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ACTIVITY CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER
LEGO CLUB
9/8/2024
See Lego Club page for details and registration.
"I Can Be Me Day"
9/22/2024
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Price: FREE
We are thrilled to partner once again with the SHU's Discovery Science Center and Planetarium
This is an event with Sensory Considerations. Registration is free for The Special Needs Community and One Caregiver. You simply need to show up anytime between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
OCTOBER
8th Annual Pumpkin Picking Hayride with March Farm
10/6/2024
9:00-11:00 am
Price: $5/person
March Farm Hilltop (around the bend past the Pavilion Area) | 160 Munger Lane, Bethlehem, CT
Enjoy a great morning full of fun, fall activities for our autism families. March Farm will open one hour early for this event. We are asking if families could bring blankets and "sports" chairs as seating is minimal on the hill. We will have hot coffee, hot chocolate, bagels, donuts etc to start the morning. Light continental breakfast. Feel free to bring anything you wish to accommodate your child/family. This event is for families with children on the autism spectrum with a ticket price of $5.00 per person. All family members must register for this event. Each person will be able to pick a pumpkin to take home, go on the hayride as well as enjoy the corn maze and pick apples! THANK YOU!
PUMPKIN PATCH EXPRESS
10/12/2024
2:00-3:30pm
Price: Coach: $22.00 | Adults: $20.00 | Children First Class: Up to $39.00/ticket
The Railroad Museum of New England | Thomaston, CT
Sun, Moon & Stars is excited to offer our Inaugural Pumpkin Patch Express with our friends and partners at the Railroad Museum of New England. Enjoy the views and colors of autumn throughout the Litchfield Hills, judgement free, with a supportive community. These special excursions run along the beautiful Naugatuck River, crossing several bridges allowing for spectacular views of the river and surrounding scenery. Visitors will additionally enjoy a view like no other from the face of the Thomaston Dam as the train climbs into the hills, looking down on the valley and river below. During the Pumpkin Patch train, visitors will also make a stop at the Naugatuck Railroad's very own pumpkin patch. Here, kids are able to select their very own pumpkin to bring home.
Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Promo Code: (Sun) for $5 off/ticket
Please feel free to reach out to christine@sunmoonandstars.org with any questions.
LEGO CLUB
10/13/2024
See Lego Club page for details and registration.
SUPPER CLUB
10/19/2024
4:30-6:00pm
Price: varies (see menu)
Gayle’s Depot Square Farm Shoppe | Watertown, CT
Join us for an evening of connections, community and camaraderie as our families enjoy a meal out amongst friends in a relaxed, judgement-free space. The goal is for our kiddos to socialize with their friends and family while also learning how to eat at a restaurant in a safe, welcoming environment. Gayle's Depot Square Farm Shoppe offers a wide variety of choices at reasonable prices. Breakfast is available all day along with dinner specials and desserts.
Questions? Email info@sunmoonandstars.org.
Registration required (this is your dinner reservation).
7th Annual Haunted Halloween
10/27/2024
1:00-3:00 pm
Price: $5/child (siblings welcome).
American Legion | 62 Bunker Hill Road, Watertown, CT 06795
Join us for one of our most popular events, the indoor trunk or treat, designed especially for our autism families. Your child will enjoy a spooky, fun experience trick-or-treating at various tables in a safe, judgment-free environment. The cost is $5.00 per child, and siblings are welcome; please note that only the children need to be registered, not the parents. Each child will receive a trick-or-treat bag and can collect candy, crafts, cookies, and more as they visit each table. This year’s event features a walk-through format, with time slots available from 1:00 to 1:30, 1:30 to 2:00, 2:00 to 2:30, and 2:30 to 3:00. The walk-through will conclude at our Peanuts Pumpkin Patch, perfect for pictures. Additionally, Halloween characters will be roaming for photo opportunities, and Creative Parties for Kids will be on hand making balloon animals.
NOVEMBER
TRAMPOLINE PARK - A JUMPIN' GREAT TIME!
11/1/2024
6:00-8:00pm
Price: $10/child; Adults are free.
Extreme Air | 540 W Johnson Ave, Cheshire CT
We are excited to announce a collaboration with the SOCIAL CHASE as we continue partnering with Extreme Air. Extreme Air will be closed to the general public. Capacity is limited to fifty (50) jumpers for the littles (ages 4 to 15) and thirty (30) jumpers for the big kids (ages 16 and up).
Snacks and Drinks will be available in Party Room (2) for the Littles and (3) for the Bigs
There are TWO (2) time slots for jumping:
6-7pm - littles (ages 4 to 15)
7-8pm - big kids (ages 16 and up)
THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF EVENT. PARENTS/CAREGIVERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE AND WATCH CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES. Parents/caregiver must complete the online waiver prior to arrival. Registration is for jumpers only.
Complete the online waiver prior to arrival: Group ID 247908
COOKIES & COCOA WITH GLAZEY DAYZ!
11/3/2024
3:00-4:00pm
$10.00/child | Parents DO NOT register
Join us for some Holiday Fun at Glazey Dayz! Our kiddos will paint a ceramic snowman while enjoying cookies and a hot chocolate bar. This event is for children on the autism spectrum. Seating is limited along with space. Only one parent/caregiver per child. Ages 8 to 15. Please feel free to reach out with any questions to christine@sunmoonandstars.org.
PAINT PARTY!
11/9/2024
2:00-3:30pm
Price: $5.00/child. Siblings Included.
All Saints with Christ Episcopal Church
This Paint Party will have your child pick one of the following characters: Frosty, Rudolf, Santa, or an Elf Our Artist in Residence, Miss Christina Rinaldi, will pre-stencil the painting and each child can customize their background.
Ages 8 to 16. Lite snacks and refreshments included.
Registration required
Register here
LEGO CLUB
11/10/2024
See Lego Club page for details and registration.
DECEMBER
SANTA EXPRESS
12/1/2024
12:00-2:15pm
Price: Coach: $25.00 Adults and Children | First Class Cars: 75.00 Adults and Children
The Railroad Museum of New England | Thomaston, CT
Sun, Moon & Stars, Inc is thrilled to continue its partnership with the Railroad Museum of New England to offer an autism-friendly version of the Santa Express. This train ride is considered judgement-free with sensory considerations (lowered volume for the holiday music).The train ride is 1 ½ hour long. It is a relaxing time to spend with family and friends as Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves walk through the train and visit with each child.
Sun, Moon & Stars is pleased to offer our PROMO CODE (moon) for a $5 discount per ticket.
Holiday Mom's Night Out
12/6/2024
5:30-8:00pm
Price: $25/person
Hawk Ridge Winery| 28 Plungis Road, Watertown, CT 06795
Join us for a festive, fun evening at Hawk Ridge Winery celebrating our amazing autism moms while enjoying the holiday. The evening will include dinner, a fun holiday craft, raffles and a yankee swap. Each guest will get (1) drink ticket and we ask that each guest bring a $20/25 wrapped gift for the yankee swap.
5th Annual Letters to Santa
12/8/2024
1:00-3:00pm
Price: $5/child
American Legion | 62 Bunker Hill Road, Watertown, CT 06795
Join us for a delightful walk through "Santa's Village" and bring your letter for Santa! Designed for families with children on the autism spectrum, this event costs $5.00 per child, with siblings welcome. Please register only the children; parents do not need to register. Each child will receive a fun bag to fill with goodies as they make their way to see Santa. There, they will hand their letter to Santa, receive a gift, and take a memorable picture. Time slots for the event are available from 1:00 to 1:30, 1:30 to 2:00, 2:00 to 2:30, and 2:30 to 3:00.
SUPPER CLUB
12/14/2024
4:30-6:00pm
Price: varies (see menu)
Gayle’s Depot Square Farm Shoppe | Watertown, CT
Join us for an evening of connections, community and camaraderie as our families enjoy a meal out amongst friends in a relaxed, judgement-free space. The goal is for our kiddos to socialize with their friends and family while also learning how to eat at a restaurant in a safe, welcoming environment. Gayle's Depot Square Farm Shoppe offers a wide variety of choices at reasonable prices. Breakfast is available all day along with dinner specials and desserts.
Questions? Email info@sunmoonandstars.org.
Registration required (this is your dinner reservation).
LEGO CLUB
12/29/2024
See Lego Club page for details and registration.
SENSORY MOVIE NIGHT - Home Alone
12/29/2024
1:00-3:30pm
Price: $5/person
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Movie Experience at The Strand Theater! We are very excited to host a "retro" showing of Home Alone in a judgment-free environment with sensory considerations. Tickets are $5 per person, and concessions are available at very affordable prices. Sensory Friendly Considerations Include: dimmed lights, lowered volume, & no trailers. This event is in partnership with The Linked Autism Safety Project.