Looking to participate in a World Autism Acceptance Day Event this year? Listed below are some options around the province.
CALGARY: Mark your calendars! The Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS) is once again ready to celebrate World Autism Awareness & Acceptance Day.
This isn’t just a day for “awareness” it’s a day for acceptance, inclusion, and community pride. Whether you are on the spectrum, a family member, or a supporter, we invite you to join us for a day of celebration, connection, and fun. Rural will have a table so check us out!
The Details:
- When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 11:00am-6:00pm
- Where: Sam Centre (632 13 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1C5)
- What: A massive resource fair, live local performers, art displays, and our signature bubble-blowing ceremony!
We encourage everyone to Go Gold this year to celebrate the unique strengths and striking value of our neurodivergent community.
FORT MCMURRAY: Join Us for Autism Awareness & Acceptance Day! Come out and celebrate with the Autism Society of the RMWB on Sun., March 29, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM!
Enjoy a full day of family fun, including:
- Swimming at the Syncrude Aquatics Centre
- Bouncy castles
- Face painting
- Ballon Animals
- A giant Sensory Room
- Sensory Times for Field House (Pre-Registration Required):
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM – Register here or 5:00 – 6:00 PM – Register here
Entry is $3 or by donation, and all are welcome! Be sure to stop by our tables to learn more about who we are and how we’re working to create a more inclusive and accepting community for neurodiverse individuals and families.
For more information, contact us at 587-452-9334.
MEDICINE HAT: We still have space for presenters for our upcoming Pride & Passions event. A collaboration between us and the Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat and District, celebrating the intersection of autism and queer identities. We are inviting volunteers to give a 5 – 7 minute presentation on one of their passions. This can be in the format of a slide show, musical performance, and so on. Anything from Pokemon to mycology. Maybe you’re a conspiracy theory person?! Tell us more! You don’t need to be both autistic and queer, just an ally to both communities. Please reach out to the Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat with your name and subject if you would like to present.
The event will take place on Thursday April 2 from 6 – 7:30pm in the Legion Room of the Medicine Hat Public Library.
ONLINE: Join us on 2 April 2026 for World Autism Awareness Day 2026, hosted by the Institute Of Neurodiversity (ION) with support of the United Nations’ Department of Global Communications.
This online programme brings together voices from all ages and backgrounds to explore understanding and solutions.Be a part of this global space for dialogue – where lived experience, research, innovation and community insight meet to shape practical approaches to inclusion and neuroinclusion. Listen to diverse perspectives and sharing ideas, where we can challenge assumptions, expand understanding and design environments where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Together, we will explore pathways toward greater awareness, meaningful support and societal change. Join us in this landmark global conversation.
