Events for April 2024

Sacred Heart’s Autism Center will be hosting a “Practice” holiday event for Christmas. This event is free and is open to the community. It is intended for those who need assistance preparing for the holiday and also for families who may not otherwise be able to participate in other community events.

Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM
Location: Sacred Heart Autism Center, 5154 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola, FL

“Practice” Opportunities will include:

  • Cookie Decorating
  • Making and Giving Gifts
  • Hanging Christmas Ornaments
  • Writing/Sending Letter to Santa
  • Opening and Politely Accepting Gifts
  • Tolerating the Sights/Sounds/Smells of the Season
  • Photos with Santa
  • AND SO MUCH MORE

November 14, 2018

Holiday ‘Practice’ Event at Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart's Autism Center will be hosting a “Practice” holiday event for Christmas. This event is free and is open to the community. Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018 Time: 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM Location: 5154 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola, FL
November 13, 2018

FBISF Autism Awareness night at Sunset Cork Room

This Wednesday, Nov. 14, the Sunset Cork Room in Gulf Shores, AL, is hosting a Benefit for Autism Pensacola as part of the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival. There will be a silent auction, as well as music by singer-songwriters. The auction items will be available for viewing beginning Tuesday evening, Nov. 13. Auction will run from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. 
October 30, 2018

Sweet Frog fundraiser – Gulf Breeze

Sweet Frog Night in Gulf Breeze has been rescheduled! Come see us Nov. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gulf Breeze location, 3749 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Twenty percent of the evening's proceeds will benefit our organization, supporting families living with autism in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. 
October 29, 2018

Thirty-One Gifts fundraiser for API

Order a Medium Utility Tote from Thirty-One Gifts and consultant Deborah Sanders and support API. Medium Utility Totes are $35 each, and API will receive $14 of each sale! There are other great items to choose from. Check out the google form and make your selections. Order Here: bit.ly/Autism31Gifts All prices include tax and shipping. Questions? Contact Deborah Sanders at 850-418-0229 or dsandersgift@gmail.com.
October 29, 2018

Belk Charity sale supports API

We have Belk Charity sale tickets! Donate $5 to Autism Pensacola for a special sales event this Saturday, Nov. 2 at @belk in @shopcordovamall Go to bit.ly/belkapi to donate. 
October 29, 2018

Santa party for all ages!

Santa Claus is coming to town! And he's stopping by Autism Pensacola's party for pictures. Join us on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church for pictures with the Jolly Ol' Elf. Sign up for your picture time here: http://signup.com/go/ztihyET. While you wait, we will have arts & crafts, light refreshments, a quiet zone, and a movie room.
October 22, 2018

Christmas support for local families

Autism Pensacola is once again supporting families living with autism in our local community with a Christmas assistance program for families in need. Applications must be completed by Nov. 15, 2018.
September 28, 2018

Horseback Riding at The Leaning Post

Join Autism Pensacola, Inc., for a morning ride at The Leaning Post ranch on Oct. 20. Limited to 20 riders; pre-registration is required. Cost is $10 per person for API members; $25 per person for non-members.
September 25, 2018

ABCs of ABA with Sacred Heart

The ABCs of ABA is a free class, presented by the Sacred Heart Autism Center, designed to help parents, teachers, and community participants acquire a foundational knowledge regarding the scientific principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how they can be used to improve behavior and increase skills.
September 24, 2018

Trunk or Treat with API

Fall is here! And that means our annual Trunk or Treat event is right around the corner. Enjoy a safe event for families and kids of ALL ages. Date: Oct. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Location: Pearl Nelson Center parking lot, corner of Fairfield Drive and 10th Avenue, Pensacola
September 24, 2018

Spooktacular at PMA

PMA Spooktacular, Oct. 27, 4 to 7 p.m., $5 for children over 3
September 3, 2018

Life Stories Transition Summit

Our Pensacola FSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities office, in collaboration with the Empowerment Parent Resource Center, the Family Network on Disabilities, the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources Center, and Autism Pensacola, Inc, would like to invite you to attend a free, full-day transition summit on September 14th from 9 am - 4 pm.