Webinar – “From Input to Impact: How to Write an Expert Parent Statement”

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

A free webinar providing families with a powerful, proactive tool to bring their child’s strengths, abilities and needs to life for the IEP team STAR...

Virtual – Advocate Children’s Hospital Sibshops for Teens

Friday, October 9, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Free, virtual educational and activity-based group for teens ages 12 and up who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate...

Rising Moms Day Retreat in Elgin

Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Enjoy a restorative day for moms raising children with special needs Join the Rising Lights Project's "Rising Moms Day Retreat" on Oct. 10 from 9...

“Blind Awareness Fair” in Springfield

Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Enjoy a free community event celebrating inclusion and raising awareness about visual impairments Join the Springfield Park District and the Educational Center for the Visually...

Advocate Children’s Hospital Sibshops for Children

Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free educational and activity-based group for children ages 6 to 11 who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate Children's...

Carve for the Carillon in Springfield

Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Have fun carving pumpkins together at this free family-friendly event near the Carillon at Washington Park The Springfield Park District will host "Carve for the...

“So EXTRA – Celebrating our Down Syndrome Neighbors” Event in St. Charles

Saturday, October 10, 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A free event celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month and sharing information about the Rising Lights Project The Rising Lights Project and Lumunos will host the...

Sensory-Friendly Haunted House in Warrensville

Monday, October 12, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Get ready for some sensory-friendly spooky season magic at this Halloween experience for families, neurodiverse individuals and anyone seeking a more relaxed haunted house experience...

Free Laundry Day in Harrisburg

Monday, October 12, 2026, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Free laundry day offers support for substance use disorders and clean clothes Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Treatment (SI SUPRT) will host a...

Webinar – “Our Trip to Successful Toilet Training”

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Free virtual toilet training session focusing on tips and resources for young children with disabilities STAR NET Region IV will host "Our Trip to Successful...