Events
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ASNV Walk
Date: Saturday, May 17th 2025
Get ready for the return of our Annual ASNV Autism Walk and Family Fest! Enjoy delicious food, unique vendors, bounce houses, music, and fun for the whole family. Easy walk around the track and hear from some our own families. We will offer a fun raffle where you can select from numerous handmade baskets and popular gift certificates. Stay tuned for more opportunities to support the autism community and join this inclusive, sensory-friendly event.
Holiday Party
December 14, 2024
Join us on December 14th for our annual ASNV-POAC holiday party. We will have two shifts with Santa present at both. First Shift 12-2pm. Second Shift 12-4pm. Please register/reserve one spot for each family member and for only one shift.We will have reduced volume holiday movies, and music, quiet room, Legos, and arts and crafts. There will be a give-away-table with assorted free items.We will provide pizza, veggies, snacks, and drinks. You are welcome to bring your own food and/or to bring a dessert or snack to share but it is not required. Location is the Service Source building. Stay tuned for further information as it gets closer.
Watermine Event
Date: TBD
Summertime is when we get together for our annual Watermine Family Fun Day. Great family time accessing the public water park. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Stay tuned for further information. Picnic lunch and drinks provided with entry fees in our own separate area. Location- 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive Reston,
YouToo Tennis
Date: TBD
YouToo tennis is an individualized tennis program for children. Twice a year (dates will be announced) Potomac HS students come together to teach tennis, play games, and just have fun with the kids. No tennis experience is required. We welcome all students to join and have fun. It is also a great way to meet other families. Location is Potomac School tennis courts in Mclean. 15 children per session max. It fills quickly once announced. Email: director@asnv.org for questions.
Show of Talent
November 2024
Join us for our 4th year as we host Show of Talent. Your talent can be whatever is your passion. We love the singers and musicians which are always popular and a crowd favorite. We also include so many other talents and passions that truly reflect our versatility and uniqueness. We have had a mermaid, fire breather, a person who made crafts, magic tricks, a person who drew a picture, other artists, a rodeo barrel racer, water skier, a model/pageant winner, someone spoke all about trains, an advocacy video, someone who play jacks, American Idol contestant, an animator and so much more. The talent is endless. It does not matter where you live, it does not matter your age. We just want you to have the opportunity to showcase your passion-your talents. You simply make a video with your phone of your talent no more than 3 minutes with specifics coming soon once the date is confirmed.
Sensory Friendly Movies
Check Local Listings
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer movie showings where they turn the lights up and turn the sound down so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing. Sensory friendly film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family friendly) and Wednesday evening (mature audience) of every month. Please check your local listings for specific show times and locations. AMC Potomac Mills, AMC Tysons Corner.