Autism Welcoming Center
Autism Welcoming's Natick Mall location serves as the hub for our business training program, as well as a space for activities, guest speakers, and support for people with autism and their families. You’ll find the 2,700-square-foot center on the upper level of the Macy's end of the mall, next to the Parking Lot A entrance near Learning Express. The multi-use space, which includes a sensory-friendly area for people of all ages, is operated by Advocates’ Autism Alliance.
October Drop-In Hours
Tuesday, October 1: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursday, October 3: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday, October 4: 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, October 8: 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Thursday, October 10: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday, October 15: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursday, October 17: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday, October 18: 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, October 21: 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, October 22: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursday, October 24: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday, October 27: 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.
Monday, October 28: 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, October 31: 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Additional Mall Offerings
Natick Mall itself has also been certified as an Autism Welcoming business and offers sensory-friendly hours and events, sensory kits for guests, security professionals trained in Autism Welcoming practices, and more. A sensory-break quiet location is located at Autism Welcoming, and a family restroom is available on the lower level across from Nordstrom. Sensory kits can be signed out at locations including Autism Welcoming, the Mall Management office, and Natick Play.
Certified businesses at Natick Mall include Build-A-Bear Workshop, California Pizza Kitchen, Dave & Buster's, Learning Express, Natick Play by Jam Time, and Warby Parker.
Upcoming Mall Events
Natick Mall-O-Ween
Date: October 31, 2024
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
We are excited to have a Mall-O-Ween table at the Autism Welcoming Center from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. We will have treats, crafts, and sensory kits on-hand.
There will also be a sensory-friendly Mall-O-Ween hour from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. when the mall will be less crowded.
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Looking for an Autism Welcoming business at Natick Mall? All certified businesses, including those located at Natick Mall, are included in our online directory, which allows you to search by location, business type, and more. Join the thousands of individuals and families who access the directory to find businesses that match their needs.
