Autism Bake Sale – Elgin, IA

North Fayette Valley Jr. High Canoe Road, Elgin, IA, United States

The 16th annual Autism bake sale will be held on Saturday April 4th at the North Fayette Valley Jr. High building.  We will let you start buying at 7:00 that morning—and we will sell until sold out!  We will have all your favorites there—angel food cakes, cinnamon rolls, bars, cookies, lefse, pies of every kind, breads and […]

ASI 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Run & Walk – Calmar, IA

Calmar Train Depot (next to Kwik Star) 202 Maryville St., Calmar, IA, United States

Saturday, April 11, Prairie Farmer Bike Trail (Calmar Train Depot) Join us for our 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Run and Walk in Calmar Iowa. Registration and t-shirt pickup begins at 7:30am, walk and run to follow at 8am. $20.00 per adult, $15.00 per child (17 - 8yr), Free (7 & under), $25 Virtual Runner (T-shirt […]

Free

ASI 3rd Annual Puzzle Walk & 5K Run – Creston, IA

Creston High School 601 West Townline Street, Creston, IA, United States

Saturday, April 11 Creston High School Track 601 W Townline Street Awards will be given to the Top Three Male and Female runner in each age division: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ SCHEDULE 9:00 a.m. Registration and T-shirt Pickup for the Walk and 5K Run 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies, Balloon Release & […]

$10 – $15

Autism … A New Word in Our Vocabulary – La Porte City, IA

Hawkins Memorial Library 308 Main St., La Porte City, IA, United States

Monday, April 13, 2015 - 9:30 AM Forty Years … Then, Now and In the Future Hear their story as told by Clarice and Robert Burkgren of how Autism has impacted their life and that of their daughter, Beth. An informative program to be held at the Hawkins Memorial Library La Porte City, Iowa.

Free

Autism Awareness Walk – Quad Cities

PepsiCo Center 1025 30th Street, Rock Island, IL

Please join the Autism Society of the Quad Cities at the PepsiCo Center on the Augustana College Campus for a family friendly Autism Awareness Walk.  For more information, visit their website: http://www.autismqc.org/events.php or see their Facebook page.  2015 ASQC Autism Walk Click to download the Entry Form

Free

Sensory Friendly Film – Creston, IA

The Strand Theater 309 West Adams , Creston, IA, United States

Please join us in Creston for a family friendly and sensory friendly film.  Free to those on the spectrum, their families and caregivers!  DreamWork's new animated feature film - Home. Click on the link below to see the flier. Sensory Friendly 2015  

Free

Splash For Autism! Cedar Falls, IA

UNI Wellness Center Wellness/Recreation Center 2250 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, IA, United States

Sunday, April 19  10am-12noon UNI Wellness Center All individuals with autism and their families are invited to enjoy this event free of charge! Children must be accompanied by an adult who must remain in the facility. Please remember to enter at the northeast entrance of the Wellness Center directly into the pool area as the […]

Free

Autism and Arts Education Symposium – UNI – Cedar Falls, IA

University of Northern Iowa Russell Hall, Cedar Falls, IA, United States

Friday & Saturday, April 24-25, 2015 University of Northern Iowa www.autismandarts.org The Autism and Arts Education Symposium is a 2-day conference that features research, practice and showcase in the arts and autism. The purpose of the symposium is to bring together researchers, practitioners, teachers, therapists and parents who specialize in arts education for children with […]

Workshop on Transitions – Quad Cities

Western Illinois-Quad Cities 3300 River Drive, Moline, IL

Autism Society of the Quad Cities will sponsor a free workshop on transitions for persons with autism on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, 3300 River Drive, Moline. The workshop is part of our observance of National Autism Awareness Month in April. Session topics are transition to employment, to education and vocational […]

Free

3rd Annual Autism Awareness 5K & Fun Walk – Council Bluffs, IA

College View Elementary School 1225 College Rd., Council Bluffs, IA, United States

Saturday April 25th  9am This is a Family and Kid Friendly Event! Join the Council Bluffs Autism Support Group in partnership with Run Iowa for a 5K run and fun walk. Food items for sale, specialty vendors, raffles, face painting, crafts, photo booth, DJ, bounce house, and more! Saturday April 25th 9:00am to 1:00pm College […]