Published: August 25, 2025
Have some fun with the family while learning about a variety of special needs resources offered in the community at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital’s Special Needs Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, September 13 at Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines.
The informative day will include more than 60 agencies offering local resources for parents, caregivers, healthcare providers and others. There will also be fun activities for the whole family, giveaways, refreshments, entertainment and a quiet area.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.
The Charles F. Dodge City Center is located at 601 City Center Way in Pembroke Pines. Admission is free. For more information, visit http://www.jdch.com.
Here are some other adaptive activities and local events for families to enjoy.
Musical Expressions Program
Tuesday, September 2
Teens and young adults with developmental disabilities can learn self expression and have fun with peers while playing a variety of percussion instruments. Programs, which focus on learning rhythmic patters with instruments and emotional expression, take place every Tuesday. Ages 13 and up. Free. 5:30-7pm, Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100 Ave., Davie, http://www.broward.org/parks
Sensory Saturdays
Saturday, September 6
Families and children affected by autism spectrum disorder can explore the museum for an hour before the center opens to the public the first Saturday of every month. Lighting and sound adaptions are made during this time. 9-10am, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, 561-832-1988 http://www.coxsciencecenter.org
Adaptive Beach Days – Miami Beach
Sunday, September 21
This pop-up program provides full service access into the ocean for people with various disabilities with the help of trained staff, volunteers, access decks, beach wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment. The program takes place the third Sunday of each month through November. For more information, visit http://www.sabrinacohenfoundation.org