find us at the fountains/ picnic tables)!
Join us a for a workshop by donation at the market :)
Adult Skateboarding Lessons 30+
We are so excited to launch a new program that is dedicated to our 30+ skaters 🛹
Run by our sister program Skool o’ Skate, we designed these Sunday morning workshops to cater to our 30+ gang that is just learning to skate or just getting back into the sport.
At our workshops, you can…
- work at your own pace
- meet other 30+ skaters
- bring a friend, your partner, or a neighbour
All of our workshops are by donation to encourage the participation of all adult skaters in our area.
First Workshop on Sunday, April 12 from 10:30am-12:00pm at Kiwanis Skatepark!
Western Fair Market Booth & Skate Demo!
We’ll be at the Western Fair District Market showcasing our community on April 18/19!
If you’re looking for some spring merch, lessons, workshops, or even want to hop on your board for the first time, here is your chance!
Come meet our coaches and hang out at the market with a scone and coffee <3
The skate demo is weather dependent but we’ll have all the gear for you to try it out - if you can, bring a helmet. For skaters looking to make some new friends, come out for a social skate by the fountains outside of the market!
Adult Skateboarding Lessons 30+
We are so excited to launch a new program that is dedicated to our 30+ skaters 🛹
Run by our sister program Skool o’ Skate, we designed these Sunday morning workshops to cater to our 30+ gang that is just learning to skate or just getting back into the sport.
At our workshops, you can…
- work at your own pace
- meet other 30+ skaters
- bring a friend, your partner, or a neighbour
All of our workshops are by donation to encourage the participation of all adult skaters in our area.
First Workshop on Sunday, April 12 from 10:30am-12:00pm at Kiwanis Skatepark!
Earth Day Beach Clean Up & Garbage Art
It’s Mother Earth’s Day <3
Lend a hand and help us clean up our shorelines on Lake Huron. As surfers and human beings sharing this space, we all have a responsibility to take care of our home.
We’ll have all the equipment to clean up our beach, plus sanitized garbage (for art purposes) that we’ll be using to create some art under the pavilion with @grancleansthebeach (local legend and hero).
Come out on April 22 from 6-8pm to join us on this day!
Meeting Point: South Beach, Grand Bend (at the end of Lake Road)
- you’ll see us at the parking lot or on the beach
Beginners Surfing Workshop
Our beginners lake surfing workshop is back for the first time this season!
***This workshop is temperature and weather dependent (assuming that the lake is warmed up by then).
At this workshop, we introduce new surfers to
water safety.
instruction on how to pop-up.
other new surfers :)
getting started in the sport!
We provide wetsuits and boards, so that you don’t have to invest $1000+ to try for the first time! Therefore, spots are limited and will be first come, first serve. All additional sign-ups will be waitlisted for our next workshop on May 3 from 1-2pm.
We will be hosting bi-weekly workshops from April-October if you miss your chance this time!
Cost: By donation (Recommended $85 per person)
Sarnia Skateboard Workshop
Our Sarnia skate community is growing and we invite you to join us for our first skate workshop of the season! We’ll have skateboards and surfskates available for everyone to try out.
No one left behind!
We’ll be at Tecumseh Skate Park and… did you know that Tecsumseh Skate Jam is coming back for year 4?
Grand Bend Summer Camps
We’re bringing surf and skate to our local summer camps in Grand Bend!
In partnership with the Grand Bend Art Centre and Backroads Collective, we received a sunset foundation grant to introduce new sporting experience for kids in the area.
Lake surfing is available year-round for local residents and summer time is the best time to learn!
Sign your child or teen up with us for a 5-day camp for some memorable activities in the summer of 2026.
Indoor Surf Training
We’re hosting Indoor Surf Training in March too!
We love the excitement coming from our surf crew to prepare for the Spring season and will continue training sessions on March 8 & 22 from 1-2pm at the Sarnia YMCA (1015 Finch Drive). The cost is $25/ person including pool fees or $45/ person for both sessions.
At these sessions, we’ll be focusing on developing upper body strength, improve core balance, and endurance for longer surf periods. These sessions are welcome to those who haven’t surfed before too! It’s much easier to learn the basics before surfing on the lake, so our indoor sessions are a great spot to develop the foundations!
Please note you must be able to swim*
Patch Making Day
Let's make patches! You voted and we listened. We're hosting a patch making and embroidery event for those interested in learning how to upcycle clothing, make new designs, and develop new creative skills.
This social will be held on Saturday, March 7 from 12:30-3:30pm at Good Job Hi Five we’ll send you the address post-sign up). We have supplies but recommend you bring some pieces of clothing that you would like to add patches to!
This event is pay-what-you-can. The recommended donation is $20 for our patch making instructors!
"Show & Tell" Craft and Movie Night
Winter time is for creativity and new hobbies, so we decided to co-host a "Show & Tell" craft and movie night with @brittinthepit from @goodjobhifive!
This social will be held on Friday, February 27th at Good Job Hi Five from 6-9pm. Bring all your favorite projects to share with fellow Sirens.! Join us for some personal and community collaging as well.
This event is FREE. We want to celebrate all your cool projects and successes from 2025. THANK YOU for supporting Siren Section let us treat you to some pizza, art, and new momentos together!
Indoor Surf Training
Strength + Endurance are two key pieces to lake surfing 🏄🏻
At Siren Section, we’re doing something new this year to help our surf crew prepare for the Spring season.
On Feb 8th and 22nd from 1-2pm at the Sarnia YMCA, we’ll be hosting surf training sessions. Cost: $25/ person including pool fees.
This means we’ll be practicing
paddling for upper body strength,
breathwork to increase stamina,
some swimming, and poolside work.
These sessions are welcome to those who haven’t surfed before too! Please note you must be able to swim*
With enough sign ups, we can expand our space to do pop ups! 🤞
Semignars: Surfing 101 - Cancelled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we unfortunately had to cancel the upcoming semignar.
Presenting Semignars: Surfing 101🐍
Our good friend Adam from Hurricane Surf Company in Nova Scotia is coming out to visit us!
On February 20th from 6-9pm we’re collaborating with @RHP and @hurricanesurfcompany to bring our surf community a technique and strength training workshop.
Adam’s expertise and experience stems from his journey surfing for Team Canada 🇨🇦 his stoke helps beginners develop good habits to regularly improve their surf experience.
Join our crew for this hands on semignar. This event is welcome to beginner and novice surfers.
Cost per participant: $90 w/ tax.
Register Here
Surf Theory Workshop
We’re bringing back the New Surf Theory Workshop for the New Year, only this time to London!
We’ll be hosting another surf theory workshop for our new lake surfers and those interested in getting into the sport on January 31st from 9-11am at @DoughEV (621 Dundas St, London, ON N5W 2Z1).
This event is by donation (recommended $25 including donuts, powerpoints, and stickers for each participant). Donations help us continue to run our events, share equipment, and allow instructors to come to you! Built on community for the community.
Please arrive a few minutes early to place your coffee order with DoughEV and we’ll have a selection of complimentary donuts to pair with it 🍩
*This workshop is welcome to those who do not have experience surfing on the great lakes - let us introduce you to it!
Decked Out: Paint a Board Workshop
We're kicking off this year with a special event in collaboration with O.Hey.Its Kay, Rezonance Printing, Flourish and Grow, and London Skate Co-op!
Join us on January 29th from 5-8pm at Rezonance Printing for an evening of skateboard and helmet deck-orating. This is a family friendly event for our community to share together!
Our crew is stoked to create an inclusive space for all skaters to celebrate the crossover of art and skateboarding culture in the heart of London, Ontario. If you don’t know how to get started, come to this event and we can guide you through the process to skateboard!
What to expect…
a demo on how to put a skateboard together and some safety tips.
a sticker station (free from our sponsors and local skaters!).
access to art supplies for decorating.
the opportunity to learn about screen printing.
and our favorite part, new faces from all parts of the skate community.
DRAW PRIZES!! We have tons of totes, hats, skate gear and local merch to share!
If you don’t have a board or helmet to decorate, no problem! We have community decks (shared by new skaters) and helmets for you to contribute to collaborate on and some for purchase at the event.
Snow Day with Siren Section
We hope your holiday season was filled with as much rest as excitement! With even more excitement we bring you or next get together, Snow Day with Siren Section where we hit the slopes. This will be a group event but a friendly reminder we like to surf and skate but know nothing about doing it in the snow. This is not a lesson but an opportunity to grow alongside some likeminded girls and members of the queer community.
Due to the popularity of Boler Mountain on the weekends lift tickets and rentals are available to purchase the Monday prior at 7pm. So set your calendars for 7pm on Monday, Jan 18th! The responsibility of securing rentals and tickets is upon the participants. We will be participating in a 4 hour rental from 1:30-5:30 pm.
We will be meeting at the Boler Mountain Chalet for 1:30 to get ready to shred!
Reach out with any questions, hope to see you there. If you know you will be attending this event send us a message! We would love to create a group chat so we don’t lose each other on the hill 🏂🏂🏂🏂
Sarnia Riding Club Winter Holiday Market
This 3-day festive market hop finishes with the Sarnia Riding Club Winter Holiday Market!
This day is filled with local vendors, holiday treats, gifts, and more.
Make sure to bring a non-perishable item to donate for The Inn.
As we close up our holiday market season, we’ll be going into the holidays in style with community spirit, laughter, and good vibes throughout this weekend.
Oakwood Artisan Market
It’s a jingling holiday season in the Grand Bend area!
On December 6th from 10am-4pm, we’ll be hosting our booth (next to Santa’s photobooth) to showcase our surf and skateboarding community.
Visit us at Oakwood Artisan Market throughout the day for your local holiday gifts! Where you’re purchasing a surf lesson for a family member or a photo session for you and your friends, we’re excited to be a host where you can create some of your favourite memories on Lake Huron.
Holiday Sip & Sales
Join us on Friday, December 5th from 5-10pm in Sarnia for holiday sips, sales, local makers, and community! We’ll be at this event hosting a booth to chat about all things Siren Section. This epic event is filled with joy and giving, so make sure to bring some non-perishable items to donate to the Inn Sarnia.
Want to learn more about surfing, skateboarding, or the opportunity to make new friendships? Visit us at this special event!
Wave Prediction & Surf Theory Workshop
Wave Prediction & Surf Theory Workshop
We're hosting our very first theory workshop for our cold-water surfers! Our team is so excited to equip our brave surfers with the knowledge, safety, and photo/video review to improve our surf skills.
Sunday, November 30 from 230-500pm with time to socialize and ask questions
Cost: $25 (includes treats, stickers, and instruction)
Location: Cliffhanger Cafe (1362 Lambton Mall Rd Unit 17, Sarnia, ON N7S 5R6)
Western Fair Market
Check us out for the holidays!
We’ll have a booth this coming weekend to showcase our community at the Western Fair District Market. Our season may be slowing down, but our impact continues to grow.
Whether you want to learn more about our surfing workshops or skateboarding lessons, we’re excited to chat with you about all things Siren Section <3
Drop by the booth to meet our team riders, coaches, and take a peek at our booth!
London Skate Workshops
🛹 November 2 - Medway Bowl Skatepark (1051 Wonderland Rd), Skate Workshop from
1-2:30pm and Social Skate
🛹 November 15/22 - Barracks Skatepark (656 Elizabeth St), Skateboarding Workshops from 3:00-4:30pm
🛹November 29 - Kiwanis Skate Park (1475 Brydges St), Workshop from 1-2:30pm
These are our last few outdoor skateboarding workshops of the season! We’ve been holding on to this beautiful weather for as long as possible. Come out for a skate with your besties while it’s still just warm enough for us to enjoy.
Hold off snow!!! We wanna skate, join us for an all level skate workshop before it turns into snowboard weather.
***All Skool o’ Skate Programming with Ryan will be running at the same time!
Medway Bowl Skate Workshop
Inspired by the Medway Bowl Competition, we are excited to bring back another workshop to this skatepark!
We’ll be hosting a workshop by donation for beginner skaters and new bowl riders from 1-2:30pm followed by a social skate.
Whether you want to bowl ride on a skateboard or learn to surfskate, it’s your opportunity to ride the concrete waves in London at the local spot.
Skool o’ Skate Programming will be running at the same time from 1-2:30pm!
Bring the whole family for skate! And if you don’t have a board, we’ll have one for you :)
Please remember to bring a helmet - padding is highly recommended but not required.
Sarnia Skate Workshop
Sarnia Skate Workshop by Donation & Social
Sunday, October 26th at Tecumseh Skate Park.🛹
Beginner & Skills Workshop from 12-1pm and Social from 1-2pm.
@skool.o.skate (new programming) will be hosting a boy’s session from 12-1pm
Join us for a fall skate at the end of this month. We’ve seen so many new faces lately and want to continue growing the community in Sarnia! Please bring your own helmet.
Fall Surf Workshop
After an amazing surf workshop at the beginning of this month, we’re bringing back another before it gets too cold! This time, at South Beach, we’ll be hosting another beginner surf sesh for all our new surfers.
Join us for another amazing workshop at Siren Section!
Western Fair Market
It’s happening! We’re doing our first ever pop-up at Western Fair Market on this upcoming long weekend in October.
Guess what…we have a SURPRISE LAUNCH COMING TO YOU.
At this first market, we’re going to launch something absolutely unseen and hardcore.
Come by on October 11th or 12th to say hello or to pick up this new piece.
Not only will this be an exciting new start to the fall, but with every purchase, we’ll send you home with an air freshener from our partner @747Creations. We love sustainability and supporting local, so drop by if you have the chance!
Maybe we’ll even feature you on our page for the launch 👀
If you miss out that weekend, we’ll be back the next! Catch you soon Sirens!
Beginner Lake Surfing Workshop
We are so stoked for our upcoming Women and Queer Beginner Workshop in collaboration with @lakelifestudio x @sirensection !!!
What does this look like ? A day at the beautiful beach of Highland Glen Conservation Area filled with waves, new friends and encouragement from our team of instructors @ambharding + @bowainema .
Boards will be provided on the beach ready to roll, all we need you to bring is willingness to try something new, and a wetsuit if you have one! We will have few available for rental - please include in your email to register if you are looking for one (sirensectionmedia@gmail.com)
@lakelifestudio will be providing goodies for all participants. You won’t want to miss it!
Spaces are limited please email to secure your spot! This workshop is by donation (recommended $85) - your donation is used to continue affordable programming for women and queer identifying folk across South-Western Ontario. Every bit goes a long way!
Supporters are always welcome on the beach - we hope to spread the joy of the lakes to all.
Punk Rock Flea Market London
She’s BACK.
Every September, we get to be a part of a wonderful community and event called, “Punk Rock Flea Market”.
If you don’t know… this event is an inclusive mega jam for skaters, locals, vendors, and people from all walks of life. If you haven’t found a place to fit in, you’ll find many!
Our friends at PRFM are going on to their 9th celebration… come out to see the event for the chance to make new friends, skate until you drop, and to see this vibrant event come to life.
Image by @garbagepailpapi
Stompfest Jam Night
Stompfest ‘25 is BACK.
FOMO. It doesn’t exist because we KNOW you will be there!
Come out for 3 evenings of music, local vendors, and flavourful food at Poacher’s Arms. Don’t have anyone to go with? Join Siren Section on night one and we’ll make sure to include you in our party!
We’ll be hosting a booth on Wednesday, but encourage you to come out for ALLLLL 3 nights. Tired? Doesn’t exist when you’re in for a ride with Stompbox <3
Mitton Market
Mitton Market has arrived! Join us for a skate demo and learn more about surfing on the Great Lakes at our Siren Section Booth. We’ll have stories, merch, and exciting upcoming events in this month shaping our Siren Section September.
Haven’t seen our new air fresheners? Drop by to see our medusa-inspired piece!
A Photographic Memory Gala
Join us for an evening of history, art, and community while meeting our local surfers and skateboarders in Lambton Shores. Funded by the Creative County Grant, Bo was inspired to showcase the surf community that welcomed her when she first moved to Grand Bend. She’s now on a mission to highlight the inclusiveness of the community while paying respects to the history of the culture.
General admission by donation for the evening of the surf & skate gala for on August 16th from 7-10pm at the Grand Bend Legion (20 Municipal Dr, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0). Free for kids under 12!
Your ticket includes
access to the gala
live music
catering
50% donation to Friends of Pinery to protect Lake Huron.
***Please note that Sunday August 17th is a walk-through photo gallery. Admission is by donation that goes to Friends of Pinery.
August Skate Workshops
No way it is almost August! We aren’t saying goodbye to summer yet! Join us for our upcoming Skateboard Workshops, we are coming to you Sarnia and London.
We will be in London for August 5th, 12th, 19th at Kiwanis Skate Park (1475 Brydges St, London, ON N5W 2H7) London, Ontario
- 4:30-5:30pm Girls (Kids) Beginner Workshop
- 5:30-6:30pm Adult/Teen Beginner Workshop
- 6:30-7:30pm Skills/Intermediate Workshop
- 6:30-7:30pm Boys (Kids) Beginner Workshop
We will be in Sarnia August 9th 12:30-1:30pm at Tecumseh Skate Park in Sarnia (332-340 Russell St S, Sarnia, ON N7T 3L9) Join us for a beginners skate workshop by donation. Come out to skate alongside other beginner skaters in the area while trying something new!
Please bring a helmet, no other equipment required!
Punk Rock Flea Market
She’s going to be a gnarly one!! As you may know, Punk Rock Flea Market in London is our jam! If you’re into music, good vibes, and a ton of skate, PRFM is the place to be.
What is special about this event is that it’s going to be an evening skate! Expect bright lights. Expect a concert style venue. Expect our crew to be there representing.
Come out for a demo and to check out some of our merch.
Tecumseh Skate Jam
Tecumseh Skate Jam was our first ever skate jam that we were lucky enough to participate in! This year, we will be hosting another booth and demo in Sarnia to showcase what we do at Siren Section.
We can’t wait to see everyone again!
Surf Workshop
Ever wanted to learn to surf? Join Siren Section for a beginner workshop at South Beach in Grand Bend.
Join us to learn more about safety in the water, getting up on the board, and shredding!
*No experience required. Must know how to swim.
Sarnia Skateboarding Workshops
Come out to Tecumseh Skatepark for a skateboarding workshop! Whether you’re a beginner or novice skateboarder, we’re excited to help you build your skills at the this Sarnia gathering!
July 10 and 24, 2025
6:30-7:30pm Beginners Workshop
London Skateboarding Workshops
Come out to the Barracks for a skateboarding workshop! Whether you’re a beginner or novice skateboarder, we’re excited to help you build your skills at the this London gathering!
July 8 and 22, 2025
4:30-5:30pm Kids
5:30-6:30pm Beginners (Learning to Get on Board)
6:30-7:30pm Skills Workshop (New skills. I.e. Ramps, Stalls, Ledges, Ollies)