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Sensory Garden Playground Play Day

Sensory Garden Playground 2751 Navistar Dr, Lisle, IL, United States

Enjoy FREE special activities! Play Day theme for September: Dinosaurs

Free

Fall Special Needs Night

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United States

Families with individuals who have special needs are invited to enjoy a quiet, relaxing fall evening after regular operating hours. Ride the train, carousel, wagon ride, play on the adventure playground and visit the museums! Everyone ages 1 and up must purchase a ticket. All ticket sales are final.

$6

Special Needs Resource Fair

Loyal Order of Moose 1030 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Come join us to mingle and learn about community resources ranging from dance/athletic programs, therapeutic resources, wheelchair accessible transportation, life and legal planning, special services with the DG Public Library and programs offered at the DG Recreation Center. To learn more about Building Bridges please join our Facebook Page (Building Bridges Parent/Teacher Group) https://www.facebook.com/pg/buildingbridgesDG58/

Free

Hummingbird’s Sensory-Friendly Halloween Party

Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies (Woodridge) 9018 Heritage Parkway, Suite 600, Woodridge, IL, United States

Don't miss Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies' Sensory-Friendly Halloween Party! This free event is for families in the western suburbs. Children will have the chance to climb on the touch-a-trucks, play in our gyms, trick-or-treat and so much more. Costumes are optional! Parents must be present with children at all times. Tickets are limited so make sure...

Free

Pumpkin Race

Rotary Hill along the Riverwalk, Naperville, IL, United States

Join us in person at Rotary Hill on October 29th or purchase your own pumpkin race kit and host your own backyard race!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.

Disabilities Family Resource Fair

Prisco Community Center 150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL, United States

The City of Aurora Disability Services Division and the Aurora Advisory Commission on Disabilities are hosting the 2022 Disabilities Family Resource Fair from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 10 at the Prisco Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave. The free, comprehensive and accessible fair will provide one convenient location for persons with disabilities,...

Hummingbird Children’s Academy Open House

Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies (Woodridge) 9018 Heritage Parkway, Suite 600, Woodridge, IL, United States

Join us Thursday, November 17th from 6:30pm-8:00 PM at our Westmont location for Hummingbird Pediatric Therapy's Children's Academy Open House. Hummingbird offers the most comprehensive pediatric therapy Academy in the area for children of ALL developmental stages. About our Academy:​ Our play-based curriculum is run by pediatric specialists and therapists Ages 2-7 years old Serves...

Free

Event Series SENSEsational Story Hour

SENSEsational Story Hour

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Kids with sensory needs and varied abilities will explore stories, music, movement, and hands-on activities. Adults also attend, siblings are welcome. Registration is required for this interactive small-group storytime, designed for kids who find traditional storytime formats challenging. We’ll enjoy a brief story along with movement, music, and hands-on exploration of sensory materials, recommended for...

Free

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