Events
Expand Your Possibilities to Gain Support, Education, and Hope
TACA hosts regular events to educate, support, and deliver hope. These TACA events, designed for parents and caregivers of children and people diagnosed with autism, will guide you to the education and support needed to help your family member be the best they can be. We offer a wide variety of both virtual events, and in-person events, allowing families to choose which format suits them best.
virtual support & education events
TACA offers monthly virtual parent support and family panel meetings where parents can connect with other autism parents from their home computer or mobile phone.
upcoming virtual events
February 1, 2023
to February 28, 2023
Virtual Education Event
Monthly Learning Series: GI Issues
TACA will explore GI issues commonly associated with autism this month. Learn more about gastrointestinal…
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February 1, 2023
February 28, 2023
Recorded Virtual Education Event
The Role of Microbiome Testing in Autism
with
Sabine Hazan, MD
via TACA Connect App
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact…
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February 1, 2023
February 28, 2023
Recorded Virtual Education Event
Gut-Brain Axis
with
Sarkis K Mazmanian
via TACA Connect App
This is about how substances produced by the Microbiome may contribute to Autism Spectrum Disorder….
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February 6, 2023
12:00pm PST - 1:00pm PST
Virtual Support Event
Pacific Northwest Virtual Parent Meeting
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
TACA Families in the Pacific Northwest! Join us virtually as we talk about all things…
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February 7, 2023
10:00am PST / 1:00am EST
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect
Each week, TACA Mentors will help families create a plan to connect with resources and…
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February 14, 2023
10:00am PST 1:00pm
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect App
Each week, TACA Mentors will help families create a plan to connect with resources and…
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February 15, 2023
6:30pm CST / 7:30pm EST
Virtual Support Event
East Virtual Parent Meeting
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
Families in the East – Gastrointestinal issues are one of the most common co-occurring medical…
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February 16, 2023
3:30pm HST / 5:30pm PST
Virtual Support Event
West Virtual Parent Meeting
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
Families in the West – Gastrointestinal issues are one of the most common co-occurring medical…
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February 21, 2023
10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect App
Each week, TACA Mentors will help families create a plan to connect with resources and…
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February 22, 2023
4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
Virtual Support Event
Teen & Adult Virtual Parent Meeting
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
Families with Teens and Adults – Let’s get together virtually with TACA! Together, we’ll share…
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February 24, 2023
4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
Virtual Support Event
Family Support Panel: Foundations in GI Issues
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect App
Hear from real TACA families about how they have supported their child through different GI…
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February 28, 2023
10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect App
Each week, TACA Mentors will help families create a plan to connect with resources and…
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April 1, 2023
to April 28, 2023
Virtual Conference
Take Action Conference Series
via TACA Connect
TACA’s Take Action Conference Series is an entirely new offering for TACA families. This virtual month-long opportunity…
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February 1, 2023
February 28, 2023
Recorded Virtual Education Event
The Role of Microbiome Testing in Autism
with
Sabine Hazan, MD
via TACA Connect App
February 1, 2023
February 28, 2023
Recorded Virtual Education Event
Gut-Brain Axis
with
Sarkis K Mazmanian
via TACA Connect App
February 6, 2023
12:00pm PST - 1:00pm PST
Virtual Support Event
Pacific Northwest Virtual Parent Meeting
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
February 7, 2023
10:00am PST / 1:00am EST
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect
February 14, 2023
10:00am PST 1:00pm
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect App
February 15, 2023
6:30pm CST / 7:30pm EST
Virtual Support Event
East Virtual Parent Meeting
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
February 16, 2023
3:30pm HST / 5:30pm PST
Virtual Support Event
West Virtual Parent Meeting
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
February 21, 2023
10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect App
February 22, 2023
4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
Virtual Support Event
Teen & Adult Virtual Parent Meeting
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
February 24, 2023
4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST
Virtual Support Event
Family Support Panel: Foundations in GI Issues
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect App
February 28, 2023
10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect App
chapter events
Across the United States, TACA chapters hold meetings, autism learning seminars, coffee talks, and family events throughout the year. Comprised of TACA Parent Volunteers across the country, our coffee talks and family events provide settings where families can informally network, share resources, and speak with seasoned parents.
upcoming chapter events
February 4, 2023
10:00am EST - 12:00pm EST
In-Person Support Event
New Jersey Chapter – Coffee Talk
Whole Foods
300 Bergen Town Ctr
Paramus, NJ 07652
Join the conversation and meet other parents and caregivers to share information, get fresh ideas,…
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February 9, 2023
7:00pm EST - 9:00pm EST
In-Person Support Event
Maryland Chapter – Coffee Talk
Panera
8125 Ritchie Hwy
Pasadena, MD 21122
Let’s get together to talk about how this year is going. We will brainstorm and…
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February 16, 2023
10:00am EST - 11:00am EST
In-Person Support Event
Virginia Chapter – Coffee Talk
Panera Bread
2400 Prince William Pkwy
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Join the conversation and meet other caregivers to share information, support and resources. Discussion is…
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February 16, 2023
7:00pm EST - 9:00pm EST
In-Person Support Event
Indiana Chapter – TACOS with TACA
Luciana’s
3716 E 82nd St.
Indianapolis IN 46240
Join TACA Indiana for Taco’s with TACA. Get support, referrals, and suggestions for your most…
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February 17, 2023
10:00am CST - 12:00pm CST
In-Person Support Event
Illinois Chapter – Coffee Talk
Whole Foods
750 N Martingale Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Join the conversation and meet other parents and caregivers to share information, get fresh ideas,…
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February 23, 2023
10:00am PST - 12:00pm PST
In-Person Support Event
San Diego Chapter – Coffee Talk
Denny’s
(Cross Street Riverdale)
10430 Friar’s Road
San Diego, CA 92120
Join us for breakfast where we will connect and share experiences and provide support. An…
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February 28, 2023
9:30am PST - 11:30am PST
In-Person Support Event
San Diego Chapter – North County Breakfast Club
Swami’s Cafe - Vista
20 Main St, Suite 100
Vista, CA 92084
Join us as we wrap up February and head into March. February’s monthly topic is…
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February 28, 2023
10:00am EST - 11:30am EST
In-Person Support Event
Virginia Chapter – Coffee Talk
Wegmans
(2nd floor mezzanine, near children’s area)
45131 Columbia Place
Dulles, VA 20166
Let’s get together to talk about how this year is going. We will brainstorm and…
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February 28, 2023
7:00pm CST - 8:30pm CST
In-Person Support Event
Texas Chapter – TACO Tuesday
El Ranchito Restaurant
3517 S. Cooper St.
Arlington, TX 76015
What’s better than TACO Tuesday? A TACA TACO Tuesday! Enjoy some tasty food for a…
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February 4, 2023
10:00am EST - 12:00pm EST
In-Person Support Event
New Jersey Chapter – Coffee Talk
Whole Foods
300 Bergen Town Ctr
Paramus, NJ 07652
February 9, 2023
7:00pm EST - 9:00pm EST
In-Person Support Event
Maryland Chapter – Coffee Talk
Panera
8125 Ritchie Hwy
Pasadena, MD 21122
February 16, 2023
10:00am EST - 11:00am EST
In-Person Support Event
Virginia Chapter – Coffee Talk
Panera Bread
2400 Prince William Pkwy
Woodbridge, VA 22192
February 16, 2023
7:00pm EST - 9:00pm EST
In-Person Support Event
Indiana Chapter – TACOS with TACA
Luciana’s
3716 E 82nd St.
Indianapolis IN 46240
February 17, 2023
10:00am CST - 12:00pm CST
In-Person Support Event
Illinois Chapter – Coffee Talk
Whole Foods
750 N Martingale Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
February 23, 2023
10:00am PST - 12:00pm PST
In-Person Support Event
San Diego Chapter – Coffee Talk
Denny’s
(Cross Street Riverdale)
10430 Friar’s Road
San Diego, CA 92120
February 28, 2023
9:30am PST - 11:30am PST
In-Person Support Event
San Diego Chapter – North County Breakfast Club
Swami’s Cafe - Vista
20 Main St, Suite 100
Vista, CA 92084
February 28, 2023
10:00am EST - 11:30am EST
In-Person Support Event
Virginia Chapter – Coffee Talk
Wegmans
(2nd floor mezzanine, near children’s area)
45131 Columbia Place
Dulles, VA 20166
February 28, 2023
7:00pm CST - 8:30pm CST
In-Person Support Event
Texas Chapter – TACO Tuesday
El Ranchito Restaurant
3517 S. Cooper St.
Arlington, TX 76015
national events & campaigns
upcoming national events & campaigns
Fundraising Campaign
Newly Diagnosed Autism Initiative
A starting point for families with newly diagnosed children
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April 1, 2023
to May 31, 2023
Fundraising Campaign
Family & Friends of Autism Fundraiser
Raise awareness and fundraise within your circle of friends and family
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April 1, 2023
to April 30, 2023
Awareness, Education, Support & Fundraising Campaign
Autism Action Month
Awareness, education, support, & fundraising campaign
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April 1, 2023
to April 28, 2023
Virtual Conference
Take Action Conference Series
via TACA Connect
TACA’s Take Action Conference Series is an entirely new offering for TACA families. This virtual month-long opportunity…
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September 23, 2023
6:00pm PST
National Fundraising Event
17th Annual Ante Up for Autism Gala
The Waterfront Beach Resort
21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Ante Up for Autism is a national fundraising event that has generated more than $7…
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April 1, 2023
to April 30, 2023
Awareness, Education, Support & Fundraising Campaign
Autism Action Month
September 23, 2023
6:00pm PST
National Fundraising Event
17th Annual Ante Up for Autism Gala
The Waterfront Beach Resort
21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
southern california outreach events
TACA’s national headquarters office is located in Irvine, California, and has the capacity to provide extended in-person resources throughout Southern California.
upcoming outreach events
February 3, 2023
6:30pm PST 10:00pm PST
Family Event
HollyRod Foundation Goes to the Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way,
Long Beach, CA 90802
My Brother Charlie is not just an award winning book, it’s an annual event. We…
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February 5, 2023
3:00pm PST
Southern California Family Event
Romeo and Juliet
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
600 Town Center Dr
Costa Mesa, CA
Overview Theirs was a love forbidden, and a love immortal. Experience Prokofiev’s intoxicating, impassioned “Romeo…
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May 6, 2023
to May 7, 2023
Fundraising & Awareness Event
TACA at the OC Marathon
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The SDCCU OC Marathon brings together over 23,000 runners and spectators to this annual running…
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June 4, 2023
1:00pm PST - 3:00pm PST
SoCal Family Support Event
Family Carnival
Oak Canyon Park
5305 Santiago Canyon Rd,
Silverado, CA 92676
Join us for a day of community and fun in a secure environment for children,…
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December 2, 2023
10:30am PST - 1:30pm PST
SoCal Family Support Event
Sensitive Santa
Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene
1340 N Candlewood St,
Anaheim, CA 92805
Santa is a busy man this time of year, so make a reservation for the…
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February 3, 2023
6:30pm PST 10:00pm PST
Family Event
HollyRod Foundation Goes to the Aquarium of the Pacific
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way,
Long Beach, CA 90802
February 5, 2023
3:00pm PST
Southern California Family Event
Romeo and Juliet
Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
600 Town Center Dr
Costa Mesa, CA
May 6, 2023
to May 7, 2023
Fundraising & Awareness Event
TACA at the OC Marathon
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
June 4, 2023
1:00pm PST - 3:00pm PST
SoCal Family Support Event
Family Carnival
Oak Canyon Park
5305 Santiago Canyon Rd,
Silverado, CA 92676
December 2, 2023
10:30am PST - 1:30pm PST
SoCal Family Support Event
Sensitive Santa
Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene
1340 N Candlewood St,
Anaheim, CA 92805