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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 

Relaxed Performance – Spongebob the Musical Youth Edition

Children’s Performance Arts 6101 Scandia Trail, Forest Lake, MN, United States

For every mainstage show in their season, Children’s Performing Arts hosts a relaxed performance. This allows patrons with sensory, social, physical, and cognitive needs to attend a production in a safe and welcoming environment. Modifications to this performance include lights remaining dim in the audience, 

$24

Sensory Friendly Sunday at the Walker Art Center

Walker Art Center 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Sensory Friendly Sunday is a monthly event is designed for kids, teens, and adults with sensory processing differences, autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities. From 8 am to 11 am on the second Sunday of the month, the galleries will be closed to the general 

Sensory Friendly Event – Eagles Nest Indoor Playground

Eagles Nest 400 10th St. NW, New Brighton, MN, United States

Does your child or someone you are close to, have a child that has challenges with traditional playground settings? How about large crowds? New Brighton Parks and Recreation understands that not all children can attend the Eagles Nest during normal business timeframes. That is why 

Fi & Friends Trick-or-Treat & Autism Safety

Blue Compass 1601 48th Street, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Enjoy a sensory & autism-friendly Trick-or-Treat experience! Costumes are encouraged but not required. Event hosted by Fi & Friends!

Free

Fall Sensory-Friendly Concert

Minnesota Orchestra Hall: Target Atrium 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States

An engaging and interactive concert experience in a relaxed environment where all audience members are welcome to be who they are while enjoying music with family and friends. This concert takes place in the Target Atrium, where you can see and hear the instruments up 

$12

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!  

Trunk or Treat in Mankato

Kennedy Soccor Field 2600 E Main St, Mankato, MN, United States

We’re excited to announce that the Southern Minnesota Autism Coalition is hosting our Annual Inclusive Trunk or Treat! We’re looking for individuals, businesses, and organizations interested in hosting a trunk for this special event on Friday, October 25th, from 5 PM to 7 PM. This 

Free

All Aboard Trick ‘r Treat

2330 w 42nd st MPLS, MN 55410 2330 w 42nd St, Minneapolis, MN, United States

A special Halloween hang out for the neurodiverse community and their families and friends. Expect candy, costumes and a street car ride!

$7

Sensory Friendly Showing of Frozen

Varsity Cinema 1207 25th St, Des Moines, IA, United States

Join the Autism Society of Iowa on Saturday, December 14th at 10:00am for a sensory-friendly showing of Frozen at Varsity Cinema in Des Moines. Thanks to the generous support of the BWA foundation, this event is free for all attendees! A small popcorn and medium 

Free