Calendar

With so many great events happening both at Emerge and in our community, how will you keep track? Use our calendar to help discover all of the resources for parents (and caregivers) that Emerge and the Triangle have to offer.

1 9:00 am: Sensory Friendly Santa (Greensboro) December 1, 2019 9:00 am – 10:30 am This event will be held at Four Seasons Town Centre in Greensboro, North Carolina. "Santa welcomes children of all ages and abilities! Autism Speaks is thrilled to be partnering with Cherry Hill Programs again this holiday season to provide sensory-friendly Santa Experiences for families across the country! All families with children with autism and other special needs can enjoy the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa, in a more subdued and calm environment. Sensory-friendly Santa events are free and keepsake photo packages will be available for purchase. Please RSVP to reserve your spot today!" Click here to reserve your spot. Read more

3 All day: Group Registration OPEN December 3, 2019All day Emerge Pediatric Therapy 3905 University Drive Durham, NC 27707 919-928-0204 Our Winter/Spring 2020 Groups are open for registration. Find out more and register here. Read more 9:30 am: After the Diagnosis: Get Answers, Get Help, Get Going! December 3, 2019 9:30 am – 11:30 am This event is hosted by the Autism Society of North Carolina Greensboro Chapter. "Please join ASNC Autism Resource Specialist Judy Smithmyer for this FREE informal workshop for parents and grandparents of children 8 years or younger recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder." Learn more information and register here. Read more

8 9:00 am: Santa Cares - A Holiday Sensory-Friendly Event at Hanes Mall December 8, 2019 9:00 am – 11:00 am This event will be held at Hanes Mall in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Children within every spectrum of special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session, to experience the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa Claus during dedicated hours in a calming environment. Find out more about this event and how to register here. Read more 9:00 am: Sensory Friendly Santa (Raleigh) December 8, 2019 9:00 am – 10:30 am This event will be held at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh, NC. "Santa welcomes children of all ages and abilities! Autism Speaks is thrilled to be partnering with Cherry Hill Programs again this holiday season to provide sensory-friendly Santa Experiences for families across the country! All families with children with autism and other special needs can enjoy the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa, in a more subdued and calm environment. Sensory-friendly Santa events are free and keepsake photo packages will be available for purchase. Please RSVP to reserve your spot today!" To find out more or RSVP click here. Read more

11 5:30 pm: Family Fun Night @ Marbles Museum December 11, 2019 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Marbles Museum 201 E Hargett St Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 834-4040 From 5:30-7:30 PM, head over to Marbles in Raleigh NC (201 East Hargett Street) for their Family Fun Night that is specifically geared towards children with special needs. The event is free. Use this link to register. "Join us for this after-hours event for children with special needs that offers the opportunity to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. This event is free and exclusively for kids with special needs and their families." Read more

13 8:00 am: Sensory Friendly Haircuts December 13, 2019 8:00 am – 10:00 am Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids, has generously donated their time and talents to come HERE to Emerge to offer FREE sensory friendly haircuts. This event is for current Emerge clients only and spots are limited. Register and find out more here. Read more

14 1:00 pm: Sensory Friendly Creative Saturday December 14, 2019 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm This event will occur at the Sertoma Arts Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. "Create a masterpiece using a variety of materials and textures with Sertoma Staff. Whether you like to make a mess or keep it clean and tidy, you’ll find an art activity to enjoy. This program is a FREE drop-in format, so just join in as you arrive!" Find out more and register here. Read more 3:00 pm: Wake Support Group for Families with ASD December 14, 2019 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm "Join us for a free support group for parents or caregivers of middle school and high school students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in mainstream classes. Come and meet other parents and share experiences, strategies, and resources. To register or for more information, contact Ann Palmer at apalmer@autismsociety-nc.org" Find out more here. Read more

15 9:00 am: Sensory Friendly Sundays at SeaLife December 15, 2019 9:00 am – 11:00 am This event will be held at SeaLife Aquarium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Enjoy the aquarium two hours before the public for a sensory friendly underwater journey. We welcome all families with children on the autism spectrum or children with sensory processing disorders to this event. Find out more on their Facebook page here. Read more

Emerge hosts a variety of events at the clinic including therapist-led roundtables, parent education classes, resources fairs, and structured play-dates! This calendar will also keep our Emerge families up to date on the start of our social skills groups, and changes in our clinic operating hours.

In addition to what is happing at Emerge, you will also be able to find other activities and resources for parents and caregivers such as resource fairs, sensory-friendly nights, free family events and more!