The Fort Collins Autism Resource Fair is a free, annual event hosted by the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery that provides information and support for the autism community in and around Fort Collins.
Enjoy activities for people of all ages including arts and crafts, games, face painting, Lego building, social meetups, character meet and greet, parent supports, food trucks, and much more!
ASD-trained students from Colorado State University are available for childcare assistance under faculty supervision at no cost so that families and caregivers can interact with providers.
We are also honored to welcome world-famous scientist and bestselling author and advocate, Dr. Temple Grandin, who will give a talk in the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater. She will also be available to autograph books (including her newest, Visual Thinking).
Additionally, we are honored to be showcasing the new documentary, An Open Door, in the Dome Theater, celebrating the mind and works of Dr. Temple Grandin.
A Q&A panel with the filmmakers will follow.
Neurodiverse individuals and their loved ones are encouraged to explore the museum and share a day of fun. Let us help you find out more about the autism community of Fort Collins!
Among the providers included this year are:
· The Arc of Larimer County
· CAYAC
· Foothills Gateway
· Colorado State University
· The Fort Collins Police Department
· Peak Parenting Center
· Poudre School District
· The Social Learning Project
· And many more!
*Free admission for all. The 2025 Autism Resource Fair is generously sponsored by
Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Impact Fund Grant Program.
Dr. Temple Grandin
Film Screening: An Open Door
Filmmaker Panel
*Museum Buddies are available all day (sponsored by HDFS at CSU)
1pm Neurodiverse D&D (preregistration required)
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Hannah Gadsby is a brilliant Australian comedienne, actress, and writer known for her Emmy Award winning Netflix stand-up special, Nanette, and her most recent special, Douglas, where she discusses her experiences living with autism. We are honored to have her here to welcome you to The Fort Collins Online Autism Resource Fair.