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  • Walker Art Center Sensory Friendly Sunday

    Walker Art Center Sensory Friendly Sunday
    Walker Art Center Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Walker Art Center Sensory Friendly Sundays. Experience a selection of current exhibitions, make art, or watch a short film. From 8–11 am, the galleries will be closed to the general public, allowing people of all ages with sensory processing differences, autism, or developmental disabilities to enjoy the museum in a calm environment with quiet spaces, fidgets, sunglasses, and other accommodations available. All friends and family members are welcome.

    Free
  • A white man wearing a black coat and black jeans standing next to a woman of color wearing a green khaki coat, a jean skirt, and a light blue scarf looking at a tv screen that reads "autism: challenges with communication, restricted and repetitive behaviors, sensory processing differences."

    Understanding Autism

    Featured 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    $8 – $120

  • 2nd Annual Santa in September

    General Pattern Holiday Warehouse 3075 84th Lane NE, Blaine, MN, United States

    The 2nd Annual Santa in September is a one-of-a-kind, sensory-friendly holiday celebration created especially for individuals and families who may find traditional holiday events overwhelming.

    $10

  • Sips & Steps for Autism

    Cherokee Regional Park 700 Cherokee Heights Blvd., St. Paul, MN, United States

    Join "Lifted by Samantha" for a Sips and Steps for Autism fundraising walk on Saturday, September 19 at 10 a.m.

  • Awesome Athletes – Swimming

    Discovery Middle School 510 McKay Ave N, Alexandria, MN, United States

    Come join Alexandria Public Schools Community Education in collaboration with The Windmill Project for fun & sports!

    Free

  • 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 […]

    $8 – $120

  • PDA Health & Wellness Conference

    Online

    On Friday, September 25, 2026, PDA North America is hosting the PDA Health & Wellness Conference, a full-day virtual event exploring the overlapping medical and mental health complexities of being neurodivergent.

    $125,

  • Bowwow Powwow – Sensory Friendly Performance

    Hopkins Center for the Arts

    Stages Theatre Company in collaboration with Mni Giizhik Theatre Ensemble presents a sensory-friendly performance of Bowwow Powwow. 

    $16 – $23

  • Byron Fall Festival

    Momentum Behavior Services 1720 Basset Dr., Mankato, MN, United States

    Join Momentum Behavior Services for a free, family-friendly community event.

    Free

  • 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 […]

    $8 – $120
  • A crowd of people puzzling at AuSM's Jigsaw Puzzle Competition Sponsored by Best Care.

    AuSM’s 9th Annual Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

    Featured
    Mall of America Huntington Rotunda

    Join the fun at AuSM’s 9th annual Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! Held in the iconic Huntington Bank Rotunda at Mall of America or virtually over Zoom, this exciting competition brings together puzzle lovers of all ages and skill levels for a day of teamwork, strategy, and spirited community connection.

    $60
  • Three young children sit at a classroom table, playing together with colorful dinosaur cutouts. One child holds up a dinosaur figure while the others look on and interact. Colored pencils rest on the table, and the classroom setting is softly visible in the background, suggesting collaborative play and learning.

    Making Gen Ed Work for More Kids with IEPs

    Featured
    Virtual Event

    We have more students struggling in general education than ever while supports for teachers are tighter than ever. How do we sustainably include more students with disabilities in general education? […]

    $59.99
  • A group of professionals sits in a circle holding papers and discussing something intently

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    AuSM Professional
    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 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 […]

    $8 – $120

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