Events & meetups

Making Memories Together

Making memories. Building friendships. Finding community. Our meetups bring autism moms and their families together for shared experiences throughout RVA and beyond.

Upcoming 2026 Events

November 21, 2026

River City Roll Bowling Meetup

Spend an afternoon bowling, connecting, and making memories with other local families.

December 19, 2026

Dave & Buster’s Meetup, Glen Allen

Celebrate the end of the year with games, family fun, and community.

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2027 Events & Meetups

From park days and creative classes to overnight adventures and holiday celebrations, we’re looking forward to another year of making memories together. This is our planned 2027 calendar. Details may change as arrangements are finalized.

January

Saturday, January 30, 2027

Lulu Land

Time:: 10 AM–noon ET

A family meetup at Lulu Land in Richmond where kids can play while moms connect.

February

Saturday, February 20, 2027

Group Pottery Class

Time:: 1–4 PM ET

A guided pottery class where participants can work with clay and create their own keepsake.

March

Saturday, March 6, 2027

Cash Day at Pocahontas State Park

Time:: 1–3 PM ET

Join us for Wild About 8, a park party celebrating Cash’s birthday. Plans include a DJ, face painting, a photographer, a digital photo booth, food, and birthday cake.

April

Time TBD

Saturday, April 10, 2027

Canvas Painting at Muse Paintbar at Willow Lawn

Time:: Time TBD

A guided painting class where participants can create a canvas to take home.

Saturday, April 24, 2027

Strawberry Picking at Mt. Olympus Berry Farm

Time:: 1–3 PM ET

A spring outing where families can pick strawberries together.

The date depends on berry availability.

May

Saturday, May 22, 2027

SOAR365 Park Day & Vendors

Time:: 11 AM–1 PM ET

Our annual PARK365 meetup, with plans to invite local vendors, businesses, and organizations to share resources with families.

June

Saturday, June 12, 2027

Metro Richmond Zoo Day

Time:: 10 AM–1 PM ET

A family outing to see the animals and explore the zoo together.

July

Pending confirmation

Saturday–Sunday, July 24–25, 2027

Science Museum of Virginia Camp-In

Time:: Saturday at 3 PM to Sunday at 11 AM ET

An overnight museum adventure with hands-on science activities and time to explore together.

August

Saturday, August 14, 2027

Dave & Buster’s

Time:: 11 AM–1 PM ET

A late-morning meetup for arcade games and time together.

Tentative

Saturday, August 28, 2027

Shoofly Farm Animal Visit & Picnic

Time:: 10 AM–noon ET

A summer meetup in Chester where families can visit the farm animals and bring a picnic lunch.

September

Saturday–Sunday, September 25–26, 2027

Annual Campout & Park Party

Time:: Park party Saturday, 2–4 PM ET · Campout ends Sunday at 11 AM ET

Join us for outdoor activities, food, and s’mores. Families can come for the park party or stay overnight for the campout.

October

Saturday, October 23, 2027

Chesterfield Berry Farm

Time:: 11 AM–1 PM ET

Our annual fall trip to Chesterfield Berry Farm for pumpkin patch fun and seasonal activities.

November

Saturday, November 20, 2027

Friendsgiving & Pottery

Time:: 1–4 PM ET

Share a Friendsgiving meal and make a pottery keepsake together.

December

Saturday, December 18, 2027

Autism Moms of RVA Holiday Party / Gala

Time:: 1–4 PM ET

A year-end celebration for our families. Possible features include Santa, a magician or children’s entertainer, gifts for the kids, holiday activities, food and refreshments, and support from community sponsors.

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Past Events & Memories — 2026

March 21
Grayland Avenue Tot Lot Park Meetup
A sunny morning of play and first hellos.
April 12
Zootopia Movie Day at Henrico Theatre
Popcorn, a big screen, and friends side by side.
April 26
Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sunday
Games at our own pace, together.
May 31
SOAR365 Park Day
Open space, shared stories, new friendships.
June 28
Toy Story 5 Movie Day
A family movie day full of shared smiles.
August 30
Urban Air Day
Bouncing, climbing, and cheering each other on.
September 26
Chesterfield Berry Farm Meetup
Fresh air and time to connect on the farm.
October 24
Muse Paintbar at Willow Lawn — “Our Haunted Meadow”
Creating side by side, one brushstroke at a time.