Find activities and events for children with special needs and their parents and families. Many events provide sensory-friendly and inclusive activities for all abilities. Check out the following happenings in the region.
*Please check with venues before attending an event to ensure times and details are valid and to understand health guidelines.
PICK-A-DAY
TUESDAYS
Sensory-Friendly Jump. A more relaxed experience with modified safety measures and reduced sound. 7-8 p.m. Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 31500 Viking Pkwy., Westlake, skyzone.com/westlake
THURSDAYS
Virtual Beginner’s Cooking Club. Those with Autism or other developmental disability ages 14+ will build confidence, expand their interests and increase their life skills. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Autism Akron, autismakron.org
FRIDAYS
Friendship Fridays. Children of all abilities (ages 3-8) learn to share, cooperate and have fun. 9-11 a.m. Above All Therapy, 5425 Warner Rd., Valley View, abovealltherapy.com
DAY-BY-DAY
April 7
Summit County Transition Fair. Learn what supports are available for your teens with disabilities after high school graduation. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Summit ESC, 420 Washington Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, summitdd.org
April 8-9
Music Therapy & More. For families and their children (ages 0-6) struggling in an area of development. 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, connectingforkids.org
April 9
Adapted Storytime. For children with developmental needs and their families. 10-11 a.m. Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, rrpl.org
April 14
What You Say and Do Matter. Learn things you can do and what language to avoid when teaching children about disabilities. 6:30-8 p.m. Connecting For Kids, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, connectingforkids.org
April 15
P.A.L.S. Big Screen Movie. A sensory-friendly movie where the sound is lower, the lights are brighter, and talking is acceptable. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Parma-Snow Branch Library, 2121 Snow Road, cuyahogalibrary.org
April 9-10
Camp Cheerful. Children with disabilities enjoy a variety of fun camp activities that help promote independence, confidence, and friendship. 15000 Cheerful Lane, Strongsville, campcheerful.achievementcenters.org
April 22-24
Respite Weekend. Geared toward children with disabilities ages 6-17. Friday evening to Sunday morning. Akron Area YMCA Rotary Camp, 4460 Rex Lake Dr., Akron, gotcamp.org
Are we missing your event? Please email [email protected] to be added to this list!
