Free Social Activities for Adults with Disabilities

Bring your loved one to one of our upcoming family programs for adults with learning disabilities and see for yourself the power of togetherness. Newcomers always welcome; just show up!

L’Arche St. Louis hosts several public events throughout the year. Our Community Nights and seasonal family programs for adults with learning disabilities or developmental delays are fun and interactive, allowing space for confidence building, cultivating relationships, and for caregivers to build support networks with others navigating similar life stages.

Community Night

Community Night is an evening of free, in-person social activities for adults with disabilities, caregivers, family, and friends to experience our vision of belonging and receive updates on L’Arche goings-on.

WHEN: The second Tuesday of each month
WHERE: McKnight Crossings Church: 2515 S McKnight Rd, St. Louis, MO 63124
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, March 10th at 6:30pm

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Seasonal Events

More opportunities for joy and community! A springtime square dance, a summer ice cream social, a Christmas sing-along . . . celebrate each season with us!

Square Dance for Solidarity

The annual L’Arche St. Louis Square Dance is coming up! Join us for an evening of square dancing and fellowship to support L’Arche communities in under-resourced countries. There will be opportunities to learn more about L’Arche International Solidarity as well as a caller to guide us through the dancing. Cowboy hats and boots are encouraged!

WHEN: Saturday, April 25th, 2026 from 6-8pm

WHERE: The Ballroom of St. Francis Xavier College Church

3628 Lindell Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108

Suggested Donation of $10 (all donations support L’Arche International solidarity)

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Connect with us on social media @larchestlouis, join our mailing list, or check back here for more family programs for adults with intellectual disabilities!

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The Importance of Social Activities for Adults with Disabilities

Community is key to happiness, yet for many adults with intellectual or developmental differences, true community is hard to come by, especially outside of immediate family. L’Arche St. Louis believes everyone deserves to feel a sense of belonging and togetherness, but unfortunately, we can only accommodate a small fraction of what is a robust and growing population in our group homes. (Learn how we are expanding our services on our campaign page: Everyone Belongs.) Nonetheless, we are committed to creating more safe spaces and offering accessible social activities for adults with disabilities to develop relationships, experience joy and acceptance, and ultimately feel welcome for who they really are.

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