Parent Resources

Upcoming Events

Fun Family Activities

Chicago Children’s Theatre offers several productions that are sensory friendly and include some holiday performances. Please visit the website for more information: www.chicagochildrenstheatre.org/AutismAwareness

Special Kids Holiday Party
December 4th 3:30 – 8:00pm
Wilder Mansion, Elmhurst
For more information, please visit the website: www.specialkidsday.org 

Holiday Express Special Needs Night
December 6th 5:00 – 8:00pm
Blackberry Farm, Aurora
www.blackberryfarm.info

Pump It Up Orland Park Sensory Days
1st Monday evening of each month
Call for times and more information: 708-479-2220

Oak Brook Park District – Sandlot
Fully accessible/universal design outdoor playground
Has equipment designed to increase social play for people of all ages and abilities.

Please see the website for playground hours. Admission is free!
www.obparks.org/sandlot-universal-playground

Color Wheel Playhouse – Hanover Park
Indoor playground where children of all ranges of abilities can play together and have fun!!
Drop In playtimes, classes and special events! There are daily and membership rates available.

Please see the website for more information:
www.colorwheelplayhouse.com

We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
533 E Dundee 
Palatine, IL

This fabulous gym includes:
Suspended equipment with swings – for balance and vestibular treatment
Crash mats and crash pillows – for fun, motor planning, and strength
Zip line – for stress release and joint and body relaxation
Trampoline – for building leg and core strength
Indoor play structure – for climbing and increasing playground skills
Sensory-based toys – for improved auditory processing and fine motor skills
Fine Motor and Arts and Crafts Area – for improved hand-eye coordination
They also have a large classroom/party room that can be used for birthday parties, staff training, therapy, group classes, parent classes, field trips, support groups, educator series, custom events and fundraising.
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Please visit the website for more information.
www.werockthespectrumchicagopalatine.com

Studio Movie Grill
301 Rice Lake Square
Wheaton, IL

Family-friendly movies – free for children with special needs and their siblings with purchase of adult ticket. The lights are up and the volume lowered. Children are free to move around, talk and dance in the aisle. 
Time:  11:00am on select dates

Please visit the website for more information:
www.studiomoviegrill.com

Field Museum – Visit the Dinos
Chicago, IL

Select Saturdays, doors open one hour earlier. Tactile opportunities and sensory tools to explore the dinosaurs!!

Please visit the website for more information:
www.fieldmuseum.org

Everyone At Play – Kohl’s Children’s Museum
Glenview, IL

Seventeen exhibits and two acres of outdoor experiences designed for play and to encourage linguistic, cognitive, motor and social skills. Birth through 8 years old.

Sunday mornings from 9:30am – 11:30am on the following dates:
October 20, 2019
November 17, 2019
January 12, 2020
February 16, 2020
May 31, 2020
June 28, 2020

Please visit the website for more information:
www.kohlschildrensmuseum.org

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