Alongside Autism

04/07/2026

Bakersfield!

BAKERSFIELD

We still have many spots available for our FREE climbing opportunity for people of ages with special needs – physical, intellectual, epilepsy, autism, blind / low vision, deaf / hearing impaired, etc – at Action Sports on Brimhall.

Rumor has it that the Kern County Fire Department, Kern County Sheriff and Hall ambulance will be joining us and giving the kids tours of their rigs!

WE STILL NEED A FEW VOLUNTEERS TO HELP BELAY / COACH THE CLIMBERS!

Message me for more information!

04/01/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month 🤍

And while awareness matters, families like ours need more than just awareness.

We need understanding.
We need inclusion.
We need spaces where our kids are safe, welcomed, and celebrated for exactly who they are.

That’s why Alongside Autism exists.
To be the village.

If you’re here, you’re part of it. 🤍

04/01/2026

Alongside Autism is growing, and we’re looking for people who want to come alongside our families and be part of something meaningful 🧡

You don’t need experience.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need a heart that cares.

Whether you help once or become part of our regular crew, it matters more than you know.

Scan the code to apply 🧡📝
We’d love to have you alongside us.

04/01/2026

Alongside Autism is growing, and we’re looking for people who want to come alongside our families and be part of something meaningful!

You don’t need experience.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need a heart that cares.

Whether you help once or become part of our regular crew, it matters more than you know.

Scan the code to apply 🤍
We’d love to have you alongside us 🧡🧡

03/31/2026

We’re really excited for this one!!

3G Activities is hosting their Easter egg hunt and was gracious enough to create a dedicated time just for our special needs community 🧡🧡

This is a space where our kids can have fun
no pressure
no overstimulation
and where parents can breathe a little too

📍 MB2
1251 Oak St, Bakersfield, CA

🗓 Friday, April 4th

⏰ Check-in starts at 8:00 AM
• 12 & under — 8:30 AM
• 12 & older — 9:00 AM

We split it into two time slots to help keep things calm and enjoyable for everyone 🙌

Bring a basket, invite a friend, and come hang out with us

So thankful to 3G Activities for making space for our families 🧡

03/30/2026

🌿 Alongside Autism Play Date 🌿

Join us for a fun and relaxed park day 🤍
Come connect, let the kids play, and enjoy some fresh air together.

📍 Wilson Park
2300 Wilson Rd

📅 Friday, April 3rd
⏰ 10:00 AM

Bring a blanket, snacks, and whatever your kiddos love.
All ages welcome.

This is a safe, inclusive space for our families to just show up and be! 🧡🧡

03/24/2026

This Friday we’re celebrating a big step for our community.

Bring a lawn chair, come hang out with us, and watch the kids enjoy a safer park.

📍 Wilson Park
2300 Wilson Rd
⏰ Ribbon cutting at 3:00 PM

We’ll have snacks and drinks. Family friendly and open to the community. Come celebrate with us! 🎈🎉🥳

03/16/2026

Join us as we celebrate this big step toward safer parks for our community.

The City of Bakersfield will be hosting a ribbon cutting for the new playground fence at Wilson Park, and we would love to see our community there to celebrate this moment together.

This truly was a community effort, and we did this together

For many families, especially those raising children with autism who are at a higher risk of wandering, something as simple as a fence can make a huge difference. It means a safer space for kids to play and a little more peace of mind for parents.

📍 Wilson Park
2300 Wilson Rd, Bakersfield
📅 March 27
⏰ 3:00 PM

There will be snacks and drinks, and Alongside Autism will be there celebrating alongside our community.

This is a big step forward, and we are so grateful to everyone who helped bring attention to the importance of safer parks for our kids. 🤍

03/13/2026

Bakersfield mother’s with Alongside Autism push for safety fences at city parks is gaining momentum, and their advocacy for Autism is beginning to produce results. || FULL STORY IN COMMENTS

02/14/2026

Last night meant a lot. 💗

It felt like a real mom break. We ate. We chatted. We exchanged numbers. Genuine connections were made.

Thank you for the decorations. You made it feel extra special the second we walked in. 🎈✨

So grateful for this village we’re building. It’s simple. It’s honest. And it matters. 💕

And if you loved this little mom break… just wait. 👀🎲