Autism Ontario East Region, 82 Sydenham Street, Kingston, ON (2026)

10/28/2026

Join Artshine for fun and engaging art classes. This program is for all skill levels. Your Artshine instructor will lead you through a new art project each week, breaking the projects down into achievable steps using new and fun mediums, and you'll get to take a piece of wall-worthy art after each class.
Dates: Thursday, November 12,19 26 December 3
Cost: $25.00/person (once registered, there can be no refunds). Maximum 2 people per family.
Once your registration is successful you will receive an automatic confirmation. If not received, please check your "junk" or your "other" box.
Parent/Caregiver supervision is required. This is not a transfer of care event. The parent/caregiver is required to remain onsite.
When
November 5th, 2026 4:30 PM to December 3rd, 2026 5:30 PM
Location
Tanglewood Hillside Community Centre
30 Woodfield Dr
Neapen, ON K2G 3Y5
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=1325

10/28/2026

Join Sensory Explorers
When: Saturdays, November 7th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5
Description: This program is designed for children, up to 6 years old, with autism and their caregivers to enjoy a safe, inclusive, and sensory-friendly environment. Families can explore a variety of activity stations at their own pace, including sensory play, calming spaces, creative art, movement area (in the mini-gym or outside), snack area (for snacks brought by the family), and story time. A caregiver lounge could also be available for rest and connection. Each station would be staffed by Maltby Centre's Respite Workers, with visual supports, adaptive tools, and quiet accommodations available. The program aims to offer a positive, low-pressure experience that supports sensory regulation, communication, and caregiver well-being.
Location: 31 Hyperion Court, Kingston - in our Respite and Autism Spaces
When
November 7th, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
Maltby Centre
31 Hyperion Court, Suite 100
Kingston, ON K7K 7G3
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=11969

10/28/2026

Creatures of the Night Hike - This is a great way to experience wildlife in its natural habitat in the briskness of a fall evening and learn how to identify the animals that come out at night by some telltale sounds and sights. There may even be surprise sightings or a critter dashing across the trail in front, behind … or even right next to you!
Location: Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area
1641 Perth Road, Glenburnie, Ontario, Canada K0H 1S0
This event will cost a $ 5 per person - pre-registration is required; no refunds are permitted.
When
November 7th, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location
Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area
1641 Perth Road
Glenburnie, ON K0H 1S0
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=13153

10/27/2026

Join Autism Ontario for a fun and creative Cookie Decorating Activity at the Pembroke Public Library!
Children will have the opportunity to decorate their own cookies and get creative with icing and sprinkles. Each child will receive a decorating box containing:
• 7 cookies to decorate
• 3 different colours of icing
• Sprinkles for decorating
Date: Tuesday, November 3rd
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Pembroke Public Library
When
November 3rd, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location
Pembroke Public Library
237 Victoria St
Pembroke, ON K8A 4K5
Canada
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=13167

10/27/2026

Safer emergency responses start with listening to autistic people. When an autistic person goes missing, their safety, privacy, and individual needs must remain at the centre of the response. Autism Ontario is proud to endorse Autism Alliance of Canada's new report, What We Heard: Building a Safer Emergency Response When People Go Missing. Marg Spoelstra, Autism Ontario's CEO, and Amanda Dimilta, Chief Advocacy, Policy & Community Engagement Officer, participated in a national roundtable alongside autistic people, families, first responders, disability advocates, and community leaders to explore how emergency responses can be strengthened. This important work reinforces the need for emergency responses that include autistic perspectives, respect individual privacy and agency, and support better planning, training, and coordination before, during, and after an emergency. We are grateful to Autism Alliance of Canada and everyone who contributed to this conversation. Together, we can help build safer, more informed, and coordinated responses that bring missing autistic people home safely. Read the full report: Autism Ontario Endorses National Report on Safer Emergency Responses When Autistic People Go Missing…

10/27/2026

Caregivers and little ones, come join Autism Ontario for a fun and festive morning together!
We’ll be spending time creating a special Christmas ornament that caregivers and tots can paint and decorate together. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some creative time, make a holiday keepsake, and connect with other Autism Ontario families.
Everything you need for the activity will be provided, so just bring yourselves and get ready to have some festive fun!
Important Details:
Cost: $5.00 per Child.
This activity is designed for autistic children/tots and their caregivers. Parent/caregiver participation and supervision are required. Please note that childcare is not provided.
When
November 5th, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
4Cats Arts Studio The Glebe in Ottawa
846 Bank St
Ottawa, ON K1S 3W1
Canada
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=13172

10/23/2026

Creatures of the Night Hike - This is a great way to experience wildlife in its natural habitat in the briskness of a fall evening and learn how to identify the animals that come out at night by some telltale sounds and sights. There may even be surprise sightings or a critter dashing across the trail in front, behind … or even right next to you!

Location: Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area

1641 Perth Road, Glenburnie, Ontario, Canada K0H 1S0

This event will cost a $ 5 per person - pre-registration is required; no refunds are permitted.

When
November 7th, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location
Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area
1641 Perth Road
Glenburnie, ON K0H 1S0

https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=13153&reset=1

10/22/2026

Join Sensory Explorers
When: Saturdays, November 7th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost: $5

Description: This program is designed for children, up to 6 years old, with autism and their caregivers to enjoy a safe, inclusive, and sensory-friendly environment. Families can explore a variety of activity stations at their own pace, including sensory play, calming spaces, creative art, movement area (in the mini-gym or outside), snack area (for snacks brought by the family), and story time. A caregiver lounge could also be available for rest and connection. Each station would be staffed by Maltby Centre's Respite Workers, with visual supports, adaptive tools, and quiet accommodations available. The program aims to offer a positive, low-pressure experience that supports sensory regulation, communication, and caregiver well-being.

Location: 31 Hyperion Court, Kingston - in our Respite and Autism Spaces

When
November 7th, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
Maltby Centre
31 Hyperion Court, Suite 100
Kingston, ON K7K 7G3

https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=11969&reset=1

10/22/2026

Join Artshine for fun and engaging art classes. This program is for all skill levels. Your Artshine instructor will lead you through a new art project each week, breaking the projects down into achievable steps using new and fun mediums, and you'll get to take a piece of wall-worthy art after each class.
Dates: Thursday, November 12,19 26 December 3
Cost: $25.00/person (once registered, there can be no refunds). Maximum 2 people per family.
Once your registration is successful you will receive an automatic confirmation. If not received, please check your "junk" or your "other" box.
Parent/Caregiver supervision is required. This is not a transfer of care event. The parent/caregiver is required to remain onsite.
When
November 5th, 2026 4:30 PM to December 3rd, 2026 5:30 PM
Location
Tanglewood Hillside Community Centre
30 Woodfield Dr
Neapen, ON K2G 3Y5
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=13252

10/22/2026

Caregivers and little ones, come join Autism Ontario for a fun and festive morning together!

We’ll be spending time creating a special Christmas ornament that caregivers and tots can paint and decorate together. It’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some creative time, make a holiday keepsake, and connect with other Autism Ontario families.

Everything you need for the activity will be provided, so just bring yourselves and get ready to have some festive fun!

Important Details:

Cost: $5.00 per Child.

This activity is designed for autistic children/tots and their caregivers. Parent/caregiver participation and supervision are required. Please note that childcare is not provided.

When
November 5th, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
4Cats Arts Studio The Glebe in Ottawa
846 Bank St
Ottawa, ON K1S 3W1
Canada

https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=13172&reset=1