Events for December 22 - January 22, 2026

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ashti’s Journey to Jazz

    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 […]

  • Hamlet, sensory friendly, Winona

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

    "Fidget-Friendly" performance; 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 the […]

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 […]

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 […]

  • 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
  • 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 […]

  • 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
  • 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 […]

  • 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. 

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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
  • AS: Trolley Social

    Como-Harriet Trolley Lake Harriet, Minneapolis

    Free Trolley Rides narrated in ASL! Carbarn tour at 7pm interpreted in ASL. All are welcome. Please note Streetcar has stairs and Carbarn is reachable from the Streetcar ride, or […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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
  • 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

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