Great Autism Events Coming From POAC

Fall 2022

Welcome to fall at POAC!

We have some great recreational events for individuals with autism and their families.

Check it out!

Visit our website

POAC's Second Annual Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Autism Fair

Join us for this Free Family Fair for children and adults with autism and their families. We will have free rides, free games, free BBQ, and entertainment.

Free Event

September 24, 2022 11:00am-2:00pm

Berkeley Heights

More Information

POAC Diamond Gymnastics Gym Party

Join us for an afternoon of fun with lots of jumping, bouncing, and climbing for children and young adults with autism at Diamond Gymnastics. Pizza will be served to the kids. Current members can email POAC at info@poac.net for a promo code to bypass the fee.

Free for Current POAC Members

$20 per Family for Non Members

September 25, 2022 1-2:30pm

October 22, 2022 1-2:30pm

Diamond Gymnastics

East Hanover

More Information

Halloweenfest

POAC and Brick Township Recreation invite you to their Annual Challenger Halloweenfest for individuals with special needs and their families. We will have:

hayrides
pumpkin painting
refreshments and treats

This is a free event but you must register.

October 1, 2022 12-2pm

Brick

More Informatio n

Pumpkin Decorating Party

Join POAC and the Lacey Elks for a morning of Halloween fun! We will have pumpkin decorating, games, prizes, crafts, refreshments, and a Balloon Magician! Space is limited so register today.

This is a free recreational event brought to you by POAC and the Lacey Elks.

October 8, 2022 12:00-2:00pm

Forked River

More Information

Trunk or Treating with Classic Knights Car Club of Old Bridge

Join POAC and the Classic Knights Car Club of Old Bridge for an evening of beautiful classic cars, games, and treats for the kids. The cars will be decked out in their spooky best so wear your costumes and Trunk or Treat in style! All the kids get Friendly's ice cream. It's free and we expect to have lots of fun.

Free Event

October 8, 2022 5-8pm

Old Bridge

More Information

Epic Gymnastics Gym Party

Join us for lots of jumping, bouncing, and tumbling for children and young adults (of all ages) with autism at Epic Gymnastics. This facility has trampolines, foam pit, inflatable obstacle course and more! Siblings included. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Free for Current POAC Members

$20 per Family for Nonmembers

October 9, 2022

11am-1pm

Manasquan

More Information

Pumpkin Decorating on the Farm

The day will include pumpkin decorating, petting zoo, family activities, and more. Siblings welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

Free for current POAC members

$20 per family for nonmembers

October 23, 2022 9:30-11:30am

Wall Township

More Information

POAC Bounce About Party

You can wear your Halloween costume! Play Laser Tag , bounce around, or play on inflatable rides. Pizza and drinks for the kids. This event is for individuals with autism and their families. Make sure to bring socks.

Free for Current POAC Members

$20 non-refundable registration fee per family for non-members.

October 24, 2022 5:30-7:30pm

More Information

Trick or Treating for Young Adults with Autism

Young adults with autism who still love trick or treating will get the chance to put on their costumes and enjoy Halloween. We will be trick or treating door to door and enjoying a pizza party. This is for individuals with autism who are 16 years old and up. Siblings included too!

We are so happy to have the support of the Pineview Estates Homeowners Association. So many of our young adults with autism still find so much joy in trick or treating and we thank the HOA and Mr. Hogan for giving them the opportunity to continue to experience this great tradition.

Free Event But You Must Register

Howell

October 31, 2022 4:00-6:30pm

More Information

Become a POAC Member!

Joining POAC is easy and your member dollars help us provide all the training and events we do every year. You can join right online. It's just $40 per year. Click the link below.

Join POAC Today

POAC - The Autism Safety Experts

Safety Resources

We have great information and resources to help you keep your child safe regardless of their age or where they fall on the spectrum. From GPS locators to safety IDs to fillable forms and more, this is a one stop page for autism safety. You will find tools to help plan for emergencies as well as forms that will help you share important information with key people in the life of your child. There is also a great Safety Resource list filled with books, websites, and more. Check it out.

Have a Birthday Coming up? Start a Facebook Fundraiser for POAC

You can use Facebook to raise funds for POAC. It's free, easy, and helps POAC to keep providing the great recreational, training, and support events you have come to rely on. Click on the link below to get started.

Start a Facebook Fundraiser!