Updated Nov 9, 2026

Around KC: Autism-Friendly Events

Sensory-friendly outings, social groups and family events from across the Kansas City metro. Details change, so please confirm with the host before you go.

Upcoming

Ongoing programs & groups

AMC Sensory Friendly Films

Select AMC theatres

Lights up, sound down. Family films on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays; teen and adult showings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings. Check AMC for participating KC theatres and titles. AMC Theatres

Empowerment & Connection: Women’s Autism Group

Kristen Cook, LPC · 751 E 63rd St, KCMO

Thursdays 7–8 pm. Fee-based therapy group (from $50 per session). Phone 816-203-1448. Details

Kansas Family Support Center (KU)

For Kansas families

Free help finding evaluations and therapies and navigating insurance, plus caregiver webinars. Details

Sensory Friendly Mondays

Wonderscope (2nd Mondays) · Johnson County Museum KidScape (1st Mondays)

Monthly quieter play mornings for kids with sensory sensitivities; space is limited, so reserve ahead. Details

Listings are gathered from public sources and hosted by the organizations named. Inclusion of other organizations’ events is not an endorsement.
Updated Oct 26, 2026

Around KC: Autism-Friendly Events

Sensory-friendly outings, social groups and family events from across the Kansas City metro. Details change, so please confirm with the host before you go.

Upcoming

Ongoing programs & groups

Neuro Diverse City

Northland Connections · Zona Rosa, 7288 NW 87th Terr, Suite 2C-109, KCMO

Free social hangouts for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Tue–Fri 3–8 pm (group activities 6–8), Sat 1–6 pm. Donations welcome. Details

AMC Sensory Friendly Films

Select AMC theatres

Lights up, sound down. Family films on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays; teen and adult showings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings. Check AMC for participating KC theatres and titles. AMC Theatres

Empowerment & Connection: Women’s Autism Group

Kristen Cook, LPC · 751 E 63rd St, KCMO

Thursdays 7–8 pm. Fee-based therapy group (from $50 per session). Phone 816-203-1448. Details

Kansas Family Support Center (KU)

For Kansas families

Free help finding evaluations and therapies and navigating insurance, plus caregiver webinars. Details

Listings are gathered from public sources and hosted by the organizations named. Inclusion of other organizations’ events is not an endorsement.

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