VDSA Event: Art in the Park (ages 2-12)
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen, VA, 23060, United States
Join us for Art in the Park! Art projects and playing are the best!
Baby to 12 years old.
Siblings welcome.

ASCV Event: RVA Duck Race and Festival of Inclusion
2025-09-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Browns Island, S 7th St, Richmond, VA, 23219
Returning to Brown’s Island on September 6, 2025, the Autism Society of Central Virginia will host the iconic race and Richmond’s largest sensory-friendly festival. Beyond the race, this exciting day will feature live music, food vendors, family-friendly zoned areas, and so much more!

PEATC Event- Friendship Building Strategies
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Participants will explore the nature of their friendships and consider students with disabilities developing positive relationships with other students. The presentation will also describe the importance of creating opportunities for these students to belong to their school and their community to gain a sense of acceptance. Attendees will be provided strategies for parents as well as educators to use in facilitating friendships for all children, especially children with disabilities.

PEATC Event- Addressing Behaviors Confidently
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Colonial Heights Technical Center, 3451 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights, VA, 23834, United States
Learn how to help your child be successful at home and school. This presentation will teach the basics of social and emotional skills like coping with feelings and making decisions. We will share examples of how to respond to interfering behaviors and big emotions and you’ll learn about school behavior support options available including Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
Leave with practical strategies for addressing behavior confidently and resources for supporting your child’s learning.
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Refreshments and on-site childcare will be provided.

Natalie's Restaurant Event- Mom's Night Out for Special Needs Families
2025-09-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Natalie’s Restaurant, 2825 Hathaway Rd., Richmond, VA, 23225, United States
A fun-filled evening just for moms of special needs families to relax, connect, and enjoy a well-deserved night out!
Come join us for a special evening just for moms of children (of all ages) with special needs! This event is all about relaxation, connection, and fun. Take a break from your busy schedule and enjoy some well-deserved time for yourself. This is an opportunity to unwind and chat with other moms who understand your journey. Don’t miss out on this chance to recharge and connect with a supportive community. See you at 2825 Hathaway Rd!

PEATC Event- Turning 18 in Virginia: What Individuals with Disabilities Need to Consider
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Turning 18 is a big deal. An 18-year-old is legally considered an adult in Virginia and can make their own legal, financial, medical, and educational decisions. For some individuals with disabilities, this will not be an issue. Others may need support. This workshop will share basic information about things that need to be considered as your loved one turns 18.
Presented by PEATC in partnership with Fluvanna High School

FCVA Event- Teen and Parent Orientation
2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Chabad of Virginia, 212 N. Gaskins Rd., Richmond, VA, 23059, United States
As we kick off another exciting year of friendship, we invite all of our amazing Teen Friends, both new and returning, along with their parents, to join us for our engaging and interactive Teen Orientation.

All returning and new Friendship Circle Teen Friends and a parent are expected to attend an orientation seminar before beginning to volunteer with Friendship Circle.

Orientation gives teens and their parents the opportunity to learn more about what to expect from volunteering at Friendship Circle programs. This interactive seminar will help prepare and train Teens allowing both themselves, and in turn their match, to gain the most from each program. Teens will also hear from various members of the disability community.

ASCV Event- Inclusive LEGO Club with Bricks 4 Kidz & Maggie Walker
2025-09-13 10:30 - 12:00 | River Road United Methodist Church, 8800 River Road, Richmond, VA, 23229
ASCV’s Inclusive LEGO Club is a fantastic opportunity to join Bricks 4 Kidz & Maggie Walker Governor’s School Robotics Team for a fun, hands-on LEGO building experience that includes motorized models, 3-D brick builds, mosaics, creative free build exploration, and more!
AGES
This program is most appropriate ages 5 -16. Participants will be separated by age group based on registrations!
NOTE
Caregivers are asked to remain on-site for the duration of the program.
FEES – Pay-what-you-can tiered pricing structure – register at the rate that works best for your family! Additional financial assistance is always available (see below for more details).

ASCV Member Reduced Rate – $20
ASCV Member Standard Rate – $35
ASCV Member Supporter Rate – $50
Non-Member Reduced Rate – $26
Non-Member Standard Rate – $45.50
Non-Member Supporter Rate – $65

FCVA Kickoff Event
2025-09-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Surge Adventure Park, 1406 N Parham Rd, Richmond, VA, 23229, United States
Join us as we kick off the new year at Surge Adventure Park on Sunday, September 14 from 1:30 – 3:30pm. Snacks and cupcakes for September Birthdays will be provided. All jumpers must complete a waiver before jumping.

ASCV Event: Elementary Art Workshop with Art on Wheels
2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:30 | River Road United Methodist Church, 8800 River Road, Richmond, VA, 23229
Join the ASCV and Art on Wheels for exploratory art classes! Guided by Art on Wheels’ highly-trained teaching artists, participants will get hands-on and try a variety of different art mediums.
The ASCV and Art on Wheels staff collaborate to ensure each class is focused on getting to know participant’s interests and aligning them with focused programming goals.
This relaxed and supportive environment is the perfect opportunity to expose your child to art and allow them to flex their creative muscles. No previous art experience is required and all materials are provided!
ART PROJECT
We will be using paint to create pictures of animals!
AGES
5-12
FEES – Pay-what-you-can tiered pricing structure – register at the rate that works best for your family! Additional financial assistance is always available (see below for more details)

ASCV Member Reduced Rate – $15
ASCV Member Standard Rate – $20
ASCV Member Supporter Rate – $25
Non-Member Reduced Rate – $19.50
Non-Member Standard Rate – $26
Non-Member Supporter Rate – $32.50

ASCV Event: Preschool Meetup at Children's Museum of Richmond Sensory-Friendly Night
2025-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown, 2626 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23220
Enjoy regular fun activities in the community while getting to meet other families! This month, bring the whole family and join the ASCV at the Children’s Museum of Richmond for their sensory-friendly night! A cool-down room and sensory supports will be provided.
The Children’s Museum of Richmond is now a designated Autism Friendly Community!

Canine Companions Event- Give a Dog a Job 5k Run/Walk
2025-09-20 09:00 - 11:30 | Main Line Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln, Richmond, Virginia, 23220
Join Us for the 7th Annual Give a Dog a Job 5K!
When you register for our 5K run/walk race, you’re signing up for much more than just a spirited event. You will be running and walking with your furry friends to support a great cause. You’ll be joining the Old Dominion Volunteer Chapter puppy raisers and service dog teams to put more highly trained service dogs into the hands of adults, children, and veterans who need them! 100% of race proceeds go directly to Canine Companions.
This year marks 50 years of Canine Companions transforming lives by placing expertly trained service dogs with people living with disabilities—at no cost to them! September is also National Service Dog Month, and what better way to celebrate these hardworking dogs than by joining us for a fun-filled morning supporting their incredible mission? Come on out and help us GIVE A DOG A JOB!
This is a family and pet-friendly event and we encourage human and pet costumes to make the morning fun! There will be awards, door prizes, music and vendors!

VDSA Event: Art in the Park (ages 2-12)
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Huguenot Park, 10901 Robious Rd, Richmond, VA, 23235

ASCV Event: Bike Ride with Beyond Boundaries
2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA, 23231
Join the ASCV and Beyond Boundaries for a bike ride! We will enjoy cruising down a section of the Capital Trail starting at Dorey Park!

– This program is for participants ages 6-18 who have experience and are comfortable riding a bike independently

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTES:

Participants are encouraged to bring their own bike and helmet. A very limited number of bikes will be available to borrow. If you will need to borrow a bike, please contact us BEFORE registering to check availability – info@ascv.org

If a participant is under the age of 12, a caregiver needs to participate with them. Please also register the caregiver when registering for the program.

Nest Academy Event- 5th Annual Nest Golf Tournament
2025-09-29 09:30 - 17:00 | Meadowbrook Country Club, 3700 Cogbill Rd., Richmond, VA, 23234, United States
Join us for our 5th Annual Golf Tournament and Make a Difference!
Nest Academy RVA is excited to host our 5th Annual Golf Tournament at Meadowbrook Country Club! We invite you to enjoy a fun-filled day on the course while supporting our mission to create and provide enriching learning and social experiences for adults with complex physical, medical, and cognitive disabilities.

VDSA Event: Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K & Family Festival
2025-10-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA, 23231
Join us for our 19th annual Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K and Family Fun Festival on October 11th at Dorey Park from 9:00 – 1:00. Step UP for Down syndrome is our signature community awareness and fundraising event designed to bring the community together to show support and solidarity with individuals with Down syndrome.

Commonwealth Autism Event- Harvest For All Festival
2025-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Good Foods Grocery, 3062 Stony Point Road, Richmond, Virginia, 23235
Our annual Harvest for All Festival will take place on October 25th at Good Foods Grocery!
Join us for one of our most exciting events of the year complete with games, food, local vendors, live music, and more!
The RVA Express will be BACK! Don’t miss them this year at the festival.
The event is free but donations are always appreciated and go back into our community and the Commonwealth Autism Career Readiness and Employment Program. This program support adults with autism in learning job skills that will help them find fulfilling employment in the Richmond area.
Good Foods Grocery is a natural grocery store touting many local vendors and supporting local farms. Stop in to check out one of the largest bulk sections on the East Coast!

FCVA Event- October Birthday Circle: Adaptive Horseback Riding
2025-10-26 13:00 - 15:30 | Mesa Vista Farm, 2650 Judes Ferry Rd, Powhatan, VA, 23139, United States
Join us at Mesa Vista Farm for a Friendship Circle favorite, Adaptive Horseback Riding!Teen friends, friends with disabilities, siblings, and parents are invited!
Light refreshments and cupcakes will be served.

Mom's Night Out
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:30 | All Abilities Inclusion Center, 9221 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, VA, 23235, United States
Mom’s Night Out in partnership with All Needs Planning and New Patterns ABA- Virginia!

Enjoy an evening of meaningful connections, food, and a lighthearted game of Bunco with other moms of children with disabilities.

Come as you are, leave refreshed and supported.

Free with light refreshments served. Max 50 participants. RSVP Required.

Goldfish Swim and Friendship Circle of Va Event: All Abilities Swim
2025-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Goldfish Swim – Glen Allen, 9782 Gayton Rd, Richmond, VA 23238, Richmond, VA, 23238
Join us for a FREE open swim from 2-4 PM in Goldfish Swim School’s heated indoor pool! This event is open to FCVA families and those in the entire RVA disability community, so come and spread the word!

NEW this month is the amazing addition of Sally Walker, an occupational therapist who has come onboard with Goldfish to offer private adaptive lessons. She will be there interacting and offering help if needed for this open swim with you and your child in the water.

At Goldfish Swim School we value water safety and provide plenty of life jackets so everyone can have fun and be safe in the water! Kiddos that can swim with no assistance do not have to wear a life jacket, but all others will. All children are REQUIRED to have a parent/guardian in the pool within arms reach of them.

**We currently do not have a handicap chair lift, but we do have stairs and a bench within our pool if you need help getting lowered in with assistance.
We can’t wait to SEA you there!

Sign up to reserve your spot today!

VDSA Event: Midlothian Moms' Night Out
2025-11-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Chili’s Grill and Bar, 112231 Chattanooga Plz, Midlothian, VA, 23112, United States
Let’s meet at Chili’s Grill & Bar!
Join fellow VDSA Moms from Midlothian for a fun night out.

Please join fellow VDSA members for Moms Night Out Friday, November 7th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy super food and support! All food and drink purchases are your own responsibility. Hope to see you there! Any questions please email Kimberly Woodbury at kwoodbury@virginiadsa.org

Bridge 9 Theater Event: Sensory Friendly Improv Show
2025-11-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center, 4901 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, Virginia, 23227
At Bridge 9 Theater we believe that improv should be accessible and inclusive. We are thrilled to bring Sensory Friendly Improv Shows to Richmond, Virginia. Our founder Rachel Garmon-Williams developed the first Sensory Friendly Improv show in RVA in 2017. Since that time they have helped other improv institutions develop sensory friendly performances from North Carolina to Chicago, ComedySportz to Second City and beyond! If this is the space for you we hope you will join us!

FCVA Event- 5th Annual Walk N Roll and Friendship Fair
2025-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Fountain Lake at Byrd Park, 501 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Come walk, roll, scooter, or skate on a 1 Mile Walk N Roll in Byrd Park around Fountain Lake!
Whether on foot or wheels, participants will join together in a spirit of connection and community to raise awareness for the disability community and promote a more inclusive world. Following the walk, attendees can enjoy the Friendship Fair, offering a wide range of engaging activities, including inflatables, a petting zoo, games, henna, Kona Ice and more.

ASCV Event: Teen Bowling
2025-11-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Bowl America Short Pump, 4400 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23060
Bowling is a monthly ASCV Member program for autistic teens. This is a great opportunity for participants to socialize in a fun and supportive setting. Players are grouped with peers by age. Volunteers and staff are on-site to assist participants as they bowl within their age groups.

Sportable Event: Sportaball: 20 Years of Adaptive Impact
2025-11-13 | Dewey Gottwald Center, 301 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA, 23220
Since 2005, Sportable has been making sports accessible and inclusive for athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairments. This November, we’re celebrating 20 years of adaptive impact by bringing our community together for Sportaball: 20 Years of Adaptive Impact. Held at the Science Museum of Virginia’s Dewey Gottwald Center, this semi-formal, interactive evening will feature adaptive sport highlights, athlete stories, music, and a high-energy raffle — all in support of Sportable’s mission to create opportunities and transform lives. Together, we’ll honor two decades of progress while fueling the future of adaptive sports in Central Virginia. So don your cocktail attire and favorite sneakers, and get ready for a sneaker ball celebration that keeps everyone moving.

PEATC Event: Friendship Building Strategies
2025-11-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Friendships help children feel connected and valued, but making friends can be hard for students with disabilities and for peers who may feel unsure how to reach out. This workshop will explore the challenges and importance of building positive peer relationships. Participants will learn practical strategies parents and educators can use to create opportunities for belonging, acceptance, and genuine friendships for all children. Hosted by PEATC in partnership with Region 3 Parent Resource Centers and open to all families across Virginia

VDSA Event: T21 Golf Tournament
2025-11-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Sycamore Creek Golf Course, 1991 Manakin Rd, Manakin-Sabot, VA, 23103, United States
Tee up for a great cause at the T21 Golf Tournament supporting the Virginia Down Syndrome Association. Enjoy a day of fun, friendly competition, and community — all while helping empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Your swing can make a difference!

ASCV Event: Fantasy and Board Games Night (Ages 15-25)
2025-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Grace and Holy Trinity Church, 8 N Laurel St., Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Teens and Young Adults, ages 15–25, are invited to join us for an evening of adventure, strategy, and fun at Fantasy and Board Game Nights!
Whether you’re rolling dice, moving pieces, or tapping lands in Magic: The Gathering, there’s something for everyone.
Bring your favorite fantasy-themed board games or Magic decks to play with friends or meet new opponents. Whether you’re new to Magic: The Gathering or a seasoned planeswalker, you’re welcome at the table!
Adventure, strategy, and fun await—don’t miss it! This month we will introduce Dungeons and Dragons as well as Magic the Gatheri

VDSA Event: Indoor Rock Climbing
2025-11-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Peak Experiences Richmond, 1375 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, Virginia, 23220
Join us for a fun session of indoor rock climbing led by Beyond Boundaries. No experience is necessary! Cost: $10 per individual with Down syndrome.
All ages! Maximum number of climbers: 12!

VDSA Event: Richmond – Indoor Rock Climbing
2025-11-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Peak Experiences Richmond, 1375 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, Virginia, 23220
