Sensory & Inclusive Holiday Events in Massachusetts

Virtual sessions the first Thursday of each month in 2025, with guest speakers, through the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community. This is a peer-run community in the Metro Boston Area for people who have been[...]

Concord Free Public Library, Concord, MA. Held every Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM, through 2nd, 2025.  This program is designed to support neurodivergent children, including those with autism, sensory processing challenges, and any child who[...]

Online, November 5th – February 4th, 2025, with the Astra Foundation in Acton, MA. An Astra Foundation on-line support group for parents who are familiar with principles of DIR/FloortimeTM. * The curriculum will respond to the[...]

Bristol, RI, through December 1 – 23, 2025, by scheduled appointment, with the James D. Rielly Foundation. Free. The Bristol Santa House welcomes the public but their core mission is serving families with special needs[...]

Boston, MA, through February 22nd, 2026. This is not a disability specific event, however the Boston Children’s Museum is a accessible. See link provided below for accessibility. Snowmazing! is annual tradition that transforms the Museum[...]

Worcester, MA, December 4th – 23rd, 2025, hosted by Polar Park. This is not a disability specific event however the venue is accessible. Polar Park transforms into a sparkling holiday wonderland. Winter in Wooville offers[...]

December 5th – 18th, 2025, Manchester, New Hampshire. *This family event is NOT a sensory-friendly or disability specific event – please see below for accessibility information.  Grab your jammies, hop on in and join a[...]

Webinar, December 15, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or[...]

Virtual Event, December 15th, 2025, with The Voice of the Deaf Community in Massachusetts. This holiday season, we’re bringing a little magic to your screen! Join a special Meet Deaf Santa event where your kids can[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Manchester, NH, December, 2025, with Chunky’s Theater. Not disability specific. This is an all ages family friendly show. Please contact the theaters directly for more information on the family friendly accommodations that each theater offers.[...]

Wakefield, MA, December 16th, 2025, 5:30 p.m., with Communitas of Wakefield. Join Communitas for their Annual Holiday Party. They will  have games, crafts and activities for all ages. * Santa will be available for photos and[...]

Worcester, MA, December 17th, 2025. Sensory Performance at 4 pm only. This year’s production features  fresh scenery creating the perfect playground for state-of-the art projections and innovative lighting design. Featuring original music composed by Worcester’s[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Webinar, December 17th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) manifests in all kinds of ways—from checking and counting to ruminating and handwashing. And while OCD is often thought of as an[...]

Peabody, MA, December 17th, 2025, with the Peabody Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Join Peabody SEPAC for a sensory friendly holiday party. Santa will join in for photos, there will be holiday themed crafts available,[...]

Middleborough, MA, December 17th, 2025, with the Middleborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Surrounding towns and families are welcome to this event. Join the Middleboro SEPAC for Sensory-Friendly Photos. Meet Santa Claus, getting your photo taken,[...]

December 18th, 2025, Manchester, New Hampshire. *This event is a Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showing of Polar Express . These events are screenings of newly released movies or events for children with autism or[...]

Boston, December 18th, 2025, in partnership with the Vilna Shul and Combined Jewish Philanthropies.  This is not a disability specific event, however The MFA offers a wide range of accessibility to visitors, including wheelchair acesss,[...]

Middleboro, MA, December 18th, 2025, with Middleboro Elks Club and The Heart in Art: Inclusive Holiday Dance for Teens and Adults with Disabilities. Get ready to dance, connect, and celebrate at this Inclusive Dance, a[...]

Northampton, MA, December 19th, 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones .  Get cozy with friends at thier Holiday Social. Sip hot cocoa, make festive cards, and enjoy a classic holiday movie together. * It’s the[...]

Boston, MA, December 20th & 21, 2025. There will be Accessible Performances during the run of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” with the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company. * CSC provides a welcoming environment for performances with Accessibility[...]

Dorchester, MA, December 20th, 2025, with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. An wonderful opportunity for children with disability and autism to enjoy a restaurant setting, meet friends,[...]

Newton, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the JCC in Newton Free. All Ages. Disabilities Served – Autism, Other Sensory Needs. JCC Greater Boston, in partnership with Autism Welcoming. Geared towards individuals of all ages[...]

Bernardston, MA, November – December, 2025, at Kringle Candle. Free but by appointment only. Enjoy a calm, quiet visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus designed especially for guests who prefer a low-sensory environment. *Enjoy a[...]

Worcester, MA, December 21st, 2025 2 pm performance only.  This year’s production features  fresh scenery creating the perfect playground for state-of-the art projections and innovative lighting design. Featuring original music composed by Worcester’s own Steve[...]

Bernardston, MA, November – December, 2025, at Kringle Candle. Free but by appointment only. Enjoy a calm, quiet visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus designed especially for guests who prefer a low-sensory environment. *Enjoy a[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Virtual Event, December 15th, 2025, 11 a.m., with Spina Cord Injury of Boston. SCIboston. is comprised of individuals affected by a spinal cord injury or disorders (SCI/D) including family members, loved ones, healthcare associates and[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Springfield, MA, December 30th, 2026, with the Springfield JCC. New Year’s Eve Eve Dance Party for Kehillah families and friends ages 11+. * Celebrate the beginning of the New Year with your friends and family[...]

Worcester, December 31st, 2025, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is not a disability-specific event but the venue does have accessibility. See the end of this post for more of the museum’s accessibility options. *[...]

Concord, MA, December 31st, 2025, 5 p.m., with the Minute Man Arc.  Ring in the New Year with a Pizza Party. Join a fun-filled celebration with pizza, games, music, and laughter as we the Minute[...]

Webinar, January 13th, 2026,  with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPal Parent Network Socials Statewide meetings are meant only for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing up, please[...]

Online, January 14th – March 25th, 2026, with the Astra Foundation in Acton, MA. Learn DIR® techniques developed by Stanley Greenspan, MD and Serena Wieder, PhD. DIR® focuses on the child-parent (or caregiver) relationship as[...]

Webinar Series, January – March, 2026, with the Family Leadership Program of Massachusetts. Your Voice, Your Plan: Essential Advocacy Skills Bootcamp. Are you ready to transform your passion into a powerful, actionable plan for your child’s[...]

Webinar, January 16th, 2026, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Join Lisa Coyne, PhD, Harvard-affiliated psychologist and expert in child and adolescent OCD, for this frer training on methods that help kids and teens move[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Webinar, January 20th, 2026, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Understanding Autism & Psychiatric Medications: A Practical Overview. Dr. Bayazit will guide attendees through an overview of autism, sharing helpful information about the diagnosis in an[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Needham, MA, and on Zoom, with Mass Families. For Metro Boston Families.  Free.  The Metro region is announcing the 2026 Family Leadership Series for caregivers in the Metro region who have loved ones served by[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Virtual Conference, March 10th, 2026, with NAMI New Hampshire. The 2026 theme Moving Forward and creating Hope in Action, highlights how we can unite to address mental health priorities across New Hampshire. * The confernece[...]

Nashua, NH, Mayn 1st & 2nd, 2026, with the The New England Association for Play Therapy, Inc.  The New England Association for Play Therapy, Inc is a branch of the Association for Play Therapy that[...]

Online event, May 15th 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Gather virtually to recognize the importance of lived experience, watch award the Children’s Mental Health Community Awards, and attend morning and afternoon[...]