Autistic Community Bulletin Board
Adult Coffee Club
Coffee club is a space where Autistic and Neurodiverse adults can connect with each other, foster friendships, and build community while enjoying a favorite beverage and/or snack. Adults are welcome to bring items that make them feel comfortable, can stay as long as they'd like, stim, and parallel play. We ask that participants purchase something from our venues. AuSM will provide a concierge staff to help with questions, check-in, help with ordering, and manage any issues that arise during the club.
Location: 2700 University Ave W. Suite 100. St. Paul, MN 55114.
Coffee Clubs will be on the second Tuesday of each month (weather permitting) beginning at 3pm to 5pm.
The next coffee clubs will be on August 11th, September 8th, October 13th, November 10th, December 8th.
Understanding Autism Virtual Classes are offered by The Autism Society of Minnesota. These classes are perfect for parents, people new to understand what Autism is, and Autistic individuals. Classes will be offered on August 10th, 12-1pm. September 14th, 6-7pm. October 12th, 10-11am. November 9th, 12-1pm. December 14th, 6-7pm. Classes are free of charge, but you must register to attend.
Are you a professional who works with Autistic people? Such as a therapist, psychologist, occupational therapist, psychiatrist, social worker, case manager, or health care provider? Join the AuSM Professional Networking Group to work with the Autism Society of Minnesota's Counseling and Consulting team that offers a resource to help you network with other professionals. Group sessions are held monthly. See AuSM's Event Calendar for more information.
On August 6th, beginning at 9am to 12pm, Jillian Nelson and Zephyr James will present at workshop at The Autism Society of Minnesota entitled: Finding Yourself Beneath the Mask: Tools, Experiments, and Everyday Masking Strategies for Unmasking.
On September 10th, beginning at 9-11:30am, Abbie Wells-Herzog will present a workshop at The Autism Society of Minnesota entitled: A Realist's Guide to Employment Supports.
Join the fun at AuSM's 9th annual Jigsaw Puzzle Competition on October 3rd, 8:30am to 3:#0pm. The competition will be held at the Huntington Rotunda at the Mall of America or online on Zoom. The Mall of America is located at 60 E. Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425.
Go to ausm.org for more information about these and other social, recreational, educational events, counseling services and support groups at The Autism Society of Minnesota.
Be sure to download the Summer Program Catalog 2026
Sensory Friendly Art Club
On Tuesdays 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Cost: $8 - $120
The Art Club is a collaboration of Mess Hall and the Down Syndrome Association of MN
Mess Hall Arts
906 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
Sensory Friendly Hours
Minnesota Transportation Museum
193 Pennsylvania Ave
St. Paul, MN 55130
First Saturday of every month 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: $5 - $15
Be
sure to check out the events at Queermunity. Events include finding out about
local LGBTQIA+ resources for those who have relocated to the Twin Cities on the
4th Wednesday of every month. Trans Health Insurance Enrollment. Fruit
Salad Queer Open Mic on the fourth Thursday of every month. Crafting and Game
Night on Fridays at 4pm to 8pm. Beats and Breath Yoga Based Movement Class
every Saturday at 11am. Go to their website at queermunitymn.com to learn more about
Queermunity and their many events.
The Minnesota Orchestra offers regular Relaxed Family Concerts. The concerts are for Autistics with sensory needs for all ages. Go to the website calendar.mnaccess.org for more information.
Attend a Sensory Friendly Sunday at the Walker Arts Center located at 725 Vineland Place in Minneapolis offered once a month. Go to the Calendar Page on walkerart.org for more information.
Attend a Sensory Friendly Saturday once a month from 8:00am to 12:00pm at the Bell Museum of the University of Minnesota located at 2088 Larpenter Avenue West in St. Paul, Minnesota. Go to the Events Page at www.bellmuseum.umn.edu for more information.
MNeurodivergent is a social club rooted in a vision of bringing Neurodivergent Minnesotans together to build meaningful connections. Its core principle is to foster an environment where all are treated with dignity and respect regardless of ability or preference. Visit their website: mneurodivergent.org to get more information, become a member, volunteer and attend their events.
Matthew the #ActuallyAutisticCoach offers groups for newly identified Autistic individuals, as well as unmasking, burnout, Autistic meltdowns and shutdowns. The AuDHD experience. Participants also discuss coping tools, post-burnout support and much more. Go to theautisticcoach.com and click on Autism Groups for more information. Also, check out the Free Autistic Discussion Circles for Autistics of all age groups, careers, students and ethnic groups.