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.

upcoming events
September 1, 2023
to September 30, 2023
Recorded Virtual Education
The 5 Steps to Making Friends, Being Social and Finding Love: As Parents of an Adult with Autism
with
Jeremy Hamburgh
via Website
Jeremy will be sharing a simple, science-based, step-by-step strategy that autism parents can use to…
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September 1, 2023
to September 30, 2023
Recorded Virtual Education
Social Security Administration Disability Benefits Overviewfor Adults
with
Scarlett K VonThenen
via Website
If you are interested in learning more about SSA disability benefits and appeal rights, please…
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September 1, 2023
to September 30, 2023
Virtual Education Event
Monthly Learning Series: Adulthood & Puberty
via Website
As our children with autism become adults, we must learn to navigate new issues related…
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September 2, 2023
to September 30, 2023
Southern California Community Event
Festival of Children
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Taking place on weekends in September is the 22nd annual Festival of Children® to celebrate…
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September 21, 2023
6:30pm PDT to 8:30pm PDT
Southern California Family Support Event
Parents Night Out
The Bowery Craft Beer and Pizza
112 E Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832
Our Parent Nights are BACK! Let’s get together and have a night off enjoying some…
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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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September 26, 2023
10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect App
Need live support? Join TACA Support Hours! Each week, TACA Mentors will help families create…
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September 27, 2023
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Family Support Panel: Adulthood
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect App
Hear from real TACA families as they share their journey transitioning into adulthood! You will…
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September 28, 2023
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Teen & Adult Virtual Meeting
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect App
Transition by the Numbers: Guidelines for Parents and Professionals to Secure a Program Families of…
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September 28, 2023
6:30pm PDT to 8:30pm PDT
Southern California Family Support Event
Legal Ed: Middle School & High School Transitions and Beyond
Damian Fragoso Esq
Special Education Law Firm
TACA Office
17752 sky park cir. suite 140
Irvine, CA 92614
Transitions, middle school, high school, and beyond. School transitions can be stressful and confusing. Moving…
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September 30, 2023
10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
In-Person Support Event
New Jersey Chapter Coffee Talk – Back to School Tips
Whole Foods
300 Bergen Town
Paramus, NJ 07652
Back to school is an exciting time of year but for families living with autism…
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September 30, 2023
10:00am PDT to 12:00pm PDT
Southern California Education Event
Teen & Adult Transition Monthly Learning Series
Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene
1340 N Candlewood St
Anaheim, CA 92805
When your child turns 18 a lot of things change. You need to transition doctors,…
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October 3, 2023
10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
Need live support? Join TACA Support Hours! Each week, at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00…
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October 7, 2023
11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Family Event
New Jersey Chapter – Jump with TACA at Sky Zone
Sky Zone Allendale
80 Commerce Dr
Allendale, NJ 07401
Come jump with TACA New Jersey at Sky Zone in Allendale, NJ! All jumpers are…
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October 7, 2023
9:00am PDT to 11:00am PDT
Southern California Community Event
Fall Festival – Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Sky Zone Santa Ana
1411 Village Way
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Come join us for a fun-filled morning of jumping on trampolines, rock climbing, arts &…
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October 10, 2023
10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
Need live support? Join TACA Support Hours! Each week, at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00…
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October 12, 2023
10:00am PDT to 12:00pm PDT
Southern California Education Event
Pre-Conference Planning
TACA National Office
Irvine, CA 92614
Whether it’s your first conference or your fifth, we want you to have a great…
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October 17, 2023
10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
Need live support? Join TACA Support Hours! Each week, at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00…
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October 20, 2023
to October 22, 2023
In-person Educational & Support Event
National TACA Autism Conference
Hilton Orange County Hotel
3050 Bristol St,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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October 24, 2023
10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
Need live support? Join TACA Support Hours! Each week, at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00…
Learn More
October 30, 2023
to November 1, 2023
9:00am PDT to 5:00pm PDT
Southern California Community Event
Epilepsy Awareness & Education Expo
Disneyland Hotel
1150 W Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
Over 100 exhibitors including the newest in medications, technology, and more! Over 80 presentations focused…
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October 31, 2023
10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
Need live support? Join TACA Support Hours! Each week, at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00…
Learn More
December 2, 2023
10:00am PST - 1:30pm PST
Southern California 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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September 1, 2023
to September 30, 2023
Recorded Virtual Education
The 5 Steps to Making Friends, Being Social and Finding Love: As Parents of an Adult with Autism
with
Jeremy Hamburgh
via Website
September 1, 2023
to September 30, 2023
Recorded Virtual Education
Social Security Administration Disability Benefits Overviewfor Adults
with
Scarlett K VonThenen
via Website
September 1, 2023
to September 30, 2023
Virtual Education Event
Monthly Learning Series: Adulthood & Puberty
via Website
September 2, 2023
to September 30, 2023
Southern California Community Event
Festival of Children
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
September 21, 2023
6:30pm PDT to 8:30pm PDT
Southern California Family Support Event
Parents Night Out
The Bowery Craft Beer and Pizza
112 E Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832
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
September 26, 2023
10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect App
September 27, 2023
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Family Support Panel: Adulthood
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect App
September 28, 2023
4:00pm PDT / 7:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Teen & Adult Virtual Meeting
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via TACA Connect App
September 28, 2023
6:30pm PDT to 8:30pm PDT
Southern California Family Support Event
Legal Ed: Middle School & High School Transitions and Beyond
Damian Fragoso Esq
Special Education Law Firm
TACA Office
17752 sky park cir. suite 140
Irvine, CA 92614
September 30, 2023
10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
In-Person Support Event
New Jersey Chapter Coffee Talk – Back to School Tips
Whole Foods
300 Bergen Town
Paramus, NJ 07652
September 30, 2023
10:00am PDT to 12:00pm PDT
Southern California Education Event
Teen & Adult Transition Monthly Learning Series
Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene
1340 N Candlewood St
Anaheim, CA 92805
October 3, 2023
10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
October 7, 2023
11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Family Event
New Jersey Chapter – Jump with TACA at Sky Zone
Sky Zone Allendale
80 Commerce Dr
Allendale, NJ 07401
October 7, 2023
9:00am PDT to 11:00am PDT
Southern California Community Event
Fall Festival – Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Sky Zone Santa Ana
1411 Village Way
Santa Ana, CA 92705
October 10, 2023
10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
October 12, 2023
10:00am PDT to 12:00pm PDT
Southern California Education Event
Pre-Conference Planning
TACA National Office
Irvine, CA 92614
October 17, 2023
10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
October 24, 2023
10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
October 30, 2023
to November 1, 2023
9:00am PDT to 5:00pm PDT
Southern California Community Event
Epilepsy Awareness & Education Expo
Disneyland Hotel
1150 W Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
October 31, 2023
10:00am PDT / 1:00pm EDT
Virtual Support Event
Virtual Support Hour
with
TACA Parent Mentors
via Zoom
December 2, 2023
10:00am PST - 1:30pm PST
Southern California Family Support Event
Sensitive Santa
Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene
1340 N Candlewood St,
Anaheim, CA 92805