INCLUSION FEST Offers A Celebration For All Abilities At The Tobin Center In April
This event will take place on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Will Naylor Riverwalk Plaza & Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater.
By: A.A. Cristi Apr. 03, 2025
The Tobin Center, in partnership with Autism Community Network and disABILITYsa, will present Inclusion Fest: a free, inclusive, and accessible festival designed for all ages and abilities.
This event will take place on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Will Naylor Riverwalk Plaza & Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, celebrating community, connection, and the power of belonging.
Inclusion Fest offers engaging activities, interactive vendor booths, and a sensory-friendly screening of Carl the Collector, providing a welcoming space for individuals on the spectrum, families, and the community at large.
Event Highlights:
- Sensory-Friendly Screening: Carl the Collector (10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) – Join us for a special viewing of Carl the Collector in the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater, presented with sensory-friendly adjustments.
- Interactive Vendor Plaza – Visit engaging booths and activities hosted by community partners, offering fun, hands-on experiences for all attendees.
- Carl the Collector Photo Station – Capture fun memories with a life-sized cardboard cutout of Carl the Collector.
- Concessions – Enjoy snacks and refreshments available for purchase throughout the event.
- Calming Area – Take a break in a designated quiet space featuring soft seating and soothing activities for those who need a moment to relax.
- Live Storytime Session – Gather for a special reading experience with The Tobin Center's Generation NEXT Education Initiative.
Featured Vendors & Community Partners:
- Autism Community Network
- Crescendo Center
- disABILITYsa
- Family ADDventures Advocacy
- Generation NEXT
- KLRN
- KultureCity
- Magik Theatre
- Once in a Wild
- The Arc of San Antonio
- Youth Code Jam
Learn more about vendors here.
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