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SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes to The Golden Spurtle at VIFF
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to invite autistic adults with AutismBC memberships and their plus-ones to a VIFF screening of The Golden Spurtle — a warm-hearted and wonderfully quirky documentary that follows Charlie Miller\, a charismatic competitor for the Scottish Golden Spurtle in the World Porridge Making Championships.   \nConnect with other autistic adults in our membership\, enjoy the film\, and stay for an optional meetup afterwards at a local coffee shop where you can discuss the film with others*.  \n* Optional meet-up afterwards is self-paid.  \nDate/time: Tuesday\, June 2\, 6-8:30 PM PT \nTentative Schedule:   \n\n6 PM: Arrive at VIFF Lochmaddy Studio to check in \n6:20: Screening of The Golden Spurtle begins \n7:45: Screening ends \n8: Optional meetup at Breka on Davie (855 Davie Street\, Vancouver [map]) \n8:30: Goes ends \n\nLocation: Lochmaddy Studio Theatre at VIFF Centre\, 1181 Seymour Street\, Vancouver (map)   \nThis is a 19+ event. Accessibility information is available on VIFF’s website.  \nHow to Register  \nAutismBC membership is required to register. Please be sure to register yourself and the person you’re planning to bring. Space is limited to 24 adult members on a first-come\, first-served basis. Not yet a member? Join for exclusive benefits.  \nTo register\, click the button below and submit the form before June 1 at noon.  \n \nIf you are no longer able to attend after registration closes\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.  \nAbout VIFF\nVIFF is a charitable cultural organization that encourages understanding of the world’s cultures through the art of cinema. \nAbout AutismBC Goes \n \nAutismBC Goes is a series of free\, safe\, supportive\, and inclusive events designed to connect the autism community.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-goes-the-golden-spurtle-viff-may-2026/
LOCATION:VIFF Centre\, 1181 Seymour St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V3L0A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes to Young Engineers Richmond (Giveaway)
DESCRIPTION:Enter a draw to attend our upcoming Goes to Young Engineers Richmond! This exciting learning and socializing opportunity offers STEM workshops for kids from Kindergarten to Grade 7.  \nDate/time: Sunday\, June 7\, 10 AM to noon PT \nSchedule: Bricks Challenge (Kindergarten to Grade 3) from 10-11 AM\, Galileo Technic (Grade 4-7) from 11 AM to noon \nLocation: Young Engineers Richmond\, 11780 Hammersmith Way\, Unit 220\, Richmond (map)  \nWhether you choose the Bricks Challenge (K–Grade 3) or Galileo Technic (Grade 4–7)\, your Young Engineer is in for an hour of fun\, hands-on learning!  \nBricks Challenge (K–Grade 3) \nStudents will explore key scientific principles through hands-on building and storytelling. Inspired by historical scientists and inventors such as Leonardo Da Vinci\, Sir Isaac Newton\, and Archimedes\, students will engage in activities that introduce them to fundamental physics concepts\, including:   \n\nCentrifugal and centripetal force  \nForce of inertia  \nKinetic and potential energy  \nLaw of action-reaction  \nLift force\, torque\, and leverage points  \nLoad distribution and angular momentum  \nStudents will also practice the mathematical skills necessary for scientific calculations related to their models \n\nGalileo Technic (Grade 4–7)\nDesigned for older students\, the Galileo Technic program provides an in-depth look at mechanical systems from an engineer’s perspective. Participants will work in teams to build complex machines\, exploring:   \n\nMechanical\, mathematical\, and physical aspects of engineering  \nLogical problem-solving and teamwork in construction  \nThe fundamental principles behind machinery design and function \n\nHow to Enter \nAutismBC membership is required to enter the giveaway. Not a member? You can join for exclusive benefits.  \nThere are only 16 spaces available at this Goes event\, eight spots for each of the two sessions. If you register and are unable to attend\, please notify us through our contact us page immediately so we can give your spot to another member who entered the giveaway. \nRegistration closes June 2 at Noon.  \nDon’t miss this exciting STEM education and learning opportunity!  \nTo save your spot\, click the button below.  \n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n \nInformation for Caregivers \nYoung engineers can be dropped off five minutes before class. Aside from water\, please don’t bring any food into the classroom. If your child has a food allergy\, please inform Young Engineers and AutismBC in advance. All classroom teaching equipment used will stay at Young Engineers Richmond.   \nAs space is limited\, Young Engineers asks caregivers to leave the room during the workshop\, but remain on-site until it’s over. To see what they made before you head home\, return 10 minutes before the workshop ends.  \nAbout Young Engineers \nThe horizontal\, full-colour logo for Young Engineers.\nFounded in 2008\, Young Engineers operates Engineering after-school activities in over 50 countries and has over 30\,000 students globally. Their mission is to prepare four to 15-year-old students for the changing demands of the 21st century workforce\, focusing on fun\, hands-on learning.  \nAbout AutismBC Goes  \nThe horizontal\, full-colour logo for AutismBC Goes\, a series of events by AutismBC.\nAutismBC Goes is a series of free\, safe\, supportive\, and inclusive events designed to connect the autism community.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-goes-to-young-engineers-richmond-giveaway/
LOCATION:Young Engineers Richmond\, 11780 Hammersmith Way #220\, Richmond\, BC V7A 5E9
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes: Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the PNE Barns
DESCRIPTION:Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the PNE Barns \nFor the fifth year in a row\, AutismBC and the PNE are excited to invite you to Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the PNE Barns on August 27 and September 3\, 2026\, from 9:00–10:30 a.m. — explore the barns before the Fair opens to the public! \nFor this exclusive event\, we’re opening the livestock barns specifically for AutismBC members\, giving you the chance to explore with reduced noise\, smaller crowds\, and a calmer atmosphere both on-site and throughout the surrounding grounds. \nInterested in entering to win a child admission pass\, generously donated through the PNE’s KC’s Kids Ticket Donation Program? Just select the admission entry option when you register. \nWhat to Expect \nAccess to the Livestock Barns\, Discovery Farm\, and other barn exhibits \nA sensory-friendly environment with reduced noise and activity \nA chance to interact with the animals in a comfortable setting \n  \nGood to Know \n\nAfter registering\, we will send a Know Before You Go guide—including photos to help front-load the experience for your family\, plus parking details.\nPlease bring your own sound-dampening device (noise-cancelling headphones\, earplugs\, etc.); this accommodation can make a real difference for your family member.\n\n  \nAll members must register for the event and have a ticket for themselves and any household members attending. \nMembers attending this event are welcome to stay and enjoy the Fair once it opens to the general public at 11:00 am\, with the purchase of a separate Fair ticket. Attending our event does not include general admission to the Fair once it opens to the public. \nPlease note: support workers do not need an AutismBC membership to attend and support a client. \n\nIf you’d like to stay after our event and visit the Fair\, you’ll need to purchase Fair admission tickets in advance through Ticketleader.\nA member discount code will be provided to all registrants at a later date — please use this code when purchasing your Fair tickets.\nGuests with an Access 2 Card can receive complimentary admission for their caregiver.\nOn the registration form\, members will have the opportunity to enter to win a child admission pass to the Fair\, courtesy of the KC Kids’ Tickets for Kids program.\n\n  \nVolunteer and Support Us! \nWant to help make this event a success? We’d love to have you! \nComplete our volunteer interest form here: Volunteer Sign-Up Form – Fill out form \n  \n \n  \nWith Thanks \nWe’re so grateful to the PNE for generously gifting us this time at the barns for our autistic community and their families. Their commitment to inclusion and the incredible team behind it mean so much to us. \nAbout AutismBC Goes: \nAt AutismBC Goes events\, we aim to foster a sense of community and belonging\, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation. By organizing engaging outings and activities\, we offer opportunities for autistic individuals and their families to connect\, have fun\, and learn in a supportive environment. Join our Lower Mainland team at this fun event! \nLearn More about the PNE Fair: \n\nTo find out more about the barns\, visit: PNE Agriculture\nTo explore the Fair’s attractions\, visit: PNE Fair\nThe PNE PlayLand Ride Accessibility Program for Access2 Cardholders: Accessibility – PNE\n\nExit passes/wristbands available at the Guest Experience booths inside Playland.\n\n\n\n\n \n\nWe look forward to welcoming you and your family for a memorable and inclusive sensory-friendly experience at the Fair! Don’t miss this opportunity to create cherished memories and connect with the animals in a relaxed setting. \nIf you have any inquiries or need assistance\, please reach out via the Contact Us page. Together\, let’s make this summer extraordinary for all! \n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-goes-sensory-friendly-mornings-at-the-pne-barns-2/
LOCATION:PNE\, 2901 E Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5K 5J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes,Lower Mainland
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UID:10001937-1788426000-1788431400@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes: Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the PNE Barns
DESCRIPTION:Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the PNE Barns \nFor the fifth year in a row\, AutismBC and the PNE are excited to invite you to Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the PNE Barns on August 27 and September 3\, 2026\, from 9:00–10:30 a.m. — explore the barns before the Fair opens to the public! \nFor this exclusive event\, we’re opening the livestock barns specifically for AutismBC members\, giving you the chance to explore with reduced noise\, smaller crowds\, and a calmer atmosphere both on-site and throughout the surrounding grounds. \nInterested in entering to win a child admission pass\, generously donated through the PNE’s KC’s Kids Ticket Donation Program? Just select the admission entry option when you register. \nWhat to Expect \nAccess to the Livestock Barns\, Discovery Farm\, and other barn exhibits \nA sensory-friendly environment with reduced noise and activity \nA chance to interact with the animals in a comfortable setting \n  \nGood to Know \n\nAfter registering\, we will send a Know Before You Go guide—including photos to help front-load the experience for your family\, plus parking details.\nPlease bring your own sound-dampening device (noise-cancelling headphones\, earplugs\, etc.); this accommodation can make a real difference for your family member.\n\n  \nAll members must register for the event and have a ticket for themselves and any household members attending. \nMembers attending this event are welcome to stay and enjoy the Fair once it opens to the general public at 11:00 am\, with the purchase of a separate Fair ticket. Attending our event does not include general admission to the Fair once it opens to the public. \nPlease note: support workers do not need an AutismBC membership to attend and support a client. \n\nIf you’d like to stay after our event and visit the Fair\, you’ll need to purchase Fair admission tickets in advance through Ticketleader.\nA member discount code will be provided to all registrants at a later date — please use this code when purchasing your Fair tickets.\nGuests with an Access 2 Card can receive complimentary admission for their caregiver.\nOn the registration form\, members will have the opportunity to enter to win a child admission pass to the Fair\, courtesy of the KC Kids’ Tickets for Kids program.\n\n  \nVolunteer and Support Us! \nWant to help make this event a success? We’d love to have you! \nComplete our volunteer interest form here: Volunteer Sign-Up Form – Fill out form \n  \n \n  \nWith Thanks \nWe’re so grateful to the PNE for generously gifting us this time at the barns for our autistic community and their families. Their commitment to inclusion and the incredible team behind it mean so much to us. \nAbout AutismBC Goes: \nAt AutismBC Goes events\, we aim to foster a sense of community and belonging\, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation. By organizing engaging outings and activities\, we offer opportunities for autistic individuals and their families to connect\, have fun\, and learn in a supportive environment. Join our Lower Mainland team at this fun event! \nLearn More about the PNE Fair: \n\nTo find out more about the barns\, visit: PNE Agriculture\nTo explore the Fair’s attractions\, visit: PNE Fair\nThe PNE PlayLand Ride Accessibility Program for Access2 Cardholders: Accessibility – PNE\n\nExit passes/wristbands available at the Guest Experience booths inside Playland.\n\n\n\n\n \n\nWe look forward to welcoming you and your family for a memorable and inclusive sensory-friendly experience at the Fair! Don’t miss this opportunity to create cherished memories and connect with the animals in a relaxed setting. \nIf you have any inquiries or need assistance\, please reach out via the Contact Us page. Together\, let’s make this summer extraordinary for all! \n 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-goes-sensory-friendly-mornings-at-the-pne-barns/
LOCATION:PNE\, 2901 E Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5K 5J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes,Lower Mainland
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UID:10001943-1788606000-1788616800@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes: 5th Annual Northern Community Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for AutismBC’s 5th Annual Northern Community Picnic: a free\, family-friendly gathering where you can connect with community\, enjoy great food\, get creative with crafts\, and even explore a real firetruck! \nDate/time: Sept. 5\, 11 AM to 2 PM\nLocation: South Fort George Resource Centre (field area)\, 1200 LaSalle Avenue\, Prince George (map)  \nThis flexible\, drop-in picnic was made to provide a more accessible space for acceptance\, celebration\, and connection. Everyone is welcome. Come as you are. \nWe can accommodate up to 200 people!  \nA teal button with white text reading: “Register now.”\nIf you can no longer attend after registration closes\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.  \nThis event is proudly sponsored and supported by: \n      \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nA huge thank you to Centennial Food Solutions\, Prince George Fire Dispatch\, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR)\, YMCA BC\, Canadian Tire\, and Tim Hortons for helping make this community celebration possible. \nFeel free to share the flier about our 5th Annual Northern Community Picnic with your network! \nA flier promoting AutismBC’s 4th Annual Northern Community Picnic.\nAbout AutismBC Goes\n \nAutismBC Goes is a series of free\, safe\, supportive\, and inclusive events designed to connect the autism community of BC.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-goes-annual-northern-community-picnic-september-2026/
LOCATION:South Fort George Resource Centre\, 1200 LaSalle Avenue\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L4J8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes
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SUMMARY:Gourd Times Pumpkin Contest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our third annual Gourd Times Pumpkin Contest is back! This fully online contest celebrates creativity in the autistic community\, and it’s open to autistic people and families across BC.  \nScary\, silly\, or sensory-friendly\, every pumpkin creation is welcome. Carve it\, paint it\, or decorate it: anything GOES! Prefer to skip the knife or the pumpkin guts? Painting\, stickers\, markers\, and mixed materials all count.  \nHow to enter \n Snap a photo of your pumpkin and submit it through our online entry form by Nov 4\, 2026 at noon. You can upload up to three photos.  \nWho can enter \n The contest is open to AutismBC members of all ages across BC. Individuals\, families\, and groups are welcome.  \nPrizes \n Four Winners will be announced in our November regional newsletter. Prizes include an AutismBC branded t-shirt or tote bag. (T-shirt size and color subject to availability)  \nShare the fun \n Post your pumpkin on social media and tag us at @AutismBC with #GourdTimes. We love seeing your creations!  \nPrivacy \n Photos of just the pumpkin are perfect. We’ll only share your entry publicly if you give permission on the form. 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-goes-gourd-times-pumpkin-contest-online-2026/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes to McNab’s Corn Maze & Produce Farm
DESCRIPTION:Ready for fall festivities galore? Celebrate all things autumn with us at McNab’s Corn Maze & Produce farm with AutismBC staff and the broader autism community in Yellow Point. Find your way through the corn maze\, soak up the scenery on a hayride to the pumpkin patch\, and come dressed for the weather! This event is rain or shine.   \nEvent Details\n\nDate/time: Friday\, October 23\, 1-2:30 PM PT \nLocation: McNab’s Produce Farm\, Yellow Point\, BC (map) \nSpots available: 26 \nTentative schedule:  \n\nArrival and check-in \nWelcome and opening remarks \nExplore the corn maze \nWashroom break \nHayride to the pumpkin patch \nExplore pumpkin patch\, take photos \nConnection time \nWrap-up\, door prizes\, and departure \n\n\n\nHow to Register\nAutismBC membership is required to register for this event. Not yet a member? Sign-up comes with exclusive benefits.  \nClick the button below to sign up! Registration is open from October 7 to 15 at noon both days.  \n \nA teal button with white text reading: “Register now.” \nIf you’ve registered but can no longer attend or are having issues with your login\, please email programs@autismbc.ca to let us know. Our event cancellation policy requires 48 hours‘ notice in advance.  \nAbout AutismBC Goes\n \nAutismBC Goes is a series of free\, safe\, supportive\, and inclusive events designed to connect the autism community of BC.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/goes-mcnabs-corn-maze-produce-farm/
LOCATION:McNab’s Corn Maze & Produce Farm\, 1G5\, 4615 Yellow Point Road\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AutismBC Goes
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