Florida Ruffin Ridley School, Brookline, MA, January 11th, 2025, 9 am – 11 am. Admission is free for families and vendors. The Brookline SEPA presents
Bridgewater, MA, December 11th, 2024. Bring your family to see Santa and dine in at a local Italian Restaurant. Dine in a non-judgemental environment with
Mansfield, MA, December 2024 – March 2025. The 2024-2025 Mansfield Special Olympics Bowling will begin on Tuesday December 10th from 4pm-5pm at North Bowl in
Through March 2025, with the Riverside Family Support Center in Burlington, MA. Do you have an idea, or interest and thought, could this be a
Webinar, December 12th, 2024, with Carroll School in Lincoln and the Learning Prep School in Newton. his presentation explores the intersection of implicit bias, race,
Springfield, MA, December 25th, 2025, with the Springfield JCC and the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts. Free and open to the public. Not a disability
Concord, MA, December 20th, 2024, with the Minute Man. For ages 16+ with disabilities. The weather outside may be frightful, but the Arc will shake
Concord, MA, December 14th – January 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. Registration FULL. Please check with the host about 2025 programs. Shoot hoops and
Mendon, MA, November & December 2024. Not disability specific or sensory friendly event. * Winter Wonderland and the Festival of Illumination will feature a Drive
Norwood, MA, December 8th, 2025, with The Norwood Knights of Columbus. A holiday party for families of individuals with special needs (all ages – kids
Worcester, December 24th, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. This is not a disability-specific event but the venue does have accessibility, see the end
Burlington, MA, January 4th – March 15th, 2025, with the Burlington, MA, Recreation Department. RecTogether is a social and recreational program for young adults with
Southborough, MA, January 26th – March 7th, Level Only. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with
Burlington, MA, January 27th, 2025, with the Burlington Recreation Department. This class is for children ages 18 months – 5 years old, with a caregiver.
Attleboro, MA, November 23th, 2024 – January 1st, 2025. The walking tour, religion based, Annual Christmas Celebration of Lights. * Not a disability specific or
Loudon, NH, November 28th, 2024 – January 5th, 2025. Enjoy 3.5 million twinkly LED lights for the 11th annual Gift of Lights display. Not disability specific
Andover, MA, April 1st – June 30th, 2025, with the Burlington Recreation Department. In partnership with Burlington’s Disability Access Commission and Ironstone Farm, thirty minute
Northampton, MA, December 10th, 2025, with Pathlight’s Inclusive Community Center. Join a workshop that breaks down how to effectively advocate for your child’s success in
Virtual Series, January 16th – March 20th, 2025 – application deadline is December 13th, 2024, with Northeast Family Leadership, Riverside Community Care. Participants will explore
Southborough, January 7th – February 25th, 2023. Level 1 & 2 Classes Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play
Marion/Wareham, January 11th – March 8th, 2025. Level 1 & 2. Tabor Academy and Special Olympics Massachusetts are partnering to host a Young Athletes program.
Boston City Hall Square, December 10th, 2024, with MassAbilities. Join an event dedicated to breaking disability stigma and fostering a more inclusive community. Stigmas create barriers and
Bridgewater, MA, December 2nd, 2024, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusett. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregiver Group Speaker Series dedicated to disability
Bridgewater, MA, January 13th, 2025, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusett. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregivers of Young Adults & Adults Speaker
Bridgewater, MA, December 16th, 2024, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusett. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregivers of Young Adults & Adults Speaker
Bridgewater, MA, January 6th, 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts at The Bridge Center. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregiver Group Speaker Series dedicated to disability
Reading, MA, December 4th, 2024 – January 25th, 2025, with the Reading Recreation Department. Special Skates is a learn-to-skate program for children ages 4+ and
Natick, MA, February 21st, 2025, with the Boston Ability Center. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance
Natick, MA, January 24th, 2025, with the Boston Ability Center. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance
Natick, MA, December 13th, 2o24, with the Boston Ability Center. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance
Bernardston, MA, December 8 & 15, 2024, at Kring Candle. Specially designed for individuals with sensory needs. Free however appoints are required. For your child
Bernardston, MA, December 1, 8 & 15, 2024, at Kring Candle. Specially designed for individuals with sensory needs. Free however appoints are required. For your
Bernardston, MA, December 15, 2024, at Kring Candle. Specially designed for individuals with sensory needs. Free however appoints are required. For your child and family
Carver, MA, through December 31st, 2024. This is not a disability-specific event. Christmas Festival of Lights with Edaville Railroad will feature the millions of lights you
Bridgewater, MA, December 7th, 2024, with the Knights of Columbus Council 488. The Knights would like to invite children with special needs to their annual
New Bedford, MA, with Deaf, Inc. Deaf, Inc., will explore different international cultures during the holiday party. Includes light refreshments, giveaways, games and crafts. *
Florence / Northampton, MA, December 15th – 23rd, 2024, at Look Park. This is not a sensory or disability event. Low sensory Holiday experiences will
Boston, MFA, December 7th, 2024. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program
Webinar, January 16th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. First of a two-part webinar conference with the DLC’s Employment and Benefits Conference. In
Webinar, January 24rd, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. Second of a two-part webinar conference with the DLC’s Employment and Benefits Conference. The
Hopkinton, MA, December 14th, 2024, with the Hopkinton Lions Club. Free. This event may be sold out – please check with the host. Accessible indoor
Hope, Rhode Island, through December 31st, 2024. This is not a disability specific event. The Rhode Island Holiday Light Show™ is the longest running drive-through
Manchester, NH, January 8th, 2025. Chunky’s presents movies with open captions (english sub-titles). Chunkys will play movies once a month with open captions. * Open
Holyoke, MA, December 14th, 2024, with Jericho Bureau of Exceptional Children and Adults. You are invited to the Bureau of Exceptional Children and Adults at
Stoneham, through January 5th, 2025. This event may have certain dates already sold out. Not a disability specific or sensory friendly event, however the Stone
Georgetown, MA (Northshore), December 8th, 2024, with the Georgetown SEPAC and Camp Dennison. This event is intended for only children with special needs to meet
Methuen, MA, through December 30th, 2024. Drive-Through Light Show at the Lancaster Fairgrounds. Not a disability specific or sensory-friendly event. * Over 1 mile of
Lancaster, MA, through December 30th, 2024. Drive-Through Light Show at the Lancaster Fairgrounds. Not a disability specific or sensory-friendly event. * Over 1 mile of
Marshfield, MA, through December 30th, 2024. A drive-through holiday light spectacular, featuring larger-than-life holiday themed displays for the entire family. Not disability specific or sensory
Webinar, December 5th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc of Concord, MA. Maura Sullivan, CEO, Arc of Massachusetts, will present at this free parent/guardian training. There
Concord, MA, Janaury 23rd, 2024. Presented in partnership with Concord-Carlisle Regional SEPAC and their co-sponsors. This event is part of the Transforming Childhood: Expertise, Innovation,
Concord, MA, March 6th, 2025. What will be written in the history books about how we cared for our kids? Presented in partnership with Concord-Carlisle
Leominster, MA, December 14th, 2024, with the Leominster Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Free. An event exclusively for families with children who have a disability
Boston, MA, November 29th, 2024, with the Boston University Athletics. Inclusive Basketball Clinic hosted by the Boston University Women’s Basketball team. Clinic is open to
Dover, MA, December 27th, 2024. About Sensory-Friendly Walk and Learn: This program offers a reduced number of guests and a quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family
Medfield, MA, January 3rd, 2025. About Sensory-Friendly Winter Scavenger Hunt. This program offers a reduced number of guests and a quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that
Beverly, MA, December 15th, 2024. This program offers dedicated time slots with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would
North Andover, MA, December 26th & 27th, 2024. See the gardens aglow with enchanting light displays. What makes this time “Sensory-Friendly?” A gentle, less crowded, supported experience
Canton, MA, December 26th & 27th, 2024. A a gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will have
Worcester, MA, January 8th – March 23rd, 2025. Floorball program for athletes 8 years and older, no prior experience required. * Program will start with
Beverly, MA, January 7th – Marh 4th, 2025, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. The Special Olympics Massachusetts Unified Cornhole program for athletes and Unified partners aged
Needham, MA, November 2nd – December 7th, 2024. Unified sports program for athletes ages 18 and older. Program will focus on various sport skills such
Westminster, MA, December 7, 2024 – January 18th, 2025. Young athletes program for ages 6-12, focusing on basketball * The Level 2 group will be
Newton, MA, December 12th, 2024, with Understanding Our Differences, Newton’s Commission On Disability and the Newton Free Library. Free and open to the public. A moderated
Boston, MA, December 7th, 2024. 2024 Track Meet Powered by the Boston Athletic Association. Recreational track meet for athletes ages 4 through 14. Athletes can
Falmouth, MA, December 7th – 28th, Level 1 Class. Young athletes program for ages 3 to 7 focusing on foundational skills * Young Athletes (Level
Webinar, with the Boston Childrens Hospital Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement Family Education and Advocacy Team. “Transitioning to High School: Support and Tips for Deaf and Hard
Gardner, Millers Falls, Milton and Stoneham, MA, November 2024 – March 2025. Join the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Universal Access Program with their
Webinar, December 10th, 2024, with the Arc of Massachusetts. In the spirit of the holidays, join The Arc of Massachusetts for a special webinar about making
Gardner, Goshen & Millers Falls, Pittsfield, Weston, MA, January 11th – March 29th, 2024. For people with disabilities, along with their family and friends. Specific
Webinar, December 18th, 2024, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is a brain-based visual impairment and a common cause of blindness and low
December 11th, 2024, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro – theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more
November 23rd, 2024, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro – theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more
December 14th, 2024, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro – theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more
Manchester, NH, January 15th, 2025. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism
Attleboro, MA, January 19th – February 16th, 2025. Level 1 & 2 Classes Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and
Norwell, MA, December 13th, 2024. The Arc of the South Shore will host an inclusive Holiday Dance for individuals over the age of 18 to celebrate
Boston College, Boston, MA, April 4th, 2025, with Campus School at Boston College Campus School. Conference for Families and Professionals – Perspectives on Parenting Children
Boston, December 12th, 2024, in partnership with the Jewish Arts Collaborative and Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Included with General Admission. * This is not a disability
Fitchburg, MA, December 21st, 2024. Celebrate the season with The Arc of Opportunity’s In-House Holiday Party. Kick off the festivities with a holiday lunch, followed making
Fitchburg, MA, December 8th, 2024. Hosted by The Arc of Opportunity. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. * Join a formal, joyous
Worcester, December 31st, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is not a disability-specific event but the venue does have accessibility. See the end of
Scituate, MA, November 24th, 2024, with the CORSE Foundation of Scituate. A family-friendly community event. Advanced ticket purchased REQUIRED. NOT a disability-specific event. * Join
Waltham, MA, November 21st, 2024. The Arc of Massachusetts Board of Directors Invites You to a Welcome Reception for New CEO Maura Sullivan. The Board welcomes
Charlestown, MA, February 17th – 19th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue
Middleborough, MA, December 11th, 2024, with the Middleborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Surrounding towns and families are welcome to this event. Join the Middleboro
Storrs, CT, December 8th, 2025, with the HELLO Lab at the University of Connecticut. For children who are deaf and hard of hearing and their
Boston, MA, December 14th, 2024, 2 p.m. performance only. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding
Boston, MA, December 12th, 2024, 2 p.m. performance only. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding
Boston, MA, December 8th, 2024, 2 p.m. performance only. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding
Auburn, MA, December 2nd 2024- February 10th, 2025, with Auburn Youth Basketball. This program will incorporate adaptive techniques into basketball to create an inclusive and
Virtual Classes for Families in Massachusetts, January & February, 2025, with the National Alliance of Mental Health Massachusetts Chapter. A free course for parents and
Boston, January 29th – April 2nd, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. This program that blends the art of traditional karate – “the way of
Brighton, MA, January 30th – March 27th, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Participants will learn a variety of dance steps and movements, as well
Boston, February 1st – March 29th, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Watch your child build confidence, improve balance and learn the sport of gymnastics
Medfield, MA, April 5th, 2025. Free. Massachusetts Miss Amazing provides opportunities for girls and women with disabilities across Massachusetts to build self-esteem. The mission of
Malden, MA, Deember 10th, 2024, with the Medford Family Network. Special Holiday Event for Caregivers & Their Children with ASD, Developmental and Learning disAbilities. A
Norwood, November 30th, 2024 – February 1st, 2025, with the The Skating Club of Boston®. Team Excel Unified Synchronized Skating Program- Unified skating is an inclusive
“Santa Cares”, in Malls across CT, MA & New Hampshire (see below). Santa Cares events allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Santa Magic
“Santa Cares”, in Malls across CT, MA & New Hampshire (see below). Santa Cares events allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Santa Magic
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