Forest Park Nature Walk (Portland)
2026-07-11 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Presented by the Autism Society of Oregon in Partnership with Portland Parks and Recreation
Presented by the Autism Society of Oregon in Partnership with Portland Parks and Recreation
Forest Park Nature Walk
For Adults and Teens ages 15+
Saturday, July 11, 2026
12:00 to 2:30 PM
Pittock Mansion to Hoyt Arboretum
Advance registration is required but registration/participation is FREE.
Free shuttle transportation is available through our partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation. Additional information about parking, shuttle service, trail details, and more can be found on the registration page.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Email LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.

Online Young Adult Social Group (Ages 18–30)
2026-07-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Online, OR, United States
Meets: 2nd Saturday & 3rd Monday of each month. In months where the dates are too close together, the Monday group meets on the following Monday.
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM
This peer-led social group is for young adults ages 18–30 who are no longer in school.
Participants must be at least 18 years old; the group is not open to minors.
Two group consultants attend each session to help create a socially safe environment by mediating conflict when needed and supporting participants in making connections.
Please note: This is not a skill-building class.
To sign up or request more information:
Contact Peggy Piers at LINK.
To register:
Saturday meeting registration at LINK HERE
Monday meeting registration at LINK HERE
To register, please contact Peggy Piers at piers.p@comcast.net.

Sensory Friendly Swim (Southeast Portland)
2026-07-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Sellwood Pool, 7951 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Sensory Friendly Swim
Sellwood Outdoor Pool – July 12 – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Creston Outdoor Pool – August 2 – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Come and enjoy a sensory friendly swim each month, rotating around the Portland Metro area.– No Music
– Free, must register to attend
– Lifeguards using whistles only if completely necessary
– No diving boards in use
– Limited number of people
– Snacks
Free, must register to attend.
Registration link for all Swims: LINK HERE
Questions? Email LoriB@autismsocietyoregon.org or call 503-636-1676.

Dinner and a Movie (Eugene)
2026-07-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St, Eugene, 97405, United States
Presented by The Connection Club in Partnership with The Autism Society of Oregon
Dinner and a Movie
7/12 – Hilyard CC – Eugene
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

Women & Non-Binary Friendship Group #2 (online only)
2026-07-12 18:00 - 19:30
Women & Non-Binary Friendship Group #2. Meets online only every other Sunday, from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
For female-identifying and non-binary Autistic people, ages 18 and up, looking for an accepting environment in which to hangout with other female-identifying or non-binary Autistic adults.
Come chat, relax, or just chill. Participate in great discussions and/or activities (or not) of your choosing!
This group is facilitated by Erika Kraft, an Autistic adult who identifies as nonbinary.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call us at 503-636-1676.
These support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic, kindly do not join this group.

Intersectional Identity Group (online)
2026-07-13 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-07-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Online, OR, United States
(Online) Intersectional Identity Group – Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults with Intersectional Identities, age 18+
Meets online every Monday, from 1:30 – 3:00 PM.
The purpose of this group is to cultivate a safe space to process and discuss what it’s like to have an intersectional autistic identity in the world (e.g., autistic people who are also: people of color, trans, queer, gender queer, assigned female at birth, etc).
Please note, this is not to assume that we will all understand each other’s experience, but that we do understand having an intersectional identity comes with extra complexities.
This is a peer support group facilitated by an Autistic Trans and Queer person.
Register for the group by contacting Lori Ball at LoriB@autismsocietyoregon.org or 503-636-1676.
These support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic, kindly do not join this group.

Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13)
2026-07-13 18:00 - 18:45
Friendship Group for Autistic Kids (suggested ages: 7 – 13):
Meets Every Monday, from 6:00pm – 6:45pm. A place to meet, get to know each other, be silly, explore common interests, and make friends.
On alternating Monday meetings, the group plays Minecraft. This group is meeting on-line, with occasional in person meetups. To register and get a Zoom link, please go to LINK
Questions? Email LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676

A Day at OMSI (Portland)
2026-07-14 10:00 - 13:00 | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Presented by The Connection Club in Partnership with The Autism Society of Oregon
A Day at OMSI
Date: Tuesday, July 14
Time: 10am – 11am (Check in time) – All day access
Come join us at OMSI for a free day to learn new things, interact with fun hands-on exhibits, and make new friends along the way.
We will be providing free entry as well as sensory kits if needed.
Parking assistance as well as planetarium shows/special exhibit access assistance also available.
Free with limited availability each month.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults - Wednesday Edition, age 18+ (Online)
2026-07-15 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-07-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Online, OR, United States
(Online) Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults – Wednesday Edition, age 18 +
Meets online every Wednesday, from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
The purpose of this group is to cultivate a safe, affirming space to process and discuss what it’s like to be autistic in the world.
Facilitated by Rae (he/him), an Autistic person. This group is a stand alone peer support group.
Click here to REGISTER.
For more information contact Lori Ball at LoriB@autismsocietyoregon.org or 503-636-1676.
These support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic, kindly do not join this group.

Sensory Friendly Movie - Toy Story 5 (Oregon City)
2026-07-15 17:45 - 20:00 | Regal Hilltop Cinema, 325 Beavercreek Rd, Oregon City, 97045, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Sensory Friendly Movie
3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:45 PM
FREE – Must register to attend
At Regal Hilltop in Oregon City
Sign up at LINK HERE
For information on all our Sensory Movie offerings around the state, see the LINK HERE
Questions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.

Thank you to our Sponsor: Empowered Services

Autism Parent Support Group (online)
2026-07-15 18:30 - 19:30
Autism Parent Support Group: Join our Autism Parent Support Group, an online community for parents and caregivers of Autistic children (ages 0-22).
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 -7:30 pm to share experiences, resources, and encouragement.
Facilitated by Lori Ball, Programs Director at the Autism Society of Oregon and a parent of an autistic child, our sessions provide a safe space to connect, discuss strategies, and gain insights.
Parents can share triumphs and concerns, seek guidance on school systems, and find emotional support. Join us to empower each other and celebrate parenting an Autistic child.
To register and get the Zoom link, please go to LINK.

Bird Hike and Scavenger Hunt (Portland)
2026-07-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Powell Butte Nature Park, 16160 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR, 97236, United States
Presented by the Connection Club in Partnership with Together for Nature | Bird Alliance of Oregon
Come join us for a day of fun and friendship!
Outing Leaders: Iris Emerick & Tess Hudson
Date: 7/16/26
Time: 9-11 AM (plus provided picnic lunch afterwards)
Location: Powell Butte Nature Park
For more info and to register, see LINK HERE
Join Iris and Tess on a birding journey to the summit of Powell Butte, an extinct cinder cone volcano with beautiful views of the neighboring mountains. Revel in the joys of getting out in nature with bird-themed fidgets, a wildlife scavenger hunt, and provided picnic lunch (optional).
This welcoming outing is designed to be accessible to wheelchair and power chair-users and neurodivergent community members. Avid lovers of birds and spiders, Iris and Tess are delighted to share fun facts about the beautiful natural world around us and spend time listening to birdsong together.
Please reach out with any questions about this outing, Iris’ doctoral project, or any accessibility considerations at iris.e.ot@gmail.com

Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults Thursday Edition, age 18+ (Online)
2026-07-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-07-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Online, OR, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
(Online) Support and Discussion Group for Autistic Adults – Thursday Edition, age 18 + Meets online every Thursday, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm.
The purpose of this group is to cultivate a safe, affirming space to process and discuss what it’s like to be autistic in the world.
We will be reviewing books, talking about neurodiversity, and openly talking about life on the spectrum in general.
The group is facilitated by Lisa Sawyer, an Autistic adult and a peer. Lisa is an active volunteer in the community, having worked many years in homeless services and peer support for adults. In this group, we strive to foster connection, have open dialogue in all areas that challenge and support us, making this a shared journey – never a solo one – in a safe and welcoming community.
Register for the Thursday group at the LINK HERE.
For more information contact Lori Ball at LoriB@autismsocietyoregon.org or 503-636-1676.
These support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic, kindly do not join this group.
Due to the popularity of the Thursday night group, we’ve opened a version that meets as a separate group on Wednesday afternoons. Registration for the Wednesday group can be found at the LINK HERE.

ASO Drop In Hours (Portland)
2026-07-17 13:00 - 16:00 | ASO Office, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 240, PORTLAND, OR, 97219, United States
ASO “Drop In” hours will be offered at the ASO office: 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 240, Portland, OR 97219 on:
Fridays, from 1pm – 4pm
No appointment needed during “Drop In” hours to stop by & talk to an ASO staff member about Autism resources!
Children are welcome! We’ll have fidgets and sensory toys available. There is free parking and the #12 Bus stops close to the building.
Please let us know in advance if you need to talk to someone in a language other than English.
We’re happy to set up in person meetings by appointment outside of these hours, including in English and Spanish. Call our office at 503-636-1676 or send an email to RosaH@AutismSocietyOregon.org to make an appointment or with any questions. We look forward to assisting you!

Autism Society of Oregon Cosplay Group (Beaverton)
2026-07-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Unified Art Studio, 6700 SW 105th Ave. #106, Beaverton, 97008, United States
What: A free all ages Autistic run social group with light structure. Everyone is allowed to socialize as they wish. Supplies and snacks are provided – nothing is required to bring. Come to discuss pop culture and/or design costumes together.
When: Every 3rd Friday of the month, from 5-8 PM
Where: 6700 SW 105th Ave #106, Beaverton OR 97008 (Unified Art Studio).
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact us at 503-636-1676 or Info@AutismSocietyOregon.org
A responsible adult must stay at any ASO event with all children under age 14 and anyone who requires a caregiver for their safety. Unless otherwise specifically stated, ASO cannot provide caregiving services at our events and is not responsible for personal safety.

Dinner and a Movie (Portland)
2026-07-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Taborspace Dining Hall, 5441 SE Belmont, Portland, OR, United States
Presented by the Connection Club in Partnership with the Autism Society of Oregon
Dinner and a Movie
Date: July 17th
Time: 5:30pm – 8pm
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

“Happy Hour” for Autistic Adults (Meeting Online)
2026-07-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Online, OR, United States
Note: This month, Happy Hour is meeting on July 17th, as there was a scheduling conflict with the usual date of the 4th Friday of the month. We will resume in August at the usual time.
Virtual “Happy Hour” for Autistic adults
This time is to chat, support each other and forge new friendships. Meetings are the 4th Friday of each month, from 7:30 – 8:30pm.
An Autistic run social group for Autistic adults age 40+.

To register, click the LINK HERE.

For questions or more information contact: Info@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call our office at 503-636-1676.
These support groups are intended to create a safe environment for Autistic adults, whether formally diagnosed or not. If you do not identify as Autistic, kindly do not join this group.

Supported Teen & Young Adult Club (online)
2026-07-18 13:00 - 14:00
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
New Description!
This group is for Autistic teens and young adults who may need a parent, guardian, or caregiver to participate. Our group enjoys miniature environments like toy trains, watching clips together mostly of animated short films and shows, music and dance videos. They also enjoy drawing together.
Age- late teens/early to mid twenties.
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 1-2 PM online.
Register for the Zoom LINK HERE
Activities include:
drawing with a tutorial
casual club to share interest
watching short YouTube videos
open to new ideas
The Supported Teen & Young Adult Club is led by Danitza Galvan who has a Master’s Degree in Early Intervention/Special Education and who is the parent of a young Autistic adult.
For questions or more info, call us at 503-636-1676 or email LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org

Fun with Legos! (Albany)
2026-07-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Albany Historic Carousel, 503 First Ave. W, Albany, United States
Presented by The Connection Club in Partnership with The Autism Society of Oregon
Date: Saturday July 18th
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Register at LINK HERE
This is a Lego event in partnership with the Albany Carousel to come build a project with Legos (which you get to take home and keep).
Snacks and Beverages will be provided.
The Carousel offers free rides to disabled individuals and their caregivers.
Location: Albany Historic Carousel – 503 First Ave. W, Albany
Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

Fun with Legos! (Salem)
2026-07-19 12:30 - 14:30 | Ike Box, 299 Cottage St. NE, Salem, 97301, United States
Presented by the Connection Club in Partnership with the Autism Society of Oregon
Fun with Legos! – Salem
July 19
Location: IKEBOX – 299 Cottage Street NE Salem, Oregon 97301
Register at LINK HERE
This is a fun afternoon to come build a project with Legos (which you get to take home and keep). Legos and light snacks/drinks will be provided.
Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

Tryon Creek Nature Walk (SW Portland)
2026-07-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 11321 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Tryon Creek Nature Walk
Who: These walks are meant to be a safe space for Autistic individuals, their families, friends, and supporters to be together to enjoy and experience nature without any agenda or judgment. Participants under 18 must attend with a caregiver.
What: Come and enjoy a beautiful, guided nature walk at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. The guided walks will be led by an Oregon Master Naturalist, Certified Interpretive Guide and former ASO Board member.
When: Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 1pm – 2:30pm (Autistic adults and teens ages 15+)
Upcoming dates: August 9, September 13, October 11
Where: Tryon Creek State Natural Area: 11321 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard Portland, OR 97219
Parking can be limited. Consider arriving early to allow time to park and join the group.
We are capping each guided walk at 20 people. Registration is FREE but advance registration is required.
Parking fees at Tryon Creek Nature Center are being covered for registered attendees, thanks to the generosity of Oregon Parks Forever! Please see the registration site for more details.
For more info & to register, click the LINK HERE
If you need help getting there, or for additional questions, please contact Lori Ball at LoriB@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676 during business hours (9 am – 6 pm)

Fun With Legos (Beaverton)
2026-07-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Unified Art Studio, 6700 SW 105th Ave. #106, Beaverton, 97008, United States
Presented by The Connection Club in Partnership with The Autism Society of Oregon & Program for Intellectual Empowerment
Fun With Legos – Beaverton Recurring Event
This is a fun evening to come build a project with Legos (which you get to take home and keep). Legos and pizza/light snacks/drinks will be provided.
Date: 3rd Monday of Every Month
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: Unified Art Studio – 6700 SW 105th Ave. #106, , OR 97008
Free event. Limited Space. Must register to attend.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

Sensory Friendly Movie - Toy Story 5 (Eugene)
2026-07-20 17:45 - 20:30 | Metro Cinemas, 888 Willamette St, Eugene, 97401, 97401, United States
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Sensory Friendly Movie
Toy Story 5
FREE – Must register to attend
At Metro Cinemas in Eugene
Sign up at LINK HERE
For information on all our Sensory Movie offerings around the state, see the LINK HERE
Questions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.

Thank you to our Sponsor: Empowered Services

Game Night (Salem)
2026-07-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Ike Box, 299 Cottage St. NE, Salem, 97301, United States
Presented by the Connection Club in Partnership with the Autism Society of Oregon

Game Nights

Dates:

6/1 – Salem – Game Night – All Ages

6/5 – Beaverton – Game Night – All Ages

6/10 – Eugene – 70’s Dance & Game Night for Ages 18+

6/19 – Portland – Game Night & Legos – All Ages

Register for all events at LINK HERE

Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

Neurodivergent Dungeons and Dragons (Portland)
2026-07-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Taborspace, 5441 SE Belmont, Portland, OR, United States
Presented by the Connection Club in Partnership with the Autism Society of Oregon
Come join us for recurring evenings of exploration, fun and friendship!
Date: 3rd Tuesdays of each month
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: Taborspace – 5441 SE Belmont St. Portland, OR 97215
Whether you are an experienced adventurer, a novice, or completely new, every skill and experience level is welcome.
We will have snacks and beverages provided as an experienced and inclusive Game Master takes you into another land to adventure and make new friends along the way.
This is a limited space event as you can only have so many adventurers at the table, we will open more campaigns based on interest.
Register at LINK HERE
Questions? Contact ED@connectionclub.com

Sensory Friendly Movie (Cornelius)
2026-07-22 08:00 - 20:00 | Cornelius 10 Cinemas, 200 N 26th Ave, Cornelius, OR, 97113, United States
Presented by the Connection Club in Partnership with the Autism Society of Oregon
Sensory Friendly Movie
4th Wednesday of each month, check LINK HERE for showtime.
FREE – Must register to attend
At Cornelius 10 Cinemas
Sign up at LINK HERE
For information on all our Sensory Movie offerings around the state, see the LINK HERE
Questions? Email Events@AutismSocietyOregon.org or call 503-636-1676.
Thank you to our Sponsors: Joieful Connections & the Autism Society of Oregon
