Event Highlight

2026 Fall Festival!

Postponed: new date to be defined.

Join the American Autism & Rehabilitation Foundation for our Fall Festival at the American Autism & Rehabilitation Center, 8909 Rand Avenue, Daphne, AL!

Enjoy an afternoon of live music, food trucks, a game truck, snow cones, a fire truck, games, a bouncy house, a hayride, photos, and so much more! This sensory-friendly, family-focused event welcomes children and adults of all ages and abilities, and entry is absolutely free! Bring your loved ones for an afternoon celebrating the special needs community and the families who make it thrive.

Don’t miss out! Mark your calendar and join us for fun, food, and fellowship.

Location: American Autism & Rehabilitation Center, 8909 Rand Ave., Daphne, AL 36526
Date: Postponed, new date to be defined.
Time: –
Admission: Free

Please check in at the registration table when you arrive.

Click HERE to view the event on Facebook.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Want to partner with us to make the biggest impact? Consider Sponsorship!

Support our mission and grow your business! Partner with us as a sponsor for the 2026 Fall Festival, hosted by the American Autism & Rehabilitation Foundation. Multiple sponsorship levels are available. Your contribution directly benefits local families with special needs and gives your business valuable exposure. Become a sponsor today and make a meaningful difference!

Click HERE for our sponsorship packet.

To pay for sponsorship online, you can use this PayPal form

Sensory Friendly Photo Session with Santa

A trip to a shopping mall to visit with Santa is a Christmas tradition for many families. Children eagerly share their Christmas lists with the jolly man in the red suit, and parents cherish the Santa photographs which help to preserve a happy memory for years to come. However, visiting Santa at a noisy, crowded mall with bright colors, blaring holiday music and a long wait in line can be overwhelming for children with special needs, especially those with sensory issues who are sensitive to excessive stimuli. That’s why AARF launched their Sensory-Friendly Photo Session with Santa program for the special needs patients at AARC. This event provides a chance for these precious children to have a true holiday experience like that of their peers. We provide a calm and quiet space with dimmed down lights and no loud music or holiday crowds with a Santa who understands special needs children. There are no long lines to endure while waiting for Santa as all of our meeting times are scheduled by reservations in advance. By accommodating their needs, we give families an opportunity to get out, have some holiday fun and create treasured memories.