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Adaptive Nature Hike with Naturalist – This program is designed for people with disabilities. Join us for a light hike in the woods with Ms. Wendy and a Rochester Hills Naturalist. We will be able to enjoy getting exercise, while learning about the nature, plants, and animals that we have in our community! Please bring a mask to wear when within 6 feet of others.

Age: 14+ Years
Cost: $6/child
Register Online (via RARA)

Special Needs Family Fun Day event – Enjoy lunch, win prizes, music and dancing with a DJ, crafts, bounce house fun, sports, face painting and more at this FREE wheelchair-friendly event. Hosted by the Euro-Peds Foundation, Family Fun Day is the perfect opportunity for families with kids who have conditions such as Cerebral palsy, Spina bifida, Down syndrome and other neuromuscular conditions to relax, enjoy together time while meeting a new tribe. Kids are guaranteed a Fun Day t-shirt with RSVPs by September 19 (link). For more info, call 248-857-6776.

Special Needs Santa Claus Visits at Twelve Oaks Mall – Sensory Santa. Families with special needs can experience the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa during an event created just for them. Must pre-register. Pre-registration available on eventbrite.com. For more info, visit shoptwelveoaks.com.

Special Needs Santa Claus Visits at Twelve Oaks Mall – Sensory Santa. Families with special needs can experience the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa during an event created just for them. Must pre-register. Pre-registration available on eventbrite.com. For more info, visit shoptwelveoaks.com.

Shine On Prom Special Needs Event – Annual prom for adults (16+) with special needs. Guests will enjoy a walk on the red carpet, lunch, dancing, bingo, karaoke and more. This is a FREE event. Advanced registration required. Visit woodsidebible.org for more info or email GregMcDougall@woodsidebible.org

Troy Sensory Santa Visits – Sensory Friendly Santa and Mrs Claus event. This event is completely FREE. Participants must register for a date and time at oxfordrecoverycenter.com.

Pontiac’s Annual Community Autism Event – This is a FREE event. Donations are accepted. The event will consist of over 15 different activity stations for the children to make, create and play however they’d like. The event will provide food and snacks, gift bags, raffles, bounce houses, face paintings, live performances etc. For more info, email joyallen22@gmail.com.

Hockey Mentors for Special Olympians – Hockey Mentors offers an afternoon of free hockey and ice skating for individuals with any type of special needs, whether that is cognitive, physical or emotional, their family and caregivers. The family friendly event, taking place in two of the Troy Sports Center rinks, includes skate rental, hockey equipment, lunch, t-shirt for those skating and a jersey for guests trying out hockey. No prior experience ice skating or playing hockey is necessary. Advanced registration is needed. See www.hockeymentors.net for more information and registration forms. Please call 248-686-6740 with questions.

Grosse Pointe Art Fair – $7 admission plus A Ford House grounds pass. A juried fine art and fine artisan fair in the newly built visitor center at the historic Ford Estate in Grosse Pointe Shores. All media is represented, including Painting, Woodworking, Ceramics, Handmade Jewelry, and more. Shop for one-of-a-kind works of art in all styles and media. For more info, email artfairfun@gmail.com

Grosse Pointe Art Fair – $7 admission plus A Ford House grounds pass. A juried fine art and fine artisan fair in the newly built visitor center at the historic Ford Estate in Grosse Pointe Shores. All media is represented, including Painting, Woodworking, Ceramics, Handmade Jewelry, and more. Shop for one-of-a-kind works of art in all styles and media. For more info, email artfairfun@gmail.com