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Especially for Me! Free Autism-Friendly Evening

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Venue:Discovery Museum
Dates:Saturday, January 11, 2020 - Saturday, January 11, 2020
Hours:5:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages:Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:Free
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Come join in all the fun and explore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum.

Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while we are closed to the general public and headcount is limited.

Dinner, including a gluten-free option is provided courtesy of Not Your Average Joe’s, Acton.

Pre-registration required at http://bit.ly/ASDEveningJan2020 as space is limited.

Tonight’s Program: Come make a furry friend!

Drop by between 5:30pm and 7:00pm to meet volunteers (both human and canine!) from Pets & People Therapy Dogs.

It doesn’t matter if you’re already a dog lover or maybe a little shy, stop in and say hello to a friendly, certified Therapy Dog who loves to make new friends!

Please note, Discovery Woods closes at dusk.

Resources available to prepare for your visit include Story Guides to Discovery Museum at http://bit.ly/DMStory49 and Discovery Woods at http://bit.ly/DWStory419 .

These are also available at our Admissions Desk along with noise-reducing headphones.

You might also visit the Exhibits section of our website and review our Tips for Visiting.

This Especially for Me program is offered in collaboration with Autism Alliance of MetroWest Funded by Corning Foundation, DCU for Kids, Foundation for Metrowest, The Nathaniel and Elizabeth P.

Stevens Foundation, Acton-Boxborough United Way Youth in Philanthropy, Concord-Carlisle Community Chest, Nypro, Mass Cultural Council, and several Massachusetts Local Cultural Councils.

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bit.ly/ASDEveningJan2020

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177 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720 map
Phone: 978-264-4200

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