Saturday I spent the day at The Children's Trust Family Expo, and it was less a resource fair than a reunion. That's what a good Miami event does, it puts the whole community in one room and lets the rest take care of itself.
The week ahead has back-to-school drives, sensory-friendly mornings at the museums, and the full calendar's below. School starts August 13, so this is the week to stock up while everything's still free.
Today's Edition Includes
Give Miami Day: Nonprofit registration opens TODAY August 3, 2026
This WeekβsInclusive Events Calendar
August'sInclusive Events Calendar
Events Further Out to Plan Ahead For
Ongoing (Monthly) Inclusive Events
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Victor Antunez β’ (305) 401-6224
Real Estate Professional π Autism Dadvocate
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βFREE, The Sensory Lab: Ages 3-12, for details text Elton: 305.878.9654, 5825 SW 68 Street, Suite 2
βSaturday 2026 Back-to-School Family Resource Fair β9am-12pm: Hosted by the M-DCPS Office of Family Engagement and Parent Academy. FREE books and school supplies, school-aged physicals and immunizations, EKGs for ages 5-21, and community resources. Miami Carol City Senior High School, 3301 Miami Gardens Drive
π 9am - 1pm: Jackson North Medical Center employee parking lot
π 10am - 1pm: The Healing Sanctuary, 250 N Krome Ave, Homestead
π Tickets Include: 2 hours of jumping (plus 1 FREE jump pass to use for a future visit), face painting, giveaways, and amazing vendors! Purchase Tickets Hereβ
Leaders With a Destiny Summit: For individuals with disabilities and underserved communities. Miami Dade College North, 11380 NW 27 Ave
π 11am-3pm: Miami Dade College North, 11380 NW 27 Ave
βSaturday & Sunday Back to School at Miami Children's Museum: Explore a real school bus, run through a lunch-tray obstacle relay, and enter the school-supply raffle for a chance to win top-tier gear. A resource fair with community partners offers information and giveaways to start the year with confidence. 980 MacArthur Causeway
π Do you know of inclusive events or sensory-friendly programs in Miami-Dade that belong here? Hit reply and I'll add them βοΈ
August's Inclusive Events Calendar π
βSaturday August 15th, Love Serving Autism Tennis Workshop, 10am-2pm: Learn how to introduce tennis to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Free for coaches, volunteers, school, rec staff, etc. No tennis ability needed. 7300 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne
π Do you know of inclusive events or sensory-friendly programs in Miami-Dade that belong here? Hit reply and I'll add them βοΈ
π¦ Events Further Out to Plan Ahead For
Tuesday September 8th, CARD Just for Moms Support Group, 6:30pm: For Moms raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. Meetings are at 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Daniela Chaparro at dchaparro@miami.edu
Sunday September 13th, Karen Peterson and Dancers Audition in Pinecrest, 12 noon: For individuals with and without disabilities for the 2026-2027 dance season. Includes paid rehearsal, performance, and teaching opportunities in the Miami-Dade Schools. For more info call Karen: 305-298-5879. 11760 SW 72 Ave
Tuesday September 15th, CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. Meetings are at 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu
βSunday October 4th, Not So Scary Halloween Bash,1pm - 5pm:Put on your best costume and get ready to trick or treat throughout Miami Children's Museum. Activities: pumpkin decorating, spooky arts & crafts, lunch, and character meet & greets.
Tuesday October 13th, CARD Just for Moms Support Group, 6:30pm: For Moms raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. Meetings are at 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Daniela Chaparro at dchaparro@miami.edu
Tuesday October 20th, CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. Meetings are at 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu
βSaturday November 7th, Amigos Night 2026, β8pm β 1am: Supporting programs empowering families through after-school enrichment, parent education, and wrap-around support. The Hangar at Regatta Harbour, 3385 Pan American Drive
Tuesday November 10th, CARD Just for Moms Support Group, 6:30pm: For Moms raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. Meetings are at 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Daniela Chaparro at dchaparro@miami.edu
Tuesday November 17th, CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. Meetings are at 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu
βThursday November 19th, Give Miami Day: The Miami Foundation's largest annual initiative, a 24-hour online fundraising event powering over 1,400 nonprofits across Miami-Dade. Early Giving opens November 14.
Tuesday December 8th, CARD Just for Moms Support Group, 6:30pm: For Moms raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. Meetings are at 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Daniela Chaparro at dchaparro@miami.edu
Tuesday December 15th, CARD Just for Dads Support Group, 6:30pm: For Dads raising children with autism and related disabilities. Must be registered with CARD. Meetings are at 5665 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Room 502. RSVP Dr. Alessandri at malessandri@miami.edu
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π Do you know of inclusive events or sensory-friendly programs in Miami-Dade that belong here? Hit reply and I'll add them βοΈ
Ongoing Inclusive Events βοΈ
Last Wednesday
βMy Squad, 6-9pm: Social club for adults with IDD at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd. Search "My Squad" at playgables.comβ
βChuck E. Cheese, 9-11am: Opens early exclusively for Sensory Sensitive Sunday (Kendall, Hialeah, Aventura)
βLEGO Club, 10am: All supplies provided. Designed for kids ages 5-12 with IDD at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 3940 Granada Blvd. Email: PlayForAll@CoralGables.comβ
βMiami-Dade Public Library Inclusive Programs: For kids & teens with intellectual or developmental disabilities, featuring movies, crafts, and gaming in an environment where jumping, dancing, singing, and shouting are welcome, plus inclusive social meetup groups for special needs children and teens with their families.