130 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202Au-Some Evenings
The next Au-Some Evenings will take place on:
Friday, November 20 (5:30pm-7:30pm)
Friday, December 4, 2026 (5pm-7pm)
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Au-Some Evenings are generously supported by
Special Sponsor for November 20, 2026:
Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski
Special Sponsor for December 4, 2026:
Au-Some Evenings was created in 2010 by Kathy Doody, Professor in Exceptional Education from SUNY Buffalo State and Jana Mertz, Certified Autism Specialist.
Special thanks to the Exceptional Education Department from SUNY Buffalo State University for their graduate candidates who encourage child development of language skills, promote social interactions, and facilitate learning through play. Our Au-Some children and families are grateful for their financial and volunteer support.
About Au-Some Evenings
Once a month, Au-Some Evenings give children with autism and sensory processing needs, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment FOR FREE. In addition to a fun night of play with access to the museum space and exhibits, we have special programming for families!
The evening features themed Art Studio projects, sensory exploration in our Tinkering Tank, therapy animals from the SPCA and student volunteers from SUNY Buffalo State’s Exceptional Education program.
Parent outreach materials including links for social stories, child development resources and play tips are always available. We even provide small giveaways or snacks in the lobby, at the end of the night to help with the transition of leaving the museum. We look forward to having you join us!
Click here to view our Au-Some Evenings flyer
To register for the next Au-Some Evening please complete the form below. Registration is required. Space is limited.
Questions? Email accessibility@exploreandmore.org.
