Des Moines Children’s Museum Sensory Friendly Playtime
The 4th Friday of the month from 5 PM-6:30PM the museum has special hours for children on the autism spectrum or sensory sensitivities. This is a free event. There will be sensory bins, communication boards, and a low light calming space. Click Here for more information.
Sensory Spaces
For those wishing to visit the Library in a more controlled sensory environment, Area Libraries are offering Sensory Spaces in the Metro. Sensory Spaces offers a quieter browsing experience outside of regular library hours.
Urbandale: Sunday, Aug 17, 5:00 PM, Urbandale Public Library
Waukee: Friday, July 18, 4:00 PM, Waukee Public Library
West Des Moines: Sunday, Sept 7, 2:00 PM, West Des Moines Public Library
Sensory Spaces
For those wishing to visit the Library in a more controlled sensory environment, Area Libraries are offering Sensory Spaces in the Metro. Sensory Spaces offers a quieter browsing experience outside of regular library hours.
Urbandale: Sunday, Aug 17, 5:00 PM, Urbandale Public Library
Waukee: Friday, July 18, 4:00 PM, Waukee Public Library
West Des Moines: Sunday, Sept 7, 2:00 PM, West Des Moines Public Library
For those wishing to visit the Library in a more controlled sensory environment, Area Libraries are offering Sensory Spaces in the Metro. Sensory Spaces offers a quieter browsing experience outside of regular library hours.
Urbandale: Sunday, Aug 17, 5:00 PM, Urbandale Public Library
Waukee: Friday, July 18, 4:00 PM, Waukee Public Library
West Des Moines: Sunday, Sept 7, 2:00 PM, West Des Moines Public Library
Sensory Spaces
For those wishing to visit the Library in a more controlled sensory environment, Area Libraries are offering Sensory Spaces in the Metro. Sensory Spaces offers a quieter browsing experience outside of regular library hours.
Waukee: Saturday, May 10. 3:00 PM, Waukee Public Library
Grimes: Sunday, June 22, 12:00 PM, Grimes Public Library
This program is for families wanting a quieter swim experience! All music, jets, fountains, and spray features will be turned off to create a sensory-friendly environment. Waterslides will stay on.
Dates: Wednesdays – June 4, August 6, August 13
Time: 9:30-11:00am
Fee: $5.00/person or season pass
No pre-registration needed.
For more information, contact Lindsey at LPhelps@cityofclive.com
Clive Aquatic Center Sensory Swims
This program is for families wanting a quieter swim experience! All music, jets, fountains, and spray features will be turned off to create a sensory-friendly environment. Waterslides will stay on.
Dates: Wednesdays – June 4, August 6, August 13
Time: 9:30-11:00am
Fee: $5.00/person or season pass
No pre-registration needed.
For more information, contact Lindsey at LPhelps@cityofclive.com
Save the date for this year’s Sensory-Friendly Day at the Ballpark sponsored by the Iowa Cubs, ChildServe, and Autism Society of Iowa!
When: Sunday, June 29th, 1:00 PM (Gates open at 12:00)
Where: Principal Park, Des Moines
Tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Sensoryfriendlygame2025
Check out this Parent Café happening virtually on May 13th from 4:30-6pm for adults/caregivers/parents that have a child in their life! To register text or call 712-355-2615 by May 12th at 4pm. See flyer for more information!
