Visit the Clowns at the Carousel free event in Union Park in Des Moines on August 7th! The event will be held from 4-7pm where the Heritage Carousel stands. There are inflatables, carousel rides, entertainment, clowns, food, and education for families! For more information visit: https://clownsatthecarousel.com/ 
The Iowa State Fair is hosting its first ever Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Fair, presented by Child Serve on August 17th from 8am-12pm! This environment is designed with children and adults with autism and sensory processing disorders in mind with the goal for the morning to enable families with have a member with special needs to visit and enjoy the Fair! 
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Story Time at the Library! Join in for stories and a fun activity! This event will be held on June 21st at the Baxter Library from 10am-11am presented by Parents as Teachers! BAXTER STORY TIME
Join in on a family yoga class for prenatal parents to kiddos 5 and under on June 24th at the Newton YMCA from 10am-11am presented by Parents as Teachers! YOGA FLYER 2022
Join in on a private swim party at the Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center in Fort Dodge on July 23rd at 7-9pm catered specifically for those with special needs and their families! For more information visit, https://facingautismfd.com/
The Salvation Army and Douglas M. Woods are hosting Christmas in July! This free event helps raise awareness for mortgage, rent, utilities, food assistance, and available programs! This event will have a free lunch, bouncy house, play area, and more to enjoy for the family! Held on Saturday, July 16th from 11am-2pm at Evelyn Davis Park in Des Moines! For more information visit: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/desmoines/events/christmas-in-july-1/
ATP Art Therapy Flyer July 14 EveryStep Grief and Loss Services is hosting an Art Therapy Workshop on Thursday, July 14th. This workshop will be used to explore art to express and cope with grief. Sessions will be led by a Certified Art Therapist, Chelsea Capper. To register, call (515) 223-4837 or email griefandloss@everystep.org
Painting in the Park! This is an hour long event for those with special needs and their families to paint a canvas in the park at Rosedale Rapids Playground in Fort Dodge on June 25th at 10:30-11:30am. All materials will be provided and for more information: https://facingautismfd.com/ 
On August 30th from 10am-4:30pm and again on August 31st from 10am-3pm, Dr. Therese Wilkommm will be hosting an Assistive Technology Maker Workshop! During this event, participants will be able to create over 5 assistive technology devices to support various tasks and limitations. The event will take place at Easter Seals Iowa (401 Northeast 66th Ave, DM 50313). You are invited to register to attend one or both days in person at 1-day at $40 or 2-days at $80 or both days virtually for $80! Register here and to learn more information!
