Fantastic Friends offers programs weekly in our community center and also hosts special events for individuals of all abilities.
Our programs are designed to be fun and provide a variety of social/ learning experiences and enhance social-emotional skills.
Our special events are held at various handicapped accessible locations throughout Western New York.

11/13/26
Music, dancing, fun and friends! Listen to your own particular music vibe and control your volume through custom headsets.
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This 3 hour instructor-led class will be a fun filled, social and educational class.
Participants will learn life skills, critical thinking, socialization and teamwork throughout the day.

Come have fun and stay active with this open rotating sports program. This instructor led community class is open to individuals of all abilities and is a great chance to spent Friday evening with Friends.

Our Arts & Crafts Program provides a fun, hands-on creative space for individuals of all abilities to express themselves through art. Our certified teacher will teach using a variety of materials and techniques. Participants will explore their creativity while improving fine motor skills, sensory integration, and social engagement in a supportive and inclusive environment.
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Kitchen Life Skills program is a hands-on, interactive program designed to teach individuals of all abilities ages 12+, the joy of cooking in a supportive and engaging environment. Participants will mix, measure and chop, while learning essential kitchen skills, boosting confidence, and enjoying the sensory experience of being in the kitc
Kitchen Life Skills program is a hands-on, interactive program designed to teach individuals of all abilities ages 12+, the joy of cooking in a supportive and engaging environment. Participants will mix, measure and chop, while learning essential kitchen skills, boosting confidence, and enjoying the sensory experience of being in the kitchen. Kitchen Life Skills is generously supported by The Children's Guild Foundation.

Science Club is a hands-on, sensory-friendly program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in individuals of all abilities. Through interactive experiments, exploration, and discovery-based learning, participants engage in the wonders of science in a fun, social, supportive, and accessible environment.

Drumfit is a fun exercise program, drumming on yoga balls to music. Our program is designed to provide a fun, engaging, and inclusive fitness experience for our friends. Through rhythm-based movement and drumming, participants enhance motor skills, coordination, and social engagement while boosting confidence and self-expression.

Our fun instructor led Baking community class is a hands-on, interactive program designed to teach individuals of varying abilities (ages 12+) the joy of baking in a supportive and engaging environment. Participants will mix, measure, and decorate delicious treats while learning essential kitchen skills, boosting confidence, and enjoying the sensory experience of baking.

Get Your Game On is an weekly instructor led, community sports class. Participants will engage in a variety of instructed sports activities to promote social-emotional skills, promote a healthy lifestyle, enhance motor skills, gain a sense of unity and build friendships. Pizza and drinks are also enjoyed.

In this instructor-led community class, our Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) uses evidence-based interventions to support individuals of all abilities. Through singing, drumming, and movement, participants strengthen communication, motor skills, and cognitive focus in a supportive group setting.
Each session is designed to meet the
In this instructor-led community class, our Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) uses evidence-based interventions to support individuals of all abilities. Through singing, drumming, and movement, participants strengthen communication, motor skills, and cognitive focus in a supportive group setting.
Each session is designed to meet the unique sensory and physical needs of the students, fostering social connection and emotional well-being.

Instructor-led community class for individuals ages 6-12 of all abilities. Focus on sensory regulation, spatial awareness, predictable routines, and functional strength. Gymnastics and acrobatics are highly beneficial for autistic youth, as the deep pressure (proprioceptive input) and movement (vestibular input) naturally support self-regulation, focus, and motor planning.
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