Upcoming Events
Sept 5
Autism Dads Hiking Group
Join Damon for our first-ever Autism Dads Outdoors Hiking Group.
We are unofficially calling it Dads and Donuts because, well, we are hiking Donut Falls and we will have donuts at the trailhead.
This event is part of our pilot program to gauge interest in dad-specific autism parent groups and activities. If we have sufficient interest, we hope to turn this into a regular thing.
You must register to participate.
September 5 · 9:30am · Donut Falls Trailhead
Sept 5
Kids and Coffee
Join Autism Outdoors Utah for Kids & Coffee!
This is a relaxed, fun, outdoor-based meetup for autistic kids and their families. Kids get to play, adults get to socialize.
Bring water shoes and a chair.
This event is open to kids of all ages and their family members.
September 5 · 10:00am · Foxboro North Regional Park
Sept 10
Autism Parent Support Group
Join our Parent Support Group. This is an 8-week group, it’s free, and it’s happening at Harmony Music Therapy in Midvale.
This is a chance to connect with other parents and find a sense of community and support. Groups are led by mental health counselors with both professional and lived experience with autism.
Meeting Dates:
September 10, September 24, October 3, October 15, October 29, November 12, December 3, and December 17.
September 10 · 6:30pm · Harmony Music in Midvale
Sept 12
Flutie 5k for Autism
We’re excited to be part of the Flutie 5K for Autism in Salt Lake City! 
Join us for a fun and meaningful event that brings our community together in support of autistic individuals and families. Whether you run, walk, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, this is a great opportunity to connect, celebrate, and make a difference.
We would love to see our Autism Outdoors Utah community there!
Sign up here and make sure to join our Sage Canyon Autism Foundation Team.
September 12 · 9:30am · Sugar House Park
Sept 13
End of Summer Lake Party
Celebrate the end of summer with us at Jordanelle. Our End of Summer Lake Day Party is a relaxed afternoon by the water: swimming, floating, a shared picnic, and good company with folks who get it. Bring your family, your beach gear, and a food item to pass around. All ages and abilities welcome.
Just $5 per family, plus the standard park entrance fee at the gate.
You must register and pay $5 per family to participate.
September 13 · 11:00am to 4:00pm · Jordanelle State Park (Hailstone Group Day Use Site)
Sept 19
Family Yoga
Family yoga returns Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 am at Sunflower Studio in Taylorsville! 🧘
Autistic kids, siblings, parents, and caregivers all practice together. Our trauma-informed and adaptive-certified yoga instructor keeps it gentle and low-pressure; wiggling, breaks, and wandering are always welcome. No experience needed, and we have extra mats.
$10 donation per family covers studio costs.
Spots are limited. Register below!
September 19 · 11:00am · Sunflower Studio, Taylorsville
Sept 27
Willow Lake Parents Hike
Join Tarah and other Autism Outdoors Utah parents for a hike to Willow Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Late September means the aspens should be putting on a show, and the trail is a gentle climb through the trees to a peaceful little lake. We’ll keep a relaxed pace with plenty of time to chat (or not; comfortable silence counts as connection too). Registration is free, but spots help us plan. Grab yours below; we’d love to see you on the trail. 🥾
You must register to participate.
September 27 · 9:00am · Willow Lake Trailhead, Big Cottonwood Canyon
Oct 3
Parents-Only Yoga
Caregivers, this one’s for you. 🧘
Join us for caregivers-only yoga on Saturday, October 3 at 11:00 am at Sunflower Studio in Taylorsville. A quiet, kid-free hour with our trauma-informed instructor; gentle, fun, and all about you. No experience needed, and extra mats are available.
$10 donation covers studio costs.
Spots are limited. Register at the link!
October 3 · 11:00am · Sunflower Studio, Taylorsville
Oct 24
Neuro-Spooky Halloween-O-Rama
Join Sage Canyon Autism Foundation for our Neuro-Spooky Halloween-O-Rama—a fun, inclusive fall celebration created with autistic individuals and their families in mind!
Come enjoy an afternoon of Trunk or Treat, Halloween games and activities, treats and prizes, interactive experiences, and plenty of spooky (but not too spooky!) fun. We’re bringing together local businesses, community organizations, and families for an opportunity to celebrate Halloween, connect with one another, and enjoy the season together.
October 24 · 4:00-6:00pm · Community of Grace Presbyterian Church
We hope you can Join us.
Our aim is to make these outdoors events varied and accessible to everyone.