Upcoming Events
H.E.R. Night with the Phoenix Mercury
Join Support or Don’t Support as they celebrate Women’s Empowerment Night with the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, August 29th!
For every ticket purchased, $5 will be donated back to support Women’s Empowerment initiatives in our community.
2026 Event Details
August 29 7:00pm
Get involved:
Celebrate while rocking their exclusive H.E.R. (Honor, Empower, Respected) T-shirt. You have an option of purchasing a $10 oversize t-shirt two sizes (Large & XL)
Location:
201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ, US
2026 Day of Learning Series
The Day of Learning Series offers the Arizona community a friendly and intimate opportunity to learn and collaborate together. With affordable event pricing, scholarships for families in need, certificates for DDD required CEU's, and a resource fair at each event, this Series provides an opportunity for in-person learning over 3 separate events.
2026 Event Details
July 18 | October 17
What's Included
- 10 Informative Sessions with Expert Speakers
- Continental Breakfast, Hot Lunch Buffet, All Day Beverages & Snack Breaks
- Continuing Education Certificates
- Sponsor & Exhibitor Resource Fair
- Complimentary Parking
Location:
Desert Willow Conference Center
4340 E Cotton Center Blvd Phoenix, AZ
YES Day for Autism Research
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is excited to celebrate the sixth annual YES Day Walk for Autism™ with our supportive community! While there is no cost to attend, your fundraising efforts help us create more supportive, inclusive communities for people with autism.
2026 Event Details
October 25 9:00am
Say YES to:
- Listening to and understanding people with autism.
- Early screening, diagnosis, and access to effective services.
- High-quality education and healthcare.
- Training for first responders.
- Supporting employment opportunities for adults with autism.
- Innovative housing solutions.
- Building more supportive, inclusive communities across Arizona.
Location:
80 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ
Cardinals Climb
Team Kids First at The Autism Academy is joining The Cardinals Climb! While 75% of the funds raised directly support our parent-led partnership program (P3), your participation helps power campus dances, trunk-or-treats, book fairs, carnivals, bingo nights, teacher wish lists, and parent support.
2027 Event Details
February 20, 2027
Climb for:
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Supporting P3 programs across all Autism Academy campuses.
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Funding campus dances, trunk-or-treats, carnivals, and picnics.
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Fulfilling teacher wish list items and enhancing parent support.
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Transforming State Farm Stadium into a trail-inspired hiking experience.
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Enjoying a live concert and post-climb party on the Great Lawn.
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Raising critical funds for Arizona special needs non-profit organizations.
Participant Requirements & Details:
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Fundraising Minimum: Every adult participant must raise a minimum of $250.
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Deadline: The $250 minimum must be met by February 13, 2027.
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Billing Notice: If the $250 minimum is not met by the deadline, the participant's credit card will be charged the remaining difference.
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Fund Distribution: 75% of funds raised by Team Kids First go directly to campus P3 programs, and 25% go to Arizona special needs non-profits.
- Team Link: Join our team or donate here(opens in new tab)
Location:
State Farm Stadium(opens in new tab)