Autism Society Mahoning Valley

Coffee, Tea and Autism Parent & Caregiver Morning Support Group September
2025-09-25 09:30 - 11:00 UTC | Perkin’s Restaurant, 5550 Interstate Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
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Mom's Night Out - October 2025 at Coaches Burger Bar Austintown
2025-10-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Coaches Burger Bar, 5529 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, 44515, United States

New Exclusive Webinar – Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs
2025-10-07 12:00 - 13:00 | OH
Make sure to plan now for every step of your child’s life, from educational needs to therapy, to adult needs and financial planning.
Two Dates:
• Tuesday, October 7th at 12pm – https://my.demio.com/ref/f8t2SGjJCbYfrYfG
Next webinar option:
• Wednesday, October 15th at 7pm – https://my.demio.com/ref/t4aqE1dS2ppbXh5m

Holiday Mini Grants 2025
2025-10-08 10:00 - 2025-11-05 00:00 | OH
Our 2025 Holiday Mini Grant Program is no longer taking applications. If you need financial assistance for any needs please contact our I&R Director for possible suggestion.

Our 12th annual Holiday Mini-Grant Program is once again funded by the generous Mike Hull Memorial Fund. Grant winners will be decided by the Mike Hull Memorial Fund and families will be granted at a private Holiday Party (usually a Sunday evening in early to mid-December). Grant recipients and their families are required to attend, no exceptions. Grant applications will be taken October 8-November 5, 2025
Families must be located in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties since these are the counties the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley serves. A child, teen or adult must have an autism spectrum diagnosis. Please do not apply if you have been given a holiday mini-grant in the past 11 years from our organization to allow other families an opportunity. Please only apply if you are not able to afford items or if it will be a financial hardship to do so.
Items can include — Devices for communication needs (tablet requests will be considered, but they usually will not be iPads due to cost), recreational or fitness items, items to help students with educational needs, items to help with social or emotional needs of individuals, and more. Although we do not ask for the family’s income, please only apply if buying these items would cause a strain on the family to purchase.
No cash, gift card or payment donations will be given. Please only request an item(s) that can be purchased at a local store or an online store.
If you have any questions or need some help on identifying possible grant requests contact our I&R Director, Robin for assistance by email at robin@autismmv.org. She has been coordinating this program for many years and understands the requests and specific needs that the funders have so they can shop for grant needs.
Please Note: If your child is under 18 years of age and not receiving FSS funds from your county or if your child is over 18 and not receiving waiver services, please contact Robin at robin@autismmv.org to start discussions and she will connect you to your Board of DD for assistance. These FSS funds when available can be used for sensory equipment, swim lessons, gym memberships, Camp FRIEND, respite, therapy not covered by insurance and more. Case management services are also available for families to explore needs and resources.
Please make sure to type in all information correctly. If we have incorrect information we will not be able to contact you if your family is selected.

New Exclusive Webinar – Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
Make sure to plan now for every step of your child’s life, from educational needs to therapy, to adult needs and financial planning.
• Wednesday, October 15th at 7pm – https://my.demio.com/ref/t4aqE1dS2ppbXh5m

Coffee, Tea and Autism Parent & Caregiver Morning Support Group October
2025-10-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Perkin’s Restaurant, 5550 Interstate Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

Social Connections October 2025
2025-10-18 11:00 - 14:30 | Mill Creek Metroparks Farm, 7574 Columbiana Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
If you are interested in joining please reach out to Social Connections facilitator prior to the date to socialconnections@autismmv.org and ask for the Social Connections Interest Form. Our facilitator, Jen Groce will then contact you to make sure the program is a good fit for you and give you a form to fill out for this month’s event. Each month an event form goes out so we know who is joining us. If you are already registered for the Social Connections program contact Jen for this month’s event form to fill out to register. Thank you!

October 2025 Family Outing - Fall Harvest Festival & Trunk or Treat in partnership with AATAP
2025-10-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Chestnut Ridge Church of God, 7215 Chestnut-Ridge Road, Hubbard, OH, 44425, United States
We are no longer taking pre-registrations for fidget/candy bags but we will have extra fidgets and candy at our table so stop by tomorrow. Happy Halloween!

Mom's Night Out November 2025 Mojo's Austintown
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Mojo’s Pub-n-Grill, 6292 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

Dads' Night Out - November 2025
2025-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Fat Axxes, 2790 Robbins Ave, Niles, OH, 44446, United States
Dad’s Night Out in November!

Join us at Fat Axxes in Niles on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:30pm
$25 per person for an hour of axe throwing. The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley will provide pizza for all who pre-register.
The event is open to dads, stepdads and granddads helping to raise autistic individuals. Must reside in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana Counties as those are the counties we serve.
Please respond to texts that we send out to help us plan our event.
RSVP Required. Register below.

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Coffee, Tea and Autism Parent & Caregiver Morning Support Group November
2025-11-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Perkin’s Restaurant, 5550 Interstate Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

Mom's Night Out December 2025 - El Jalapeno II
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | El Jalapeno II, 4626 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

Special Santa 2025
2025-12-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH, 44446, United States
Special Santa Registration is now closed. If you registered, you will receive an email with your photo session time. Please check your spam folder if needed. This event is for pre-registered families, and we can not accept event-day registrations. Thank you.

* Please make sure to type your email address correctly to receive your emailed receipt. This is necessary for admittance. Thank you.
Join us on Sunday, December 7th from 9-11am for our annual Special Santa event at Eastwood Mall.
This year’s event is sponsored by the Cafaro Foundation to keep costs minimal for families. Thank you, Cafaro Foundation, for your continued support.
Cost is: $10 per family (this includes one 5×7 photo per family or $10 off your photo package and event craft stations).
This is a special sensory-sensitive event designed specifically for our autistic individuals and their families who experience challenges visiting Santa in a traditional setting. If your autistic child finds the hustle and bustle of Santa photo sessions too overwhelming, this event is intended to provide a more comfortable and accessible experience.
We will be set up just past the food court.
We will have plenty of holiday crafts and games too! Train operator has been notified and is planning on attending for the kids. Open to individuals with autism and their siblings. The photo can be taken just of the child (children) with Santa or with parent(s) too. 1 photo per family unless there is no wait, in order to get in all of the families.
Please write down your time when you are registering as we have a small staff and may not be able to return calls/emails regarding your family’s time.
Your registered time is your time to visit with Santa and we will do our best to keep our Santa visits on time. You can enjoy the crafts, games, and train rides before or after your time with Santa. If you are registered for the 10:30-11am timeframe, please arrive earlier if you want to enjoy crafts too. We have to end the event at 11am due to the mall opening to the public.

Coffee, Tea and Autism Parent & Caregiver Morning Support Group December
2025-12-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Perkin’s Restaurant, 5550 Interstate Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Event has been canceled due to low attendance due to the holidays. See everyone in January! We will get our January support group event up on our website soon.

December 2025 Family Outing - Holiday Sensory-Friendly Movie
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:15 | Regal Cinema South, 7420 South Ave, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
— This event is currently full! If we are able to take more families we will re-open registrations and announce on our Facebook page.
Please join us for a free sensory-friendly holiday movie for the family! This event is for children, teens and/or adults with Autism.
Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11am
Regal Cinemas South – 7420 South Avenue, Boardman
Movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey
2000
PG
1h 44m run time
Please fill out the following form, so that we can reserve the appropriately sized theater, and we also will have a free fidget bag for each child or autistic adult registered only. Admission is no cost due to the generosity of Regal Cinema South. Concessions will be available at regular theater prices. Our Information & Referral Director, Robin will be at the event starting at 10:30am to give out the fidget bags and help with any resources or support needed.

Social Connections December 2025
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:30 | Coaches Burger Bar, 5529 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, 44515, United States

Mom's Night Out - January 2026
2026-01-07 18:30 - 20:00 | O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar, 5789 Mines Road, Niles, OH, 44446, United States

Social Connections January 2026
2026-01-17 11:00 - 14:30 | Camelot Lanes, 628 Boardman Canfield Rd, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
If you are interested in joining, please reach out to our Social Connections facilitator prior to the date to socialconnectionsasmv@gmail.com and ask for the Social Connections Interest Form. Our facilitator, Jen Groce will then contact you to make sure the program is a good fit for you and give you a form to fill out for this month’s event. Each month an event form goes out so we know who is joining us. If you are already registered for the Social Connections program, contact Jen at socialconnectionsasmv@gmail.com for this month’s event form to fill out to register. Thank you!

Coffee, Tea and Autism Parent & Caregiver Morning Support Group - January 2026
2026-01-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Perkin’s Restaurant, 5550 Interstate Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

Mom's Night Out - February 2026
2026-02-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Coaches Burger Bar, 5529 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, 44515, United States

Coffee, Tea and Autism Parent & Caregiver Morning Support Group - February 2026
2026-02-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Perkin’s Restaurant, 5550 Interstate Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

Family Outing - Bowling February 2026
2026-02-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Boardman Lanes, 7524 Market Street, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
This event is now full. Registration is closed. Please join us at future events.
Join us for our February 2026 Family Bowling Outing on Friday, February 20th at 5:30pm at Boardman Lanes in Boardman.
Please arrive by 5:30pm if possible so we can start grouping families per lane. Please do not register unless you are planning on attending so that we don’t reserve more lanes than we need.
Autism Society Mahoning Valley (ASMV) will cover the cost of children, teens and adults with autism. $9/person is our discounted group cost for the rest of the family for two games and shoe rental.
Open to all ages including Autistic adults and siblings too!

Social Connections February 2026
2026-02-21 11:00 - 14:30 | Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County – Downtown Youngstown, 305 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH, 44503, United States

Mom's Night Out - March 2026
2026-03-04 18:30 - 20:30 | El Jalapeno II, 4626 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

Coffee, Tea and Autism Parent & Caregiver Morning Support Group - March 2026
2026-03-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Perkin’s Restaurant, 5550 Interstate Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

ASMV Community Book Club & Author, Eric Garcia
2026-03-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, OH, 44503, United States
Learn more and register HERE — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0VByEU1fXTO-Jz2HYu-E3qSr-4I3tWOr-rdWyjz_9HyMsSw/viewform

Social Connections March 2026
2026-03-21 11:00 - 14:30 | Salem Fun Center, 520 E Pershing St, Salem, OH, 44460, United States

Special Bunny 2026
2026-03-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH, 44446, United States
Join us on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM–11:00 AM for our annual Special Bunny event at the Eastwood Mall, Niles. We will be located in the main concourse for this special sensory-friendly experience designed just for our families. Families must reside in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties to attend, as these are the counties that we serve.
This event is open to individuals with autism and their siblings. Families will have the opportunity to take a photo with the Easter Bunny— individuals may be photographed alone or with parent(s). To ensure we are able to accommodate as many families as possible, we ask that you limit registration to one time slot per family.
This annual event is dedicated to ensuring families of children with special needs can enjoy seasonal traditions like the Bunny Photo Experience in a welcoming and supportive environment. The celebration also includes:

Arts & craft stations
Holiday games
Train rides
Therapy bunnies from F5RS Bunnies in Baskets – Therapy Rabbits

Thanks to the generous support of the Cafaro Foundation and the Cafaro Family, this event will be $10 per family which includes one 5×7 photo or $10 off a photo package (this registration fee is non-refundable).
Please register below and select only one time slot per family. Please write down your selected time on your calendar and plan on visiting the Bunny during this time. We will send out an email the week of the event as well with your time.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
This event is now full. Registration is closed. Please join us for future events.

Mom's Night Out - April 2026
2026-04-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Mojo’s Pub-n-Grill, 6292 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States

My Way Movie - Regal Cinema South -- Boardman/South Ave
2026-04-11 12:10 - 14:00 | Regal Cinema South, 7420 South Ave, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Sensory) –
Saturday, April 11th at 12:10pm
Regal Cinema South – 7420 South Avenue, Boardman
Cost: Child & Senior: $12.49, Adults $13.49
Website — The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Sensory) Movie Tickets and Showtimes Near Me | Regal
Watch Trailer HERE — https://youtu.be/itW7xp5QOKo?si=Cxfr0D95F17mC46L
Upcoming My Way Matinee Titles & Dates
Sheep Detectives – Saturday, May 16
Toy Story 5 – Saturday, June 27
