Join us May 17, 2026, for an exciting event featuring a resource fair, costumed characters, interactive activities, face painting, and more. Families, autistic adults, and community members are all welcome! This year’s walk for Steps for Autism is a self-led sensory walk through the park behind the venue. AuSM’s summer camp staff will host a tent to give you a taste of camp with sensory bins and nature imprints! We’ll also have food trucks for your snacking needs!
BIPOC parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder gather to discuss challenges, triumphs, and strategies for support. This group is welcome to all parents and caregivers of kids with disabilities who identify as black, indigenous, and people of color.
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 Sensory Exploration. Each class is focused on 1 or more sensory experience through art and creation. We use Paint, Clay, Recycled Materials, Found Objects and […]
Parents, caregivers, and other family members of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (18+) gather to discuss challenges, triumphs, and strategies for support. This group is held virtually only.
At MNprov, we believe the magic of improv isn’t just about laughs (though there’s plenty of that) — it’s about building connections, confidence, and creativity. And doing so in a way that’s accessible to everyone. Our goal is to empower diverse learners to build social-emotional skills, resilience, and meaningful connections through the art of improv. […]
C.A.S.T. is a year-round educational theatre arts program dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other sensory sensitivities for Grades 2-12. The program is designed for youth with autism that would like to make new friends, explore deeper levels of communication and self-expression, creatively work […]
On May 23 at 6:30 PM the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis will host a private screening of The Neuroverse, a ninety minute documentary of adults with autism who explain their journeys through youth and adulthood
Target Field and the Minnesota Twins will once again host Autism Awareness Day presented by UnitedHealthcare. Autism Awareness Day is a free event specifically designed to support children with autism by providing a ballpark test run. By allowing families and schools to become familiar with the ballpark and the fan experience in a comfortable setting—without […]
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 Sensory Exploration. Each class is focused on 1 or more sensory experience through art and creation. We use Paint, Clay, Recycled Materials, Found Objects and […]
Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder gather in this typically larger group to support each other, socialize, and discuss common interests and concerns. This group is held virtually only.
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