Sensory & Inclusive Holiday Events in Massachusetts

Worcester, MA, through February, 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. Accessible swim sessions the first Saturday and last Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00 p.m. • Open to individuals with disabilities of all ages & their[...]

Quincy, MA, September – December 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s swim lesson program is held in partnership with the Hale Family YMCA and Simmons University. The lessons are overseen by[...]

Great Barrington, MA, Fridays, throughout 2025, with Families Like Us. Swim Sessions for All Abilities is happening every Friday throughout the year now from 12:00PM – 1:00 PM. This is a relaxed, open swim time[...]

Boston, MA, Fall 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s swim lesson program is held in partnership with the Hale Family YMCA and Simmons University. The lessons are overseen by Paralympian Michael[...]

Fall 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Swimming classes are for children enrolled in Early Intervention and will be offered at multiple locations of the YMCA of the North Shore, YMCA of Metro North and JCC[...]

Holyoke, MA, November – December 2025, with the Holyoke YMCA. Adaptive class designed for parents/guardians and their children with disabilities to learn more about water safety and drowning prevention.  A specialized, hands-on safety classes. *[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Providence, RI, November 22nd, 2025, 12 p.m performance. Please note that children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the theater. his performance is modified and designed for people with autism, sensory processing[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Thomaston, CT, November 30th, 2025, 12 pm and 2:15 pm, with the Railroad Museum of New England.  This Autism-friendly version of their Santa Express train ride is considered judgement-free with sensory considerations (lowered volume for[...]

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[...]

Canton, MA, December 2025. A a gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will have a smaller number of tickets available, meaning you’ll have more space to explore[...]

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[...]

Boston, December 5th, 2025, 1:30 p.m. performance. This performance and in-theater experience is designed to welcome guests who are neurodiverse, have sensory sensitivities, and need additional accessibility accommodations to enjoy the ballet. * This one-of-a-kind performance[...]

Boston, December 6th, 2025. Inclusive and sensory-friendly holiday concert. Holiday Pops has all your festive favorites in a welcoming environment designed for families and people with sensory sensitivities alike * Modifications for the performance include:[...]

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[...]

Beverly, MA, December 6th, 2025, at the Trustees of Longhill.  This program offers dedicated time slots with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited[...]

Waltham, MA, December 7th, 2025, 1 -3 p.m., with the JF&CS of Waltham.  Come and celebrate Chanukah with JF&CS.  Enjoy a kosher snack and connect with your community while the Music Makes Me Happy Chorus[...]

North Weymouth, MA, December 7th, 2025, with the Arc South Shore of Hingham, MA. The 5th Annual Holiday Festival Featuring Winter Sleigh Rides is an inclusive family event that requires ticket purchases for specific times.[...]

Canton, MA, December 2025. A a gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will have a smaller number of tickets available, meaning you’ll have more space to explore[...]

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[...]

Canton, MA, December 2025. A a gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will have a smaller number of tickets available, meaning you’ll have more space to explore[...]

North Andover, MA, December 14th, with the Trustees at Stevens Coolidge. This program offers dedicated time slots with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Holyoke, MA, January – February 2025, with the Holyoke YMCA. Adaptive class designed for parents/guardians and their children with disabilities to learn more about water safety and drowning prevention.  A specialized, hands-on safety classes. *[...]