Events for August 8 - June 12

Sensory Friendly Sunday at the Walker Art Center

Walker Art Center Minneapolis, Minnesota

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 public, and sound and light levels will be adjusted, allowing […]

“The Carp Who Would Not Quit and Other Animal Stories” by the Honolulu Theatre for Youth Ensemble at Children’s Theatre Company

Children's Theatre

Location Children’s Theatre Company – Cargill Stage 2400 Third Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-874-0400 MapChildren’s Theatre Company – Cargill Stage Schedule and Tickets Tickets: $15-$57. Ticket Office: 612-874-0400 or tickets@childrenstheatre.org. tickets@childrenstheatre.org Buy Tickets About the Show Jan. 16 - Feb. 18, 2024 Could YOU climb up a waterfall??! See a heroic carp who tries just that […]

Sensory Friendly Saturday, Bell Museum

Bell Museum St. Paul, Minnesota

This monthly series provides a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals, families, and children who have sensory sensitivities. Experience our Minnesota Journeys gallery, temporary exhibits, the Touch & See Lab, and a brief planetarium show at 8:45 am—all with lowered lighting, quieter sounds, and fewer visitors. This is an in-person event at the Bell Museum […]

$15

AuSM Improv Class w/CSz Twin Cities and Comedy Sportz

Center for Perfroming Arts 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Our popular collaborative class with CSz Twin Cities and Comedy Sportz returns to Center for Performing Arts on Saturdays, Saturdays from Feb. 17-March 23. Have fun while learning how to respond to the unexpected, engage in reciprocal interactions, and support fellow participants in keeping a scene moving forward. Ages 14-26 No prior improv experience is […]

Finding Nemo Jr. Relaxed Performance

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

For every mainstage show in our season, Children’s Performing Arts hosts a Relaxed Performance (formerly known as Sensory-Friendly). This allows patrons with sensory, social, physical, and cognitive needs (including young children) to attend a production in a safe and welcoming environment. Modifications to this performance include lights remaining dim in the audience, elimination of intense […]

Not Too Late For Love: Dinner+Dance+Fun for People with Neurological and Developmental Disabilities

Maple Grove Covenant Church 9350 Upland LN N, Maple Grove, MN

Inclusive post-Valentine's dinner and dance party for individuals of all ages with intellectual, developmental, and neurological disabilities. Join us in a sensory friendly-non judgement zone as we get dressed up and have some fun. All participants receive a professional photograph, dinner, arts, games & crafts. Come dressed up or come as you are. End the […]

Dial M for Murder, Guthrie Theatre sensory friendly

About the Show January 20 - February 25, 2024 adapted by JEFFREY HATCHER from the original by FREDERICK KNOTT; directed by TRACY BRIGDEN While in London promoting her new murder mystery, Maxine drops in on her former lover Margot who shares some distressing news: She’s being blackmailed for a love letter from Maxine that went missing after […]

Event Series MICC Preview Days

MICC Preview Days

MICC 7501 LOGAN AVE S. STE 2A, Richfield, MN

Join MICC for Preview Days, an open house event designed for neurodiverse individuals and those who support their independence journey to learn more about MICC's unique programs. Choose from one of four sessions that best fits your schedule: Tuesday, February 20, or Thursday, February 22 1-3:30 PM, or 4:30-7 PM   Here's what you can […]

AuSM Workshop: Learning to Drive While Autistic

Virtual Event

Driving is viewed as a rite of passage as we enter later teenage years or early adulthood. This workshop will share information and invite discussion on the critical skills needed for driving, how being autistic may impact learning to drive, assessment of driver readiness and driver training, ideas for things that can be initiated in […]

MNprov Mixer – 90 minutes of improv games, fun, and new friends for neurodivergent adults 18+

Highland Park Community Center 1978 Ford Pkwy, St Paul, MN

The MNprov MIXERS are a safe place for neurodivergent adults to have fun, meet new people, increase confidence and decrease stress. No experience is necessary. This event is free. Improv is inherently inclusive. All members are necessary for the success of the scene, and everyone’s offers are incorporated into the scene. The improv rule of […]

See Me Neurodiverse support meeting

See Me Neurodiverse 6000 McColl Drive, Savage, MN

This is a support meeting for the parents and caregivers of the neurodiverse to share our journeys together and help spread our wealth of resources to the community! See Me’s main event that we host is a Family/Caregiver Support Meeting. We meet for an in-person support group on the first Thursday and the third Wednesday […]

Event Series MICC Preview Days

MICC Preview Days

MICC 7501 LOGAN AVE S. STE 2A, Richfield, MN

Join MICC for Preview Days, an open house event designed for neurodiverse individuals and those who support their independence journey to learn more about MICC's unique programs. Choose from one of four sessions that best fits your schedule: Tuesday, February 20, or Thursday, February 22 1-3:30 PM, or 4:30-7 PM   Here's what you can […]

Autism Outdoors Club

Lowry Nature Center 7025 Nature Center Dr., Victoria, MN, United States

Try our winter recreation gear. Snowshoe and kicksled in our different habitats. Look for clues to see what the animals have been up to. Make friends and practice communicating your needs during safe, off-trail adventures away from the comforts of home. Participants must be able to demonstrate selfcare skills without assistance, independently follow adult direction […]

$20

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