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  • Neurodiversity Halloween Hangout

    Minnesota Streetcar Museum 4200 Queen Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Accommodations offered for sensory styles. Please note Streetcar cannot operate in heavy rain or snow

    $3 – $7

  • Sensory Friendly Halloween Performance of Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile

    Children's Theatre Company Minneapolis, MN

    This is a special Sensory-Friendly performance of Roald Dahl's Enormous Crocodile. The performance has been adjusted for our audience member with sensory sensitivities. Your ticket price includes a box of animal crackers. Come early to enjoy lobby activities, including a photo opportunity, a reading nook, and special Halloween activities and crafts. Stay late to interact […]

    $20
  • Sensory Friendly Hours at the Minnesota Transportation Museum

    Sensory Friendly Hours at the Minnesota Transportation Museum

    Minnesota Transportation Museum 193 Pennsylvania Ave, St Paul, MN

    The Minnesota Transportation Museum is committed to welcoming all train enthusiasts! From 1-4pm on the first Saturday of the month, noises and lights in the museum will be minimized and sensory tools will be available to borrow. Sensory tools will also be available on our short caboose ride (included in admission). The admission cost for […]

    $5 – $15
  • A row of school lockers painted in bright colors including blue, yellow, pink, gray, and orange, under fluorescent lights.
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    School Seclusion, Suspension, and Expulsion: What Families Need to Know

    Virtual Event

    Join us for a conversation on exclusionary discipline in schools with parent and advocate Maren Christenson Hofer, Executive Director of the Multicultural Autism Action Network.  Learn about the history of these practices, how they are defined, what the data tells us about who is most affected, parent and student rights, and the current discussions going on at […]

    Free
  • Charting the LifeCourse Fundamentals Series

    Charting the LifeCourse Fundamentals Series

    Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain 2025 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Charting the LifeCourse was developed by parents as a way to support the people they love to live a good life. Charting the LifeCourse has tools that can help you and your child plan, communicate, and problem-solve about things that are important to them. CtLC Fundamentals is designed to equip learners with a core knowledge […]

  • MNprov Mixers (in-person) for Adults (18+)

    MNprov Mixers (in-person) for Adults (18+)

    Youth Performance Company 641 Fairview Ave N Suite 191, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    At MNprov, we believe the magic of improv isn’t just about laughs (though there’s plenty of that) — it’s about building connections, confidence, and creativity. And doing so in a way that’s accessible to everyone. Our goal is to empower diverse learners to build social-emotional skills, resilience, and meaningful connections through the art of improv. […]

  • See Me Neurodiverse support meeting

    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! These meetings provide a safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, […]

  • Saturday Fun/Respite Day

    Saturday Fun/Respite Day

    Laura Baker Services Association 211 Oak Street, Northfield, MN

    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 Saturday of the month for crafts, games, outdoor activities, and […]

    $20
  • Sensory Friendly Sunday at the Walker Art Center

    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 […]

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    Understanding Autism

    Virtual Event

    Understanding Autism is AuSM’s introductory class. You’ll learn all about the diagnosis, common characteristics, and some basic evidenced-based best practices to support autistic individuals and sensory processing sensitivities. Each session lasts one hour with time for you to ask specific questions.

  • Three people at a protest hold signs in the air. One sign reads “Justice 4 All,” another reads “I Want to Be Heard,” and the third says “We are Equal.”
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    Know Your Rights

    Virtual Event

    Disability rights are applicable to every area of life, from housing, to education, from employment to public access. Join Jillian Nelson, Policy Director for the Autism Society of Minnesota to learn more about the rights that protect people with autism, how to access those rights and how to seek support if those rights are violated. This session […]

  • Charting the LifeCourse Fundamentals Series

    Charting the LifeCourse Fundamentals Series

    Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain 2025 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Charting the LifeCourse was developed by parents as a way to support the people they love to live a good life. Charting the LifeCourse has tools that can help you and your child plan, communicate, and problem-solve about things that are important to them. CtLC Fundamentals is designed to equip learners with a core knowledge […]

  • A group of professionals sits in a circle holding papers and discussing something intently
    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
  • A group of diverse adults sits in chairs in a circle. One of them has a hand on the shoulder of the person next to him as they speak.
    AuSM LGBTQIA Support Group

    AuSM LGBTQIA Support Group

    Virtual Event

    Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder who identify as LGBTQIA gather to discuss topics related to the intersection of autism and gender/sexuality. This group is held virtually only.

    Free
  • MNprov Mixers (in-person) for Adults (18+)

    MNprov Mixers (in-person) for Adults (18+)

    Youth Performance Company 641 Fairview Ave N Suite 191, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    At MNprov, we believe the magic of improv isn’t just about laughs (though there’s plenty of that) — it’s about building connections, confidence, and creativity. And doing so in a way that’s accessible to everyone. Our goal is to empower diverse learners to build social-emotional skills, resilience, and meaningful connections through the art of improv. […]

  • Sensory Friendly Saturday, Bell Museum

    Sensory Friendly Saturday, Bell Museum

    Bell Museum St. Paul, Minnesota

    Sensory Friendly Visits The quietest time to visit the museum is late afternoon, when we have fewer visitors and our space is generally uncrowded. Be sure to check out the items you can borrow at the museum below! Sensory friendly resources Visitors are welcome to check out additional resources like our quiet spaces. You can […]

    $15

  • Spookley & the Christmas Kittens Sensory Friendly Performance

    Stages Theatre Company Hopkins, MN

    This performance is a Sensory Friendly Performance. Sensory Friendly Performances are designed for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, as well as those with other sensory, social, cognitive disabilities and mental illnesses. Sensory Modifications Include: • Light in the theatre will remain on throughout the performance • Loud noises and intense lighting will […]

    $16 – $25

  • Not the Right Mom

    O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University 2004 Randolph Ave, St. Paul, MN, United States

    A dynamic solo show written and performed by Megan Dolan, is a heartfelt comedy about a mother raising a son on the spectrum, who feels she’s falling short of expectations. With humor, warmth, and brutal honesty, Megan persists through painful playdates, bewildering support groups, and crazy making meal times – taking countless wrong turns along […]

    $15 – $33
  • See Me Neurodiverse support meeting

    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 […]

  • Sensory Friendly Art Club

    Sensory Friendly Art Club

    Mess Hall Arts 906 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, United States

    This Art club is being put on between the collaboration of Mess Hall Arts and the Down Syndrome Association of MN. This curriculum is designed for 5th-9th graders focusing on Sensory Exploration. Each class is focused on 1 or more sensory experience through art and creation. We use Paint, Clay, Recycled Materials, Found Objects and […]

    $8 – $120
  • MNprov Mixers (in-person) for Adults (18+)

    MNprov Mixers (in-person) for Adults (18+)

    Youth Performance Company 641 Fairview Ave N Suite 191, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    At MNprov, we believe the magic of improv isn’t just about laughs (though there’s plenty of that) — it’s about building connections, confidence, and creativity. And doing so in a way that’s accessible to everyone. Our goal is to empower diverse learners to build social-emotional skills, resilience, and meaningful connections through the art of improv. […]

  • MNprov Mixers (in-person) for Adults (18+)

    MNprov Mixers (in-person) for Adults (18+)

    Youth Performance Company 641 Fairview Ave N Suite 191, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    At MNprov, we believe the magic of improv isn’t just about laughs (though there’s plenty of that) — it’s about building connections, confidence, and creativity. And doing so in a way that’s accessible to everyone. Our goal is to empower diverse learners to build social-emotional skills, resilience, and meaningful connections through the art of improv. […]

  • A group of women sit at a warmly lit dinner table, engaged in quiet conversation and eating. The focus is on a young woman with curly hair and a floral blouse, looking down at her plate with a look of disgust while holding a fork. A candle glows in the foreground, creating a soft, intimate atmosphere.
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    AuSM Workshop – Eating Disorders and Autism: Understanding the Overlap and Supporting Recovery

    Virtual Event

    Autistic individuals are at significantly higher risk for certain eating disorders—especially anorexia and ARFID—yet their experiences are often misunderstood or overlooked in traditional treatment models. This workshop, co-presented by the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) and Melrose Center, explores the intersection of autism and eating disorders through research, lived experience, and clinical insight. We’ll examine […]

    $39.99 – $59.99
  • Sensory Friendly Art Club

    Sensory Friendly Art Club

    Mess Hall Arts 906 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, United States

    This Art club is being put on between the collaboration of Mess Hall Arts and the Down Syndrome Association of MN. This curriculum is designed for 5th-9th graders focusing on Sensory Exploration. Each class is focused on 1 or more sensory experience through art and creation. We use Paint, Clay, Recycled Materials, Found Objects and […]

    $8 – $120
  • MNprov Mixers (in-person) for Adults (18+)

    MNprov Mixers (in-person) for Adults (18+)

    Youth Performance Company 641 Fairview Ave N Suite 191, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    At MNprov, we believe the magic of improv isn’t just about laughs (though there’s plenty of that) — it’s about building connections, confidence, and creativity. And doing so in a way that’s accessible to everyone. Our goal is to empower diverse learners to build social-emotional skills, resilience, and meaningful connections through the art of improv. […]

  • See Me Neurodiverse support meeting

    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! These meetings provide a safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, […]

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