Bowties & Tiaras | Social Story™*

The purpose of this page is to assist families, caregivers, and individuals in navigating new experiences with ease at Wheaton Park District facilities, parks, programs and events; creating a welcoming environment for everyone in our community.

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Tonight, I am going to Bowties & Tiaras at Arrowhead Golf Club.

Arrowhead Golf Club front exterior

The event will be held in the upstairs ballroom.

Arrowhead Golf Club interior ballroom

I will choose clothes to wear and dress nicely.

Child getting dressed

I will visit the check-in table upstairs with my special guest. I will wait in line to check in with the event staff.

Staff greets a group of guests

I will enter the ballroom and choose a table to sit at. This is where I will eat my sundae and make a craft.

Children sitting at table and one child standing

There will be a lot of people and the room may be loud and bright/dark.

Group of event guests talk in a room with a bright light and music playing

If I need help or have questions, I can ask event staff. They will have silver nametags.

man and woman wearing nametags

At the event there will be music and dancing. It’s okay if I don’t like some of the songs, I can talk with friends or take a break.

children dance to music

If the music is too loud, I can wear my earplugs or headphones.

child wears headphones while music plays

If I need a break, I can go to the seating area near the check-in table.

Chairs on a rug with a lamp

I can choose silly props like glasses and hats to have pictures taken in a photo booth with friends or my special guest.

Chairs on a rug with a lamp

I will wait in line to make an ice cream sundae.

children wait patiently and chat

I can choose all my favorite toppings to make a delicious ice cream sundae.

sundaes with various toppings and ice creams

I can make a special craft to take home with me.

child sits at table with craft materials

At the end of the event I will say goodbye to my friends and leave with my special guest.

child with adult waves to other children

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