Celebrating Autism Awareness Month in Philly with Kids

by Amber Bowie April 06, 2023

Celebrate Autism Awareness Month by attending a local autism awareness event in the Philadelphia area!

Sensory Friendly Day at Legoland Discovery Center

Sensory friendly dat Legoland Discovery Center Philadelphia is back! On Tuesday, April 4th, from 9am-10:30am, the discovery center will make changes for sensory sensitive children. More info and tickets can be purchased here.

Autism Knowledge Support by The Free Library of Philadelphia

Visit the Joesph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library on April 11th to share issues concerning your autistic child and/or gain information to learn how to support and advocate for your child.

Autism Acceptance Day at the Philadelphia Zoo

Join Autism Society Greater Philadelphia and Connect with the Autism Community on April 16th for a fun, sensory friendly day at the Philly Zoo! Tickets include zoo admission and activities in the Peacock Pavilion! Tickets can be purchased here.

Aussies for Autism Food Truck Festival

On Saturday, April 22nd attend the Food Truck Festival for Autism at Lighthouse Field. Proceeds from this event will benefit sending children with Autism and their families to camp and other fun programs throughout the year. This event is MC'd by Tony Luke Jr. (famous Philly cheesesteaks), with special guests including Joe Conklin and Eric 'Badlands' Booker. This seems like a great event to benefit autism!

Autism Rec Social Skills Group

Photo Credit: Autism Rec Org

The Autism Rec hosts a social skills group every Saturday starting April 8th. This social program includes support for parents, arts and crafts, and much more. Autism Rec also hosts sensory skating at the Philly SkatePlex and much more! Visit their website for more info!