A free, sensory-friendly event for amazing kids with autism
About the Event
Amazing Kids Day is a free and sensory-friendly event for children with special needs to explore fun and educational activities. At the same time, their grown-ups can learn about local family resources available from WSRE PBS and participating community partners. Two events are held each year—one in Escambia County and one in Okaloosa County.
NEXT EVENT:
Saturday, Oct 19 | 10am-2pm Fort Walton Beach Public Library 185 Miracle Strip Parkway
Please join us at the Fort Walton Beach Public Library for Amazing Kids Day! Taking part this year are Advanced Sacred Hope Academy, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Fort Walton Beach Public Library, Okaloosa School District, Autism Pensacola, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Key Tutoring Resources, Western Panhandle Early Steps, Early Learning Coalition of Emerald Coast, FSU Center for Autism & Related Disabilities, Okaloosa UP at Okaloosa Technical College, Pensacola Opera, and PBS KIDS from WSRE PBS!
This event accommodates a limited number of children, so registration in advance is requested.
To join us for Amazing Kids Day in Fort Walton Beach as community partner or family services organization, please call 850-484-1219 to learn more and apply.
Special thanks to the following community partners who participated during our June 1 event at the WSRE Amos Studio in Pensacola: The Arc Gateway, Autism Pensacola, Ballet Pensacola, Be the Miracle, Canine Companions, Western Panhandle Early Steps, Epilepsy Alliance Florida, Escambia Westgate School, Florida Advanced Technological Education (FLATE), Life Horse, Pensacola Little Theatre, Pensacola Opera, Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Rep. Michelle Salzman, Simply Healthcare, West Florida Public Libraries.
