SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14  |  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

TRAIL LAKE PARK
605 Ravenna Rd, Streetsboro, OH

Halloween can be a challenging time for some individuals and families living with Autism and other developmental disabilities.  The bright lights, loud noises, having to say "trick or treat" -- what if you're non-verbal -- the social cues, changes in routine, and costumes that may be uncomfortable for sensory reasons. The Autism Society of Greater Akron (ASGA) in partnership with Portage Park District (PPD) invite you to trick-or-treat in the park in a supportive, accessible environment.  Wear a costume or not!  Say trick-or-treat or not!  We welcome you for YOU!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Fun for the entire family including parents/caregivers, siblings, and grandparents
• Open to ALL ages and ALL disabilities
  
• Park is open to the public with dogs required to be on leashes

COST

• Free event
• Registration required with time slots available at 1-2 PM, 2-3 PM and 3-4 PM
  
  

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Free draw string treat bag
• Trick-or-treat with community partners along the ADA asphalt paved accessible trail
• Strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs welcome
• Parents / Caregivers get information on local resources
• Take pictures at photo opportunity stations
• Explore nature with hands-on items - bones, feathers, magnifiers, and mystery touch boxes
• Families in attendance are entered for the chance to win an ASGA Acitivity Box - choose from Halloween or Holiday
• Meet Owlbert, the Portage Park District Mascot
• Rain date is Sunday, October 22

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About the Autism Society of Greater Akron

The Autism Society of Greater Akron (ASGA) is part of a nationwide network of affiliates with the Autism Society of America, the nation’s largest and oldest grassroots autism organization. ASGA serves Summit, Stark, Wayne, Portage and Medina counties (OH) and works locally to achieve its mission -- to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

ASGA is also a proud member of the Ohio Family Network (OFN), connecting people with disabilities and their families to local information and resources within their communities.  OFN provides opportunities to share ideas, find solutions to common challenges and inspire and strengthen others.