October 24 | Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Conference
A free professional learning opportunity for early childhood educators featuring expert presentations, collaborative sessions, and practical strategies to support young learners across Central Indiana.
October 17 | Neurodiverse Meet Up at Fort Ben
A lightly structured gathering for neurodiverse adults to connect, create, play, or simply spend time together, with options for conversation, parallel play, and no talking at all.
October 10 | Your Story & Advocacy: The Caregiver Story Lab - Reframing Your Story
Join the Autism Society of Indiana for an interactive caregiver workshop focused on reframing personal experiences and exploring how lived experiences can become sources of insight, education, and change. Through guided exercises, conversation, and real-world examples, participants will consider what their experiences can teach, create, and contribute to their communities.
October 10 | Disney’s The Aristocats Kids – Sensory-Friendly Performance
Join Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette for a sensory-friendly performance of Disney’s The Aristocats Kids, a jazzy musical adventure following Duchess and her three kittens as they navigate Paris with the help of alley cat Thomas O’Malley and his band of swingin’ cats. The sensory-friendly performance is designed to provide a more accessible theatre experience for families.
October 5 | Joyful Jam Adaptive Dance
Get ready to groove and move at Joyful Jam, an adaptive dance event where all abilities are welcome. No dance experience is needed, and participants of all ages can join in. Siblings and buddies are welcome too, making this an opportunity for the whole family to move, connect, and have fun together.
October 4 | Trunk or Treat with Remarkable Ranch and The Arc of Hancock County
Join Remarkable Ranch and The Arc of Hancock County for an afternoon of cows, candy, costumes, and community. This free third annual Trunk or Treat gives families an opportunity to meet Highland cows, participate in a costume contest, learn more about local disability resources, and enjoy a fall afternoon together.
October 3 | Buddy Walk® Indianapolis
Join families, self-advocates, friends, and community members for the 2026 Buddy Walk® Indianapolis at White River State Park. Enjoy family activities, an opening ceremony, the Buddy Walk, and opportunities to connect with other families and self-advocates. DSI will also have special gatherings for its Self Advocates Club 21 and Black Family Village communities.