Sensory-Friendly Family Dinner & Silent Auction | Donate 1,000 Books
Schedule
Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 05:15 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Lake Norman | Charlotte, NC
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Join us for a sensory-friendly, family-friendly dinner and silent auction benefiting inclusive children’s books for Little Free Libraries across Charlotte.📚 Our Impact: 1,000 inclusive books — and with your help, we’ll donate 1,000 more.
🎟️ Tickets are limited. Reserve your seat today.
Accessibility & Sensory Supports:
• Reduced noise and lighting
• Flexible seating
• Movement-friendly environment
• Welcoming of all communication styles
Join us for a sensory-friendly, family-welcoming dinner and silent auction designed with Autistic comfort and inclusion at the center.
This calm, low-pressure evening supports Autistic Youth International and helps fund the donation of inclusive children’s books featuring Autistic characters and neurodiversity-affirming themes across Charlotte, NC.
✨ This is not a loud or overwhelming fundraiser.
It’s a space where families, Autistic individuals, and allies are welcome exactly as they are.
🌟 WHY ATTEND?
Your ticket helps:
📚 Place inclusive books into Charlotte Little Free Libraries
♾️ Support Autistic youth and families
🌈 Promote representation, understanding, and belonging
WHAT TO EXPECT
✔️ Sensory-friendly environment
✔️ Family-friendly atmosphere
✔️ Welcoming for autistic individuals of all ages
✔️ Dinner + silent auction
✔️ Clear schedules and low-pressure participation
You’ll enjoy:
✔️ A sensory-aware environment
✔️ Family-friendly dinner
✔️ Optional silent auction
✔️ A judgment-free, inclusive atmosphere
🧠 SENSORY-FRIENDLY FEATURES
We intentionally design this event to be accessible and welcoming:
• Low or no background music
• Adjustable lighting
• Quiet spaces available
• Flexible seating and movement welcomed
• Clear signage and visual schedules
• Come late, leave early, step out anytime
No pressure to socialize. No expectations to “fit in.”
🎁 HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA
Tickets make a meaningful holiday gift for:
• Families
• Educators
• Advocates & allies
• Anyone who values inclusion and literacy
Give an experience that creates real community impact.
⏰ LIMITED-TIME TICKET SALE
👉 Get tickets here: www.AutisticYouthIntl.org
📍 EVENT DETAILS
📅 Date: January 18, 2026
🕕 Time: 5:15 PM
📍 Location: Prime Peninsula, Lake Norman Area
📚 Community Impact: Book distribution throughout Charlotte
🚗 Free on-site parking
All ages welcome
Accommodations given
🍽️ Food flexibility
🤝 ABOUT AUTISTIC YOUTH INTERNATIONAL
Autistic Youth International is a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting Autistic voices, expanding inclusive literacy, and creating welcoming community experiences for Autistic youth and families.
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👉 Invite friends, family, educators, and allies
👉 Share this event to support inclusive literacy in Charlotte and reserve your spot to help provide inclusive books for autistic youth.
🎟️ Tickets are limited and advance purchase is required: www.AutisticYouthIntl.org.
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Where is it happening?
Lake Norman, Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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