Autism Resource Center

Dino Terrariums
2023-11-27 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Bartlet’s Pond Way Sterling MA, 3 Bartlet's Pond Way, Sterling, MA, United States
Get introduced to some of the world’s prehistoric plants and then design a terrarium suitable for a dinosaur. Each child will create a 4” glass terrarium completes with a live 2” succulent or cactus.
Ages 6-9
Space is limited. Registration Required.

Holiday Party
2023-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Bartlet’s Pond Way Sterling MA, 3 Bartlet's Pond Way, Sterling, MA, United States
Children’s Holiday Party
Gifts for the children, activities, crafts, snacks and a visit with Santa.
Contact Julie Lebeau-508-298-1609 to register

Animal Masks
2023-12-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Let your imagination soar and join us to create a wearable unique, awesome, or even fearsome mask. Learn about adaptations of animals and design a mask of your favorite animal or create a new species. Ages 7-12 Space is limited. Registration is required.

Dad's Night Out
2023-12-08 17:00 | DCU Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Calling all Dad’s
Come join other Dads at Off the Rails in Worcester for Dinner and then to a Railers Game.
Dinner and Game ticket are included in your registration.

CENTER CLOSED
2023-12-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The Center is closed today. All scheduled groups and activities are cancelled as well. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Snow Slime: Hosted by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
2023-12-27 10:30 - 12:00 | New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA, 01545, United States
Learn about the states of matter and how water cycles through the planet as we learn the basics of the water cycle. Practice following step-by-step directions and taking measurements as we mix up our own batch of snow-inspired slime. Each child will go home with snow-inspired slime and an additional party slime.
Ages 5-9

Teen Movie Night
2023-12-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Teen Movie
Watch Thor Taganarok
Pizza and Snacks Provided
Ages 13-19

Wonders of Water Colors Hosted by New England Botanic Gardens at Tower Hill Cancelled
2023-12-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Get creative and learn basic watercolor techniques to capture natural elements and landscapes. Practice using watercolor tools as we go step-by-step through several watercolor techniques, then spend time learning an introduction to color theory. Ages 6-12 Space is Limited. Registration Required.

New Year's Party
2023-12-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Knights of Columbus, 91 Manville Street, Leicester, MA, 01524, United States
Join us for Dinner, dancing, and so much more. This is event is open to ages 14+.

Autism Acceptance Night at the Worcester Railers
2024-01-05 19:00 | DCU Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Join us at the Worcester Railers for a Sensory Friendly Autism Acceptance Night. Accommodations for the evening incl. a sensory room, no strobe lights, no train horns and ear plugs provided. Open to immediate family only. Tickets are limited.
contact Brittany at bbeaver@hmea.org to reserve your tickets

Family Bowling and Pizza
2024-01-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Hopedale Community House, 43 Hope Street, Hopedale, MA, 01747, United States
Fun afternoon of bowling and pizza at the Hopedale Community House

Snow Slime: Hosted by New England Botanic Gardens at Tower Hill
2024-01-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Learn about the states of matter and how water cycles through the planet as we learn the basics of the water cycle. Practice following step-by-step directions and taking measurements as we mix up our own batch of snow-inspired slime. Suggested ages 4-6 Space is limited. Registration is required.
Ages 4-6

SIBSHOP Winter
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Calling all siblings. Join us for winter games on January 20. Ages 5-12

Caregiver Support Group
2024-01-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Join us for a Care Givers Support Group every Wednesday evening from 8-9pm Registration is requires

Jump Nation
2024-01-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Jump Nation, 810 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545, United States
Join us for an afternoon of jumping fun. Ages 10 and under Pizza included

Animal Tracks: Hosted by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
2024-01-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Learn about identifying animal tracks found in the snow or mud. Use your creativity to design artistic animal track prints through a guided lesson. Practice the learned print-making technique and have fun creating a colorful animal track print for a newly invented species. Suggested Ages 6-12 Space is limited. Registration is required.
Ages 6-12

Paint and Pottery Night
2024-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Brush it Off, 559 Main St, Southbridge, MA, 01518, United States
Paint and Pottery Night Ages 6-14, Must be Department of Developmental Services to attend

LBGTQ+ Lunch and Learn Series for Parents
2024-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
LGBTQ+ Lunch and Learn Series for Parents -” Language and Insight” and “Transgender Awareness and Allyship.”
Register

Harry Potter Movie Night
2024-02-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Night. Snacks will be provided. Ages 13-16

Friendship Group Ages 13-17
2024-02-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come join us for the Friendship Group. Make new friends. Play some games. Have some fun. Ages 13-17

Guardianship
2024-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Presented by: Gayle Greene M. ED TLCTRUSTMA This training will address the concepts of guardianship, definitions of guardianship and who should have guardians and help guide families in the process of assuming guardianship.

Autism 101 Overview
2024-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Overview of Autism and the Center for parents+

Family Bingo Night
2024-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Family Bingo Night. There will be snacks, pizza, BINGO and prizes.

Friendship Group Ages 8-12
2024-02-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come join us for Friendship Group. Make new friends. Play some games. Have some fun

Mom's Retreat
2024-03-02 15:00 - 2024-03-03 11:00 | Wellsworth Hotel, 14 Mechanic Street, Southbridge, MA, 01518, United States
Mom’s Retreat
Wellsworth Hotel Southbridge Ma

Autism 101 Accessing Public Supports
2024-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Accessing public supports workshop for parents. Learn what supports may be available.

Autism 101 IEP Basic Rights
2024-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Presented by the Federation for Children with Special. IEP Basic Rights workshop for parents

Family Swim
2024-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Girl’s Inc, 125 Providence St, Worcester, MA, 01604, United States
Family Swim, Girl’s Inc. Worcester
Open to all ages. Immediate family only.

Friendship Group
2024-03-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come socialize, make some friends, and have some fun. There will snacks and drinks. Registration required. This is not a drop off event. Parents come spend time with other parents while you child enjoys the group. Ages 13-17

Basic Rights Transition Planning
2024-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Presented by the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Basic Rights Transition planning for parents.
