Category Archives: Events

🎓Pathways to Special Education Support: Meet & Greet for Families

Supporting your autistic child’s educational journey can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of where to turn for guidance. You’re not alone — many families experience the same uncertainty and challenges.

Autism Ontario is offering ‘Pathways to Special Education Support: Meet & Greet for Families’ to change that. It’s your chance to learn about some available supports Autism Ontario has to offer.

Join them to meet their team and learn about resources to help your child achieve educational success.

October 29, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Registration:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10268

🪄Nepean Museum- Tales of the Magical Museum 12-14 years of age

A limited number of tickets are available. This program is for ages 12 to 14 years of age.

Discover the magic of your community museum in this collaborative storytelling adventure inspired by games like Dungeons & Dragons. Using the museum’s exhibitions and artifact collection, create a character with special abilities influenced by heritage trades, and cross paths with figures from Ottawa’s history as you help decide where the story will take you next.
This program features a continuous narrative that will be explored over the five-part series. No prior experience is needed to join the fun!

Registration:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10318&reset=1

💬Au-Some Conference

Autism Canada is proud to present this year’s annual Au-Some Conference on October 26, 2024 from 10 AM – 3 PM EDT, during Autism Acceptance Month. The Au-Some Conference is the only Canadian conference in which all of the presentations are created and delivered by neurodivergent individuals, sharing their lived experiences and enriching the lives of everyone in attendance.

It is a day for people to learn about the diversity of the Autism Spectrum and where, together, we will create an inclusive environment for sharing successes and for creating acceptance for those on the spectrum, caregivers and communities.

Now in its 8th year, the Au-Some Conference is a free, national conference presented virtually to allow us to bring it to hundreds of people in every region of Canada.

Learn more and register here:
https://www.autismcanada.org/ausome-conference

🎃Greenboro Community Centre’s Spooktacular Halloween Party

Join Ottawa Culture Recreation on Saturday, October 26 at the Diane Deans Greenboro Community Centre for a Spooktacular Halloween Party! 🎃
With ghostly games, a haunted house and more, you’re sure to have a screaming good time! 👻
Kids aged 3 to 7 can join us from 11 am to 1 pm, and kids aged 8 to 12 can join us from 2 to 4 pm.
Tickets cost $20 at the door, but it’s $15 if you get yours in advance! 🎟
Register today: https://bit.ly/4ePuJtD

🎃Dreams Take Flight Presents Trunk or Treat

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THEIR GENEROUS FRIENDS AT GIANT TIGER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2024
11:00AM TO 3:00PM – RAIN OR SHINE OR UNTIL WE RUN OUT OF SWEET SUPPLIES (CANDY)!
GIANT TIGER HOME OFFICE, 2480 WALKLEY ROAD
ENTRANCE BY DONATION WITH 100% OF PROCEEDS SUPPORTING DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT OTTAWA
BUSINESSES WISHING TO TAKE PART AS A “TRUNK” FOR THIS
EVENT, KINDLY CONTACT L.GRUDZIEN@DREAMSTAKEFLIGHT.CA

🎃ldao-c Sensory Friendly Halloween Party

Many neurodivergent children struggle with overstimulation at parties, or with the unspoken social rules around parties. We are hosting a sensory friendly party that will also provide an opportunity for children to learn social rules in a fun environment. Spaces are limited. To register contact programs@ldaottawa.com. Cost is $20.00 which helps cover the cost of treats/prizes and snacks. Most suited for ages 9-12. Date: Saturday, Oct. 26 at their new Learning Centre on Merivale Road.

🎨Arts Expo – Families Matter Co-Operative

Join Families Matter Co-Operative for the Arts Expo on Sunday, November 3rd, from 1-3:30 PM at Glebe Collegiate High School for a unique celebration of inclusivity! Participants will have the opportunity to watch live performances and demonstrations, try a variety of hands-on arts activities, and meet local arts programs, organizations, and businesses offering inclusive opportunities for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. You’ll also have the chance to check out and purchase unique art pieces created by talented artists. Don’t miss this exciting event that brings the community together through the arts!

Register today