East Region- Build-A-Bear Ottawa, Bayshore Shopping Centre, 8 - 10am

** Registration opens June 18th 2025 at Noon** 

Join Autism Ontario as we get ready to build your new cuddly friend to bring with you on all your adventures.

What can you look forward to? 
You will make your way through an interactive process and create your very own furry friend.
You’ll be greeted by a Bear Builder who will walk you through these 5 simple steps:

1. Choose Me: Pick 1 of 2 furry friends
2. Stuff Me: Before that stuffing goes in, remember to put in the felt heart that is a special heart that holds your love and wishes. 
3. Hug Me: Give your furry friend its first hug to make sure it’s stuffed just right.
4. Take me home and name me. Get ready for adventure with your new furry friend!

Need to know details: 
A limited number of tickets are available. Max of 3 tickets per family. No Exceptions. Bears are for children only, parents/caregivers do not require a ticket.

During the registration process, you will need to choose your furry friend(s) and fill in the name(s) of your child(ren).

Choices: 
1. Pudding Teddy 
2. Lil brownie cub

"Pre stuffed"
Yes= Your furry friend will be filled with stuffing and left open to perform the heart ceremony. This eliminates all interaction and reduces sound from the stuffing machine.
No= You will receive your furry friend and continue your Build journey as usual

Cost: $5 per ticket (children only)
Parking: Free

Sensory Friendly Accommodations: 
• Private event for only Autism Ontario families 
• Time is before mall stores open to reduce environmental stimuli 
• Dimmed lighting
• Little to no music playing in the store
• A step-by-step informational guide that allows parents/guardians to plan their experience (will be sent after registration)

FAQ’s

What is included with my ticket?

1 furry friend, Cub Condo, Birth Certificate and 
1 piece of clothing a limited selection (staff will make choices clear day of the event).

What happens if I require more than 3 tickets?

Due to the unique opportunity of this event and to offer it to as many families as possible, 
We have a strict 1 ticket per child with a max of 3 tickets per family maximum. No Exceptions

What if my child changes their mind about their furry friend?

We will do our best to accommodate your family on the day of the event however we cannot guarantee that other choices will be available.  

Can I Add sound or scents? 
The Sound Machine and scents will not be available during the event, but you can go into any Build-A-Bear after the event to purchase these.

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Disclaimer for event registrations

Autism Ontario offers community events for autistic individuals and their families and caregivers in a supportive environment that enables them to enjoy experiences together. Autism Ontario employees and volunteers manage and moderate our events. Abusive language and behavior directed at Autism Ontario staff and/or volunteers will not be tolerated.