Sensory Friendly Holiday Shopping at Target

For the seventh year, join Bittersweet Farms for a sensory friendly holiday
shopping experience at two Toledo-area

Target stores! Located in Rossford (9666 Old US 20, Rossford, OH 43460)
and Holland Ohio (1465 E Mall Dr., Holland OH 43528),
Target will be open on November 6th from 7:00AM-8:00AM
Step into a calming atmosphere as you check off your holiday shopping list!

During this hour, we're dimming the lights turning off the music and limiting foot traffic
to make your holiday shopping experience more comfortable and enjoyable.⁠

Events

We are proud to present Bittersweet community events all year long!

From fundraisers hosted by Bittersweet, to local events benefitting Bittersweet, to community events where you can purchase products crafted by Bittersweet participants…there are always opportunities to get involved and support our mission!

See below for upcoming events! For questions or additional information about any of the events listed below, please contact our Development Director, Julie Champa.

Music Vine Concert Series

Join us for live music every Friday from 11:30am-1:00pm. Music Vine is held in the Pavilion at Bittersweet Farms in Whitehouse (12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Rd., Whitehouse, OH 43571) from May-September, and at the Grand Rapids Town Hall from October-April. This event is free and open to the public, so bring your favorite rhythm instrument and your dancing shoes and get ready to rock!

Please note: pop and coffee are not permitted at Music Vine. Thank you for your cooperation!

Upcoming Music Vine Schedule:

  • November 1st: Jason Ramm

  • November 8th: Curt Wolfe

  • November 15th: Johnny Rod

  • November 22nd: Asa Danekind

  • November 29th: No Music Vine (Thanksgiving Break)

  • December 6th: Mark Mikel

  • December 13th: Bittersweet Karaoke

  • December 20th: Jim Boedicker

  • December 27th: No Music Vine (Holiday Break)

Monthly Public Tours

Historical, Consulting, and Donor Tours

Historical, consulting, and donor tours take place on the 1st Wednesday of the month (May-November) at 10am. This tour is ideal for individuals and groups interested in replicating our groundbreaking farmstead model/M.A.P.S. philosophy elsewhere in the country or world; families considering residential services; those interested in a detailed, in-depth historical perspective of Bittersweet Farms; or current and future donors. Reservations are required, contact Tammy Chambers to make a reservation.

Tammy Chambers
(P): (419) 875-6986, Ext. 1230
Email: tchambers@bittersweetfarms.org

Whitehouse Day Program Tours

Day Program tours take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 1-2pm and the 4th Thursday of the month from 10-11am. This tour is ideal for families/individuals considering Day Program services at Bittersweet Farms. Reservations are required, contact Mallory Dockery to make a reservation.

Mallory Dockery
(P): (419) 875-6986, Ext. 1211
Email: mdockery@bittersweetfarms.org

Upcoming Fairs, Festivals, and Markets

Saturday, December 14th 9am-3pm: Market & Merry

Catch the Market at Bittersweet Gardens on the road! Visit with our talented participants and shop our collection of handcrafted products (cookies, art, and more). Every purchase benefits our mission and provides meaningful paid employment to adults with autism!

Upcoming Opportunities to Connect with Bittersweet

Tuesday, December 3rd All Day: Giving Tuesday