ACTIVITY & EVENT CALENDAR
MAY
MAY 1
DANCING - CANCELED
Art in Motion and Sun, Moon & Stars offer "Autism in Motion" -- an adaptive, social dance class for youth on the autism spectrum.
Fri., May 1, 6:30-7:15pm. Located at and facilitated by Art in Motion (56 Echo Lake Rd., Watertown, CT). $10/per person. Limited seating. Registration required. Call Art in Motion to register: (860)417-7084.
MAY 2
STARFISH SWIM CLUB - KICKOFF SPRING SESSION 2 - CANCELED
Group adaptive swim lessons for the children on the autism spectrum taught by specially-trained instructors. The Starfish Swim Club is open only to children with ASD age 3+. Saturdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23. Two session options: 2-2:45pm or 3-3:45pm. Located at Watertown High School (WHS) pool (324 French Street, Watertown, CT) and facilitated by Watertown Recreation. $45 for the 4-week session. No prorating. Registration required. Limited openings. IMPORTANT: There is currently a WAIT LIST. To register, or for questions, send an e-mail to with "Swim" in the subject line AND the child's name, age and swim experience in the message. Do not contact Watertown Park & Rec until your child has been removed from the wait list. PLEASE NOTE: This group is specifically designed to teach children with autism how to safely swim in the water. Graduates will be able to swim the length of the 25-yard WHS pool, including the deep end, and tread water for two minutes.
MAY 7
BOARD MEETING, 7-8pm
Contact for more information.
MAY 15 - ZOOM CONFERENCE CALL
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
This kid-free parent group meets on the 3rd Friday of each month as we continually support and educate our community.
Fri., May 15, 7-8:30pm at The OWL Center (51 Depot St., 2nd Floor, Watertown CT). RSVP required. All participants must agree to and sign code of conduct. See PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS tab for important information.
MAY 16
SUPPER CLUB - CANCELED
Join us for a judgement-free dining experience. For families and friends of those on the Autism Spectrum.
Sat., May 16, 5-7pm. Located at Gayle's Farm Shoppe (51 Depot Street, Watertown). No reservations required. For restaurant information, visit GaylesFarmShoppe.com.
JUNE
JUNE 1
PROJECT PUZZLE PIECE CEREMONY & EXHIBIT - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The public is invited to join the Project Puzzle Piece sponsors, committee and student participants for a ceremony to kickoff the "crawl" and view the custom artwork on the 36 puzzle piece signs. Mon., June 1, 6:30pm. Located at Watertown High School (324 French Street, Watertown, CT).
JUNE 4
BOARD MEETING, 7-8pm
Contact for more information.
JUNE 5
DANCING - CANCELED
Art in Motion and Sun, Moon & Stars offer "Autism in Motion" -- an adaptive, social dance class for youth on the autism spectrum.
Fri., June 5, 6:30-7:15pm. Located at and facilitated by Art in Motion (56 Echo Lake Rd., Watertown, CT). $10/per person. Limited seating. Registration required. Call Art in Motion to register: (860)417-7084.
JUNE 6
STARFISH SWIM CLUB - KICKOFF SUMMER SESSION 1 - CANCELED
Group adaptive swim lessons for the children on the autism spectrum taught by specially-trained instructors. The Starfish Swim Club is open only to children with ASD age 3+. Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27. Two session options: 2-2:45pm or 3-3:45pm. Located at Watertown High School (WHS) pool (324 French Street, Watertown, CT) and facilitated by Watertown Recreation. $45 for the 4-week session. No prorating. Registration required. Limited openings. IMPORTANT: There is currently a WAIT LIST. To register, or for questions, send an e-mail to with "Swim" in the subject line AND the child's name, age and swim experience in the message. Do not contact Watertown Park & Rec until your child has been removed from the wait list. PLEASE NOTE: This group is specifically designed to teach children with autism how to safely swim in the water. Graduates will be able to swim the length of the 25-yard WHS pool, including the deep end, and tread water for two minutes.
JUNE 10
"AN EVENING OUT" FUNDRAISER - POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 20TH
Join Sun, Moon & Stars for an elegant, adult evening of shopping, food, chance drawings, silent auction, and cash bar. All proceeds benefit families and of those on the Autism Spectrum. Thurs., Aug.20, 6-9pm. Located at the Grand Oak Villa (550 Sylvan Lake Road, Oakville). Tickets are $45 and are available for purchase on the Evening Out page or by clicking the button below.
JUNE 19
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP - ZOOM CONFERENCE CALL
This kid-free parent group meets on the 3rd Friday of each month as we continually support and educate our community.
Fri., June 19, 7-8:30pm at The OWL Center (51 Depot St., 2nd Floor, Watertown CT). RSVP required. All participants must agree to and sign code of conduct. See PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS tab for important information.
JUNE 20
SUPPER CLUB - CANCELED
Join us for a judgement-free dining experience. For families and friends of those on the Autism Spectrum.
Sat., June 20, 5-7pm. Located at Gayle's Farm Shoppe (51 Depot Street, Watertown). No reservations required. For restaurant information, visit GaylesFarmShoppe.com.
JULY
JULY 3
DANCING
Art in Motion and Sun, Moon & Stars offer "Autism in Motion" -- an adaptive, social dance class for youth on the autism spectrum.
Fri., July 3, 6:30-7:15pm. Located at and facilitated by Art in Motion (56 Echo Lake Rd., Watertown, CT). $10/per person. Limited seating. Registration required. Call Art in Motion to register: (860)417-7084.
JULY 9
BOARD MEETING, 7-8pm
Contact for more information.
JULY 11
STARFISH SWIM CLUB - KICKOFF SUMMER SESSION 2
Group adaptive swim lessons for the children on the autism spectrum taught by specially-trained instructors. The Starfish Swim Club is open only to children with ASD age 3+. Saturdays, July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1. Two session options: 2-2:45pm or 3-3:45pm. Located at Watertown High School (WHS) pool (324 French Street, Watertown, CT) and facilitated by Watertown Recreation. $45 for the 4-week session. No prorating. Registration required. Limited openings. IMPORTANT: There is currently a WAIT LIST. To register, or for questions, send an e-mail to with "Swim" in the subject line AND the child's name, age and swim experience in the message. Do not contact Watertown Park & Rec until your child has been removed from the wait list. PLEASE NOTE: This group is specifically designed to teach children with autism how to safely swim in the water. Graduates will be able to swim the length of the 25-yard WHS pool, including the deep end, and tread water for two minutes.
JULY 17
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
This kid-free parent group meets on the 3rd Friday of each month as we continually support and educate our community.
Fri., July 17, 7-8:30pm at The OWL Center (51 Depot St., 2nd Floor, Watertown CT). RSVP required. All participants must agree to and sign code of conduct. See PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS tab for important information.
JULY 18
SUPPER CLUB
Join us for a judgement-free dining experience. For families and friends of those on the Autism Spectrum.
Sat., July 18, 5-7pm. Located at Gayle's Farm Shoppe (51 Depot Street, Watertown). No reservations required. For restaurant information, visit GaylesFarmShoppe.com.
JULY 26
BIRDS OF PREY DEMONSTRATION
A live demonstration by Horizon Wings, a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center in Ashford, CT specializing in raptors and large corvids (such as crows and ravens). For families and friends of those on the Autism Spectrum. Sun., July 26, 1-2pm. $5/child with max 2 adults per child. Located at the American Legion Post 195, 62 Bunker Hill Road, Watertown. Learn more about Horizon Wings at horizonwings.org. Limited seating. Light snacks provided. Registration required - click RAPTOR REGISTRATION button below.
AUGUST
AUG. 1
POLICE MEET & GREET
Families and friends of those on the Autism Spectrum can get a tour of the Watertown Police Department and register for the Wander Program. A wallet-sized school photo of the child is required for Wander Program registration. Sat., Aug. 1, 11am-12pm. Located at the Watertown Police Station, 195 French Street, Watertown.
AUG. 6
BOARD MEETING, 7-8pm
Contact for more information.
AUG. 7
DANCING
Art in Motion and Sun, Moon & Stars offer "Autism in Motion" -- an adaptive, social dance class for youth on the autism spectrum.
Fri., Aug. 7, 6:30-7:15pm. Located at and facilitated by Art in Motion (56 Echo Lake Rd., Watertown, CT). $10/per person. Limited seating. Registration required. Call Art in Motion to register: (860)417-7084.
AUG. 21
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
This kid-free parent group meets on the 3rd Friday of each month as we continually support and educate our community.
Fri., Aug. 21, 7-8:30pm at The OWL Center (51 Depot St., 2nd Floor, Watertown CT). RSVP required. All participants must agree to and sign code of conduct. See PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS tab for important information.
AUG. 20
"AN EVENING OUT" FUNDRAISER
Join Sun, Moon & Stars for an elegant, adult evening of shopping, food, chance drawings, silent auction, and cash bar. All proceeds benefit families and of those on the Autism Spectrum. Thurs., Aug. 20, 6-9pm. Located at the Grand Oak Villa (550 Sylvan Lake Road, Oakville). Tickets are $45 and are available for purchase on the Evening Out page or by clicking the button below.
AUG. 22
SUPPER CLUB
Join us for a judgement-free dining experience. For families and friends of those on the Autism Spectrum.
Sat., Aug. 22, 5-7pm. Located at Gayle's Farm Shoppe (51 Depot Street, Watertown). No reservations required. For restaurant information, visit GaylesFarmShoppe.com.
SEPTEMBER
SEPT. 4
DANCING
Art in Motion and Sun, Moon & Stars offer "Autism in Motion" -- an adaptive, social dance class for youth on the autism spectrum.
Fri., Sept. 4, 6:30-7:15pm. Located at and facilitated by Art in Motion (56 Echo Lake Rd., Watertown, CT). $10/per person. Limited seating. Registration required. Call Art in Motion to register: (860)417-7084.
SEPT. 10
BOARD MEETING, 7-8pm
Contact for more information.
SEPT. 18
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
This kid-free parent group meets on the 3rd Friday of each month as we continually support and educate our community.
Fri., Sept. 18, 7-8:30pm at The OWL Center (51 Depot St., 2nd Floor, Watertown CT). RSVP required. All participants must agree to and sign code of conduct. See PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS tab for important information.
SEPT. 19
FALL FESTIVAL
This annual event is one of our favorites! More information to be announced ASAP.
SEPT. 19
SUPPER CLUB
Join us for a judgement-free dining experience. For families and friends of those on the Autism Spectrum.
Sat., Sept. 19, 5-7pm. Located at Gayle's Farm Shoppe (51 Depot Street, Watertown). No reservations required. For restaurant information, visit GaylesFarmShoppe.com.
OCTOBER
OCT. 2
DANCING
Art in Motion and Sun, Moon & Stars offer "Autism in Motion" -- an adaptive, social dance class for youth on the autism spectrum.
Fri., Oct. 2, 6:30-7:15pm. Located at and facilitated by Art in Motion (56 Echo Lake Rd., Watertown, CT). $10/per person. Limited seating. Registration required. Call Art in Motion to register: (860)417-7084.
OCT. 4
PUMPKIN PICKING & HAYRIDE
Families may pick pumpkins and enjoy a hayride! Located at and facilitated by March Farms. More details to come!
OCT. 8
BOARD MEETING, 7-8pm
Contact for more information.
OCT. 16
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
This kid-free parent group meets on the 3rd Friday of each month as we continually support and educate our community.
Fri., Oct. 16, 7-8:30pm at The OWL Center (51 Depot St., 2nd Floor, Watertown CT). RSVP required. All participants must agree to and sign code of conduct. See PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS tab for important information.
OCT. 17
SUPPER CLUB
Join us for a judgement-free dining experience. For families and friends of those on the Autism Spectrum.
Sat., Oct. 17, 5-7pm. Located at Gayle's Farm Shoppe (51 Depot Street, Watertown). No reservations required. For restaurant information, visit GaylesFarmShoppe.com.
OCT. 25
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN
Due to popular demand, our second annual, judgement-free Halloween event is scheduled for families and friends of those on the Autism Spectrum. Located at Watertown American Legion (Bunker Hill Road, Watertown). More details to come.
NOVEMBER
NOV. 5
BOARD MEETING, 7-8pm
Contact for more information.
NOV. 6
DANCING
Art in Motion and Sun, Moon & Stars offer "Autism in Motion" -- an adaptive, social dance class for youth on the autism spectrum.
Fri., Nov. 6, 6:30-7:15pm. Located at and facilitated by Art in Motion (56 Echo Lake Rd., Watertown, CT). $10/per person. Limited seating. Registration required. Call Art in Motion to register: (860)417-7084.
NOV. 13
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
This kid-free parent group meets on the 3rd Friday of each month as we continually support and educate our community.
Fri., Nov. 13, 7-8:30pm at The OWL Center (51 Depot St., 2nd Floor, Watertown CT). RSVP required. All participants must agree to and sign code of conduct. See PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS tab for important information.
NOV. 21
SUPPER CLUB
Join us for a judgement-free dining experience. For families and friends of those on the Autism Spectrum.
Sat., Nov. 21, 5-7pm. Located at Gayle's Farm Shoppe (51 Depot Street, Watertown). No reservations required. For restaurant information, visit GaylesFarmShoppe.com.
DECEMBER
DEC. 3
BOARD MEETING, 7-8pm
Contact for more information.
DEC. 4
DANCING
Art in Motion and Sun, Moon & Stars offer "Autism in Motion" -- an adaptive, social dance class for youth on the autism spectrum. Fri., Dec. 4, 6:30-7:15pm. Located at and facilitated by Art in Motion (56 Echo Lake Rd., Watertown, CT). $10/per person. Limited seating. Registration required. Call Art in Motion to register: (860)417-7084.
DEC. 6
SANTA EXPRESS
One of our favorite events of the year, we've tentatively scheduled a train ride with Santa! More details to come.
DEC. 11
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
This kid-free parent group meets on the 3rd Friday of each month as we continually support and educate our community.
Fri., Dec. 11, 7-8:30pm at The OWL Center (51 Depot St., 2nd Floor, Watertown CT). RSVP required. All participants must agree to and sign code of conduct. See PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS tab for important information.
DEC. 19
SUPPER CLUB
Join us for a judgement-free dining experience. For families and friends of those on the Autism Spectrum.
Sat., Dec. 19, 5-7pm. Located at Gayle's Farm Shoppe (51 Depot Street, Watertown). No reservations required. For restaurant information, visit GaylesFarmShoppe.com.