Doing fun things and going to interesting events with your kids is an important part of their childhood, and there’s no shortage of options in the Delaware Valley. For families whose children are disabled or neurodivergent, though, finding events that are fun for everyone can be more difficult.
Fortunately, there are still plenty of events that account for the needs of attendees with disabilities and are fun for everyone. These are a few upcoming ones to look forward to.
Philadelphia Strollathon
Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
East Goshen Township Park | 1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380
Rett Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that interrupts brain development and primarily affects girls. To raise awareness for this condition, the International Rett Syndrome Foundation holds Strollathon fundraisers throughout the country, which are meant to raise money for research, inform more people about the condition and be accessible to people with mobility issues.
Free | rettsyndrome.org/event/philadelphia-strollathon
3rd Annual Autism Fun Walk & Halloween Party
Oct. 12, 10:30 a.m.
Jack Curtis Stadium at Cooper River Park | 5300 N Park Dr., Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Interested participants can form teams for this fun walk, run and stroll. Costumes are encouraged for post-walk afternoon fun, as walkers will be collecting candy from around the track. Other activities include carnival games, bounce houses, photo ops and more.
Donations encouraged | puzzlepiecessquared.org
Boo Bash
Oct. 18, 3-8 p.m.
Police, Fire, Rod and Gun Club | 100 Linstone Ave. Newcastle, DE 19720
This inclusive event is a great, low-stress way to celebrate Halloween! Boo Bash is held in two parts, with an all-ages outdoor celebration taking place from 3 to 5 p.m. and a spooky movie night for guests age 16 and older from 6 to 8 p.m. Costumes are encouraged!
$5 | autismdelaware.org/event/boo-bash
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day
Oct. 19, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lincoln Financial Field | 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148
This annual event, which is celebrating its 24th anniversary this year, raises funds for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Trisomy 21 Program, which benefits children and adults with Down syndrome. After the walk itself, there will be live entertainment, carnival games and plenty of inclusive family fun.
$10-$25, free for kids age 4 and under | buddywalk.chop.edu
Walk With Me & 5k Run Delmarva
Oct. 19, 2:30 p.m. (run starts at 3:30 p.m.)
Baywood Greens | 32279 Clubhouse Way, Millsboro, DE 19966
This walking event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, with a fully-accessible course. Funds raised benefit Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore, which provides important education and resources for people with disabilities.
$25-$35 | walkwithmedelmarva.com
Free Day @ The LINC for Kids with Autism – Owls for Autism 2025
Nov. 22
Lincoln Financial Field | 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148
The first 200 kids and adults with autism to sign up for this event will receive free tickets to a Temple University Owls football game! This event also consists of a tailgating party, a kids’ zone with sensory-friendly activities and more.
$39.13, free for people with autism | kampforkids.org/temple
