Events for November 29 - November 14

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, […]

Event Series Autism Certification

Autism Certification

Virtual Event

This program is designed for professionals and caregivers who work with or support autistic individuals and want to provide better service and care. Autistic individuals also are welcome and encouraged to attend for increased self-understanding and to share their unique perspectives. You will dive deep into the diagnosis, common traits, support strategies, and more! Learn […]

Event Series 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

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 […]

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 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
Event Series Autism Certification

Autism Certification

Virtual Event

This program is designed for professionals and caregivers who work with or support autistic individuals and want to provide better service and care. Autistic individuals also are welcome and encouraged to attend for increased self-understanding and to share their unique perspectives. You will dive deep into the diagnosis, common traits, support strategies, and more! Learn […]

Event Series Autism Certification

Autism Certification

Virtual Event

This program is designed for professionals and caregivers who work with or support autistic individuals and want to provide better service and care. Autistic individuals also are welcome and encouraged to attend for increased self-understanding and to share their unique perspectives. You will dive deep into the diagnosis, common traits, support strategies, and more! Learn […]

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, […]

Event Series 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

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

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

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

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 […]

Utilizing Autistic Expertise in Improving Therapy Services for Autistic Clients

Virtual Event

This virtual event is geared towards therapists and other service providers and is open to the general public. It features two Autistic professionals and Autism Advocates who have chosen to provide education about improving services for autistic clients. They will accept questions in advance. Please register https://secure.qgiv.com/for/tifcswe/event/888988/ free, CEU's available for a fee icsw.edu  

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! 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, […]

“Shrek the Musical, Jr.” by Unlabeled Theatre Company at Park Square Theatre

Park Square Theater 20 West 7th Place, St Paul, MN

This unified performance of Shrek the Musical, Jr. is performed by artist-actors with cognitive and/or physical disabilities partnered with professional or emergent actors to create and perform roles together. Performances are March 8-9 at 7:00, plus a sensory friendly matinee on Saturday, March 9 at 1:00.

Event Series 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

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 […]

Matty’s Puzzle Pack Hangouts

Matty’s Puzzle Pack Hangouts are personal gatherings where both the individual with special needs AND the caregiver can connect, meet friends, share struggles, celebrate milestones and be surrounded by love. March11th's Hangout is a fun night being held at Redeemer Lutheran Church (61 Mississippi Street Northeast, Fridley, MN, 55432). We'll have several stations set up […]

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 […]

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