What Support Groups and Social Events Does KindTree-Autism Rocks Offer in Eugene, OR?

KindTree-Autism Rocks runs two main kinds of recurring programming in the Eugene, Oregon area: support groups for autistic adults and a calendar of social events, plus a Friends & Family Camp. If you are looking for a peer support group, a low-pressure weekly social, or a seasonal party, the organization's public calendar is the place to check dates, locations, and RSVP links. Most listed activities are open to autistic people and allies, and the site states that everyone is welcome regardless of disability, race, or minority status.

Support groups

The site describes its support groups as spaces for autistic adults to build social skills, share coping strategies, and "just have fun." Two recurring options appear on the calendar:

A Social Skills Class also appears on the calendar on recurring dates, 6:30–8:00 PM, with the note that odd months are class sessions and even months are to be announced.

Social events and parties

Beyond the recurring groups, KindTree hosts fundraisers, socials, parties, and expert presentations. One example from the calendar is the Disco Halloween Extravaganza (listed as the 9th/IX edition), held 6:00–8:00 PM at Whirled Pies, 199 W 8th Ave #1, Eugene, OR 97401. The event page shows an RSVP option and notes that tickets were on sale at the time of listing.

The calendar also aggregates related events from other organizations, including Autism Society of Oregon events and Allies LLC event listings, some of which show "Date and time is TBD" and "Location is TBD" until details are confirmed.

Friends & Family Camp

Camp is the organization's seasonal overnight-style program. The site points to highlights from past camps and notes that camp registration for 2025 begins in April, with volunteers always needed. A separate calendar note states that Camp 2027 registration begins April 1st, 2027. If you are planning around camp, treat the April start as the key date and check the camp page for the current year's specifics.

How to find dates and sign up

1. Open the Upcoming Events section of kindtree.org. Each entry lists the date, time, location (or Zoom link), and a "More info" or "RSVP" link.
2. For the Friday Zoom Social, the calendar lists the meeting link directly (a us02web.zoom.us address) along with an RSVP option.
3. For in-person events, note the venue and address — for example, St. Mary's Episcopal Church for the peer support group and Whirled Pies for the Halloween event.
4. Use See All Upcoming Events to view the full calendar, including entries whose date and location are still TBD.
5. To stay current, follow the organization on Facebook or Instagram, or sign up for updates through the "Get Involved" section. The site also mentions a recent eFlash email newsletter.
6. Spanish speakers can use the "Vaya AQUÍ para español" link on the homepage.

Practical notes before you go

• Times on the calendar are listed in PDT, so double-check the conversion if you are joining the Zoom social from another time zone.
• Some events require an RSVP and some (like the Halloween event) had tickets on sale; check each event page rather than assuming drop-in entry.
• The peer support group meets at a church address, but the listing presents it as a community peer group rather than a religious service.
• Camp and class schedules change year to year, and the site shows both a 2025 and a 2027 camp registration reference — confirm which year applies to you on the camp page.

For assessments, jobs, health, and social services beyond these groups, the site also maintains a Community Resources section covering local, state, and national options.