Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

October 3, 2026

Thank you for joining us for AuSM’s 9th Annual Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Huge thanks to the teams who were a part of AuSM’s Jigsaw Puzzle Competition, either in person at the Huntingdon Rotunda at Mall of America or online. It was wonderful to see so many teams come together for our spirited puzzle competition.

Thank you for supporting the Autism Society of Minnesota. All proceeds from the competition benefit powerful programs and services for those in the local autism community. It takes two million dollars to carry out our incredible programming each year. Our puzzle competition aims to cover $35,000 of that gap in 2026. You can still donate to help us close the gap and ensure that everyone affected by autism in Minnesota can thrive.

Add your piece to the fundraising puzzle

Congratulations to our Winners!

In Person Competition at the Huntingdon Rotunda in Mall of America

Four-Person Competition (8:30 a.m.)

Advanced Division: Not So Betchy – 20:10

Beginner Division: Lisa’s Pieces – 35:09

Two-Person Competition (10:30 a.m.)

Half the Betches – 35:24

Free-For-All Puzzle Division (1:30-3:30 p.m.)

The Betches! – 18:59

See a list of all In-Person Winners and placements here

Virtual Competition

Four-Person Competition (8:30 a.m.)

Advanced Division: Not Outdoorsy – 32:29

Beginner Division: side piece – 1:28

Two-Person Competition (10:30 a.m.)

Keeping the Piece – 43:36

Free-For-All Puzzle Division (1:30-3:30 p.m.)

Not Outdoorsy – 30:09

See a list of all Virtual Winners and placements here

Become a Sponsor

Putting it together live and virtually, October 3, 2026!

  • Teams will compete in multiple competitions in person and virtually via Zoom in their own spaces during this all ages and abilities challenge.
  • Dollars raised support programs and services for the local autism community.
  • Sponsors will receive recognition at the in-person event and in the virtual Zoom rooms and will be featured on the rules sheet distributed with each puzzle.

View the sponsorship flyer.

Sponsor

Thank you, 2026 Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Exhibitors

Event Sponsors and Partners

Prizes Sponsor and Partner

Rules Video Creator

Print Sponsor

Event Space Sponsor

Note: The Autism Society of Minnesota does not support the use of the puzzle piece as a symbol for autism and does not use puzzle piece images or references in any of the autism information and resources we provide. This decision was made based on the concerns of autistic people and their objections to the use of the puzzle piece as a symbol for autism. AuSM’s jigsaw puzzle competition is a contest that brings folks from across the country together as teams to compete in-person and virtually in a hobby that has an enthusiastic following and is unrelated to the use of the puzzle piece as a symbol. This puzzle-constructing competition is a fundraiser that supports AuSM’s programs and services for the local autism community, and includes an autism resource fair where folks can learn more about autism. AuSM’s jigsaw puzzle fundraiser was created based on the wide-following of this hobby and the opportunity to educate community members while providing a family-friendly, inclusive event that supports AuSM’s mission.