A FREE inclusive and accessible festival for all ages and abilities, celebrating community, connection, and the power of belonging.
📍 Location: The Tobin Center – Will Naylor Riverwalk Plaza & Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater
📆 Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
đźš— Free parking available in the Tobin Center Parking Garage
Join us at the Tobin for Inclusion Fest, a free community event in partnership with Autism Community Network and disABILITYsa. Designed for families and individuals on the spectrum, this special gathering offers a welcoming environment with engaging activities, a sensory-friendly screening of Carl the Collector, and interactive booths hosted by local partners. It’s a morning filled with fun, learning, and connection in a supportive space for everyone to enjoy!
- Sensory-Friendly Screening: Carl the Collector (10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) – Join us for a special viewing of Carl the Collector in the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, presented with sensory-friendly adjustments.
- Interactive Vendor Plaza – Visit engaging booths and activities hosted by community partners, offering fun, hands-on experiences for all attendees.
- Carl the Collector Photo Station – Capture fun memories with a life-sized cardboard cutout of Carl the Collector.
- Concessions – Enjoy snacks and refreshments available throughout the event.
- Calming Area – Take a break in a designated quiet space featuring soft seating and soothing activities for those who need a moment to relax.
- Craft Station – Get creative at a hands-on craft station where attendees can make and take home a special creation.
- Live Storytime Session – Gather for a special reading experience with The Tobin Center’s Generation NEXT Education Initiative.
Check back for an updated list of participating vendors and partners!
Admission is free! We encourage you to register in advance to help us plan for your experience. Onsite registration will also be available for those who decide to attend the day of the event.
