# Event Details - **Event Name**: 11th Annual Autism Family Day: Sensory Splash - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join Advocates for Autism for a fun-filled and sensory friendly aquarium experience at our 11th Annual Autism Family Day on April 25, 2026.About this EventAutism Family Day: Sensory Splash is a special sensory-friendly morning at the aquarium, created to support children and families affected by autism and sensory sensitivities. Autism Family Day directly supports the Laurette Scholarships, which provide financial assistance to students with autism and related needs as they pursue educational opportunities.Now in its 11th year, this experience allows families to explore the aquarium in a calmer, more comfortable environment before regular hours.Important Sensory-Friendly Access NoticeAutism Family Day tickets are valid only during the designated sensory-friendly hours of 7:30–9:00 AM.By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge and agree to arrive during the event hours to support the purpose and integrity of Autism Family Day.What to Expect:Reduced lighting and soundLower capacitySensory-aware environmentFamily-centered experienceMark your calendars for this special day at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. We can't wait to see you there.You must arrive between 7:30-9:00am to check in for this private event.You will be welcome to stay as long as you like (into the afternoon if you want!) after the general public begins arriving at 9am.A Quiet Room will be available.Volunteers will be on hand to help visitors as needed.Please register here and pay $20.00 per person ages 2 and up or $65 per family of 4. AFA volunteers will check you in as you arrive. Parking is available in the aquarium's parking garage located directly behind the aquarium.Online registration is REQUIRED for this private event. The registration fee is non-refundable to hold your family's spot for this limited space private event. Even if you hold an aquarium membership, please still register for this event.Autism Family Day: Sensory Splash is more than a special morning at the aquarium. It is also a fundraiser that directly supports the Laurette Scholarships, which provide financial assistance to students with autism and related needs as they pursue educational opportunities. Proceeds from this event help us offset the cost of hosting a sensory-friendly experience, keep ticket prices accessible for families, fund Laurette Scholarships that support educational growth, independence, and opportunityBy attending or purchasing a donor ticket, families and supporters are helping create both immediate access and long-term impact for individuals on the autism spectrum. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gatlinburg/11th-annual-autism-family-day-sensory-splash/100001979118149662 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 71.21, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gatlinburg - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - **lat**: 35.7142227 - **long**: -83.51318429999998 - **full address**: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, 88 River Road, Gatlinburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 11th Annual Autism Family Day: Sensory Splash - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3b9a62a3bf0993d57a53fa0424150b87ad25c16a0bdda96e93a7ac1a239eeb49-rimg-w1200-h600-dc466179-gmir.jpg?v=1767295756 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 11th Annual Autism Family Day: Sensory Splash being held? - **A:** 11th Annual Autism Family Day: Sensory Splash takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, 88 River Road, Gatlinburg, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 11th Annual Autism Family Day: Sensory Splash? - **A:** Tickets for 11th Annual Autism Family Day: Sensory Splash are priced at USD 71 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySensory Access Ticket (AGE 2 AND UP)USD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableFamily Bundle (4)USD 71 + USD 6 feeAvailableSponsor/Donor TicketFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 11th Annual Autism Family Day: Sensory Splash? - **A:** 11th Annual Autism Family Day: Sensory Splash is organized by Advocates For Autism. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "11th Annual Autism Family Day: Sensory Splash", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3b9a62a3bf0993d57a53fa0424150b87ad25c16a0bdda96e93a7ac1a239eeb49-rimg-w1200-h600-dc466179-gmir.jpg?v=1767295756", "startDate": "2026-04-25T07:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-04-25T09:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/gatlinburg/11th-annual-autism-family-day-sensory-splash/100001979118149662", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "88 River Road", "postalCode": "37738", "addressLocality": "Gatlinburg", "addressRegion": "TN", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "35.7142227", "longitude": "-83.51318429999998" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join Advocates for Autism for a fun-filled and sensory friendly aquarium experience at our 11th Annual Autism Family Day on April 25, 2026.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-01", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-25T09:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-01-01", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "71.21", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/gatlinburg/11th-annual-autism-family-day-sensory-splash/100001979118149662" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-01", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-01", "url": "https://allevents.in/gatlinburg/11th-annual-autism-family-day-sensory-splash/100001979118149662", "price": "23.18", "name": "Sensory Access Ticket (AGE 2 AND UP)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-01", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-01", "url": "https://allevents.in/gatlinburg/11th-annual-autism-family-day-sensory-splash/100001979118149662", "price": "71.21", "name": "Family Bundle (4)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-01", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-01", "url": "https://allevents.in/gatlinburg/11th-annual-autism-family-day-sensory-splash/100001979118149662", "price": 0, "name": "Sponsor/Donor Ticket" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Advocates For Autism", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/advocates-for-autism/23568137", "description": "Advocates For Autism aims to raise awareness and educate the campus about autism and individuals on the spectrum. 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