Activities – Midwest

Activities, Autism, Autism Awareness, Community, Community Events, Event, Family Event, Minnesota, Sensory Friendly

Fall Sensory-Friendly Concert

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 …

Activities, Autism, Autism Awareness, Community Events, Family Event, Minnesota, Sensory Friendly

Relaxed Performance – Spongebob the Musical Youth Edition

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, …

Activities, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Society, Community Events, Family Event, Minnesota, Sensory Friendly

Sensory Friendly Sunday at the Walker Art Center

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 …

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Fi & Friends Trick-or-Treat & Autism Safety

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

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3rd Annual Fall Carnival at Cultivating Hope Farms

July 11, 2024Education, ParentingActivities, Autism, Family, Parentingby midwestautismcenter

5 Travel Tips for Families with ASD

Planning a trip with a child on the Autism Spectrum? Check out these Autism travel tips to help create a structured, enjoyable experience for your family. From crafting Social Stories™ to packing sensory items, discover how to make your journey smoother and more predictable.

Activities, Autism, Autism Awareness, Community, Community Events, Family, Family Event, Resources, Sensory Friendly

Sensory Friendly Morning at the Iowa State Fair

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 …

June 6, 2024Community Events, ParentingActivities, Autism, Community Events, Family, Family Event, Parent Support, Safetyby midwestautismcenter

Summer Fun: A Guide to Upcoming Events for Kids of All Abilities

Discover summer activities for kids of all abilities. From sensory-friendly movie nights to adaptive horseback riding, check out these local experiences!