Special Olympics Family Festival
Special Olympics Illinois
Mattoon, Illinois - Coles County
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May 29, 2026
Eastern Illinois
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Provider overview
Special Olympics Family Festival is a September 19, 2026 Mattoon event for Special Olympics athletes, with sport-like activities, games, rides, interactive experiences, entertainment, lunch, and a listed Sensory Room role.
Special Olympics Illinois provides year-round sports, competition, health, leadership, and community participation opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities across Illinois through regional, local, and statewide events.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://portals.specialolympics.org/event-details/?id=036ce2c6-eabf-f011-bbd3-6045bd077ae1
- Phone
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- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Special Olympics athletes and participating families or volunteers
- Season
- Dated September 19, 2026 event
- Cost
- The source describes event participation and volunteer roles; families should confirm athlete eligibility, registration, lunch details, transportation, and any costs directly with Special Olympics Illinois.
We found a contact page, but not a direct phone or email in the public sources we checked. Use the contact link and confirm current details before planning a visit.
Location contacts
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The source lists the event location as Mattoon, Illinois and gives September 19, 2026 event timing in the portal.
Programs and offerings
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Mattoon athlete festival with sensory room
Statewide Special Olympics event in Mattoon with sport-like activities, games, rides, interactive experiences, entertainment, lunch, volunteer support, and a sensory room role.
- Ages
- Special Olympics athletes and participating families or volunteers
- Season
- Dated September 19, 2026 event
- Schedule
- The source lists Saturday, September 19, 2026, with start and end times shown in the event portal; families should confirm athlete arrival times, activity windows, and registration steps before attending.
- Cost
- The source describes event participation and volunteer roles; families should confirm athlete eligibility, registration, lunch details, transportation, and any costs directly with Special Olympics Illinois.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- May 29, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Special Olympics event portal lists Special Olympics Family Festival in Mattoon, Illinois on September 19, 2026, says the event is for Special Olympics athletes to engage in sport-like activities, games, rides, interactive experiences, entertainment, and lunch, and lists volunteer roles for Outside Activities & Sports, Friend-For-A-Day, Tent Activities, and Sensory Room.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Mattoon athlete festival with sensory room
The official Special Olympics event portal lists Special Olympics Family Festival in Mattoon, Illinois on September 19, 2026, says the event is for Special Olympics athletes to engage in sport-like activities, games, rides, interactive experiences, entertainment, and lunch, and lists volunteer roles for Outside Activities & Sports, Friend-For-A-Day, Tent Activities, and Sensory Room.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source says the event is for Special Olympics athletes to participate in sport-like activities, games, rides, interactive experiences, entertainment, and lunch, and it lists support roles including Friend-For-A-Day, Outside Activities & Sports, Tent Activities, and Sensory Room.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm athlete registration, event location details within Mattoon, accessible parking or drop-off, restroom access, sensory room hours, lunch procedures, volunteer or buddy support, medical or medication policies, weather plans, transportation, and whether activity areas or rides have separate accessibility rules.
What we checked
What we found: The official Special Olympics event portal lists Special Olympics Family Festival in Mattoon, Illinois on September 19, 2026, says the event is for Special Olympics athletes to engage in sport-like activities, games, rides, interactive experiences, entertainment, and lunch, and lists volunteer roles for Outside Activities & Sports, Friend-For-A-Day, Tent Activities, and Sensory Room.
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- Provider websiteSpecial Olympics Family Festival Event Details
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Special Olympics Family Festival reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Special Olympics Illinois?
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