🧠💛 MAY SENSORY-FRIENDLY CALENDAR

Low-stimulation, inclusive, and actually enjoyable outings for all families

🌼 WEEK 1 (May 1–4)

📖 Sensory Storytime

• 📅 May 1

• 🕙 10:00 AM

• 📍 Pikes Peak Library District (Library 21c & branches)

• 💲 FREE

• 💡 Calm, structured storytime with visuals + movement breaks

🎮 Sensory Sensitive Sunday

• 📅 May 3

• 🕘 9:00–11:00 AM

• 📍 Chuck E. Cheese Colorado Springs

• 💲 $$

• 💡 Lower lights + quieter arcade play

🧸 Open Play (Sensory Gym)

• 📅 Daily

• 📍 We Rock The Spectrum Colorado Springs

• 💲 $

• 💡 Safe, inclusive, sensory-regulating play

🌸 WEEK 2 (May 5–11)

🎨 Calm Creative Play

• 📅 May 6

• 📍 Play Street Museum Colorado Springs

• 💲 $$

• 💡 Structured imaginative play (great for sensory-sensitive kiddos)

🌊 Sensory Swim

• 📅 May 8

• 📍 YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region

• 💲 $–$$

• 💡 Water = calming sensory input

🌲 Nature Reset Day

• 📅 Anytime this week

• 📍 Black Forest Regional Park

• 💲 FREE

• 💡 Quiet trails, low crowds, perfect decompression

🌷 WEEK 3 (May 12–18)

🧠 Autism Resource Fair

• 📅 May 17

• 🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• 📍 Autism Resource Fair Colorado Springs

• 💲 FREE

• 💡 Resources, vendors, support, and community

📖 Sensory Storytime

• 📅 May 14

• 📍 Pikes Peak Library District

• 💲 FREE

🧸 Inclusive Play Day

• 📅 Flexible

• 📍 The Third Place for Kids

• 💲 $

• 💡 Smaller, quieter play environment

🌻 WEEK 4 (May 19–25)

🏃 Movement + Regulation

• 📅 May 21

• 📍 Air City 360 Trampoline and Adventure Park

• 💲 $$

• 💡 Go during low hours for best sensory experience

🌄 Sunrise Nature Walk

• 📅 May 24

• 📍 Garden of the Gods

• 💲 FREE

• 💡 Quietest, calmest time of day

📚 Library Calm Play

• 📅 May 22

• 📍 Pikes Peak Library District

• 💲 FREE

🌺 WEEK 5 (May 26–31)

🧸 Indoor Calm Play

• 📅 May 27

• 📍 We Rock The Spectrum Colorado Springs

• 💲 $

🌊 Sensory Swim Night

• 📅 May 29

• 📍 YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region

• 💲 $–$$

🌅 Low-Key Family Night

• 📅 May 31

• 📍 Palmer Lake

• 💲 FREE

• 💡 Bring snacks + blankets = perfect calm evening

🐝💡 BUZZY’S “GOOD TO KNOW” TIPS

✨ Go early = fewer crowds
✨ Call ahead for sensory-specific hours
✨ Bring comfort items (headphones, fidgets, snacks)
✨ Always have an “exit plan” (no pressure outings = better outings)

💛 FINAL BUZZ

This isn’t just a calendar…
It’s a lifeline for families trying to say YES to outings again without the overwhelm 💛

And honestly? This kind of guide builds loyal, grateful, ride-or-die followers for The Buzzy B 🐝✨

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🌟 1. FULL SENSORY-FRIENDLY DIRECTORY

🧸 Play Spaces Built for Sensory Needs

• We Rock The Spectrum
  ✔ Designed specifically for sensory needs
  ✔ Swings, crash mats, calming zones
  ✔ Social groups + structured play

• The Third Place for Kids
  ✔ Inclusive play
  ✔ Smaller, calmer environment
  ✔ AMAZING for homeschool meetups

• Play Street Museum Colorado Springs
  ✔ Structured imaginative play
  ✔ Smaller capacity = less overwhelm

🧠 Therapy + Support (Behind-the-Scenes Heroes)

• Colorado Springs Therapy Center

• Nature's Path OT

• Developmental Pediatrics

✔ Occupational therapy + sensory integration
✔ Nature-based therapy options 🌲
✔ Multi-support (speech + OT + physical)

🎮 Everyday Businesses That “Get It”

• Chuck E. Cheese Colorado Springs
  ✔ Monthly Sensory Sensitive Sundays
  ✔ Dim lights + reduced noise + calmer environment

• Air City 360
  ✔ Sensory-friendly jump times (call ahead)

📅 2. MAY SENSORY-FRIENDLY EVENTS (REAL + CURRENT)

🎉 Must-Know Events

🧠 Autism Resource Fair

• 📅 May 17

• 🕚 11 AM – 3 PM

• 📍 Colorado Springs

• 💲 FREE

• 💡 HUGE resource + connection event for families

📖 Sensory Storytime (Pikes Peak Library District)

• 📅 Weekly (varies by branch)

• 💲 FREE

• 💡 Structured, predictable, calm storytelling
  👉 Designed specifically for kids with sensory needs

🎮 Sensory Sensitive Sunday

• 📅 May 3

• 🕘 Morning hours

• 📍 Chuck E. Cheese COS

• 💡 Lower sound + lights for comfortable play

🧸 Sensory-Friendly Kids Expo (Autism Society of Colorado)

• 📍 Colorado Springs (rotating dates/events)

• 💡 Calm environment + vendors + activities

🏃 Alpine Autism “Run for the One”

• 📅 Late April / early May crossover

• 📍 Colorado Springs

• 💡 Walk/run supporting autism community

🌿 3. LOW-STIMULATION WEEKEND GUIDE

🌅 MORNING: Calm + Regulated Start

• 🌄 Garden of the Gods (early = quiet magic)

• 🌊 Palmer Lake peaceful walk

• 🌲 Black Forest trails

💡 Nature reduces sensory overload naturally (less noise, more space)

🍎 MIDDAY: Structured + Predictable Fun

• 🧸 We Rock The Spectrum

• 📚 Library sensory storytime

• 🎨 Play Street Museum

💡 Predictability = comfort + success

🌙 EVENING: Wind Down Without Chaos

7

• 🎬 At-home movie night

• 🌅 Quiet park visit

• 🫧 Backyard bubbles + chill time

💡 Evenings should regulate, not overstimulate

🐝💛 WHAT MAKES SOMETHING SENSORY-FRIENDLY (Quick Guide)

✔ Lower noise
✔ Dim or natural lighting
✔ Predictable schedule
✔ Smaller crowds
✔ Flexible participation

👉 Sensory-friendly environments are designed to reduce overload and anxiety for individuals with sensory sensitivities