Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Jul 1 – Aug 5 all-day 
12:00 am Scituate, July 1st – August 5th, 2019. ACEing Autism is a tennis program for ages 6 – 22 with ASD disorders and make tennis available to children with special needs that cannot access a typical program.[...] Jul 8 – Aug 12 all-day 
12:00 am Billerica, MA, July 8th – August 12th, 2019. Join with your child to sing, dance and play with folk, classical, jazz and pop music. This group will combine developmentally appropriate strategies and social thinking concepts[...] Jul 8 – Aug 12 all-day 
12:00 am Billerica, MA, July 8th – August 12th, 2019. The Stay and Play group is designed for child age 3 and 4 and caregiver, the Creating Connections group is for children ages 5 and 6 who[...] Jul 10 – Aug 14 all-day 
12:00 am Billerica, MA, July 10th – August 14th, 2019. Instructor Tara Mukasa teaches Zumba kids Jr and Zumba kids and has experience working with children who are on the Autism spectrum and who have a varying[...] Jul 15 all-day 
12:00 am Watertown, MA, July 15th, 2019. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...] Jul 17 all-day 
12:00 am Lowell, June 17th, July 17th, & August 21st, 2019. For those with children up to the age of 6. The NFI Family Resource Center of Lowell serves all family members and offer specialized services for[...] Jul 19 – Aug 9 all-day 
12:00 am Waltham, MA, July 19th – August 9th, 2019. Open to adults with autism at all levels of physical and cognitive ability. Multiple visual supports are provided to ensure all participants can access the curriculum and[...] Jul 20 all-day 
12:00 am Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, July 20th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...] Jul 20 – Jul 21 all-day 
12:00 am DCU Center,Worcester, MA, July 20th & 21st, 2019. The Nourished Festival – The Gluten Free, Allergy & Specialty Diet Festival is for those living a gluten-free, allergen-friendly or specialty diet lifestyle. This event allows attendees[...] Jul 21 all-day 
12:00 am Natick, MA, July 21st, 2019, 4:30 p.m. This Adaptive Worship Service welcomes families seeking a more flexible, less structured worship experience for children, and youth with diagnoses and challenges that make attending a traditional worship[...] Jul 22 – Jul 26 all-day 
12:00 am Boston, Northeastern University’s Speech-Language and Hearing Center, July 22nd -26th, 2019. Don’t let social skills lapse during summer break. In this group, social cognition skills will be taught and reinforced through interactive activities. Students will also[...] Jul 24 all-day 
12:00 am Norwood, MA, July 24th, 2019. Free. For professionals, parents, caregivers. An interactive discussion of the aspects of play that are difficult for children with social challenges (specifically Autism Spectrum Disorders, social pragmatic delays, ADHD, Anxiety[...] Jul 29 all-day 
12:00 am Watertown, MA, July 29th, 2019. Free. An open play with kids 0-5 of all abilities to build social skills while engaging in gross motor and fine motor play. Older siblings welcome. Hosted by the Redeemer[...] Jul 29 – Aug 2 all-day 12:00 am Boston, Northeastern University’s Speech-Language and Hearing Center, July 29th – August 2nd, 2019. Don’t let social skills lapse during summer break. In this group, social cognition skills will be taught and reinforced through interactive activities.[...] Aug 3 all-day 
12:00 am Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, August 3rd, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...] Aug 17 all-day 12:00 am Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, August 17th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...] Aug 18 all-day 12:00 am Natick, MA, August 18th, 2019, 4:30 p.m. This Adaptive Worship Service welcomes families seeking a more flexible, less structured worship experience for children, and youth with diagnoses and challenges that make attending a traditional worship[...] Aug 21 all-day 12:00 am Lowell, June 17th, July 17th, & August 21st, 2019. For those with children up to the age of 6. The NFI Family Resource Center of Lowell serves all family members and offer specialized services for[...] Aug 21 all-day 
12:00 am Pittsfield, MA, through September 2019. MAY 15 – What are Sensory Diets: How to create an effective sensory diet. JUNE 12 – How to survive changes in routines, transitions, & behaviors. JULY 10 – How[...] Sep 2 – Nov 18 all-day 
12:00 am Springfield, MA, September 2nd – November 18th, 2019. For children ages of 4 and 10 years with varying abilities and needs. The goal of SensiPlay is for children to have fun interacting with sensory, gross[...] Sep 7 all-day 12:00 am Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 7th, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...] Sep 8 all-day 
12:00 am Boston, through December 2019, 8 a.m. See below for all dates. Designed specifically for those with special sensory processing needs, these events allow for early access to the Aquarium and a quieter experience with all your[...] Sep 17 all-day 12:00 am Watertown, MA, September 17th, 2019. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...] Sep 18 all-day 12:00 am Pittsfield, MA, through September 2019. MAY 15 – What are Sensory Diets: How to create an effective sensory diet. JUNE 12 – How to survive changes in routines, transitions, & behaviors. JULY 10 – How[...] Sep 18 all-day 12:00 am Randolph Intergenerational Community Center, September 18th, 2019. Free. The Education Takes a Village Special Education Resource Fair, hosted by Autism Sprinter, will have representatives from a wide variety of special needs programs, organizations and services[...] Sep 21 all-day 12:00 am Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 21st, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...] 
12:00 am Acton, September 28th, 2019, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free. Just for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can explore the museum while it is closed to the general public. The Children’s Discovery Museum and[...] Oct 1 all-day 
12:00 am Acton, October 1st, 2019, 1:30 – 4:30. Explore both museums during this special free early afternoon for families with children on the autism spectrum. During ASD (autism spectrum disorder) Friendly Hours, we will not host[...] Oct 4 – Oct 5 all-day 
12:00 am Lawrence, MA, October 4th & 5th, 2019. One-day special education law and advocacy program that focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics[...] Oct 5 all-day 12:00 am Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 5th, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...] Oct 19 all-day 12:00 am Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 19th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...] Nov 2 all-day 12:00 am Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 2nd, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...] Nov 12 all-day 12:00 am Acton, November 12th, 2019, 1:30 – 4:30. Pre-registered families are given free admission. Explore both museums during this special free early afternoon for families with children on the autism spectrum. During these special Sensory-Friendly hours, although[...] Nov 16 all-day 12:00 am Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 16th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...] 12:00 am Acton, November 16th, 2019, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free. Just for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can explore the museum while it is closed to the general public. The Children’s Discovery Museum and[...] Nov 19 all-day 12:00 am Watertown, MA, November 19th, 2019. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...] Dec 3 all-day 12:00 am Acton, December 3rd, 2019, 1:30 – 4:30. Explore both museums during this special free early afternoon for families with children on the autism spectrum. During these special Sensory-Friendly hours, although the museum is open to[...] Dec 7 all-day 12:00 am Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 7th, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...] Dec 7 all-day 
12:00 am Gardner, MA, December 7th, 2019. Hosted by the Arc of Opportunity and the Theatre at the Mount. Based on the book by Joseph Robinette. Bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of[...] Dec 8 all-day 12:00 am Boston, through December 2019, 8 a.m. See below for all dates. Designed specifically for those with special sensory processing needs, these events allow for early access to the Aquarium and a quieter experience with all your[...] Dec 14 all-day 12:00 am Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 14th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...] Mar 17 all-day 12:00 am Watertown, MA, March 17th, 2020. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...] Apr 20 – Apr 21 all-day 12:00 am Nashua, NH, April 2nd, 2020. One-day special education law and advocacy program that focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics &[...] May 19 all-day 12:00 am Watertown, MA, May 19th, 2020. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...]
Jul 1 – Aug 5 all-day
12:00 am
Scituate, July 1st – August 5th, 2019. ACEing Autism is a tennis program for ages 6 – 22 with ASD disorders and make tennis available to children with special needs that cannot access a typical program.[...]
Jul 8 – Aug 12 all-day
12:00 am
Billerica, MA, July 8th – August 12th, 2019. Join with your child to sing, dance and play with folk, classical, jazz and pop music. This group will combine developmentally appropriate strategies and social thinking concepts[...]
Jul 8 – Aug 12 all-day
12:00 am
Billerica, MA, July 8th – August 12th, 2019. The Stay and Play group is designed for child age 3 and 4 and caregiver, the Creating Connections group is for children ages 5 and 6 who[...]
Jul 10 – Aug 14 all-day
12:00 am
Billerica, MA, July 10th – August 14th, 2019. Instructor Tara Mukasa teaches Zumba kids Jr and Zumba kids and has experience working with children who are on the Autism spectrum and who have a varying[...]
Jul 15 all-day
12:00 am
Watertown, MA, July 15th, 2019. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...]
Jul 17 all-day
12:00 am
Lowell, June 17th, July 17th, & August 21st, 2019. For those with children up to the age of 6. The NFI Family Resource Center of Lowell serves all family members and offer specialized services for[...]
Jul 19 – Aug 9 all-day
12:00 am
Waltham, MA, July 19th – August 9th, 2019. Open to adults with autism at all levels of physical and cognitive ability. Multiple visual supports are provided to ensure all participants can access the curriculum and[...]
Jul 20 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, July 20th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...]
Jul 20 – Jul 21 all-day
12:00 am
DCU Center,Worcester, MA, July 20th & 21st, 2019. The Nourished Festival – The Gluten Free, Allergy & Specialty Diet Festival is for those living a gluten-free, allergen-friendly or specialty diet lifestyle. This event allows attendees[...]
Jul 21 all-day
12:00 am
Natick, MA, July 21st, 2019, 4:30 p.m. This Adaptive Worship Service welcomes families seeking a more flexible, less structured worship experience for children, and youth with diagnoses and challenges that make attending a traditional worship[...]
Jul 22 – Jul 26 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Northeastern University’s Speech-Language and Hearing Center, July 22nd -26th, 2019. Don’t let social skills lapse during summer break. In this group, social cognition skills will be taught and reinforced through interactive activities. Students will also[...]
Jul 24 all-day
12:00 am
Norwood, MA, July 24th, 2019. Free. For professionals, parents, caregivers. An interactive discussion of the aspects of play that are difficult for children with social challenges (specifically Autism Spectrum Disorders, social pragmatic delays, ADHD, Anxiety[...]
Jul 29 all-day
12:00 am
Watertown, MA, July 29th, 2019. Free. An open play with kids 0-5 of all abilities to build social skills while engaging in gross motor and fine motor play. Older siblings welcome. Hosted by the Redeemer[...]
Jul 29 – Aug 2 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Northeastern University’s Speech-Language and Hearing Center, July 29th – August 2nd, 2019. Don’t let social skills lapse during summer break. In this group, social cognition skills will be taught and reinforced through interactive activities.[...]
Aug 3 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, August 3rd, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...]
Aug 17 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, August 17th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...]
Aug 18 all-day
12:00 am
Natick, MA, August 18th, 2019, 4:30 p.m. This Adaptive Worship Service welcomes families seeking a more flexible, less structured worship experience for children, and youth with diagnoses and challenges that make attending a traditional worship[...]
Aug 21 all-day
12:00 am
Lowell, June 17th, July 17th, & August 21st, 2019. For those with children up to the age of 6. The NFI Family Resource Center of Lowell serves all family members and offer specialized services for[...]
Aug 21 all-day
12:00 am
Pittsfield, MA, through September 2019. MAY 15 – What are Sensory Diets: How to create an effective sensory diet. JUNE 12 – How to survive changes in routines, transitions, & behaviors. JULY 10 – How[...]
Sep 2 – Nov 18 all-day
12:00 am
Springfield, MA, September 2nd – November 18th, 2019. For children ages of 4 and 10 years with varying abilities and needs. The goal of SensiPlay is for children to have fun interacting with sensory, gross[...]
Sep 7 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 7th, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...]
Sep 8 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, through December 2019, 8 a.m. See below for all dates. Designed specifically for those with special sensory processing needs, these events allow for early access to the Aquarium and a quieter experience with all your[...]
Sep 17 all-day
12:00 am
Watertown, MA, September 17th, 2019. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...]
Sep 18 all-day
12:00 am
Pittsfield, MA, through September 2019. MAY 15 – What are Sensory Diets: How to create an effective sensory diet. JUNE 12 – How to survive changes in routines, transitions, & behaviors. JULY 10 – How[...]
Sep 18 all-day
12:00 am
Randolph Intergenerational Community Center, September 18th, 2019. Free. The Education Takes a Village Special Education Resource Fair, hosted by Autism Sprinter, will have representatives from a wide variety of special needs programs, organizations and services[...]
Sep 21 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 21st, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...]
12:00 am
Acton, September 28th, 2019, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free. Just for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can explore the museum while it is closed to the general public. The Children’s Discovery Museum and[...]
Oct 1 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, October 1st, 2019, 1:30 – 4:30. Explore both museums during this special free early afternoon for families with children on the autism spectrum. During ASD (autism spectrum disorder) Friendly Hours, we will not host[...]
Oct 4 – Oct 5 all-day
12:00 am
Lawrence, MA, October 4th & 5th, 2019. One-day special education law and advocacy program that focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics[...]
Oct 5 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 5th, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...]
Oct 19 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 19th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...]
Nov 2 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 2nd, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...]
Nov 12 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, November 12th, 2019, 1:30 – 4:30. Pre-registered families are given free admission. Explore both museums during this special free early afternoon for families with children on the autism spectrum. During these special Sensory-Friendly hours, although[...]
Nov 16 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 16th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...]
12:00 am
Acton, November 16th, 2019, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free. Just for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can explore the museum while it is closed to the general public. The Children’s Discovery Museum and[...]
Nov 19 all-day
12:00 am
Watertown, MA, November 19th, 2019. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...]
Dec 3 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, December 3rd, 2019, 1:30 – 4:30. Explore both museums during this special free early afternoon for families with children on the autism spectrum. During these special Sensory-Friendly hours, although the museum is open to[...]
Dec 7 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 7th, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...]
Dec 7 all-day
12:00 am
Gardner, MA, December 7th, 2019. Hosted by the Arc of Opportunity and the Theatre at the Mount. Based on the book by Joseph Robinette. Bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of[...]
Dec 8 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, through December 2019, 8 a.m. See below for all dates. Designed specifically for those with special sensory processing needs, these events allow for early access to the Aquarium and a quieter experience with all your[...]
Dec 14 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 14th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...]
Mar 17 all-day
12:00 am
Watertown, MA, March 17th, 2020. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...]
Apr 20 – Apr 21 all-day
12:00 am
Nashua, NH, April 2nd, 2020. One-day special education law and advocacy program that focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics &[...]
May 19 all-day
12:00 am
Watertown, MA, May 19th, 2020. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...]
