Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events

ASGA events and fundraisers bring the Greater Akron Autism community together for education, networking, and fun. Events range from educational workshops to adapted community events to our largest annual fundraiser, Step Into Autism.

Events and fundraisers offer everyone in the Autism community, a safe, welcoming, non-judgmental place to learn, participate, and support ASGA. All money raised stays local to provide services to anyone impacted by Autism in Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Wayne counties.

September 17
Exploring Medina Board of DD Services - picture of hand writing what you need to know

Exploring Medina Board of DD Services – Virtual Presentation

Join ASGA and Medina County Board of DD for an overview of their services.

September 20
Inclusive Family Movie Night - picture of kids and families watching a move at a park

Outdoor Movie Night

Join us for an outdoor movie night with Summit Metro Parks and Summit DD!

FREE event. Registration appreciated for planning purposes.

September 30

Family Dynamics with Raising an Autistic Child

Raising a child with Autism can affect the entire family.  Tune in to this webinar to learn strategies to deal with some of the challenges families may encounter.

FREE event. Registration appreciated for planning purposes.

October 6

Bowl with ASGA

Bring your family and friends for some striking good fun!

ASGA has the ENTIRE bowling alley.  Space is limited so reserve your spot today.

October 20
Halloween in the park - family dressed in Halloween costumes

Halloween In The Park

Looking for a fun event for the entire family? Join ASGA and the Portage Park District for an afternoon of trick-or-treating at Trail Lake Park with our community partners. Space is limited, so make your reservation today!

November 4
Spelling to Communicate - teenage boy points to letters on a screen

An Introduction to Spelling to Communicate (S2C) – Virtual Presentation

Sam Fox from Beyond Speech Therapy Center will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of Spelling to Communicate (S2C), its implementation, and how it can benefit individuals with Autism.

November 17
Jump With ASGA At Get Air Akron - kids and adult jumping with parachute

Jump With ASGA At Get Air Akron

FREE jump time for ASGA families at Get Air Akron.  Made possible by a sponsorship from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation!

Fall 2024
Water Safety Program - Young girl swimming underwater

Water Safety Program

The Autism Society of Greater Akron created a water safety program in partnership with the Kohl Family YMCA that launched in September of 2017. Participants are taught one on one by a qualified instructor with the focus being water safety along with adapted, appropriate swimming skills specific to the participant.

September 2024 – May 2025
Friendship Club - smiling children

Friendship Club

A social club for ages 7 to 12 offering a time for kids and parents to connect with peers. Meetings are in-person two Saturdays every month.

Must register to become a member of the club to receive additional meeting details.

September 2024 – May 2025
Teen Social Club - Group of teens talking and laughing

Teen Social Club

A fun Social Club for Teens with ASD and other developmental disabilities age 13 to 17! Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Meetings are a mix between virtual and in-person.

Must register to become a member of the club to receive additional meeting details.

September 2024 – May 2025
Adult Social Club - Group of adults talking and laughing

Adult Social Club

A fun Social Club for Adults with ASD for ages 18 and over! Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month. Meetings are a mix of virtual and in-person meetings.

Must register to become a member of the club to receive additional meeting details.

Support the Autism Community

Your contribution helps connect children and adults with Autism, as well as their families to the support they need when they need it.