Events for December 2025

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1 0 events, 1	2 0 events, 2	3 0 events, 3	4 5 events, 4 Featured 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AuSM Workshop – Eating Disorders and Autism: Understanding the Overlap and Supporting Recovery Featured December 4, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AuSM Workshop – Eating Disorders and Autism: Understanding the Overlap and Supporting Recovery Autistic individuals are at significantly higher risk for certain eating disorders—especially anorexia and ARFID—yet their experiences are often misunderstood or overlooked in traditional treatment models. This workshop, co-presented by the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) and Melrose Center, explores the intersection of autism and eating disorders through research, lived experience, and clinical insight. We’ll examine […] $39.99 – $59.99, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Sensory Friendly Art Club December 4, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Sensory Friendly Art Club 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 […] $8 – $120, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm AuSM Women’s Support Group December 4, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm AuSM Women’s Support Group Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder gather to discuss challenges, strategies, and topics unique to being a woman on the spectrum. This group is held virtually only. Free + 2 More	5 0 events, 5	6 2 events, 6 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cookies & Cocoa with Behavior Frontiers: A Grand Opening Celebration December 6, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cookies & Cocoa with Behavior Frontiers: A Grand Opening Celebration Celebrate the Grand Opening of our newest Autism Center in Plymouth, MN with holiday cookie decorating and cozy hot cocoa from Ben & Jerry's Celebrate the season - and the opening of our newest Autism Care Center in Plymouth, MN! Join us for a Sensory-Friendly Holiday Cookies & Cocoa Celebration as we officially welcome families […], 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sensory Friendly Hours at the Minnesota Transportation Museum December 6, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sensory Friendly Hours at the Minnesota Transportation Museum The Minnesota Transportation Museum is committed to welcoming all train enthusiasts! From 1-4pm on the first Saturday of the month, noises and lights in the museum will be minimized and sensory tools will be available to borrow. Sensory tools will also be available on our short caboose ride (included in admission). The admission cost for […] $5 – $15	7 0 events, 7
8 2 events, 8 Featured 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Understanding Autism Featured December 8, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Understanding Autism 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 lasts one hour with time for you to ask specific questions., 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Using Charting the LifeCourse in Supported Decision Making December 8, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Using Charting the LifeCourse in Supported Decision Making Everyone should be able to make their own choices, with help if they want and need it. This session will talk about Supported Decision-Making—what it means and how it works. We’ll also learn about easy tools from Charting the LifeCourse that help people think about their goals and who can support them.	9 1 event, 9 Featured 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm AuSM Adult Coffee Club Featured December 9, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm AuSM Adult Coffee Club Coffee Club is a space where autistic and neurodiverse adults can connect with each other, foster friendships, and build community while enjoying a favorite beverage and/or snack. Adults are welcome to bring items that make them feel comfortable, can stay as long as they’d like, stim, and parallel play. We ask that participants purchase something from […]	10 0 events, 10	11 4 events, 11 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AuSM Professional Networking Group December 11, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AuSM Professional Networking Group 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, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Sensory Friendly Art Club December 11, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Sensory Friendly Art Club 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 […] $8 – $120, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm AuSM LGBTQIA Support Group December 11, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm AuSM LGBTQIA Support Group 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 + 1 More	12 0 events, 12	13 3 events, 13 10:00 am - 11:00 am Elf the Musical, Jr. – Stages Theatre Sensory Friendly December 13, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Elf the Musical, Jr. – Stages Theatre Sensory Friendly This performance will be in our Mainstage Theater. Seating will be General Admission. Seating will begin 30 minutes prior to the performance. This performance is a Sensory Friendly Performance. Sensory Friendly Performances are designed for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, as well as those with other sensory, social, cognitive disabilities and mental […] $18 – $31, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cookies & Cocoa with Behavior Frontiers: A Holiday Celebration December 13, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cookies & Cocoa with Behavior Frontiers: A Holiday Celebration Celebrate the Grand Opening of our newest Autism Center in Fridley, MN with holiday cookie decorating and cozy hot cocoa from Ben & Jerry's Celebrate the season - and the opening of our newest Autism Care Center in Fridley, MN! Join us for a Sensory-Friendly Holiday Cookies & Cocoa Celebration as we officially welcome families […], 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday Fun/Respite Day December 13, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday Fun/Respite Day 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 who live at home with their families are welcome to join LBSA on the second Saturday of the month for crafts, games, outdoor activities, and […] $20	14 1 event, 14 8:00 am - 11:00 am Sensory Friendly Sunday at the Walker Art Center December 14, 8:00 am - 11:00 am Sensory Friendly Sunday at the Walker Art Center Sensory Friendly Sunday is a monthly event is designed for kids, teens, and adults with sensory processing differences, autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities. From 8 am to 11 am on the second Sunday of the month, the galleries will be closed to the general public, and sound and light levels will be adjusted, allowing […]
15 0 events, 15	16 0 events, 16	17 1 event, 17 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm See Me Neurodiverse support meeting December 17, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm See Me Neurodiverse support meeting This is a support meeting for the parents and caregivers of the neurodiverse to share our journeys together and help spread our wealth of resources to the community! See Me’s main event that we host is a Family/Caregiver Support Meeting. We meet for an in-person support group on the first Thursday and the third Wednesday […]	18 5 events, 18 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm BIPOC Parents of Children with Autism Support Group December 18, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm BIPOC Parents of Children with Autism Support Group 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., 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cookies & Cocoa with Behavior Frontiers: A Holiday Celebration December 18, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cookies & Cocoa with Behavior Frontiers: A Holiday Celebration Celebrate the season at our Autism Care Center in Eagan, MN with holiday cookie decorating and cozy hot cocoa from Ben & Jerry's Join us for a Sensory-Friendly Holiday Cookies & Cocoa Celebration as we welcome families to our ABA therapy center in Eagan, Minnesota! Designed with sensory needs in mind, this festive open house […], 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Sensory Friendly Art Club December 18, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Sensory Friendly Art Club 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 […] $8 – $120 + 2 More	19 0 events, 19	20 1 event, 20 8:00 am - 10:00 am Sensory Friendly Saturday, Bell Museum December 20, 8:00 am - 10:00 am Sensory Friendly Saturday, Bell Museum Sensory Friendly Visits The quietest time to visit the museum is late afternoon, when we have fewer visitors and our space is generally uncrowded. Be sure to check out the items you can borrow at the museum below! Sensory friendly resources Visitors are welcome to check out additional resources like our quiet spaces. You can […] $15	21 0 events, 21
22 0 events, 22	23 0 events, 23	24 0 events, 24	25 2 events, 25 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Sensory Friendly Art Club December 25, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Sensory Friendly Art Club 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 […] $8 – $120, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm MNprov Mixers (in-person) for Adults (18+) December 25, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm MNprov Mixers (in-person) for Adults (18+) 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. […]	26 0 events, 26	27 0 events, 27	28 0 events, 28
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December 4

A group of women sit at a warmly lit dinner table, engaged in quiet conversation and eating. The focus is on a young woman with curly hair and a floral blouse, looking down at her plate with a look of disgust while holding a fork. A candle glows in the foreground, creating a soft, intimate atmosphere.

December 4, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

AuSM Workshop – Eating Disorders and Autism: Understanding the Overlap and Supporting Recovery

$39.99 – $59.99

December 4, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Sensory Friendly Art Club

December 4, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

AuSM Women’s Support Group

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December 6

December 6, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cookies & Cocoa with Behavior Frontiers: A Grand Opening Celebration

December 6, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Minnesota Transportation Museum

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December 8

A group of people sit at tables watching a presentation

December 8, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Understanding Autism

December 8, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Using Charting the LifeCourse in Supported Decision Making

December 9

A group of adults sits in a circle of comfortable chairs at a coffee shop and talks animatedly

December 9, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

AuSM Adult Coffee Club

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December 11

December 11, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

AuSM Professional Networking Group

December 11, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Sensory Friendly Art Club

December 11, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

AuSM LGBTQIA Support Group

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December 13

December 13, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Elf the Musical, Jr. – Stages Theatre Sensory Friendly

December 13, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cookies & Cocoa with Behavior Frontiers: A Holiday Celebration

December 13, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Saturday Fun/Respite Day

December 14

December 14, 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Sensory Friendly Sunday at the Walker Art Center

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December 17

December 17, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

See Me Neurodiverse support meeting

December 18

December 18, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

BIPOC Parents of Children with Autism Support Group

December 18, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Cookies & Cocoa with Behavior Frontiers: A Holiday Celebration

December 18, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Sensory Friendly Art Club

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December 20

December 20, 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Sensory Friendly Saturday, Bell Museum

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December 25

December 25, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Sensory Friendly Art Club

December 25, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

MNprov Mixers (in-person) for Adults (18+)

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January 1

January 1, 2026, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Sensory Friendly Art Club

January 1, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

MNprov Mixers (in-person) for Adults (18+)

January 1, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

See Me Neurodiverse support meeting

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January 3

January 3, 2026, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Minnesota Transportation Museum

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