# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Autism Acceptance Awards Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The culmination of April's Autism Acceptance Month coincides with Family Initiative's Autism Acceptance Awards Gala at the beautiful Caloosa Sound Convention Center at the Luminary Hotel in Downtown Fort Myers. 

The Gala begins with a cocktail hour featuring live entertainment to mix, mingle and bid on incredible silent auction packages. A plated dinner will be served in the main ballroom and will be accompanied by an exclusive and exciting live auction, an awards presentation celebrating local champions who work tirelessly to empower children with autism spectrum disorder. The evening with conclude with live music, dancing, and more. 

If you're interested in attending, please click here to purchase tickets and sponsorship opportunities: fi-florida.org/autism-acceptance-awards/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-myers/2026-autism-acceptance-awards-gala/200029889993027
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0013c00001z8aCbAAI/events/vevt:d2196157-66c5-45d8-97b6-e43522fb2dc8/home/story?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=fort+myers-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Fort Myers
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Caloosa Sound Convention Center
- **lat**: 26.644772496797
- **long**: -81.871910525134
- **full address**: Caloosa Sound Convention Center, 2150 Edwards Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33901, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Family Initiative, Inc. (https://allevents.in/org/family-initiative-inc/11285495)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Caloosa Sound Convention Center, 2150 Edwards Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33901, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Family Initiative, Inc.
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Music, Entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Autism Acceptance Awards Gala ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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