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Adaptive Horseback Riding

Menagerie Stables

Menagerie Stables provides adaptive riding lessons, saddle seat riding lessons, and volunteer opportunities. During the adaptive riding lessons, children learn how to ride, care for horses, practice social skills, and receive sensory input. Monday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

Summer Pollinator Fest

Gale Woods Farm 7210 County Road 110 W, Minnetrista, MN, United States

Join Gale Woods Farm, Lowry Nature Center and community partners for a celebration of pollinators! Explore pollinator-friendly landscapes, the science of pollination, beekeeping, citizen science projects, conservation efforts and more. The event will feature hands-on learning, food tasting and you will learn ways you can 

Free

Saturday Fun/Respite Day

Laura Baker Services Association 211 Oak Street, Northfield, MN, United States

TIME FOR RESPITE AND SOCIAL INTERACTION A monthly program for families who care for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Adults and children ages 5 and above with special needs who live at home with their families are welcome to join LBSA on the second 

$20

Seussical: The Musical – Sensory Friendly

Hanifl Permorming Arts Center 4941 Long Ave, White Bear Lake, MN, United States

All Relaxed Performances are pay-what-you-can and advance reservations are not needed. For any specific accommodation requests or questions regarding Relaxed Performances please contact Maddie Ripperger at [email protected].

Camp Hand in Hand 2024

Camp Knutson 1148 Manhattan Pt Blvd, Crosslake, MN, United States

Camp Hand in Hand is held at Camp Knutson, north of Brainerd in Crosslake, Minn. on a peninsula between Trout Lake and Lower Whitefish Lake. This serene camp location features beautiful woodland settings with modern air-conditioned cabins and bathrooms. All of Camp Knutson’s facilities have 

Sensory Friendly Morning at the Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fair 3000 E Grand Ave,, Des Moines, United States

Sensory-Friendly Morning returns to the Fair for the third year in 2024 and has grown in popularity with special programming modifications, designated educational areas, clear directional signage and trained volunteers throughout the Fairgrounds. Extra consideration has been given to environmental factors at the Fair that 

$12

Make Your Mark! Conference

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center 2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA, United States

2024 Conference Theme: Grow Where You Are Planted The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council) Make Your Mark! Conference is geared toward Iowans with disabilities who want to be more involved in advocacy at a local, state, or federal level. Parents, family members, caregivers, direct 

ASK Resource Center Family & Educator Partnership (FEP) Lunch & Learn

Virtual

Join ASK for a Lunch and Learn with Karen Thompson, Executive Director of the ASK Resource Center to: -Receive information on the whole-child services and supports available at ASK Resource Center. -Gain knowledge on the expansion of Family Support services available for children, youth, and 

Fall Drive-Thru Event

Valley Community Center 4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Join us on October 20 for a Drive Thru Fall Event in the Valley Community Center Parking Lot in West Des Moines. Designed for those with Autism and other special needs to enjoy from the safety of their vehicles! Free entry to drive thru!  

2025 Autism Advocacy & Acceptance Day on the Hill

Iowa State Capitol 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

Save the date for the 2025 Autism Advocacy and Acceptance Day on the Hill event at the Iowa State Capitol!