April 2
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11:00 am
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6:00 pm
World Autism Acceptance Day celebrates acceptance, inclusion, understanding, and the unique strengths within the autism community.
We are happy to support the Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS) in hosting World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day celebrations in Calgary.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sam Centre (632 13 Avenue SE)
This event offers an incredible opportunity to support Calgary’s Autistic community, featuring local makers, artists, and musicians.
We’ll be there and we hope to see you at this exciting indoor event at the beautiful new Sam Centre at the Calgary Stampede.
April 2, 2024
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11:00 am
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2:00 pm
YYC World Autism Acceptance Day is April 2!
YYC World Autism Awareness (& Acceptance) Day (YYC WAAD) in Calgary has grown to be the largest of its kind in Canada! 2024 marks the 11th annual celebration and we are excited to celebrate, raise awareness and promote acceptance everywhere. The event is free for all ages, and you are invited!
Hosted by Autism Calgary and Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS) Calgary, this event brings together local leading autism- and disability-serving agencies and educational organizations, all onsite showcasing their programs and services.
You can expect food trucks, facing painting, an art station, and performers on the spectrum during the event. Plus…we’re planning a few new things that will appeal to young adults too–be sure to come check it out!
Wear Gold or represent your favourite local sports team!
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Calgary Stampede Youth Campus (1302 6th Street SE)
This is an outdoor event (rain, snow, and shine), so feel free to bring lawn chairs if seating is a priority for you!
If you have any questions and/or are interested in a sponsorship, donations or vendor table please contact yycwaad@aafscalgary.com
Register in advance to help organizers to know how many people to plan and prepare for: https://www.generoussolutions.com/e/world-autism-awareness-day-2024-820
