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Note: All dates, times, and prices are subject to change

Event

20

Jun

Event

Joliet Slammers Baseball Game

Join us on Saturday June 20 for an exciting night out at the ballpark with the Joliet Slammers! ⚾️Celebrate Hispanic culture with a vibrant Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) theme. Enjoy the game from lower-level seats close to the players, and stick around after for a special meet-and-greet with the team. It's the perfect mix of baseball, culture, and fun—don't miss it! There will be no fireworks at this game.

Expected Environment

🔴 Peak Noise (Stadium PA, Cheers, Bat Cracks) 🏟️ Large Stadium Crowd ☀️ Bright Outdoors / Stadium Lights

Event

26

Jul

Event

Back to School Bash

The transition from summer back to school can be tough, and we want to help make it a little easier for our Sensory Meet Up families! 💙 This exciting event will have LIMITED SPACE, so sign up ASAP! The FIRST 250 kiddos will receive a backpack! 🎉📚 Families will have the opportunity to visit amazing resource vendor tables while kids collect school supplies and helpful goodies along the way. Then get ready for tons of fun games and performances! This is going to be an unforgettable day full of fun, community, resources, and smiles. We can't wait to celebrate with all of you! 💙

Expected Environment

🟡 Moderate Noise (Gym Echo, Games) 👥 Medium Crowd (250 Attendees) 💡 Bright Indoor Gym Lights

Event

27

Sep

Event

White Sox Game

🎶 For it's 1-2-3 strikes, you're out at the old ball game! 🎶 That's right — come join us OUT at the Chicago White Sox game on Sunday, September 27, 2026! ⚾🖤🤍 We'll be sitting on the 100 level for an amazing view of all the action! After the game, join us for the exciting chance to run the bases and pretend you're one of the famous baseball players yourself! 🌟⚾ Save the date because this is going to be an unforgettable event filled with fun, laughter, and memories with friends and family! GO WHITE SOX! 🎉🧢

  • Time: To Be Announced
  • Location: Rate Field
  • Price: To Be Announced

Expected Environment

🔴 Peak Noise (Stadium PA, Cheers, Bat Cracks) 🏟️ Large Stadium Crowd ☀️ Bright Outdoors / Stadium Lights

Event

24

Oct

Event

Blackberry Farm Pumpkin Patch

Join us Saturday, October 24 at Blackberry Farm for a fun-filled fall day with friends! 🍂🎃 Enjoy all the amenities the park has to offer, including a carousel, playground, feeding animals, pony rides, paddle boats, an old-fashioned schoolhouse, a train ride around the park, hayrides, and so much more. Spend the day surrounded by friends and festive pumpkin-themed fun—it's the perfect way to celebrate the season!

Expected Environment

🟡 Moderate Noise (Outdoor Activities) 🚶 Medium Crowd (Spread out) ⛅ Natural Outdoor Light

Event

08

Nov

Event

Brookfield Zoo Tree Trim

The Brookfield Zoo Tree Trim is a holiday tradition (running since 1982) where hundreds of community members, schools, and organizations decorate trees for the Holiday Magic lights festival. Participants decorate trees—often placed along walkways—which remain on display from November through January. The event acts as a community-driven fundraiser for the zoo.

Expected Environment

🟡 Moderate Noise (Chatter, Outdoor Activity) 🚶 Medium Crowd (Spread out) ⛅ Natural Outdoor Light

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