Events for November 29 - January 16, 2025

Rock of Ages, sensory-relaxed performance

Unlabeled Theatre Comany 20 W 7th Place, St Paul, MN

Unlabeled Theatre Company is a unified theatre program that partners adults with cognitive and/or physical disabilities or who are neurodivergent with professional or emerging actors; together they create and perform a role together. All of our shows are welcoming and accessible for all audiences. Our Sunday, July 14th show at 2:00 PM is a sensory […]

$25

Sensory Puppet Making with the Textile Center

Textile Center 3000 University Ave SE, MPLS, MN

CTC is proud to partner with the Textile Center to offer a puppet making camp for students on the autism spectrum. This camp offers low-stress, nurturing environments for youth who fall within the wide range of the autism spectrum. Students will explore the wonderful world of textiles and puppet making. This camp is offered in […]

Social and Recreation Class: Lowry Nature Center

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

Explore the forest, pond, and prairie habitats! Build a survival shelter with other campers. Start a campfire using different techniques and make a s’more. Try canoeing in our nearby lake. Meet our resident animals.

$100

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 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

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

Little Shop of Horrors – sensory friendly

Guthrie Theatre

A frightfully funny musical On Skid Row, Mr. Mushnik plans to shutter his failing florist shop when his timid staffer Seymour presents an exotic-but-wilted flytrap named Audrey II. Convinced it will boost business, Seymour encourages Mr. Mushnik to display the peculiar plant, which Seymour successfully revives. As Audrey II draws much-needed crowds to the shop, […]

CsZ Improv Skills Social and Recreation Class

HUGE Theater 2728 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Have fun while learning how to respond to the unexpected, engage in reciprocal interactions, and support fellow participants in keeping a scene moving forward.

$275 – $325

Kids Club – Lake Harriet Trolley

Como-Harriet Trolley Lake Harriet, Minneapolis

Does your child love streetcars? The Carbarn Club is a way for kids 6 and up to get behind the scenes access to the museum! It is free with student, Individual or family membership. This year’s dates are: July 23, 6-7:30pm SPEEDER RIDES! We are bringing the Speeders out! Learn all about the Streetcar Line […]

Ride for Hope

This year's Ride for Hope is a motorcycle ride that benefits AuSM. Starting at 9 a.m. on July 27, this year's ride includes four stops and wraps up with live music, meat raffle, dinner, and a classic car competition at The V by HH. 

$35

iCan Bike – Warroad, MN

We understand that the vast majority of people with disabilities never have the experience of independently riding a conventional two-wheel bicycle during their lifetime. Research shows that over 80% of people with Autism and 90% of people with Down syndrome never experience this thrill. Defying these odds is why we exist! July 29th – August […]

Social and Recreation Class: Toneworks

Toneworks Music Therapy 5600 Lincoln Dr. #280, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Work together to create interactive art exhibits using different creative arts mediums. Rotations include exhibit design, music, movement, and visual art.

$275 – $325

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, […]

Legally Blonde: The Musical

Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave, White Bear Lake, MN

For every mainstage show in our 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, elimination of intense lighting and sound effects, and audiences being […]

Camp Hand in Hand 2024 Session 3

Camp Knutson 1148 Manhattan Pt. Blvd, Crosslake, MN, United States

Camp Hand in Hand is held at Camp Knutson, north of Brainerd in Crosslake, Minn. on a peninsula between Trout Lake and Lower Whitefish Lake.

$1999

Social and Recreation Class: Mia AuSM Artists

Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United States

Be inspired by the art seen in the galleries and make your own masterpieces in the studio while practicing social skills and making friends. Learn about new materials from air-dry clay to acrylic paints. 

MNprov SUMMER FUNdraiser – The Dog Days of Summer

Gather your friends and family, and join us at the Elision Playhouse for a night of summer fun with activities, beverages, snacks, and a family friendly improv show to support MNprov! 6105 42nd Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422 Arrive between 6:30 - 7:30 pm to enjoy our social hour! During this time you can visit, […]

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
Event Series Respite Saturday Fun Day

Respite Saturday Fun Day

Laura Baker Services Association 211 Oak Street, Northfield, MN

Unwind and reset while your loved one enjoys Saturday Fun at Laura Baker Services Association at 1 p.m! This inclusive, four-hour event is catered to individuals ages five and older with intellectual or developmental disabilities. A $20 ticket will include snacks, activities, games and music while socializing and building new connections! Cost is $20. Fee […]

$20

Seussical: The Musical sensory friendly

Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave, White Bear Lake, MN

All Relaxed Performances are pay-what-you-can and advance reservations are not needed. For any specific accommodation requests or questions regarding Relaxed Performances please contact Maddie Ripperger at maddier@childrensperformingartsmn.org.

Camp Hand in Hand 2024 Session 4

Camp Knutson 1148 Manhattan Pt. Blvd, Crosslake, MN, United States

Camp Hand in Hand is held at Camp Knutson, north of Brainerd in Crosslake, Minn. on a peninsula between Trout Lake and Lower Whitefish Lake.

$1999

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 […]

Neurodiversity rides on the Streetcar!

Como-Harriet Trolley Lake Harriet, Minneapolis

A special time for neurodiverse folks, families, and friends. Come ride in community, all neurologies and expressions welcome. Please let us support your accommodation wishes! The Depot and the platform are wheelchair accessible but the Streetcar built in 1908 has stairs. $3 ride or $7 unlimited, season passes available, age three and under free leahharp@gmail.com, […]

$3 – $7

Free Parent/Caregiver Workshop – Navigating Your Child’s IEP (virtual)

Virtual Event

Free Parent Education Event Navigating Your Child’s IEP- Join special education teacher and case manager, Amanda Sabin, for a free parent education event on tips for navigating the upcoming school year with your child’s individualized education plan (IEP). All participants will be provided with a reference list to help clarify those confusing key terms/acronyms. Tuesday, […]

Event Series 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

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

Seussical: The Musical

Hanifl Performing Arts Center 4941 Long Ave, White Bear Lake, MN

For every mainstage show in our 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, elimination of intense lighting and sound effects, and audiences being […]

Mankato: SMAC Open Swim and Resource Fair

Spring Lake Pool 641 Webster Ave, North Mankato, MN

Southern Minnesota Autism Coalition would like to formally invite you to our 2nd annual Open Swim and Resource fair at Spring Lake Pool 641 Webster Ave, North Mankato, MN on August 17th at 6:15 - 8:15 pm. This is an opportunity for families to enjoy the Spring Lake Park experience in a more sensory friendly […]

Mean Girls High School Version, Duluth, sensory friendly

Duluth Playhouse - NorShor Theater 211 E. Superior St., Duluth, MN

Open to all patrons, this relaxed performance is intentionally modified to accommodate patrons with sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences, or challenges attending the theater. For details, go to: https://www.duluthplayhouse.org/visit/accessibility Tickets range from $10-$15. Buy online, by Phone: 218-733-7555, or In Person at the NorShor Theatre, 211 E Superior St., […]

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 […]

Kids Club – Lake Harriet Trolley

Como-Harriet Trolley Lake Harriet, Minneapolis

Does your child love streetcars? The Carbarn Club is a way for kids 6 and up to get behind the scenes access to the museum! It is free with student, Individual or family membership. This year’s dates are: July 23, 6-7:30pm SPEEDER RIDES! We are bringing the Speeders out! Learn all about the Streetcar Line […]

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 MNprov Mixers

MNprov Mixers

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 2561 Victoria Street North, Roseville, MN

Free Workshops for Neurodivergent Adults ND adults benefit from these free applied improvisation workshops as they develop social connections, build relationships, and feel belonging. Within this safe and trusting environment, participants learn to become comfortable taking reasonable risks & making mistakes, increase their resilience and ability to tolerate uncertainty, improve their communication and collaboration skills, […]

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 […]

Move to Your Own Groove All Abilities Run, Walk & Roll

Colby Lake Park 9715 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury, MN

Move to Your Own Groove has three different distances including 50 meters, 1k & 5k. This event is open to all and you don’t have to be a current patient to participate. All proceeds will go to Family Achievement Foundation, a non-profit for caregivers on a challenging journey. If you are unable to attend the […]

Neurodiversity rides on the Streetcar!

Como-Harriet Trolley Lake Harriet, Minneapolis

A special time for neurodiverse folks, families, and friends. Come ride in community, all neurologies and expressions welcome. Please let us support your accommodation wishes! The Depot and the platform are wheelchair accessible but the Streetcar built in 1908 has stairs. $3 ride or $7 unlimited, season passes available, age three and under free leahharp@gmail.com, […]

$3 – $7

See Me Neurodiverse Community Fest

See Me is thrilled to host our inaugural See Me Neurodiverse Community Fest in Prior Lake on Sunday, September 8, 2024! As a nonprofit dedicated to supporting neurodiverse families, See Me Neurodiverse aims to foster inclusivity and raise awareness about neurodiversity in our community and beyond. We thought holding an event dedicated to neurodiversity would […]

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