First Stage Sensory Friendly Productions
Enjoy a performance where families with children who need sensory accommodations can share the experience of seeing family-friendly theater. These performances feature a welcoming environment including lower sound, lights up, and available quiet areas staffed by educators experienced with the care of students with Autism and other developmental disabilities.
We partner with First Stage to offer our members & friends a discounted rate of $10.00/ticket to select performances and include a money back guarantee.
Click Here for additional information about upcoming performance dates, sensory friendly accommodations and money back guarantee information.
Tubing at Sunburst Ski Hill
For our first quarter member-only event, we will be inviting families to Sunburst Ski Area in Kewaskum Wisconsin for a fun-filled day of tubing. Cost is only $10 if you’re a member! Regular price tickets are usually $23 per person. Enjoy no lines at check in, a sensory friendly warming barn to take a break, get hot cocoa and hang out with other members. Please note, tickets are non-refundable. Registration and group code details are emailed to members.
Where: Sunburst Ski Area, 8355 Prospect Dr. Kewaskum, WI 53040
When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025
Sensory Friendly Morning at the Harley Davidson Museum
Autism United of Wisconsin and the Harley Davidson Museum have partnered to create a FREE Sensory Friendly experience for museum guests of all ages! During this session, existing exhibits will be modified to reduce lighting and noise. With these modifications and a reduced capacity, individuals will have the opportunity to interact with exhibits in a way that best meets their sensory needs.
Exclusive member perk for members of Autism United of Wisconsin!
Where: Harley Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St. Milwaukee, WI 53203
When: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
MSO Sensory-Friendly Concert
Sensory friendly concerts are designed for people of any age on the Autism Spectrum or with a sensory sensitivity and their families, but all are welcome! Concert modifications include dimmed house lights remaining on during the performance, flexible seating, relaxed house rules, on-stage hosts, available sensory kits, noise reduction headphones, quiet areas, concert social narratives, and more. Patrons are encouraged to come early and enjoy an hour of special pre-concert activities.
Date: Coming June 2025
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra donates a limited number of tickets for this performance to Autism United of Wisconsin MEMBERS. We offer these FREE tickets on a first come, first serve basis to our MEMBERS.
A-Team Fun Walk
The A-Team Fun Walk For Autism is a family friendly event where dedicated walkers, volunteers and sponsors raise money to help Autism United of Wisconsin continue to provide programs, services and support within your community. As one of the largest autism family gatherings in the state, it’s also an amazing experience filled with activities, entertainment and the celebration of coming together to change the future for everyone affected by autism.
When: August 24, 2025
Where: Milwaukee County Zoo
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Fall Fun at Waldvogel’s Farm
Join Autism United of Wisconsin for a Member Only event at Waldvogel’s Farm in Juneau – Wisconsin’s largest pumpkin farm. It’s going to be a day guaranteed to bring smiles to the whole family. With over 80 attractions to enjoy, everyone will find something exciting to do.
When: Coming in Fall 2025
SOAR Airport Rehearsal Program
The SOAR program is an airport rehearsal program designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, and aviation professionals. The goal of SOAR is to alleviate some of the stress that people with disabilities and their families experience when traveling by air. It includes a MKE unique social story that participant families review before the big rehearsal day.
Where: General Mitchell International Airport, 5300 S. Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207
When: Coming in 2025
Urban Autism Summit
If your family has been touched by autism, or you are a caregiver, an adult on the spectrum or a professional who supports individuals living with autism, please join us! The goal of the Urban Autism Summit is to close the gap in information and services about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for families and the professionals who serve them in Milwaukee.
When: Coming in 2025
Sensory Friendly Tree Lighting
Love celebrating the holidays, but worried that certain events will be overwhelming? Join us for our third annual FREE sensory friendly holiday tree lighting for children and adults with Autism and other developmental disorders! Visit with sensory friendly Santa and enjoy the crafts, games, and other holiday activities. We will then bundle up to count down the tree lighting outside the library at 7 p.m.
Where: Mukwonago Community Library 511 Division St. Mukwonago, WI 53149
When: TBD
Date: December 2025
Sensory-Friendly Bowling
Join us for a sensory-friendly, fun bowling event at Watertown Bowl! Network with other families and explore our resource and learning table at this reduced rate event. Have CLTS Waiver , IRIS or Family Care? Become a member and use your dollars to pay for this event and membership.
Where: Watertown Bowl – 102 West Cady Street Watertown, WI 53094
When: TBD
Date: January 2026