FEAT Christmas Party
2023-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Home of the Innocents, 1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Join us for Sensory Friendly Santa, snack & drinks, crafts and face painting.

Meet & Eat
2023-12-08 11:00 | Chuys, 104 Oxmoor Ct., Louisville, KY, 40222, United States
CHUY’S
104 Oxmoor Ct.
December 8 @ 11
RSVP by December 5 to melissa@featoflouisville.org

Bring an ornament for our ornament exchange.
**Participants are responsible for their lunch.

Louisville Ballet's Sensory Friendly performance of The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
2023-12-10 11:00 - 12:15 | Whitney Hall, 501 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202
Join Louisville Ballet for a Sensory Friendly performance of The Brown-Forman Nutcracker. Audiences will delight in excerpts from both Act 1 and 2, including Marie’s journey from the holiday party to the Land of Sweets, and experience this magical holiday tradition in a specially designed atmosphere that is comfortable, inclusive, and safe for individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Tickets are $20. Visit louisvilleballet.org/sensoryfriendly for more information.

Sensory Friendly Performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
2023-12-15 11:00 | Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St, Louisville, KY, 40204, United States
A new offering this year, the sensory friendly performance of The Snowy Day and Other Stories is on Friday, December 15th at 11am at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall. Visit The Snowy Day & Other Stories | Kentucky Performing Arts for ticket information.

Nutcracker on Ice
2023-12-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Iceland Sports Complex, 1701 Ups Dr, Louisville, KY, 40223, United States
Join us for FEAT night at Nutcracker on Ice presented by Louisville Skating Academy.
The Louisville Skating Academy presentation of the Nutcracker on Ice is an abridged version of the Classic Ballet.
These tickets are very limited and you will be notified by email if you will receive tickets.
Request your tickets here-
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Sensory Friendly Performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
2023-12-16 17:00 | Bomhard Theater, 501 W Main St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Sensory Friendly performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will be presented on Saturday, December 16th at 5pm.

Visit December 16, 2023 5:00 PM – Sensory Friendly | Kentucky Performing Arts for ticket information.

2024 Frozen FEAT Skate Fest!
2024-01-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Iceland Sports Complex, 1701 Ups Dr, Louisville, KY, 40223, United States
Louisville Skating Academy’s Learn to Skate USA program and Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Louisville invite you to join us at Iceland Sports Complex for Frozen FEAT Skate Fest! Let’s kick off National Skating Month together with ice skating fun! Frozen FEAT Skate Fest will include:
**Registration is required for this event**
Free registration for FEAT members only
Skate Rental
Class taught by licensed LSA Learn to Skate Instructors
Supervised Free Skate, Exhibitions, and Games!
Safety helmets are recommended. Sensory bags will be available. All abilities are welcome!

Virtual Workshop Series- Government Benefits
2024-01-16 18:30 - 20:00
Join Gordon Homes as he helps walk through 3 very important topics during the month of January. Please RSVP to Melissa@featoflouisville.org and you will be sent the information to join in the discussion.

Virtual Workshop Series- Guardianship
2024-01-23 18:30 - 20:00

Coffee Connection
2024-01-26 09:30 | Heine Brothers Coffee, 3965 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY, 40220
January 26th At 9:30am
Heine Brothers Coffee 3965 Taylorsville Rd.
RSVP: melissa@featoflouisville.org

**Bad weather or school delays/closing will cancel this event. Please check social media for updates.

FEAT Family Swim
2024-01-27 14:30 - 16:00 | Home of the Innocents, 1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Get out of the cold and join us for our FEAT Family Swim at Home of the Innocents at their therapy saltwater pool that has a UV filter and is heated to 92 degrees for therapeutic benefit. Registration is required.

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Virtual Workshop Series- 9 Basic Financial Steps for Adults with Special Needs
2024-01-30 18:30 - 20:00

Sensory Friendly No Limits Family Night- A New Hue
2024-03-02 17:30 - 20:00 | 727 W Main Street Louisville, KY 40202, 727 W Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky, 40202
Join us at the Kentucky Science center and become a scientist as you explore the many colors of our world throughout our three floors of interactive exhibits. Create your own vibrant and bubbly lava lamp, make a kaleidoscope, and even experiment with colorful and quiet milk fireworks in a sensory-friendly environment.
FEAT is offering BOGO tickets HERE.

FEAT of Louisville and Down Syndrome of Louisville Easter Eggstravaganza
2024-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Home of the Innocents, 1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Join us for a sensory friendly event with the Easter Bunny, face painting, egg hunt, crafts, resource fair and refreshments. Event is limited and registration is required.

Register HERE.

Frozen FEAT World Autism Awareness Skate Day
2024-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Iceland Sports Complex, 1701 Ups Dr, Louisville, KY, 40223, United States
Ice skate to great with Louisville Skating Academy’s Learn to Skate USA and FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) of Louisville for an evening of family skating fun at the Frozen FEAT World Autism Awareness Day Skate!
Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 (World Autism Awareness Day)
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Tickets: $10 (includes skate rental)
Location: Iceland Sports Complex, 1701 UPS Drive, Louisville, KY 40223
Let’s skate together in celebration of Autism Awareness Month!

FEAT Family Swim
2024-04-20 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | 1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206
The therapy pool is fully accessible for those with special considerations, equipped with an aquatic wheelchair, a stretcher lift, a zero-depth entry ramp, and an exercise bench. The facility also offers a splash pad for small children and aquatic exercise equipment including stationary bikes, treadmills, and an elliptical machine. In addition to locker rooms featuring lifts and adjustable shower tables, there are also family changing rooms. The saltwater pool has a UV filter and is heated to 92 degrees for therapeutic benefit.

YMCA Sensory Friendly Swim
2024-06-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Southwest Family YMCA, 2800 Fordhaven Road, Louisville, KY, 40214, United States
“Our swimming lessons for children with special needs teach your child how to swim using creative techniques and gentle methods. We understand that every child learns in a different manner. This is why your child will only be expected to learn at their own pace. Last but not least, we want the experience to be FUN! Our goal is for your child to leave the pool area with a smile on their face and an eagerness to return. The sound system will be turned off to minimize noise and provide a sensory-friendly environment. There will be sensory friendly toys in the pool for swimmers to engage with. The lesson will be 30 minute and include a 30 minute free swim. Parent/Guardian supervision required.”

**Registration is required**

2024 FEAT 5K Run/Walk
2024-06-08 08:45 - 12:00 | Parklands of Beckley Creek, 1411 Beckley Creek Parkway, Louisville, KY, 40245, United States
FEAT of Louisville is a 501c3 organization whose mission since 1999 is dedicated to “Easing the autism journey, through a network created for families by families, by providing ongoing support, education, programs, and resources.
This year we are hosting our annual Run/Walk for Autism 5K to raise funds to assist with several of our programs including the Endeavor Preschool Program for children with autism, Bluegrass Center for Autism Vocational Program, the Autism Friendly Business Initiative that assists families in integrating into our community, the Get Your FEAT Wet Swim Program, the Dreams in Motion summer camp and several more.
For 18 years, FEAT of Louisville’s annual Run/Walk for Autism 5K has dedicated participants, sponsors and vendors who assist in raising funds and awareness for autism. Join us in person or virtually as we run for autism.
This is a rain/shine event. There will be no refunds.
Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the US with 1 in 36 children diagnosed, FEAT of Louisville is growing to meet the ever increasing needs of our families. FEAT’s mission to ease the autism journey is one that will never change in concept but only in our enthusiasm to get more accomplished.
Our strength as a community is powered by love and built on the commitment of individuals like you. Create a team, join a team or do it on your own. Run, walk and fundraise with your family to enhance the lives of families living with autism.

FEAT of Louisville and Mockingbird Valley Soccer Present Open Net All Abilities Soccer Clinic
2024-06-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Mockingbird Valley Soccer Club, 3000 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY, United States
This camp is specific to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to learn and play the fundamentals of soccer.
Players will rotate through stations, play games and enjoy pizza.Each player will receive a camp shirt and resources will be available.
Saturday, June 22, 2024Boys and girls ages 5+Check-in Begins at 1:00pmClinic Runs from 1:30pm-3:30pm

Registration is required:
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FEAT Special Needs School & Resource Transition Fair
2024-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | 1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206
Join us for your one stop shop for schools at every age and resources for the special needs community.

Please RSVP by June 19

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YMCA Sensory Friendly Swim
2024-07-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Southeast YMCA, 5930 Six Mile Lane, Louisville, KY, 40218, United States
“Our swimming lessons for children with special needs teach your child how to swim using creative techniques and gentle methods. We understand that every child learns in a different manner. This is why your child will only be expected to learn at their own pace. Last but not least, we want the experience to be FUN! Our goal is for your child to leave the pool area with a smile on their face and an eagerness to return. The sound system will be turned off to minimize noise and provide a sensory-friendly environment. There will be sensory friendly toys in the pool for swimmers to engage with. Parent/Guardian supervision required.”

**Registration is required**

Frozen FEAT Summer Camp
2024-07-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Iceland Sports Complex, 1701 Ups Dr, Louisville, KY, 40223, United States
Louisville Skating Academy and FEAT of Louisville Invites you toFrozen FEAT Summer Camp
Wednesdays in July (July 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st) 5PM-6PM
All ability campers + siblings Ages 5-17, 18+
Camp features: 60 minutes of on-ice instruction from LSA Learn to Skate USA coaches, supervised free skate/practice time, organized on-ice + off-ice camp activities.
Registration includes camp t-shirt. Sensory bags will be available.

Sensory Friendly Karaoke Night
2024-07-15 08:00 - 17:00 | TEN20 Highlands, 2200 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY, 40205, United States
Join FEAT of Louisville and Dreams With Wings us for a fun night at TEN20 Craft Brewery for Karaoke Night. Please RSVP.

FEAT Family Swim
2024-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Home of the Innocents, 1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States

Caregivers of dependents with special needs with Gordon Homes
2024-08-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Dreams with Wings, 2202 Dundee Road, Louisville, KY, 40205, United States
Join us for a light meal and discussion with Gordon Homes. Please RSVP by August 1st here: https://forms.gle/AAfpHHq14j418WYa7

FEAT Family Swim
2024-08-31 14:00 - 16:00 | 1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206
Join us for FEAT Family Swim. The therapy pool is fully accessible for those with special considerations, equipped with an aquatic wheelchair, a stretcher lift, a zero-depth entry ramp, and an exercise bench. The facility also offers a splash pad for small children and aquatic exercise equipment including stationary bikes, treadmills, and an elliptical machine. In addition to locker rooms featuring lifts and adjustable shower tables, there are also family changing rooms. The saltwater pool has a UV filter and is heated to 92 degrees for therapeutic benefit.
Registration is required.

Give For Good Louisville
2024-09-12
Give to FEAT of Louisville on Thursday, September 12th, 2024 for Louisville’s biggest day of giving!

FEAT Friends Playgroup
2024-09-21 09:00 - 11:00 | All About Kids, 2531 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, KY, 40299, United States
Come join in the fun with this new FEAT Friends Play Group ages 10 and under. Registration is required.

Create A Stir About Autism Gala-Presented By Andriot's Paint, Flooring and Blinds
2024-09-27 18:00 - 23:00 | The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY, 40207
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