Events for November 29 - December 12

Roommate Social

St Louis Park Rec Center

Come meet Reach for Resources Housing Manager, Abi, and participate in a social hour where prospective roommates can meet each other and connect on possible living situations.

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 […]

$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 […]

$20

St. Paul Saints Sensory-Friendly Game

CHS Field 360 Broadway St, St Paul, MN

In collaboration with Fraser, the Securian Financial Club will be used to create a sensory-friendly space during the game and will be exclusive to folks who purchase this special ticket […]

Minnesota State Autism Conference

Marriott Minneapolis Airport Hotel 2020 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN, United States

The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) has curated a wide-ranging slate of autism experts and self-advocates as presenters for its Minnesota State Autism Conference, returning April 17-19, 2024. In addition […]

Sensory Friendly Open House, Minnetonka Fire Station #1

Minnetonka Fire Station #1 14550 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN

Minnetonka Fire offers a free sensory friendly open house every spring for those families with a member(s) with Austism or another sensory disorder. We turn down the lights and sirens […]

The Lion King

Orpheum Theatre

Hennepin Theatre Trust is proud to offer a sensory-friendly performance of Disney's The Lion King. This performance is specifically designed for individuals with sensory differences, cognitive or developmental disabilities, and […]

Neurodiversity Day at the Roundhouse

Minnesota Transportation Museum 193 Pennsylvania Ave, St Paul, MN

The Minnesota Transportation Museum and the Multicultural Autism Action Network invite neurodiverse people of all ages and expressions to neurodiversity day at the Roundhouse. Explore Minnesota Rail History in a […]

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 […]

$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 […]

$20

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 […]

Love For Autism TCAF Golf Classic

Twin Cities Autism Foundation is proud to hold its 3rd annual charity golf event - the Love For Autism Classic! Please register today to enjoy a day of fun, fellowship and […]

Steps for Autism 2024

ROC at the St. Louis Park Rec Center 3700 Monterey Drive, St Louis Park, MN

Steps for Autism is all about supporting our community – and connecting people with services, supports, and each other. Help build an inclusive Minnesota by donating or registering as a fundraiser (or both!) to show your support for autistic people in your life.

AuSM Workshop: Minnesota Service Navigation

Virtual Event

Join Jillian Nelson, AuSM’s Community Resource and Public Policy Advocate, as she discusses the nuances of Minnesota service navigation.

$10 – $25

Autism Support Playdate

Crystal Lake Education Center 16250 Ipava Ave, Lakeville, MN

Join us for a monthly playdate with your kiddos! The June playdate will be held at the fully fenced-in playgrounds at Crystal Lake Education Center/Small Wonders Preschool in Lakeville. Future […]

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 […]

$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 […]

$20

Behavior Frontiers Sensory-Friendly Animal Adventure with the MN Zoo!

Behavior Frontiers Autism Center - Edina 5215 Edina Industrial Blvd Suite 200, Edina, MN

Join us for an unforgettable adventure at our Autism Center as we welcome the Minnesota Zoo for an exciting and educational experience! Get ready to embark on a journey filled […]

A Year with Frog and Toad

Children's Theatre

CTC understands that patrons with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder have unique and varying sensory needs and sensitivities, as may individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, and other […]

Social and Recreation Class: MN Zoo Ocean Odyssey

Minnesota Zoo Apple Valley, MN

Dive into an underwater world teeming with sea turtles, sharks, and seahorses. Each day, explore a different ocean habitat including coral reefs, tide pools, and estuaries.

$225

Helping Your Child with ASD Learn to Ride a Bike

Autism Society of Minnesota 2380 Wycliff St. Ste. 102, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Challenges with body awareness, balance and motor control, and hand-eye coordination can make riding a bike difficult. Learn a number of tips for successful bike riding including purchasing equipment, making bike adjustments, breaking down riding into smaller steps, clothing protection, practice makes perfect pedaling, staying positive and patient, and working toward the sense of independence and accomplishment that your child will experience when learning to ride his or her own bike.

$10 – $25

Camp Hand in Hand 2024 Session 1

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
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

Freaky Friday: 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 […]

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella – sensory friendly

Merrill Community Center 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury, MN

When Ella meets a dragon-slaying young prince who is just assuming control of his government, Ella helps spark transformation and empower the disenfranchised in their kingdom. With the help of […]

Godspell Jr. sensory friendly, Duluth

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

Book by John Michael Tebelak, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Come sing about love! Godspell, the beloved classic from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer of Wicked, retells the greatest […]

$10 – $15

Camp Hand in Hand 2024 Session 2

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

Camp Discovery Session 1

True Friends Camp Courage 8046 83rd St NW, Maple Lake, MN, United States

Camp Discovery is ideal for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder who will enjoy a summer camp experience focused on support and small group activities.

Much Ado About Nothing, Sensory friendly in Winona

Winona State U. Performing Arts Center 450 Johnson St, Winona, MN

"Fidget Friendly" accessibility; adjustments to accommodate those who may struggle to sit quietly through an entire performance or who have sensory concerns. Accommodations include priority seating with easy access to […]

Camp Discovery Session 2

True Friends Camp Courage 8046 83rd St NW, Maple Lake, MN, United States

Camp Discovery is ideal for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder who will enjoy a summer camp experience focused on support and small group activities. Campers should be able to positively interact and safely participate within small groups, as this camp provides 1:4 support.

$1999

iCan Bike Camp – Winona

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 […]

Social and Recreation Class: MN Zoo Zoology

Minnesota Zoo Apple Valley, MN

Get a glimpse into the most popular major for zoo professionals. The animal kingdom is a big and fascinating world to discover, and the Zoo is the perfect place to investigate. Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom through special talks and animal behavior studies. 

$225

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