Autism Involves Me

🎆 Reminder!!! 🎆
Fireworks with Friends is almost here!
Join us on June 28th at Grace Point Church for an evening of fun, friendship, and fireworks in a welcoming environment for autism and special needs families.

Free Activities Include:
🎈 Bounce Houses
🎨 Face Painting
🫧 Sensory Play
🎯 Yard Games
🎆 A Spectacular Fireworks Show at Dark

🍪 Food & Treat Vendors will be on site selling refreshments!

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and plan to spend the evening with us!

Registration is free, but we ask that families register in advance so we can plan accordingly.

📅 June 28, 2026
📍 Grace Point Church
🕖 Event Begins at 7:00 PM

Register today at www.aimnwa.org/events
We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💙

Wear Your Support for AIM!

Did you know Autism Involves Me has an official merchandise store?

Whether you're an autism parent, family member, friend, supporter, volunteer, or community partner, every purchase is a great way to show your support for autism acceptance and inclusion right here in Northwest Arkansas.

From t-shirts and hoodies to other fun AIM gear, your purchase helps spread awareness of our mission while helping us continue serving local families impacted by autism.

✨ Wear it to an AIM event.
✨ Wear it around town.
✨ Start conversations about autism acceptance.
✨ Help us make our mission visible throughout our community.

Check out our merchandise store here: https://www.outfitx.com/aim?fbclid=IwY2xjawSX7K5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUeDBXNU5BN2tKMFZwR2Zoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiBV24jHyEMGFKpYZkUTLKZC724JtPsAD_AkZBbqZ_bQI0Vj347skrRpuqxS_aem_46E2pcOgigqBkv14RyGIgQ

If you purchase something, we'd love to see it! Share a photo in the comments and help us fill Northwest Arkansas with AIM Gear!

Looking for a safe place for your kids to play and a chance to connect with other special needs families this summer?

Join us for Playtime W/AIM at the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers!

Their amazing fenced-in playground provides a secure environment where children can play while parents have an opportunity to relax, visit, and build connections with other families who understand the journey.

This is a casual, come-and-go gathering—stay for a few minutes or spend the afternoon with us.

Open to families impacted by disabilities.
📍 Center for Nonprofits
1200 W Walnut St, Rogers
🗓 June 15, June 30, July 13, and July 29
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

** A quick note for families: The playground is a public space and will not be reserved exclusively for AIM during these times. That said, it is usually very quiet and not heavily used, making it a wonderful place for our families to gather, play, and build community in a safe, fenced-in environment.

We hope you'll join us for a fun summer of play, friendship, and community! 💙

Attention Walmart & Sam's Club Associates!

Now through July 4th, your donation to Autism Involves Me through Spark Good can go twice as far.

Walmart and Sam's Club are currently matching eligible donations 1:1, helping support autism families across Northwest Arkansas.

Every dollar stays local and helps AIM provide:
💙 Family support programs
💙 Inclusive community events
💙 Educational resources
💙 Financial assistance through AIM2Help

If you're a Walmart or Sam's Club associate, please consider selecting Autism Involves Me in Spark Good and making a gift this month.

Together, we can create a more inclusive community for individuals with autism and their families.

🎉 You Asked, We Listened! 🎉

Due to the overwhelming response to our upcoming sensory-friendly showing of Toy Story 5, we are excited to announce that we are adding a second showing in Springdale!

A huge thank you to Inner Circle Autism Network for partnering with us to make this additional showing possible. Their support allows us to open the doors to even more autism families and create another opportunity for connection, inclusion, and fun.

We know many families were hoping to attend, and we're thrilled to offer another sensory-friendly movie experience for our community.

If you are currently registered for the Rogers showing but would prefer to attend the Springdale showing, please send us a private message. We will cancel your Rogers tickets so those seats can be made available to another family, and you can register for the Springdale event as tickets allow.

🎬 Please do not register for both showings. Our goal is to make sure as many families as possible have the opportunity to attend.

We can't wait to see everyone at the movies!

Registration Link: https://autisminvolvesme.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F47424

AIM2Gather Sensory-Friendly Movie: Toy Story 5

Join Autism Involves Me for a special sensory-friendly showing of Toy Story 5 at Rogers Towne Cinema!

This event is designed to provide a welcoming, inclusive movie experience for individuals with autism and other sensory sensitivities. House lights will remain slightly raised, sound levels will be adjusted, and families are welcome to move around as needed throughout the movie.

Event Details
📅 June 20, 2026
📍 Rogers Towne Cinema
🕘 Doors Open: 9:00 AM
🎬 Movie Begins: 9:30 AM

The concession stand will be open, and thanks to AIM, the first round of popcorn and drinks is included for all registered attendees.

Registration Required
Due to limited seating, every person attending must be registered, including parents, caregivers, and siblings. To ensure as many AIM families as possible can participate, we ask that attendance be limited to immediate family members only.

We look forward to sharing a fun morning at the movies with you and your family!

**Please Note** This will be at the ROGERS TOWNE CINEMA!!!

Registration Link: https://autisminvolvesme.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F47271

Who's Ready for some Fireworks??

Last year, you told us that Fireworks with Friends needed to become an annual tradition—and we listened!

Autism Involves Me is excited to partner with Grace Point Church to bring you the 2nd Annual Fireworks with Friends on Saturday, June 28th!

Designed with autism families and individuals with special needs in mind, Fireworks with Friends provides a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where families can gather, have fun, and enjoy an amazing fireworks show together.

FREE Activities Include
* Bounce Houses provided by Epic Inflatables, LLC
* Yard Games provided by Yardcore Fun Game Rentals
* Face Painting by The Art of FuN - Northwest Arkansas' Elite Children's Entertainment Co.
*Sensory Play provided Created to Play Sensory Co.

Onsite Vendors:
Journee B’s Bakery - Gourmet Cookies
AE Keepsakes and Treasures Creations- Custom Magnet Keepsakes Made from Your Favorite Phone Photos
Señora Fuerza's NWA - Taco & More
The Cosmic Lemon - Mobile Beverage Trailer

🗓 Sunday, June 28th
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Grace Point Church
1201 McCollum Road, Bentonville, AR

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends! The fireworks show will begin shortly after nightfall.

🇺🇸 Join us as we celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States and create a safe and welcoming place where autism families can celebrate together.

We can't wait to see you there!

Be sure to Register:
https://www.aimnwa.org/events

Update: sources say he has been found!!

be on the lookout for this child.