Events for Families with Special Needs & Disabilities in Greater Massachusetts

Applications accepted July 1st – September 30th, 2023, with the Genesis Foundation of MA. A limited number of grants available to fund clinical, educational, and therapy programs for children and young adults with genetic disorders,[...]

Stoughton, MA.  Sign ups are open until October 31st, 2023.  The CheerAbilities Team is for children with special needs ages 3 and up. * This is a full year competition team that practices once a[...]

August – October, 2023, with the Dighton / Rehoboth Pop Warner Challenger Division. Registration is now open. Pop Warner’s overall goals are to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities[...]

Winchester, MA, August – December, 2023 with Winchester Pop Warner. This adaptive Cheerleading program welcome athletes from the surrounding towns. For  all non-neurotypical children ages 5 – 17 (as of 8/1/23). * The program was[...]

Shrewsbury, MA, August 27th – October 29th, 2023, with the Shrewsbury Recreation Department. Athletes may compete at 8 years of age. Must be a Shrewsbury resident or current member of the program. * Only athletes[...]

On line, Fall, 2023, Thursdays, with Easterseals MA. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques. * For all[...]

Brookline, September 7th – November 16th, 2023, with the Brookline Recreation Department. For ages 8+  with special needs. Start date is an estimate. * Support the Brookline Flag Football teams by joining the cheer squad. *[...]

Brookline, September 7th – November 16th, 2023, with the Brookline Recreation Department. For ages 8+  with special needs. Start date is an estimate. * Flag football is a less intensive adaptation of American Football that allows the[...]

Wilmington, MA, September 9th – November 4th, 2023, with BeyondTops.  Beyond TOPS is a 501c3 non profit organization whose sole purpose is to integrate children with mental and physical disabilities into the community through sports.[...]

Lexington, MA, September 9th – November 18th, 2023, with SNAP of Lexington MA. Special Artists brings together teens and adults with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. * Participants work at their own pace[...]

Hingham, September 10th – October 29th, 2023.  The South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP) and Hingham Youth Hockey are hosting a learn to skate/learn to play hockey program for students with special needs. *[...]

Lexington, MA, September 9th – November 18th, 2023, with SNAP of Lexington MA Community Center. Special Needs Arts Programs, Inc., (SNAP)brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. * For ages 5[...]

Needham, MA, September & October, 2023. Adaptive CrossFit class for individuals with physical and visual challenges. All exercises are adapted as needed. * Must be 12 years old and able to separate from adults/guardians and[...]

Ashburham/Leominster, MA, September 9th – November 5th, 2023. Mass Local Fitness and Level 2 Class. Sign up by September 8th. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for[...]

Quincy, MA, September 10th – December 17th, 2023, with Adaptive Sports New England.  This program is specifically designed for those with visual or mobility impairments. Participating children should demonstrate typical cognitive and behavioral development. *[...]

Needham, MA, September & October, 2023. For youth with special needs. Fitness & Friendship will be for those in grades 5 – 8, and 9th grade and above, and will be offered in small groups[...]

Hopkinton, MA, September 10th, 2023 – October 29th, 2023. Hopkinton’s Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training and placement program for young athletes with disabilities. * TOPSoccer athletes (open to children[...]

Bridgewater, MA, September 11th – October 30th, 2023, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusett. Story & Strengthening. Explore a new story each week in this physical therapist-led group focusing on early motor development and fun.[...]

Lexington, MA, September 11th, 2023 – January 4th, 2024, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). This chorus is comprised of adults with special needs, volunteers, a director, and a pianist. * They meet each[...]

Boston, MA, September 13th – November 13th, 2023.  Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Skating & Hackey. Whether your child is learning how to skate or wants to improve their stick handling, passing, and shooting, this program can[...]

Norfolk, MA, September 14th – December 14th, 2023, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. For ages 13 – 22. The Exhale adaptive and inclusive dance program incorporates appropriate dance styles for individuals with special needs.[...]

Chicopee, MA, September 2023 – June 2024.  The Center for Human Development  (CHD) of Western Massachusetts offers an adaptive dance and movement program. * Dancers, regardless of ability, between the ages of 4-22 (with some[...]

Boston and Newton, MA, September 2023 – May 2023, with the Boston Ballet. Boston Ballet School’s Adaptive Dance offers specialized, creative movement instruction for individuals with Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as Inclusive[...]

Southborough, MA, September 16th – December 9th, 2023. Level Two. Register by September 4th. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 2 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities[...]

South Dennis, MA, September 16th, 2023 – May 18th, 2024. An all-inclusive ice hockey team coming to Cape Cod, the Great Blizzards will be based at Tony Kent Arena in Dennis, MA. The Great Blizzards of[...]

September 17th – December 17th, 2023, with Adaptive Sports New England. For ages 8+ with special needs. Each swimmer receives an individualized program to help work on their technical and psychological skills. * This program[...]

September 17th – December 17th, 2023, with Adaptive Sports New England. For ages 8+ with special needs. Each swimmer receives an individualized program to help work on their technical and psychological skills. * This program[...]

Scitutate, MA, September 17th – November 19th, 2023. Designed for ALL abilities in Grades 1 – 8 to help improve fitness level. Workouts will include a variety of approaches from running intervals, aerobic exercises, stretching[...]

Hingham, MA, September 17th – October 8th, 2023. SNAP and Hingham Youth Flag Football program is offered to participants ages 6-22 years who receive special education services. *  1:1 Support will be provided to students who[...]

Boston / Roxbury, September 17th – October 29th, 2023. Register by September 15th.  Unified soccer program in Roxbury. Program meets Sunday’s from 4 pm to 5 pm * Age range to participate is 8 to[...]

Hingham, MA, September 17th – October 29th, 2023. South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP)  has partnered with Hingham Little League to baseball program for children ages 4-22 who receive special education services. * The program[...]

Bridgewater, MA, September 18th to November 3rd, 2023, with the Bridgecenter and Easterseals Massachusetts. settings. My Music Time 1:1 Lessons – Weekly music lessons with your choice of the following instruments: drums, guitar, trumpet, or[...]

Sturbridge, MA, September 18th – October 23rd, 2023, with the Seven Hills South Valley Family Support Center. For ages 16+ with special needs. The South Valley Family Support Center is has  announced a new weekly[...]

Concord, MA, September 19th – November 21st, The Concord Conservatory’s Music Education Program for Kids with Developmental Needs, with learning and behavioral disabilities, ages 3 – 6 and 7 – 9. * Physical, language, social,[...]

Boston, September 19th – November 7th, 2023. Classes are free and open to participants of all abilities ages 6-21. * In collaboration with Fast Feet, the Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Track program helps athletes realize their[...]

Belmont, MA, September 19th – October 21st, 2023. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Signup by September 6th. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and[...]

Brookline, MA, September 19th – November 7th, 2023. With the Brookline Recreation Department’s Therapy Programs. Join them for a weekly walking club at Chestnut Hill Reservoir. * Each week, they will build on our mileage,[...]

Haverhill, MA and Webinar Option, September 20th & 21st, 2023, with The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. This webinar is part of their Virtual Transition Coffee Hour for Parents & Caregivers. * The AFC program is[...]

Duxbury & Hingham, MA & Virtual Option, September 20th – December 15th, 2023.  An inclusive chorus designed for singers of all abilities, age 16 and up. * Repertoire includes master works, folk and traditional, seasonal,[...]

Bridgewater, MA, September 20th to November 30th, 2023, with the Bridgecenter and Easterseals Massachusetts. settings. Autumn Art Adventures– Explore creativity by working on fall themed arts ad crafts. • 9/20-11/1 – Ages 16-22 Flow Fitness[...]

Webinars, September 21st, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]

Hingham, MA, September 21st, 2023. This event is intended for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. * Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit[...]

Taunton, MA, September 22nd, 2023, with the Taunton SEPAC and the Family Resource Center – Taunton/Attleboro. Free and open to the Public. This IEP Basics Workshop will help families understand the IEP process and both[...]

Hingham, MA, September 22nd – December 29th, 202.  The South Shore Special Needs Athletic (SNAP) is hosting a Yoga/Zumba program for students with special needs in middle and high school who receive special education services.[...]

Brookline, MA, September 23rd – November 4th, 2023. With the Brookline Recreation Department’s Therapy Programs. Experience local hiking in the Boston Area. For ages 13+ with special needs. * This program is designed for participants[...]

Beverly, MA, September 23th – October 21st, 2023. The Miracle League of the North Shore is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that gives children with disabilities a chance to play baseball as part of a team[...]

Somerville, MA, September 24th, 2023. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts All Ages Adaptive Climbing Sessions includes youth participants. Everyone is encouraged to come climb – accommodations and equipment will help climbers with any disability get on the[...]

Charlestown, September 24th, 2023, with Courageous Sailing.  Each year Courageous organizes and runs Charlestown Adaptive Sailing Day, in cooperation with the Friends of the Navy Yard, Spaulding Rehab, and Piers Park Sailing Center. * Adaptive[...]

Framingham, MA, Fall 2023. Free. CP Soccer is building a national league for kids with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory and active. Join for one or many of these upcoming clinics. Each practice is a[...]

Norwood, MA, September 24th, 2023. Free. The Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress virtual playgroups are for families with children ages 4 – 7 and 8 – 12. * **$8 for siblings ***Everyone must wear socks Pizza[...]

Amherst, MA, September 24th – November 5th, 2023. Register by September 15th. Level 1 & 2. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without[...]

Hadley, through December 2023, with the Center for Human Development of Western Mass. Open to anyone 4 years old and over with some upper body strength. They have adaptive rock climbing equipment available for use[...]

Webinar, September 25th, 2023, with the UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education. Ryan Cowley has been a sportswriter and is an author of three books — including his first, All the Right Words:[...]

Virtual Support Group, September – October, 2023, with the Aspire Program at Mass General Hospital. Parents and caregivers will learn how to customize a parenting guide (a comprehensive toolbox for home, school, and the community)[...]

Seminario web, 26 de septiembre de 2023, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts y & Youth Move Massachusetts. Regístrese ahora para el taller de PPAL Los talleres de PPAL están destinados ÚNICAMENTE a padres[...]

Webinar, September 26th, 2023, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) of Massachusetts. Our children’s mental health system had gaps and flaws before the pandemic. COVID-19 only made things worse. * However, there are growing[...]

September 27th,  2023, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro. Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment to all special kids. The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members may dance,[...]

Webinar, September 28th, 2023, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Hear about Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans. What’s included in each plan. How should each be written. How to prepare for an[...]

Providence, RI, September 28th – October 31st, 2023, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. This year the Roger Williams Zoo will once again offer their annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. * Not a disability specific event, however the venue[...]

Webinars, September 28th, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]

Hingham, MA, September 28th, 2023. This event is intended for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. * Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit[...]

Hartford, CT, September 28th, 2023. 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 &[...]

Arc of Opportunity in Fitchburg, October 29th, 2023. The Knights of Columbus in Fitchburg and the Arc of Opportunity will co-host this event. Put on your scariest, prettiest, or most clever costume. Prizes will be award[...]

Wakefield, MA, September 29th, 2023, with Communitas of Wakefield. For ages 18+.  Grab your party attire and join a night of dancing with friends. * Music will be provided by DJ Kevin Sullivan and light[...]

Westwood, MA, Fall 2023, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 1o. Neurotypical and neurodiverse kids are empowered to have fun together and make social connections supervised by Westwood Recreation Staff. * Enjoy[...]

Westwood, MA, Fall 2023, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 1o. Neurotypical and neurodiverse kids are empowered to have fun together and make social connections supervised by Westwood Recreation Staff. * Enjoy[...]

Marlborough, MA, September 29th & 30th, 2023. The Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit 2023 is a conference of the next generation of leaders to attend an all expenses paid leadership summit. Summit Description – The Massachusetts[...]

Webinar, September 29th, 2023, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in Massachusetts (SPAN). When the US Congress reauthorized IDEA in 2004, they identified the Purpose of the statute was to ensure that all children with disabilities[...]

Webinar, September 30th, 2023, with Boston Children’s Hospital. Virtual Saturday coffee chats with Alison Leschinski, SCD and Kalie Buchman, AuD. Parents and caregivers of deaf and hard of hearing children of all ages are welcome.[...]

Boston, MA, September 30th, 2023, with the Boston Children’s Musuem. Boston Children’s Museum is hosting a Critter Weekend program and the live animal presentations will be ASL interpreted at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. BCM has[...]

Needham, September 30th, 2023, with the Charles River Center. Free. This event welcomes athletes of all ages and abilities to participate in track and field events such as running and wheelchair dashes, basketball throws, ladderball,[...]

Virtual and in person in Mansfield, Peabody, and Worcester, MA. September 30th, 2023, is the deadline for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 programs. Free. Empowering families through TLC. This training that guides parents and caregivers,[...]

Virtual Event, September 30th, 2023. The University of Massachusetts Lowell is hosting the 3rd annual Northeastern ABA virtual conference, which includes talks from a diverse group of exciting researchers and professionals in the field. * This[...]

Millis, MA, September 30th, 2023, hosted by the Medway, MA, SEPAC. A family fun sensory friendly event at a local farm. * The farm will be open for for this group at 9am come. *[...]

Hingham, MA, September 30th, 2023. This program offers a dedicated hour for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity[...]

Braintree, MA, September 30th – October 28th, 2023. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Register by August 31st. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and[...]

Stockbridge, MA – September & October 2023, 4 pm. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn.  * About The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin[...]

Marlborough, MA, October 1st, 2023. The Autism Alliance and Advocates host as they bring back Sensory Friendly Sundays. * They want to ensure that everyone feels included and welcome at Apex Entertainment.  Through the guidance of[...]

Framingham, MA, Fall 2023. Free. CP Soccer is building a national league for kids with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory and active. Join for one or many of these upcoming clinics. Each practice is a[...]

Millis, MA, October 2nd – 30th, 2023, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Free. The Millis recreation staff will host an adaptive and inclusive social event for individuals with special needs. * For ages 14[...]

Topsfield, October 2nd, 2023, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. An opportunity for a more sensory sensitive experience to the Topsfield Fair for families who have family members with autism or sensory processing disorders. * Vendors[...]

Acton, October 3rd, 2023, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Explore the accessible Discovery Museum, Discovery Woods, and their giant treehouse. *Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the Museum is open to the general[...]

Norwood, MA, October 3rd, 2023. “Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference  – Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disability & Vision Loss, is a multi-tracked Educational Program reaching out to the needs of individuals,[...]

Burlinton, MA, October 4th – December 7th, 2023, with Riverside Family Suport Center. This music therapy session is a weekly program for individuals ages 8+ with developmental disabilities. This group uses movement, music, group instrument[...]

Burlington, MA, October 5th – December 28th, 2023, with Riverside Family Support Center. This class is called back to basics because the host will be going back to cooking roots and implementing their own twist[...]

Northeast Arc, Danvers, October 6th, 2023.  For youth with special needs ages 16+. Fall themed carnival will have bowling, donuts on a string, and maybe some apple bobbing. * There will also be a chance[...]

Outdoor Venue, Sturbridge, MA, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, October 6th – 29th. Pre-registration is required. As the sun sets at Old Sturbridge Village this October, come see Phantoms by Firelight. Not a disability-specific event. This venue[...]

Beverly, MA, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023, 4 – 5 pm only. Long Hill at the Trustees of the Reservation is offering a special showing Halloween on the Hill. This earlier timeframe on select dates[...]

Boston, October 7th, “Masks Optional”  event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other visitors and  less concern about infections[...]

Millis, MA, October 7th – 28th, 2023, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. For  ages 12 – 22 with special needs. Open to residents & non-residents. Don’t sit on the bench, get in the game.[...]

Acton, MA, October 7th, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join in on an evening at the Museum especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. * Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible Discovery[...]

Providence, RI, October 7th, 2023. Free. The Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England is hosting an event for their members  at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo.  Saturday, October 7, 2023- Time:[...]

Watertown, MA, October 10th, 2023, with Waypoint Adventure of Lexington, MA. Designed for beginner rock climbers with disabilities who want to progress their skills over the course of a few weeks. * Participants will be[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2023, with Autism Connections in Northampton, MA. Parents and caregivers – How many of us are doing things for our children or loved ones with disabilities that we really shouldn’t continue to[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2023, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as[...]

Webinar, October 11th, 2023, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action series is a virtual educational forum where you will hear[...]

Stockbridge, MA,  October 11 – 15th, 2023, 4 pm. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn.  * About The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin[...]

Westwood, MA, Fall 2023, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 1o. Neurotypical and neurodiverse kids are empowered to have fun together and make social connections supervised by Westwood Recreation Staff. * Enjoy[...]

Westwood, MA, Fall 2023, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 1o. Neurotypical and neurodiverse kids are empowered to have fun together and make social connections supervised by Westwood Recreation Staff. * Enjoy[...]

Massachusetts State House, Boston, MA, with the Massachusetts’ Commission for the Blind (MCB).  Join MCB online for an International White Cane Awareness Day Celebration. * Discuss the history of the white cane, the “White Cane[...]

Hingham, MA, October 13th & 14th, 2023. St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting the Not So Spooky Haunted House is an outing for preschool and elementary age kids and includes refreshments and activities in our[...]

Beverly, MA, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023, 4 – 5 pm only. Long Hill at the Trustees of the Reservation is offering a special showing Halloween on the Hill. This earlier timeframe on select dates[...]

Medway, MA, October 13th, 2023, with the Medway Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Come trunk or treat at the Burke-Memorial school. The SEPAC will be hosting this event in the back parking lot by[...]

Stow, MA, October 14th, 223, with the Boston Childrens Hosptial Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program. Free. Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program presents a special fall family-centered outing to a local[...]

Hingham, MA, October, 2023, with the Weir River Farm. The Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from[...]

Boston, MA, & Virtual con Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts. Program de Liderzago para Padres Latinos. El Programa de Liderazgo para Padres Latinos es un programa de capacitación de 25 horas diseñado para ayudar[...]

Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester, MA, October 14th, 2023, with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA. Free. A program specifically designed to support families of children with autism, creating a travel test run to help[...]

Framingham, MA, Fall 2023. Free. CP Soccer is building a national league for kids with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory and active. Join for one or many of these upcoming clinics. Each practice is a[...]

MIT Welcome Center, Cambridge, MA, October 15th, 2023. Cambridge Camping hosts Ron Suskind, a Pulitzer Prize winning who will share his story of raising a child with autism and the journey of love, connection, meaning[...]

Merrimack College, North Andover, October 15th – November 19th, 2023. Register by October 18th. * The Level 1 group will be for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. * Level 1 will focus[...]

Boston, MA, October 15th – December 3rd, 2023, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s track program is held on a weekly basis with experienced coaches who can aid athletes in improving their[...]

Scituate, MA, October 16th – November 20th, 2023. All-Stars Karate, for kids with special needs, in grades 1-8, is open to all towns. * This program’s goals are to help children improve balance and coordination;[...]

Burlington, MA, and by Zoom, October 16th – December 11th, 2023, with Riverside Family Support Center. Express your creativity in a variety of mediums this year; from paint to clay, to paper mâché, and much[...]

Watertown, MA, October 10th, 2023, with Waypoint Adventure of Lexington, MA. Designed for beginner rock climbers with disabilities who want to progress their skills over the course of a few weeks. * Participants will be[...]

Online class, Fall/Winter 2023, with the Seven Hills Foundation of Massachusetts. For ages 14+ with special needs. Lisa Irvine from Brave Yoga joins in for Mindfulness and Yoga. Lisa is committed to sharing the practice[...]

Webinar, Ocober 18th, 2023, with the Wakefield, MA, SEPAC. Open to the Public, This Basic Rights workshop will provide families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under: * Individuals with Disabilities Education Act[...]

Holyoke, MA, October 18th, 2023, with the Bureau of Exceptional Children and Adults at Jericho. For families with special-needs the Holyoke communities. * It will include a DJ, Dinner and Halloween Treats. * Inquire about[...]

Stockbridge, MA,  October 18th – 22nd, 2023, 4 pm. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn.  * About The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin[...]

Millsi, MA, October 19th, 2023, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. For ages 13 – 22. Join Amy Sullivan for a night of fun with friends while flexing your creativity. * Create a Halloween themed craft[...]

Webinars, October 19th, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]

Webinar, October 20th, 2023, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. This workshop will explore the highly individual ways that the work affects us as well as offering several strategies for chronic self-care. * Participants are welcome to[...]

Hingham, MA, October 20th & 21st, 2023. St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting the Not So Spooky Haunted House is an outing for preschool and elementary age kids and includes refreshments and activities in our[...]

October 20th, 2023, Manchester, Nashua & Pelham, New Hampshire. Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings are monthly screenings of newly released movies for children with autism or other special needs. * Chunky’s will keep the[...]

Beverly, MA, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023, 4 – 5 pm only. Long Hill at the Trustees of the Reservation is offering a special showing Halloween on the Hill. This earlier timeframe on select dates[...]

Acton, October 21st, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8:o0 p.m. Explore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. * Your family can play,[...]

Natick, MA, October 21st, 2023, with the Boston Ability Center. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance to meet new people and foster friendships. * This is[...]

Natick, MA, October 21st, 2023, with the Boston Ability Center. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance to meet new people and foster friendships. * This is[...]

Providence, RI, October 21st, 2023.  Rare New England will host their annual “Improving Health Care Experiences in the Rare Disease Community with Information and Support”, and is for patients and families to obtain information about[...]

October 21st, 2023, with the Town Lexington, MA, Recreation Department. This event is sensory friendly, multi-generational, and fun for the whole family. * Celebrate the start of fall with family games, activities and crafts. *[...]

Hingham, MA, October, 2023, with the Weir River Farm. The Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, October 21st, 2023. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights for better visibility. * O’Neil[...]

Penn Brook School, Georgetown, MA, October 21st, 2023. The Georgetown Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host this special-needs family event. * Trick or Trunk is a SAFE trick or treating event. * Park and[...]

Holliston, MA, October 21st, 2023. The Holliston Special Education Parent Advisory Council is hosting a Trunk or Treat for the local community. There will be: * Trunk Decorating * Prizes for the Top Five Trunks[...]

Sharon, MA, October 22nd, 2023, with the Sharon Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SSEPAC) in partnership with the Sharon Commission On Disabilities. Free. Learn about available no, low, and high tech devices. * Bring the[...]

Framingham, MA, Fall 2023. Free. CP Soccer is building a national league for kids with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory and active. Join for one or many of these upcoming clinics. Each practice is a[...]

Hingham, MA, October, 2023, with the Weir River Farm. The Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from[...]

Webinar, October 23rd, 2023, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusetts. This IEP training session will be hosted by Rob Terreden, an ducational advocate with a background in Children’s Mental Health.  Rob also brings experience as[...]

Providence, RI, October 23rd & 24th, 2023, 5 – 6:00 p.m. This year the Roger Williams Zoo will offer their annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular with sensory-friendly times at these designated hours only.  * Join a for[...]

Watertown, MA, October 24th, 2023, with Waypoint Adventure of Lexington, MA. Designed for beginner rock climbers with disabilities who want to progress their skills over the course of a few weeks. * Participants will be[...]

Webinars, October 24th, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]

Stockbridge, MA,  October 25th – 29th, 2023, 4 pm. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn.  * About The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin[...]

Uxbridge, October 26th, 2023, with Venture Community Services.  Free. This indoor Halloween themed event is free and focused for children 16 & under with autism or sensory concerns and their families. * Children must be[...]

Virtual Conference, October 27th, 2023, with the Association for Asperger and Neurodiversity of Watertown, MA. The Daniel W. Rosenn AANE Connections Conference is a virtual gathering of Autistic individuals, their families, professionals, and allies to[...]

Lexington, MA, October 27th, 2023. The Lexington Recreation and Community Programs will be hosting the annual haunted house with specified Sensory-Friendly Times. For ages 5 to 18 years old with sensory challenges. * This event[...]

Norwell, MA, October 27th, 2023, with the Arc of the South Shore. For ages 18+ with special needs. Dances are for individuals over the age of 18 and celebrate various holiday and times of the[...]

Bridgewater, MA, October 27th, 2023, with the Bridge Center. Free. Come in your best costume to enjoy a free sensory-friendly trunk or treat event on their outdoor track. Cars will be filled with candy and[...]

Beverly, MA, October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023, 4 – 5 pm only. Long Hill at the Trustees of the Reservation is offering a special showing Halloween on the Hill. This earlier timeframe on select dates[...]

R J Grey Junior High School gym, October 28th, 2023, 10 – 10:30 a.m. with the Acton-Boxborough Family Network. Open to the public. The first 30 minutes of the party (10-10:30am) will be geared for[...]

Hingham, MA, October, 2023, with the Weir River Farm. The Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from[...]

Framingham, MA, Fall 2023. Free. CP Soccer is building a national league for kids with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory and active. Join for one or many of these upcoming clinics. Each practice is a[...]

Leominster, MA, October 29th, 2023, with the Leominster SEPAC and the Project Apples/Leominster CFCE and Leominster United Methodist Church will host this event. Enjoy Games, treats, a quiet reading area, sensory activities and more. Limited[...]

Stockbridge, MA, September 30th – October 29th, 2023) The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn. Not a disability specific event. * The[...]

Sturbridge, October 30th, 2023, with Seven Hills South Valley Support Center. Celebrate Halloween in country style Family friendly costumes that you can dance in are encouraged, but no masks please. To RSVP or for more[...]

Sudbury, MA, October 31st, 2023. The Town of Sudbury’s Commission on Disability and Sudbury residents in the Meadowbrook Circle neighborhoodare hosting an accessible and inclusive trick-or-treat option that can benefit any child and family. *[...]

Virtual & In Person (Framingham, MA), November 1st & 2nd, 2023. The A View from All Sides Conferences offers in-person and virtual sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitors and resources from across the state. Both days[...]

Westwood, MA, Fall 2023, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 1o. Neurotypical and neurodiverse kids are empowered to have fun together and make social connections supervised by Westwood Recreation Staff. * Enjoy[...]

Westwood, MA, Fall 2023, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 1o. Neurotypical and neurodiverse kids are empowered to have fun together and make social connections supervised by Westwood Recreation Staff. * Enjoy[...]

Boston, November 4th, 2023, “Masks Optional”  event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other visitors and  less concern about[...]

Sutton, MA, November 4th, 2023, with the Massachusetts State Association for the Deaf. Free.  The “Stepping up. Breaking Down Walls. How? Together!”conference is open for everyone in Massachusetts. Enjoy workshops, panel discussions, general meeting and[...]