Event Type : Special Needs-Friendly

Kids and grown-ups with autism or other sensory disorders enjoy a movie in a safe, supportive and sensory-friendly environment. Smallfoot (PG) plays Oct. 6 and Goosebumps: Haunted Halloween (not yet rated) plays Oct. 20. Contact for times and ticket prices.

This fair is packed with information to help parents and staff understand complex special education issues. The fair will cover everything from bullying to documenting student behavior and creating a culture of learning at school and home. Ron Suskind, whose son, Owen, has autism, will be a keynote speaker at the event and will tell the story of how Owen found a way to engage in the world around him. Advance registration is mandatory.

Youth with disabilities can try their hand at floor hockey, kickball, basketball and other activities at this weeks. Registration required. Ages 6-18 welcome.

Kids ages 3-7 with special needs can take in some interactive stories, rhymes and play time.

Trained therapy dogs don’t judge or interrupt. That’s why they visit the library and sit with kids as they practice their reading skills.

People who have special needs (ages 18-plus) are invited to enjoy music, dancing and trick-or-treating and this fun scare-free Halloween event. Costumes welcome. Registration required.

Locals with disabilities are invited to enjoy an adaptive night of music, dancing and Halloween fun. 16-plus. Registration required.

Youth with disabilities can try their hand at floor hockey, kickball, basketball and other activities at this weeks. Registration required. Ages 6-18 welcome.

This program will teach children, adolescents and adults with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, communication and learning challenges or higher academic abilities, how to think critically, improve ones’ social learning and adapt social responses.

Trained therapy dogs don’t judge or interrupt. That’s why they visit the library and sit with kids as they practice their reading skills.

Grown ups with developmental disabilities explore different ways to create art and make a masterpiece to take home. All materials provided. Each participant must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration required.

The 2018 Gourmet Gluten Free Gala is a much anticipated evening celebration of delicious gluten-free cuisine that will feature the food of several amazing restaurants, caterers and food trucks; plus live music from one of the area’s hottest cover bands, shopping, gluten-free food product exhibits, kids’ activities and more!

All tickets will include $5 in food vouchers that can be used at any of our participating food vendors the evening of the event. Children 12 and under are free to attend.

Teens and grown-ups with special needs, along with a caretaker are invited for a morning filled with stories, songs, movement and art. No registration needed.

Grown-ups with developmental disabilities enjoy a night of pizza, music and dancing. 18-plus. Registration required.

Adults ages 18-plus are welcome to enjoy an evening of holiday dancing. Registration required.