Community event
Fall Fest & Friendship
Join us for Fall Fest & Friendship, a free, sensory-friendly community event on October 10th from 11 AM–1 PM with fall activities, creative play, quiet spaces, and free food for the whole family. Come connect, create, and celebrate at your own pace in an inclusive, low-pressure environment.
- When
- Sat, October 10, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM - Where
- Kathleen Johnson Memorial Park
Lowell, AR - Cost
- Free
What we’re doing
Join us on October 10th from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM for Fall Fest & Friendship, a free, family-friendly gathering built around connection, creativity, and celebrating fall together. Inclusive Connections events are designed with accessibility and inclusion in mind. We know everyone experiences community events differently, so everything is flexible, optional, and low-pressure. Families are welcome to jump into activities, take breaks, explore at their own pace, or simply come enjoy being around people who get it. And come hungry — free food will be provided for everyone! What to Expect Spend the afternoon exploring fall activities for all ages, including: Pumpkin Painting Fall Arts & Crafts Sensory Bins Fall Games & Activities — pumpkin bowling, ring toss, giant bubbles, scavenger hunt, and more Sensory Chill Zone — a calm space for rest, breaks, and regulation Photo Booth Community Art Mural Free Food & Lunch There’s no pressure to participate in everything — or anything. Choose what feels good for you and your family. Accessibility & Inclusion We’re creating the event so more families can participate comfortably, including: Clearly marked quiet areas with flexible seating and sensory tools Visual maps and activity lists available at the welcome table Activities that are completely opt-in and low-pressure Space to move, take breaks, or step away when needed Activities and spaces planned with neurodivergent, sensory, and mobility needs in mind Fall Fest & Friendship is completely free, open to all ages, and everyone is welcome. Come eat, create, play, relax, meet new friends, and celebrate fall in whatever way works best for your family. October 3 · 11:00 AM–1:00 PM · Free admission + free food
Come however works for you
Everything here is optional: you can watch instead of joining in, get up and move, or step out for a break whenever you need to. You don’t have to explain why. How arriving and leaving works for this one is under Coming and going, in Know before you go.
However you communicate works here — speech, AAC, typing, signing, or pointing at what you mean. Bring headphones, sunglasses, your own snack, or someone who helps.
Save your spot
Signing up tells us how many people to expect, and on events with a limit it holds your place. It asks for a name, an email, and how many of you are coming.
Know before you go
What this event is actually like, so you can decide from home instead of finding out in the parking lot.
- Sound
- Moderate
- Lighting
- Natural daylight
- Crowd
- Moderate
- Quiet space
- AvailableA calmer room you can step into at any point, without asking.
- Movement
- Move around freely
- Food
- Provided
Getting in and getting around
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
- Accessible parking
- Yes — Parking is located next to the pavilion and splash pad.
- Accessible bathroom
- Yes
- Family bathroom
- Yes
- Coming and going
- Come and go as you please!
- Photos and video
- We take photos and video at gatherings for social media. Prefer not to be photographed? Just let a volunteer know when you arrive.
- Need something that isn’t listed
- Email inclusiveconnectionsnwa@gmail.com and ask. You don’t have to explain why.
Not sure whether this one will work for you? Ask before you decide — about the room, the plan, parking, or anything else you’d want to know first. We’ll tell you honestly what we can and can’t do.