Explore upcoming state-wide events and webinars to find the support you or your loved one need to thrive
|
S
Sunday
|
M
Monday
|
T
Tuesday
|
W
Wednesday
|
T
Thursday
|
F
Friday
|
S
Saturday
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 event,
-
Thanks to the incredible generosity of supporters like you, DSAW made a huge impact in 2025! Together, we delivered 55,126 hours of direct services, awarded over $15,000 in enrichment grants to families across Wisconsin, and provided 35 free parent packs to families receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis—and that’s just the beginning (see the graphic below for more!). We couldn’t do it without |
0 events,
|
2 events,DSAW Sign-N-Play playgroup offers children ages 1 to 5 year-olds with Down syndrome, their parents, and caregivers the opportunity to have fun and learn in a friendly environment that promotes spoken and sign language, early literacy, and social & emotional development. Sign-N-Play includes circle time, peer-to-peer socialization, games, toys, and more. Activities are presented using DSAW hosts a virtual support group for parents and caregivers with a loved one transitioning to adulthood. Engage in conversation with others about the many topics that are present during this transition age (approx. 15-25). |
0 events,
|
1 event,Join other dads who have loved ones with Down syndrome each month for conservation, support, and a night out at the New Berlin Ale House! |
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
2 events,
-
DSAW-South Central is celebrating its 25th Annual Down Syndrome & Related Disabilities Awareness Walk on Sunday, October 4, at Fireman’s Park in DeForest, featuring a family festival, Red Carpet Walk, four-block walk, lunch, games, music, and more. This celebration of inclusion, friendship, and community helps support DSAW-South Central’s programs, advocacy, education, family support, and social
-
Join DSAW for a day on the Pumpkin Farm! Come out to Swan's Pumpkin Farm as we enjoy Fall Fun! Cost is $5 per person and includes the following: Adventure Wristband which allows each person unlimited access to the Witch Hallow Corn Maze, Barrel Train, Big Green Combine Slide, Pedal Karts, Pumpkin Jump Pad, Hay
$5.00
|
1 event,
-
Join other moms who have a loved one with Down syndrome or a related disability for community and conversation. It's a great opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build community in a relaxed setting. DSAW will provide the appetizers—we hope you'll join us! |
2 events,Join other grandparents who have grandchildren with Down syndrome for conversation and community. This group is led by volunteer grandparents and meets in a hybrid format. They meet in person at the SE-WI DSAW office in Wauwatosa on the first Tuesday of each month from 4:00-5:00 or you can join virtually! This group, for new parents with children ages 0-3, is hosted each month to gather for conversation, provide support for, and build community with other new parents. Hosted by a DSAW parent volunteer, this group meets the first Tuesday of each month |
0 events,
|
1 event,Join other Grandparents who have a loved one with Down syndrome or related disability for conversation and snacks. DSAW-SC will pay for the treats. |
0 events,
|
3 events,
-
Join DSAW-SC for our FREE monthly playgroup at Play Zone, a welcoming indoor play café designed for young children. Families with children ages 10 and under who have Down syndrome or a related disability can enjoy a fun, safe space to play, connect with other families, share experiences and resources, and build lasting friendships. Come
-
Join us for our 18th Annual DSAW-Green Bay Down Syndrome Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Capital Credit Union Park from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM! This year's theme is "Rock Your Socks – Inclusion Matters!" We invite walk teams, families, friends, and community supporters to celebrate inclusion by wearing Down syndrome awareness
-
Join us for a FREE Club in Edgerton for individuals ages 12+ with Down syndrome and related disabilities! This month’s spooky costume theme includes lunch, games, and a fun afternoon with DSAW-SC. This is a drop-off event unless participant needs help with the bathroom and/or eating. |
2 events,
-
Join DSAW-SC for a fun and educational outing at the Wisconsin Big Cat Rescue & Educational Center, geared toward children ages 7–12, though all ages are welcome. Families will have the opportunity to learn about rescued big cats, explore the facility, and enjoy time together while supporting an organization dedicated to providing these animals with
-
Join an Arboretum naturalist for a gently-paced and short walk exploring seasonal sights in the ecological communities and gardens of the Arboretum. We will meet at the Arboretum Visitor Center. In case of bad weather (storms), we will cancel the walk. |
1 event,
-
Join us for a fun fall outing at Spieker's Pumpkin Farm on Monday, October 12, from 4:30–6:00 p.m.! The cost is $2.00 per person and includes one pumpkin, one gourd, one Indian corn, and access to the small corn maze. A hayride to the pumpkin patch will take place at 5:15 p.m., where participants can
$2.00
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
1 event,Join other DSAW caregivers once a month for a book club! We choose a different book each month and get together to discuss. We read a variety of genres (both fiction and nonfiction), and books do not focus specifically on caregiving or parenting. |
0 events,
|
3 events,Join us at our Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin - Sheboygan and Surrounding Counties Monthly Hang Out Club! Participants must be 10 years or older. Each club date will have a different theme. This club will be a reoccurring program every month, mark your calendars for the 3rd Saturday of the month. Registration cut-offs: October
-
If you’re a parent or caregiver of a loved one with Down syndrome or a related disability, this afternoon is JUST FOR YOU! Join us for FREE axe throwing and community building! Come relax, have some fun, meet other parents and caregivers, and enjoy some well-deserved time for YOU.
-
DSAW–South Central and SibShop are hosting a free Halloween Dance & Party on Saturday, October 17, from 4:30–7:00 PM at the Ho-Chunk Community Center in Madison. The evening will include a DJ dance party, Red Carpet Walk, pizza with gluten-free options, and Halloween crafts, with costumes encouraged but optional. Individuals with Down syndrome and related |
2 events,
-
Join us for a fun, kid-sized 1.5-mile hike along the Ice Age Trail at Emma Carlin Trail Head in Palmyra, collecting non-candy treats from trees along the way! Costumes are encouraged as long as you can comfortably hike in them, and DSAW-SC will provide a parking pass. This event is for individuals with Down syndrome
-
Join us for a fall afternoon at Mulberry Lane Farm on Sunday, October 18th from 1 to 3 PM! We’ll meet at the entrance at 1 PM for a group photo, then explore the farm at your own pace. Milk a cow, feed goats, enjoy a hayride, and more! Cost is $5 per person, with
Get Tickets
Free – $5.00
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
1 event,DSAW hosts a monthly support group for those who are caring for aging loved ones with Down syndrome. Each month we meet to share in conversation and support with other parents, siblings, and caregivers. |
0 events,
|
1 event,
-
Join your friends from DSAW as we experience the Jack-O-Lantern Lights at the Racine Zoo! We'll stroll through the Zoo along a dedicated paved pathway and become immersed in dazzling lights and charming decorations. Follow the path and be fully immersed in Halloween with each step you take. Visitors will continue on the path lit
Get Tickets
Free – $2.00
|
3 events,
-
Join us at the farm for a petting zoo and other fall and Halloween activities!
-
Join us for the Halloween Extravaganza at Devil’s Lake for an all-ages, all-abilities afternoon of spooky family fun! Enjoy pumpkin carving, crafts, a torchlit hike, campfire and s’mores, a costume parade, and a visit with Monty the Mammoth from the Ice Age Trail! Kids of ALL ages are encouraged to wear their costumes! Rock Elm
-
🎃👻 YOU’RE INVITED TO A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY! 👻🎃 **Please kindly RSVP by 10pm Sunday, October 18, 2026. (Or you'll turn into a pumpkin hehehehehehe...)** In collaboration with the Carmelite Ministry of St. Teresa (CMST), the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin (DSAW) is excited to invite you to an afternoon of music, dancing, dinner, |
1 event,
-
Get ready for an unforgettable fall adventure! Explore an 8-acre corn maze and visit adorable farm animals while enjoying 70+ attractions and games. |
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
1 event,DSAW-South Central invites adults (18+) with Down syndrome or related disabilities to join us for a FREE Dinner & Movie Night on the last Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted)from 4:45–7:45 p.m. at the Sun Prairie Center. Enjoy a meal, a movie, and time with friends—just RSVP for the dates you plan to attend |
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
