Art Club
2025-11-04 - 2025-12-16 | WI
Art Club is an after-school program for students to explore themes of art that intersect with culture, identity and community. It teaches middle school youth how visual artists explore, represent and envision identity and personal voice through contemporary, culturally responsive approaches to making art.
Where: 423 W Bruce St, Milwaukee, WI, 53204
When: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Date: November 4th to December 16th
Register Here

Individualized Education Plan (IEP) - Free Virtual Parent Workshop
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Virtual via Zoom
Join us for an informative and interactive workshop where you’ll learn all about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Our experts will guide you through understanding the ins and outs of IEPs in simple language, helping you understand how to make the most of your child’s educational plan. Whether you’re new to the IEP process or looking for ways to enhance your child’s current plan, this workshop is for you!
You will also have an opportunity to ask questions with an experienced educator following the presentation. We know that IEPs and the IEP process can be intimidating. We are here to support you, offer suggestions to guide you, and to provide you with information. Please note that we cannot offer legal advice and cannot make changes to your child’s IEP, but come for support and to connect.

Third Annual Corazon Latino Festival
2025-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Pulaski High School, 2500 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53215, United States
For the third consecutive year, we are inviting our Milwaukee community to participate in the Corazon Latino Festival!
This is an event aimed at informing the entire community on existing services for the benefit of all, including the Spanish-speaking community.
The goal of the festival is to provide resources to schools and Milwaukee community not only in English, but to those Spanish-speaking as well. Each year we highlight resources within our communities: organizations that provide services to the Latinx community, Dance Groups, Universities…– If you know of a small business that wants to promote themselves at the Festival, please contact Adela Villanueva Perez, @ Adela@autism-united.org.
The Spanish Department, as every year since the festival was founded in 2023, is committed to continuing to provide opportunities and voices to our Latino community in Pulaski. We invite you to be a part of this wonderful event, where our school shines with bright colors, spicy seasonings, and pure Latin flavor! Invite your family and friends to this event!

WHEN: Friday, November 14, 2025
5PM-7PM
WHERE: Pulaski High School
2500 W. Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Creative Kids Club - Hollywood: Let's Be Movie Stars!
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Autism United of Wisconsin Office, 3720 N 124th St, Suite N, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222, United States
Enjoy this fun filled creative arts club experience where kids can connect with each other through theater activities with the integration of art, music, movement, and hands-on learning activities.
Each of the Saturday sessions will feature a different theme.
Click here for more information. https://autism-united.org/creative-kids-club/

The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
2025-12-06 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Todd Wehr Theater, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
First Stage Sensory-Friendly Performance of The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever!
The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate!
But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever?
Catchy tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025
3:30PM
Where: Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater
121 E. State Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Ticket questions email ticketmanager@firststage.org
For Tickets, click here: PIGEON TICKETS

Sensory Santa at Southridge Mall
2025-12-07 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Southridge Mall, 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, 53129, United States
Sensory Santa at Southridge Mall
In partnership with Autism United of Wisconsin, experience the magic of Santa in a calm and welcoming environment.
Designed especially for children with sensory sensitivities, Sensory Santa offers a quiet, relaxed atmosphere where your child can connect with Santa at their own pace. Enjoy a memorable, stress-free visit tailored just for your family.
Enjoy breakfast snacks for the whole family, complimentary coffee for the adults generously donated by Milano’s Cafe D’Oro, FIDGETS for the kiddos generously donated by Amber at Maurice’s, plus activity tables and giveaways for the kids!
When: Sunday, December 7th.
9:00 AM- 10:30 AM
Where: Southridge Mall
5300 S. 76th Street, Greendale, WI 53129
Entrance: Lower Center Court
**Please use the Southeast Mall Entrance ONLY (located between JC Penney and Macy’s). This is the only entrance open before mall hours.
Registration is not required, but can be found : HERE
A morning of calm, connection, and holiday joy awaits!

Creative Kids Club - Holiday Lights
2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Autism United of Wisconsin Office, 3720 N 124th St, Suite N, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222, United States

Betty Brinn Children's Museum - Sensory Friendly Sessions
2025-12-28 15:30 - 17:30 UTC | Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum offers countless opportunities for children to learn about and explore their world through play. Through interactive and hands-on, experiential learning exhibits, participants engage in real-time experimentation and exploration to see how things “work”.
Find more details here: https://autism-united.org/betty-brinn/

Sibshops
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Autism United of Wisconsin Office, 3720 N 124th St, Suite N, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222, United States
WisconSibs Sibshops are workshops for children and teens who are brothers and sisters of children with disabilities or long-term illnesses.
Youth Sibshops (ages 8-12) are a spirited mix of new games (designed to be unique, off-beat and appealing to a wide ability range), new friends and discussion activities.
Teen Sibshops (ages 13-17) focus on self-esteem building, peer connections and topics related to being a sibling of someone with a brain-based disability through activities and discussions.
Sibshops are guided by trained facilitators (school psychologists, teachers, counselors or adult siblings, for example) in small, age-appropriate groups. All are trained in sibling issues, and we always keep an eye open for any participants who may need additional support.
Where: Autism United of Wisconsin: 3720 N. 124th Street, Suite N, Wauwatosa, WI 53222
When: 9:00 AM – 12PM
2026 Date(s):
– January 10
– February 7
– March 7
– April 11
– May 2
For more information and registration, click here.

Creative Kids Club - New Year, New Me!
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Autism United of Wisconsin Office, 3720 N 124th St, Suite N, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222, United States
Theme: New Year, New Me!
Enjoy this fun filled creative arts club experience where kids can connect with each other through theater activities with the integration of art, music, movement, and hands-on learning activities.
Each of the Saturday sessions will feature a different theme.
Click here for more information.
Click here to register.

Sensory Playtime
2026-01-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | W.J. Niederkorn Library, 316 W. Grand Ave, Port Washington, WI, 53074, United States
Join Autism United of Wisconsin as we partner with the WJ Niederkorn Library to offer FREE fun, interactive sensory playtimes! The sensory playtime program features a variety of tactile, sensory activity stations where children (under 13 years old) are free to explore with their caregiver. Stations may include shaving cream, sand, water, and/or food items. Dress to make a mess. Each month offers a different theme.
When: The fourth Friday of each month.
Time: 10AM-12PM
Where: W.J. Niederkorn Library
316 W. Grand Ave, Port Washington, WI 53074
2026 Dates and Themes:
January 23 – Let it Snow
February 27 – Transportation (Things That Go!)
March 27 – Wind
April 24 – Plants and Flowers
Summer Themes TBD!
These Sensory Play times occur the fourth Friday of each month at the Port Washington Library from 10AM-12PM.
Registrations: There’s no need to register for this event. Just meet us at W.J. Niederkorn Library.
For more information, click here.

St. Francis Children's Center Open Play
2026-01-25 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-22 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-19 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | St. Francis Children’s Center, 6700 N. Port Washington Rd., MIlwaukee, WI, 53217, United States
Location: St Francis Children’s Center – 6700 North Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm
Autism United of Wisconsin is partnering with St. Francis Children’s Center to support Open Play Sessions in 2025 and 2026! This Open Play is for children with special and-or support needs of all ages and their families. These events offer opportunities for children to play in a safe space surrounded by like-minded parents who understand the experiences of one another.
When weather allows, St. Francis opens their large fenced playground, secure for children who elope. Each session, there will be two crafts for participants to take home along with the open play activities. Guardians, please reserve tickets for children only. Guardians are expected to attend with children during our programming.
Click here to register.

Find Me At the J Community Inclusion Expo
2026-02-01 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay, WI, 53217, United States
The JCC Disability Inclusion Program is hosting its 4th Annual Community Inclusion Expo!
In recognition of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion month (JDAIM), The JCC’s Disability Inclusion Program has invited a variety of vendors who advocate for individuals with disabilities through specialized services, programs, creative arts, sports & recreation programs, and more.
This event is FREE and open for our community to attend. Please park in the Marcus (West) parking lot and enter at the West desk.
Learn more and RSVP: http://www.jccmilwaukee.org/inclusionexpo
When: Sunday, February 1, 2026
10AM-3PM
Where: Harry and Rose Samson Family JCC
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217

Sibshops
2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Autism United of Wisconsin Office, 3720 N 124th St, Suite N, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222, United States
WisconSibs Sibshops are workshops for children and teens who are brothers and sisters of children with disabilities or long-term illnesses.
Youth Sibshops (ages 8-12) are a spirited mix of new games (designed to be unique, off-beat and appealing to a wide ability range), new friends and discussion activities.
Teen Sibshops (ages 13-17) focus on self-esteem building, peer connections and topics related to being a sibling of someone with a brain-based disability through activities and discussions.
Sibshops are guided by trained facilitators (school psychologists, teachers, counselors or adult siblings, for example) in small, age-appropriate groups. All are trained in sibling issues, and we always keep an eye open for any participants who may need additional support.
Where: Autism United of Wisconsin, 3720 N. 124th Street, Suite N Milwaukee
When: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
2026 Date(s):
January 10
February 7
March 7
April 11
May 2
For more information and registration, click here.

Creative Kids Club - Minecraft
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Autism United of Wisconsin Office, 3720 N 124th St, Suite N, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222, United States
Theme: Minecraft
Enjoy this fun filled creative arts club experience where kids can connect with each other through theater activities with the integration of art, music, movement, and hands-on learning activities.
Each of the Saturday sessions will feature a different theme.
Click here for more information.
Click here to register.

Creative Kids Club - Fantasy Worlds (Harry Potter)
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Autism United of Wisconsin Office, 3720 N 124th St, Suite N, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222, United States
Theme: Fantasy Worlds (Harry Potter)
Enjoy this fun filled creative arts club experience where kids can connect with each other through theater activities with the integration of art, music, movement, and hands-on learning activities.
Each of the Saturday sessions will feature a different theme.
Click here for more information.
Click here to register.

Southridge Mall Sensory Bunny
2026-03-22 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Southridge Mall, 5300 S 76th Street, Greendale, WI, 53129, United States
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹
In partnership with 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻, Sensory Bunny is thoughtfully created for children and families with sensory sensitivities. This special event provides a quieter, more relaxed setting where you can visit at your own pace and enjoy a comfortable, stress-free experience tailored just for your family.
Enjoy breakfast snacks for the whole family, activity tables, and goodie bag to take home!
Reserve your time slot: https://www.bookmybunnyvisit.com/locations
Reservations are limited, but no worries, we’ll happily accommodate all families during the event!

When: March 22nd
9:00AM-10:30AM

Where: Southridge Mall
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: This event uses the Southeast Mall Entrance only (before mall hours), located on the backside of the mall between JCPenney and Macy’s. The Bunny will be in Center Court.

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FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1403567134901538

Inclusive Spring Egg Hunt
2026-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | St. Francis Children’s Center, 6700 N. Port Washington Rd., MIlwaukee, WI, 53217, United States
Join us for a fun-filled, inclusive morning of egg hunting games, and spring activities, hosted by St. Francis Children’s Center in partnership with Autism United of WI and The Parenting Network. This event is specifically designed for children with special, medical, or support needs and their families.
To register for the Spring Egg Hunt, Click HERE
When: Sunday, March 22, 2026
10AM-12PM
Where: St. Francis Children’s Center
6700 N. Port Washington Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217

Sensory Playtime
2026-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | WI

Creative Kids Club - Springtime
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Autism United of Wisconsin Office, 3720 N 124th St, Suite N, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222, United States
Theme: Springtime
Enjoy this fun filled creative arts club experience where kids can connect with each other through theater activities with the integration of art, music, movement, and hands-on learning activities.
Each of the Saturday sessions will feature a different theme.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for ages 8-12 years old
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM for ages 13-19 years old
Click here for more information.
Click here to register.

First Stage Sensory-Friendly Performance Member-Only Event: FROZEN
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Todd Wehr Theater, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Join First Stage and Autism United for a Sensory-Friendly Performance of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical.
In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she has desperately tried to conceal take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home- with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf. Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love.
When: Saturday, April 25
2:00PM
Where: Todd Wehr Theater
929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Tickets: $15/Each

*Tickets are available on a first come, first-served basis for Autism United of Wisconsin Members.
Membership will be verified to be active at the time of the performance. Please be sure to complete membership/membership renewal when requested within 10 business days of receiving that communication or we will refund the ticket purchase (less payment processing fees) and release the hold on the tickets.
Get your Frozen tickets here: FROZEN TICKETS

Wauwatosa School District Community Resource Fair
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Whiteman Middle School, 11100 W. Center Street, Wauwatosa, WI, 53222, United States
This Community Resource Fair connects families of students with disabilities to community resources at every educational level, from elementary through post-secondary. Discover services that can empower your students inside the classroom and out!
Be sure to stop by the Autism United table! Adela will be there to connect with you, share helpful resources, and give you a sneak peak of exciting upcoming events.
We hope to see you there!
Where: Whitman Middle School Gym
11100 W. Center Street
Wauwatosa, WI 53222

When: Sunday, May 3, 2026
1:00-4:00PM
FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2224155461691871

Mental Health & Community Resources Fair
2026-05-16 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | West Allis Central High School, 8516 W. Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI, 53227, United States
Join us for a Mental Health & Community Resources Fair!
Looking for support, resources, or just a fun way to connect with your community?
Stop by our upcoming Mental Health & Community Resources Fair on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 from 8:00-11:00AM at the West Allis Central High School Gym!
Autism United will be there! Stop by our booth to learn more about our programs and resources. Adela, our I&R Coordinator, will be at the Autism United booth- be sure to stop by and say hello!
What to Expect:
– Connect with 20+ local vendors offering mental health and community resources for you and your family.
– Enjoy free, family-friendly activities like “Paint by Sticker,” journaling, bookmark making, and more!
– Enter to win raffle prizes!
– Grab some light refreshments while you explore
This event is FREE and open to all- Come learn, connect, and take care of your mental well-being!
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026
8:00-11:00AM
Where: West Allis Central Gym
8516 W. Lincoln Ave
West Allis, WI 53227

FB Event: More Info Here
