Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month April 2026
Listening. Accepting. Belonging.
April is Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month, and we’re excited to celebrate with a variety of events and activities! This month holds special significance in the autism community, with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 (as recognized by the United Nations) and the the City of Saskatoon officially proclaiming April as Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month.
To promote awareness, understanding, and acceptance of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), we’ve planned engaging activities throughout the month:
- April 2 – Light It Up for Autism!
- April 1-30 – Shining Bright Colouring Contest
- April 1-30 – Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House for a Cause
- April 11 – Museum of Antiquities Workshop
- April 16 – Connecting Communities: Agency Showcase Inclusion & Disability
- April 16 – Online Psycho-Educational Information Session on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- April 18 – The Daisies: Live in Concert for a Cause
- April 25 – Art Painting Session hosted by The Art Ink Room
- April 25 – Yoga Class for Caregivers by Sweat Co. Hot Yoga
- April 30 – Dr. Grant Bruno Online Presentation: Reclaiming Indigenous Understandings of Autism and Neurodivergence.
Please see below the details of each activity, along with the registration links and ticket purchase information.
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To support Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month, we’ve launched our online store with special clothing and merchandise. Wear your support and help spread awareness in our community. To access the store, visit www.autismservices.ca, then click “Support” and “Shop.”
On April 2, in honor of World Autism Awareness Day,
supporters around the globe light up their homes or businesses!
We encourage multicolored lights or lights in whatever color you choose.
Snap a photo, share on YOUR Facebook page
and TAG Autism Services of Saskatoon!
Let’s celebrate together!
Throughout April, we encourage you to share and get your friends,
family, colleagues and community colouring!
Download your colouring sheet today from our website
and let’s get colouring!
Upload to YOUR Facebook and TAG Autism Services of Saskatoon
and #AUTISMshiningbright in the description.
Enter to win 1 of 3 prizes!
Click to Download : Colouring Contest 2026
This event runs for the whole month.
We’re proud of our partnership with STACKED —
$2 from every Kids Pancakes order and every
Pancake, Waffle, French Toast, and Crêpe Stack entrée sold
will be donated to support Autism Services of Saskatoon
Stacked participating locations:
This event runs for the whole month.
Families can take part in our inclusive Museum of Antiquities activities,
including an Inclusive Museum “Quiet Hour” visit with reduced sensory stimulation and a
predictable structure, as well as a “History, Objects & Neurodiversity” workshop that explores
artifacts through clear, low-pressure, inclusive discussion for children, youth, or adults.
Date: Saturday, April 11th
Morning: 9 am – 12 pm (25 spots)
Afternoon: 1pm – 4pm (25 spots)
Hosted by: Museum of Antiquities – University of Saskatchewan |
Register HERE
Autism Services of Saskatoon will host a booth at the
Connecting Communities Inclusion & Disability Showcase at Bethlehem High School
Date: Thursday, April 16th
Time: 1:30 – 7:30 PM
Hosted by: CLASI, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, and Saskatoon Public Schools.
No registration required — just come by.
Join an online Psycho-Educational Information Session on
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to better understand autism.
The online sessions is FREE and open to anyone who wants to learn more about our services.
Date: Thursday, April 16th
Time: 12 – 1 PM
Hosted by: Olivia O’Neill (Mental Health & Wellness Team Manager)
Register HERE
Join us for Moondance — a live music social & dance show with Daisies.
Date: Saturday, April 18th
Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
At Nutana legion Lounge | 3021 Louise St, Saskatoon, SK S7J 3L1
Tickets available at the door — $8 for Nutana members / $10 for non-members (cash only)
We invite you to a fun and creative art paint session designed
for moms and their child! There are 56 spots available—so don’t miss out!
Children must be between the ages of 5 to 12 years old.
Must have current Annual Family Membership and agency intake.
Date: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 1 – 2 PM
Hosted by: Art the Room Ink | 1724 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9
Price: $29.00 fee includes admission for each individual to participate in the art session.
Registration is required through Amilia HERE
Join us for a gentle, all-levels heated yoga class created especially for caregivers supporting autistic individuals.
This is a free, private class for caregivers and that space is limited 44 people (first come, first served). Only the first 44 registrants will be contacted.
Bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and towel.
Date: Saturday, April 25th
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Hosted by: SweatCo Hot Yoga
Steps to register for this event:
1-) Before registration, please create an account at Sweat Co. Hot Yoga and fill out a waiver form prior to the class HERE
2-) Then Register for the class HERE
Learn more about Sweat Co. Hot Yoga – Saskatoon
Join Dr. Grant Bruno on April 30
for “Reclaiming Indigenous Understandings of Autism and Neurodivergence” Online Presentation.
Save the date! Registration link HERE
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Click here to download the poster with all activities:
Autism_Services_AAAM2026_April Activities
