Events around Middle Tennessee

Our Special Village — Online Support Group

7:00–8:00 PMOnline — sign up to get the linkFreeParents and caregivers · any diagnosis or none

Cameras are optional, you may come late or leave early, and meetings are not recorded. No meeting on November 26, December 24, or December 31.

We Rock the Spectrum Murfreesboro — Wednesday group (opens in a new tab)

5:00 PMWe Rock the Spectrum, 820 N Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro

Led by Cari Parr. Call (615) 962-8627 for current details.

Sing and Connect

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM | September 30th – November 18thWe Rock the Spectrum Franklin, 1113 Murfreesboro Rd #203, FranklinFreeNeurodivergent kids 0-5 yrs old · Siblings-welcome

Wednesday Morning Music Group. Heart & Soul Music Therapy. 45 min music + 15 min of fellowship with community. Scan to register.

Move Haus Open Gym (opens in a new tab)

8:30 AM–12:30 PMNext Level Skills Basketball Academy, Nashville$100 for the morning, or $35 for one hour

Friday open gym at Next Level Skills Basketball Academy in Nashville. $100 for the full morning, or $35 for one hour.

PDA Parent Support Group — The Self-Care Spot (opens in a new tab)

1:00–2:00 PM CentralOnline$50 per group (reduced fee available)Parents and caregivers of children with an identified or suspected PDA profile

An online peer group for parents and caregivers throughout Tennessee. No formal diagnosis is required, and there is no age limit for the child. Led by Rayne Satterfield, LCSW. $50 per group, with a reduced fee available.

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Super Builders LEGO Club

6:00–7:30 PMPartners in Healing Group, 132 Heritage Park Dr, Ste 2, Murfreesboro$30 per session for one child and one adult, $5 for each additional personKids ages 5 and up, and a parent or caregiver

A LEGO club for kids ages 5 and up, with a parent group at the same time. It meets every 2 weeks, 6:00–7:30 PM. $30 per session covers one child and one adult. Each additional person is $5. Email llantz@partnersinhealing.info or call (615) 280-0772.

Connect — Autism Tennessee (opens in a new tab)

6:30–8:00 PMOnlineAutistic adults 18+ · self- or clinically diagnosed

Peer connection online; registration is required.

Game Day — Autism Tennessee (opens in a new tab)

12:00–3:00 PMNashville — location provided with registrationAutistic children, teens, and adults · families welcome

Games and community time; registration is required and food is provided.

Online Spectrum Families — Autism Tennessee (opens in a new tab)

6:30 PMOnline via ZoomFreeFamily members

A monthly online support group; registration is required.

Spectrum Connection — Autism Tennessee (opens in a new tab)

4:30–6:00 PMOnlineLGBTQIA+ autistic adults

Orientation and registration are required before joining.

Teen Connect — Autism Tennessee (opens in a new tab)

6:00–8:00 PMNashville — location provided with registrationFreeNeurodivergent teens ages 14–17

An in-person peer group for teens; registration is required.

Unveiling Autistic Identity — Autism Tennessee (opens in a new tab)

6:30–8:00 PMOnline via ZoomLate-discovered autistic adults

An online peer group for adults discovering their autistic identity later in life.

WENBY Peer Support Group — Autism Tennessee (opens in a new tab)

5:00–6:00 PMOnline via ZoomWomen, gender-expansive, and non-binary autistic adults

An online peer-support space for women, gender-expansive, and non-binary autistic adults.

Sensory Sessions with Love Learning Music (opens in a new tab)

11:00 AM–12:00 PMLinebaugh Public Library, MurfreesboroFamilies

Low-stimulation music activities plus information for families about local music-therapy resources.

rEcess

8:00–11:45 AMOtter Creek Church, 409 Franklin Road, BrentwoodFamilies of children with disabilities or different needs

Otter Creek Church is partnering with 99 Balloons to offer rEcess, a monthly respite for families of children with disabilities or different needs. Kids and siblings enjoy activities, games, and connection at OC. Parents get a few hours to rest, recharge, run errands, or do whatever they need. Email rebecca.whitaker@ottercreek.org to reserve a spot. All are welcome at OC.

Boo at the Zoo — Nashville Zoo (opens in a new tab)

5:00–9:00 PM nightlyNashville Zoo

Advance tickets are required. Zooper Packs and a social story are available; Monday–Wednesday evenings are quieter.

Super Sports Saturday — ABLE Youth (opens in a new tab)

9:00 AM–12:00 PMWilliamson County Recreation Center, FranklinKids of all ages

Kids play adaptive sports and games and meet new friends. Email ABLE Youth to RSVP.

Dream Cooperative — Special Needs & Neurodiverse Day at Dollywood (opens in a new tab)

All day · rain date Wednesday, October 28Dollywood$70 per person · payment was due October 2Special needs and neurodiverse guests and families

RSVP by texting Heidi at (931) 265-5376, or see dreamcooperative.com. Rain date is Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Payment of $70 per person was due by October 2.

Special Needs Trunk or Treat

4:30–6:30 PMGallatin High School, 700 Dan P. Herron Drive, GallatinKids of all abilities

A spooky celebration for kids of all abilities. Trunk or Treat hosted by Gallatin High School HOSA, plus Touch-A-Truck: explore trucks outside the cafeteria once you've got your treats.

Evergrow Farm Fall Fest

Evergrow Farm, 244 Holt Hills Rd, Nashville

A fall fest at Evergrow Farm.

The EXTRA Mile — DSAMT (opens in a new tab)

Gates open 9:00 AM · celebration begins 10:00 AMJames E. Ward Agricultural Center, 175 Peyton Road, Lebanon

A community celebration that promotes understanding and acceptance of people with Down syndrome.

Treat Trail

3:00–5:00 PMMama's Java, NolensvilleFreeAll families welcome

Sensory-friendly and allergy-friendly trunk-or-treat. Designed with autistic children and their families in mind. No need to say "trick-or-treat" — come as you are. A low-pressure afternoon of Halloween fun. Inside Mama's Java is available.

Parents' Night Out with TN Caregiver Coalition (opens in a new tab)

5:00–8:00 PMConnection United Methodist Church, 2846 Lebanon Pike, NashvilleParents and caregivers

A parents' night out with the TN Caregiver Coalition at Connection United Methodist Church. Register at the link.

Sensory Sensitive Halloween at Chuck E. Cheese (opens in a new tab)

9:00–11:00 AM · opens two hours earlyChuck E. Cheese, 1720 Old Fort Pkwy, MurfreesboroFamilies

A Halloween edition of Sensory Sensitive Sundays: the fun center opens two hours early with reduced noise, dimmed lighting, a sensory-friendly arcade and Halloween fun. Check the Murfreesboro page to confirm this location is taking part.

Sensory Spooktacular (opens in a new tab)

1:00–4:00 PM · sensory-sensitive hour 1:00–2:00 PMLittle Luminaries and Cultivate Play, 1810 Ward Dr, MurfreesboroFree (tickets limited)Families

Local resources trunk-or-treat, a mobile sensory room, sensory tables and activities, singing pumpkins and foggy bubbles, plus food and treats. Special thanks to friends and location sponsors Little Luminaries and Cultivate Play.

Caleb's Friends Halloween Party

2:00 PMHeroes Den, 1257 Broad Street, MurfreesboroFor teens and young adults with disabilities

Costume Contest · Candy · Games · Dancing. Friendship | Connection | Belonging.

Special Needs Family Fall Fest

6:00–7:00 PMPegram Church of Christ, 5019 WalkUp Road, Pegram, TN

Indoors with trick-or-treat and games.

Trick&Treat&Play

9:30 AM Trick or Treating · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Halloween PlayWe Rock the Spectrum, 820 N Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro$20/child · $10/sibling · Adults FREEFamilies

Indoor sensory-friendly Halloween: Trick or Treating at 9:30 AM, then Halloween Play 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. Includes sensory bins, crafts, games, and pizza. Book at werockthespectrummurfreesboro.com → Book Now → Halloween Event. Call (615) 962-8627.

Trunk or Treat

1:00–3:00 PMEvergreen Life Services, 6050 Dana Way, AntiochFree

Fun, fellowship, and safe Halloween activities where everyone matters. Interested in sponsoring the event, hosting an activity, or handing out candy? Contact Tom Starling — tom.starling@evergreenls.org — (615) 913-6758.

TRIAD Early Intervention Lunch & Learn (opens in a new tab)

11:00 AM–12:30 PM CentralOnlineNo costEarly intervention providers

An online professional-development session from Vanderbilt TRIAD.

Village Hall — AAC round table

9:30–11:00 AM CentralOnline — get updates on the Village Hall pagePay what you can ($0–$35)Parents and caregivers · any diagnosis or none

An AAC round table with Taylor Hickok, Amanda Rains of PRC-Saltillo, and Kerry Hankins-Grider of Tobii Dynavox, then live parent questions. Registration for this session is not open yet.

Parents' Night Out (opens in a new tab)

4:00–8:00 PM · children received from 3:45 PM; pickup by 8:00 PMMurfreesboro Campus, 4137 Shelbyville Highway, MurfreesboroFreeChildren ages 6 weeks–12 years · all abilities, including spectrum and children needing additional support

Impact Church’s first Parents' Night Out is a free evening for parents. Children ages 6 weeks through 12 years get games, a Bible story, freeplay, worship, dinner, a movie, crafts, and time to meet new friends. Church volunteers provide care. The evening is open to children with all abilities, including those on the spectrum and those who need additional support. Children are received from 3:45 PM; pick up by 8:00 PM. Dinner is chicken nuggets, hashbrowns, two kinds of fruit, and water. Parents may pack an alternate meal, labeled with the child’s name, for dietary needs, and may send special toys or equipment. Registration is open until October 28 or until spots fill. Spots are limited, and additional forms are required. Both options are free: children with no special need, and children with a diagnosis or who need additional support.

Daily Living Skills for Autistic Teens and Young Adults (opens in a new tab)

12:00–1:00 PM CentralVanderbilt One Magnolia Circle, Room 241 · online option

A Vanderbilt Kennedy Center session with in-person and online attendance options.

Super Sports Saturday — ABLE Youth (opens in a new tab)

9:00 AM–12:00 PMWilliamson County Recreation Center, FranklinKids of all ages

Kids play adaptive sports and games and meet new friends. Email ABLE Youth to RSVP.

TRIAD Early Intervention Lunch & Learn (opens in a new tab)

11:00 AM–12:30 PM CentralOnlineNo costEarly intervention providers

An online professional-development session from Vanderbilt TRIAD.

ABLE Youth Christmas Party (opens in a new tab)

11:00 AM–2:00 PMBerry’s Chapel Church of Christ, Franklin

ABLE Youth’s year-end celebration. RSVPs are required; use the official event page for current instructions.

Santa's Sensory Wonderland — Mindful Voices Autism Advocacy

10:00 AM–1:00 PMMarriott Cool SpringsFamilies · local resources

Save the date for families and local resources. Hosted by Mindful Voices Autism Advocacy in partnership with Light Hill Ministries. No ticket URL was published on the flyer.