POAC events are safe, welcoming environments where our children can be themselves in a non-judgmental setting. Please note that NJAW (New Jersey Autism Warriors) events require that you join the NJAW Facebook group (open only to parents of children with autism).
You must register to attend all events. To register just click on the Register or Facebook Sign Up button.
| Date & Time | Event Title | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-8-19 8:00am - 10:00am | Sensitive Santa | Brunswick Square Mall, 755 State Route 18, East Brunswick | Register |
| 12-8-19 10:00am - 12:00pm | NJAW Sensory Friendly Frozen 2 (North Jersey)NJAW Event | Wayne Preakness Cinemas, 1220 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne | Facebook Sign Up |
| 12-8-19 6:00pm | NJAW Johnson’s Corner Farm Light ShowNJAW Event | Johnson's Corner Farm 133 Church Rd, Medford, New Jersey 08055 | Facebook Sign Up |
| 12-14-19 9:00am - 11:00am | Breakfast With Santa | Resurrection Lutheran Church,4315 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 | Register |
| 12-15-19 12:15am - 1:45pm | Ice Skating with Santa | Winding River Skating Center, 1211 Whitesville Road, Toms River, NJ | Register |
| 12-15-19 10:00am - 1:00pm | Indoor Pool Party | The Aquatics and Fitness Center, 333 Cheesequake Road, Parlin | Register |
| 12-15-19 10:00am - 12:00pm | Gingerbread Social | Brick Memorial High School, 2001 Lanes Mill Road, Brick, NJ | Register |
| 12-15-19 6:00pm - 8:30pm | NJAW Let It Snow Planetarium ShowNJAW Event | Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ | Filled |
| 1-11-20 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Winter Dance for Teens with ASD | North Brunswick Township High School, 98 Raider Road, North Brunswick | Register |
| 1-12-20 10:00am - 1:00pm | Indoor Pool Party | The Aquatics and Fitness Center, 333 Cheesequake Road, Parlin | coming soon |
| 1-19-20 10:00am - 5:00pm | Crayola ExperianceNJAW Event | Crayola Experience (Easton, PA) 30 Centre Sq, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042 | Facebook Sign Up |
| 1-25-20 6:00pm - 9:00pm | POAC Member Appreciation Winter Ball Family Dance Party | St. Andrew UMC, 1528 Church Road, Toms River, NJ | Register |
| 2-9-20 10:00am - 1:00pm | Indoor Pool Party | The Aquatics and Fitness Center, 333 Cheesequake Road, Parlin | coming soon |
| 2-23-20 10:00am - 1:00pm | Indoor Pool Party | The Aquatics and Fitness Center, 333 Cheesequake Road, Parlin | coming soon |
| 2-29-20 6:00pm - 11:00pm | POAC’s Annual Gala | Crystal Point Yacht Club, Point Pleasant, NJ | Register |
| 3-8-20 10:00am - 1:00pm | Indoor Pool Party | The Aquatics and Fitness Center, 333 Cheesequake Road, Parlin | coming soon |
| 3-22-20 10:00am - 1:00pm | Indoor Pool Party | The Aquatics and Fitness Center, 333 Cheesequake Road, Parlin | coming soon |
| 3-27-20 12:00pm - 3-29-20 5:00pm | NJAW Guys Trip to GettysburgNJAW Event | Gettysburg, PA | Facebook Sign Up |
List of Featured Recreation Events
End of Summer BBQ Bash
Rides, games, entertainment, BBQ, and lots more. This is an end of summer bash with all the trimmings. We hope you can join us. It's free for individuals with autism and their families.
Swim Lessons for Children and Adults with Autism
Learning to swim is vital for children and adults with autism. POAC and Schafer Sports are sponsoring free 6 week sessions (with one-time $20 registration fee. All other costs paid by POAC and We Care Special Sports.)
Indoor Pool Party
These events take place monthly through the fall and winter.
POAC Pirate and Princess Carnival
This is one of the best autism events of the year! It's free, but you must register.
# Of First Responders Trained by POAC
POAC trains thousands of police officers and first responders every year.
# Of Free Family Recreation Events
POAC's free recreational events are run throughout NJ and always include siblings.
# Of People Who Have Attended POAC Recreation Events
Thousands of families attend our free recreational events every year.
