Join Us For Our Upcoming Events
Attend or sponsor an Arc Ontario signature event or fundraiser and your generosity will ensure the agency is able to continue to provide vital services to the people we support, today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Beyond our signature fundraisers, we also host a variety of program-based events, activities and community gatherings designed to bring together the people we support, their families, and our neighbors. See our event listings below for this season’s featured occasion.
Ready to make an impact? Download our 2026 Event Guide and explore sponsorship opportunities designed for families, businesses, and organizations like yours.
All Agency Events
Parent and Care Giver Autism Support Group
Join us in a supportive, understanding space to share experiences, gain resources, and connect with others who care for loved ones on the Autism Spectrum.
The Third Thursday of Each Month
2026 Canandaigua Turkey Trot Fun Run
Get ready to run for a reason on Thanksgiving Morning!
Holiday Gift Wrap Booth
Eastview Mall Holiday Gift Wrap Booth December 3-24th
The Arc Ontario’s annual Holiday Gift Wrap Booth returns to Eastview Mall! Located in Main Court (right behind Santa), shoppers can enjoy the convenience of beautiful gift-wrapping services all while supporting Arc Ontario. The booth will be open select days and times (depending on volunteer availability):
December 3-13: Open Thursday- Sunday, 10am-5pm
December 14-20: Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
December 21-24: Open Daily 10am-5pm
Proceeds from the Holiday Gift Wrapping Booth benefit The Friends of ARC Ontario Foundation and ARC Ontario’s programs and services for people with disabilities or other challenges in Ontario County.
If you would like to volunteer as a gift-wrapper, please reach out to events@thearcontario.org.
If your business would like to sponsor the gift wrap booth and gain valuable exposure at the height of holiday season, please reach out to events@thearcontario.org.
Parent and Care Giver Autism Support Group
Join us in a supportive, understanding space to share experiences, gain resources, and connect with others who care for loved ones on the Autism Spectrum.
The Third Thursday of Each Month
Parent and Care Giver Autism Support Group
Join us in a supportive, understanding space to share experiences, gain resources, and connect with others who care for loved ones on the Autism Spectrum.
The Third Thursday of Each Month
Parent and Care Giver Autism Support Group
Join us in a supportive, understanding space to share experiences, gain resources, and connect with others who care for loved ones on the Autism Spectrum.
The Third Thursday of Each Month
Virtual Reality Job Exploration One-Day Camp
Join us at The Arc Ontario of a day of job exploration. Try out different career paths and build your skills all through immersive virtual reality experiences!
Open to anybody who as an open ACCES-VR case or potentially eligible for ACCES-VR.
Parent and Care Giver Autism Support Group
Join us in a supportive, understanding space to share experiences, gain resources, and connect with others who care for loved ones on the Autism Spectrum.
The Third Thursday of Each Month
Over the Edge
Challenge yourself to do something extraordinary — rappel down one of Rochester’s tallest buildings!
Summer Break Work Readiness Camp (Session 4)
Arc Ontario’s Summer Work Readiness Camp Session 4: Week of August 24
2026 Cruisin' For A Cause
Join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year as we party with a purpose on the shores of Canandaigua Lake!
Summer Break Work Readiness Camp (Session 3)
Arc Ontario’s Summer Work Readiness Camp Session 3: Week of August 10
Parent and Care Giver Autism Support Group
Join us in a supportive, understanding space to share experiences, gain resources, and connect with others who care for loved ones on the Autism Spectrum.
The First Wednesday of Each Month
Summer Break Work Readiness Camp (Session 2)
Arc Ontario’s Summer Work Readiness Camp Session 2: Week of July 27
Summer Break Work Readiness Camp (Session 1)
Arc Ontario’s Summer Work Readiness Camp Session 1: Week of July 13
Parent and Care Giver Autism Support Group
Join us in a supportive, understanding space to share experiences, gain resources, and connect with others who care for loved ones on the Autism Spectrum.
The First Wednesday of Each Month
Parent and Care Giver Autism Support Group
Join us in a supportive, understanding space to share experiences, gain resources, and connect with others who care for loved ones on the Autism Spectrum.
The First Wednesday of Each Month
The Gift of Seed Event: At the Community Growers Garden
The Gift of Seed at the Community Growers Garden - led by Petra from Fruition Seeds
5:30 to 7:30 for Gift of Seed
mocktail social from 7:30 to 8:15
Parent and Care Giver Autism Support Group
Join us in a supportive, understanding space to share experiences, gain resources, and connect with others who care for loved ones on the Autism Spectrum.
The First Wednesday of Each Month