130 Main St, Buffalo,
NY 14202
Au-Some Evenings
Upcoming Au-Some Evenings at Explore & More:
October 10 (5:30pm-7:30pm)
December 12 (5:30pm-7:30pm)
Click here to register for the next Au-Some Evening now!
Dates and times subject to change | Ask us about November’s Au-Some Evening
Thanks to your generous support, Explore & More raised over $11,000 during 2025’s Give 716 campaign to help fund free accessibility programs like Au-Some Evenings!
Overall, $1,443,689 was raised for local charities! Thank you to the Buffalo Bills Foundation and the Buffalo Sabres Foundation for leading the charge on such a great cause.
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.
Questions? Email accessibility@exploreandmore.org.
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 education teacher candidates from Exceptional Education volunteer at monthly Au-Some Evenings events, providing support to children and families while developing language skills, promoting social interactions, and facilitating learning through play.
Au-Some Evenings are generously supported by the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation.
Au-Some Evenings are also supported by Erie County.
