Events
Building inclusive community, one gathering at a time.
The Includers Club hosts welcoming, low-pressure playgroups for neurodivergent children and their families.
Our gatherings are designed with sensory needs, flexibility, and connection in mind.
Featured Event
The Includers Club at The Chicago Dogs
Join The Includers Club for a family baseball fundraiser at Impact Field as the Chicago Dogs take on the Lake County DockHounds.
This community event is a chance to enjoy an afternoon at the ballpark, connect with other local families, and support The Includers Club’s work building inclusive community for neurodivergent children and their families.
📅 Sunday, August 16 · 3:00 PM
📍 Impact Field, Rosemont, IL
🎟️ Tickets start at $20 and include:
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Outfield group seating with The Includers Club
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A complimentary Chicago Dogs hat
Additional supporter ticket options may include a contribution to The Includers Club.
Tickets must be purchased by Monday, July 20.
Advance purchase is required.
Upcoming
Events
Welcoming opportunities for neurodivergent children and their families to connect, play, explore, and simply be together.
The Includers Club at the Chicago Dogs
Sunday, August 16th, 3:00 PM
Impact Field, 9850 Balmoral Ave, Rosemont
Join TIC families and supporters for a relaxed afternoon at the ballpark — with space for movement, breaks, and connection. Ticket includes a Chicago Dogs hat.
Splash Pad Meetup
Sunday, August 23rd, 4:30-6:30 PM
The Hub at Berens Park, Elmhurst
A relaxed end of summer gathering for families to cool off and connect.
Sensory-Friendly Playgroup
Sunday, September 13th, 9:30-10:30 AM
Villa Park Recreation Center
320 E Wildwood Ave, Villa Park, IL
A welcoming, sensory-friendly playgroup for neurodivergent children and their families to play, connect, and participate at their own pace.
How We Create Welcoming Spaces
Come As You Are
Children are never expected to mask, perform, or fit a mold. Movement, sensory needs, stimming, observing, and different communication styles are all welcome.
Family-Centered
Our gatherings are designed with caregivers in mind, creating shared experiences where families can participate in ways that feel comfortable and supportive.
Comfort Over Compliance
We prioritize connection, flexibility, and emotional safety over rigid expectations or performance.
Flexible & Responsive
We aim to provide enough structure for families to feel prepared while remaining adaptable to individual needs.