Parent Coffee Support Meeting
Join us for an informal parent support coffee meet-up at This World’s Ours Centre on Main & 10th, Vancouver, BC. Connect with other parents from our Autism Family Friends community, share experiences, and chat about the joys and challenges of parenting autistic children.
Feel free to bring your laptop—especially if you work from home—grab a coffee or treat from Thierry or The Federal Store, and join us for a relaxed morning of connection and conversation.
Spectrum Strong Parents
Join us for Spectrum Strong Parents, a supportive community for families navigating the autism spectrum together in partnership with The Cove . This parent support group meets once a month at The Cove Indoor Play—a safe and fun space for kids while parents connect.
Come share experiences, gain support, and let the kids have fun in a welcoming environment!
Parent Coffee Support Meeting
Join us for our monthly parent support coffee meetings in Vancouver! Thanks to our generous partner, Sasha from Watermelon Sessions, we're thrilled to be hosting our Vancouver meetups at Watermelon Sessions. Come connect with us and other parents, share experiences, and find support in a warm and welcoming atmosphere over coffee. Plus, explore the amazing coffee shops in the area and grab a treat to enjoy during our meetup!
Parent Coffee Support Meeting
Join us for an informal parent support coffee meet-up at This World’s Ours Centre on Main & 10th, Vancouver, BC. Connect with other parents from our Autism Family Friends community, share experiences, and chat about the joys and challenges of parenting autistic children.
Feel free to bring your laptop—especially if you work from home—grab a coffee or treat from Thierry or The Federal Store, and join us for a relaxed morning of connection and conversation.
Milk and Cookies with Santa Toy Drive
🍪🎁 AFF x Watermelon Sessions: Milk & Cookies Toy & Book Drive 🎁🍪
This holiday season, Autism Family Friends (AFF) and Watermelon Sessions are teaming up to spread warmth, joy, and community spirit through our Milk & Cookies Toy & Book Drive!
Drop off your new or gently used toys, sensory items, and books early at Watermelon Sessions, or come by on the day of the event to donate while browsing for something new-to-you!
Enjoy a cozy, family-friendly afternoon with a photo zone, sensory-friendly activities for the kiddos, and plenty of opportunities to connect over cookies, treats, and conversation. ✨
All proceeds from the drive will go to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, supporting children and families across B.C. 💛
📍 3535 Sawmill Crescent, Vancouver
🗓 Sunday, December 7 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🚗 Free parking available at Save-On-Foods
Toy & Book Drop-Off
Option to donate items before December 7th at either of these locations:
- Watermelon Sessions
- AFF Movie Night: Zootopia 2 – November 30th
We’re looking for:
- Books and toys in good condition, suitable for resale
- No broken or missing pieces please
- All parts securely attached or contained
AFF goes to the Movies!
AFF Family Movie Day: Zootopia 2 – Sensory Friendly Screening
Join us for a special Zootopia 2 movie screening. This event is open to friends and family of AFF members.
Our sensory-friendly screening features lower volume and softer lighting to create a comfortable experience for all kids. Children are encouraged to move around freely—there’s no pressure to remain seated throughout the movie.
To support skill-building, discounted concessions will be available for families to practice waiting in line, ordering, and making payments in a low-stress setting.
We’ll provide visual supports to help kiddos understand what to expect during the event, alongside social stories shared ahead of time so parents can prepare their children for the movie experience.
Movement regulation tools such as tents, tunnels, balance beams, and various fidgets will be available throughout the space to help children stay calm and engaged.
Ticket Information:
Adults: $15.25
Children: $10
Come enjoy the magic of Zootopia 2 in a fun, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere designed especially for our AFF families!
Here is a social story to help front-load your kiddo before the movie experience
Spectrum Strong Parents
Join us for Spectrum Strong Parents, a supportive community for families navigating the autism spectrum together in partnership with The Cove . This parent support group meets once a month at The Cove Indoor Play—a safe and fun space for kids while parents connect.
Come share experiences, gain support, and let the kids have fun in a welcoming environment!
Parent Coffee Support Meeting
Join us for our monthly parent support coffee meetings in Vancouver! Thanks to our generous partner, Sasha from Watermelon Sessions, we're thrilled to be hosting our Vancouver meetups at Watermelon Sessions. Come connect with us and other parents, share experiences, and find support in a warm and welcoming atmosphere over coffee. Plus, explore the amazing coffee shops in the area and grab a treat to enjoy during our meetup!
Parent Coffee Support Meeting
Join us for an informal parent support coffee meet-up at This World’s Ours Centre on Main & 10th, Vancouver, BC. Connect with other parents from our Autism Family Friends community, share experiences, and chat about the joys and challenges of parenting autistic children.
Feel free to bring your laptop—especially if you work from home—grab a coffee or treat from Thierry or The Federal Store, and join us for a relaxed morning of connection and conversation.
AFF Moms' Night
Hey AFF Moms!
Join us for a relaxed evening in River District, at a clubhouse amenities room — a cozy spot to unwind, connect, and enjoy great company.
Take a break from the daily hustle and spend time with other amazing moms who understand the ups and downs of raising neurodivergent kids.
AFF is covering the room rental, and there’s just a $15 per person contribution to help cover light refreshments and non-alcoholic drinks. Feel free to bring your own beverage, or pick something up from the liquor store conveniently located downstairs.
Come laugh, connect, and recharge — you deserve it! 💛
Fore the Dads: AFF at One Under
Autism Family Friends (AFF) invites fathers in our community to join co-hosts Rae and Pete for an afternoon of virtual golf, networking, and refreshments.
Two hours of golf sponsored by AFF
Food and beverages are self‑funded.
This event offers an opportunity to connect with fellow fathers, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships.
Additional golf time may be arranged at participants’ discretion, with costs shared among attendees.
Spectrum Strong Parents
Join us for Spectrum Strong Parents, a supportive community for families navigating the autism spectrum together in partnership with The Cove . This parent support group meets once a month at The Cove Indoor Play—a safe and fun space for kids while parents connect.
Come share experiences, gain support, and let the kids have fun in a welcoming environment!
Parent Coffee Support Meeting
Join us for our monthly parent support coffee meetings in Vancouver! Thanks to our generous partner, Sasha from Watermelon Sessions, we're thrilled to be hosting our Vancouver meetups at Watermelon Sessions. Come connect with us and other parents, share experiences, and find support in a warm and welcoming atmosphere over coffee. Plus, explore the amazing coffee shops in the area and grab a treat to enjoy during our meetup!
Parent Support Coffee Meeting
Join Co-Founders Camille and Sue for an informal parent support coffee meeting at Waves in London Plaza, Richmond BC. Connect with other parents from our Autism Family Friends community, share experiences, discuss the joys and challenges of parenting autistic children.
AFF goes to the Pumpkin Patch
Join Autism Family Friends for a fun fall outing at the Southlands Heritage Farm Pumpkin Patch! Families will meet at the farm entrance at 9:00 a.m. sharp.
🌾 What to Expect
Explore the pumpkin patch — each entry includes one pumpkin
Entry fee: approximately $13 per person (Southlands does not offer group rates on weekends)
Dress warmly and bring muddy buddies, boots, and rain gear
🍎 AFF Extras
To make the outing easier for families, AFF will provide:
Light refreshments (juice packs, Gnubees, and granola bars)
Fidgets and small toys for the kiddos
Please remember to bring any additional accommodations your child may need, such as noise-cancelling headphones or chewies.
🔗 Learn more about the pumpkin patch here:
https://southlandsfarm.pike13.com/group_classes/249493#/month?dt=2025-09-30<=service
We can’t wait to spend a cozy fall morning together! 🍁
Autism Family Friends Fundraiser
Join Autism Family Friends for a fun-filled afternoon at The Cove Indoor Play! We’ll play, laugh, and make memories together while supporting a great cause. This event is a fundraiser to help us continue providing valuable resources and support to families with autistic children.
Funds raised from this event will help us:
Book accessible venues for our events
Cover overhead costs for bookings
Provide partial or full subsidies for family event participation
Partner with experts to organize valuable workshops for our community
Purchase sensory toys and calming tools to support our kids’ emotional well-being
Acquire equipment to better support sensory integration, musical instruments, comfort items, and communication aids
Provide snacks and refreshments for our events, making them more accessible and enjoyable for all
Offer compensation for our volunteers who provide childcare support at events, recognizing their invaluable contribution
Your support will help us continue providing valuable resources and support to families with autistic children.
All ages welcome! Come play, connect, and make a difference with us.
Parent Coffee Support Meeting
Join us for our monthly parent support coffee meetings in Vancouver! Thanks to our generous partner, Sasha from Watermelon Sessions, we're thrilled to be hosting our Vancouver meetups at Watermelon Sessions. Come connect with us and other parents, share experiences, and find support in a warm and welcoming atmosphere over coffee. Plus, explore the amazing coffee shops in the area and grab a treat to enjoy during our meetup!
Parent Support Coffee Meeting
Join Co-Founders Camille and Sue for an informal parent support coffee meeting at Waves in London Plaza, Richmond BC. Connect with other parents from our Autism Family Friends community, share experiences, discuss the joys and challenges of parenting autistic children.
Spectrum Strong Parents
Join us for Spectrum Strong Parents, a supportive community for families navigating the autism spectrum together in partnership with The Cove . This parent support group meets once a month at The Cove Indoor Play—a safe and fun space for kids while parents connect.
Come share experiences, gain support, and let the kids have fun in a welcoming environment!
AFF Potluck Picnic
Join us at Ryall Park this August for a fun-filled afternoon at the splash park and playgrounds with your kiddos! Bring a set of fresh clothes, towels and bathing suit for your kids. We’ve reserved a picnic shelter just for our group, and we’ll be enjoying a potluck feast together. Each family is asked to bring a dish to share, which doesn’t have to be homemade but please ensure it’s allergy-friendly. To avoid duplicates, kindly fill out the form ASAP and let us know what you’ll be bringing. We can’t wait to see you there!
This event is free to attend!
Parent Coffee Support Meeting
Join us for our monthly parent support coffee meetings in Vancouver! Thanks to our generous partner, Sasha from Watermelon Sessions, we're thrilled to be hosting our Vancouver meetups at Watermelon Sessions. Come connect with us and other parents, share experiences, and find support in a warm and welcoming atmosphere over coffee. Plus, explore the amazing coffee shops in the area and grab a treat to enjoy during our meetup!
AFF Dads go to Lunch, again!
Join the co-founders' husbands Peter and Rae for another casual lunch with other AFF dads, where you can chat about life, parenting and everything in between.
This is a self-funded event, bills will be split at the end of the meal.
Spectrum Strong Parents
Join us for Spectrum Strong Parents, a supportive community for families navigating the autism spectrum together in partnership with The Cove . This parent support group meets once a month at The Cove Indoor Play—a safe and fun space for kids while parents connect.
Come share experiences, gain support, and let the kids have fun in a welcoming environment!
AFF Moms’ Paint Night
Relax, Create and Connect!
Join us for a fun evening of self-care and community building!
Enjoy:
Painting on canvas
Delicious food and drinks
Relaxing atmosphere to unwind and connect with fellow ASD mamas
Take a break and recharge with us! Come as you are, and leave feeling connected and refreshed!
RSVP and let's get creative together!
Climb with AFF (Again)
Get ready to ‘elevate’ your fun with AFF at our indoor climbing event! We’re ‘reaching new heights’ to bring our community together for an afternoon of challenge, adventure, and friendship! Don’t ‘fall’ behind - join us for a ‘gripping’ good time!
Important details:
Payment is required for each climber
Spectators are welcome to attend for free!
Limited to 24 climbers only - secure your spot with payment! Because of the limited number of climbing slots, we will give priority to the kids first. Parents that will to climb can fill the extra spaces if any remain.
Don’t miss out on the fun! Register now and get ready to climb to new heights with AFF!
Parent Coffee Support Meeting
Join us for our monthly parent support coffee meetings in Vancouver! Thanks to our generous partner, Sasha from Watermelon Sessions, we're thrilled to be hosting our Vancouver meetups at Watermelon Sessions. Come connect with us and other parents, share experiences, and find support in a warm and welcoming atmosphere over coffee. Plus, explore the amazing coffee shops in the area and grab a treat to enjoy during our meetup!
Parent Support Coffee Meeting
Join Co-Founders Camille and Sue for an informal parent support coffee meeting at Waves in London Plaza, Richmond BC. Connect with other parents from our Autism Family Friends community, share experiences, discuss the joys and challenges of parenting autistic children.
Commercial St. Party
Come party with us!
Autism Family Friends is thrilled to be participating in Commercial St. Party, courtesy of Watermelon Sessions!
Join us for a fun-filled block party that’s perfect for families with kids of all ages - and the best part? It’s completely free to attend! We look forward to seeing you there and showing our support together!
Spectrum Strong Parents
Join us for Spectrum Strong Parents, a supportive community for families navigating the autism spectrum together in partnership with The Cove . This parent support group meets once a month at The Cove Indoor Play—a safe and fun space for kids while parents connect.
Come share experiences, gain support, and let the kids have fun in a welcoming environment!
AFF Dads go to Lunch!
Join the co-founders' husbands Peter and Rae for a casual lunch with other AFF dads, where you can chat about life, parenting and everything in between.
This is a self-funded event, bills will be split at the end of the meal.