Sensory & Inclusive Holiday Events in Massachusetts

“Santas Cares” Sensory Events for Special Needs

“Santa Cares”, in Malls across CT, MA, NH, & RI November 2026.  Santa Cares events allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Santa Magic photo experiences in an inclusive environment that improves comfort,...

Adaptive “The Singing Sailors” Holiday Tour: Sandwich

Sandwich, MA, November 8 – December 6th, 2026. Free. For ages 8 through adulthood. This program provides individuals of all ages and varying developmental and intellectual abilities to learning about singing, dancing and experiencing music...

Holiday Bazaar & Disability Resource Fair: Taunton

Taunton, MA, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m, with Community Autism Resources. A Resource Fair and Bazaar to connect families and local supports, services and makers in the southern Massachusetts community. For many...

Cambridge Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at Perkins School for the Blind

Inclusive Learning About Thanksgiving Event for Vietnamese Families with Special Needs

Braintree, November 17, 2026, with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Tham gia INCLUDE Youth Group cùng VTCMV! Bạn được mời tham dự buổi gặp mặt nhóm thanh...

Autism Welcoming℠ Sensory Santa Experience in Natick

Natick, MA, November 21, 2026, with the Autism Alliance’s Welcoming℠ Sensory Santa Experience in the Natick Mall. Registration is required 30-minute slots from 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00 pm. A relaxed holiday experience designed especially for our...

Sensory Friendly Plus Performance of “A Christmas Carol”

Providence, RI, November 21st, 2026, 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...

Sensory-Friendly Performance of The Nutcracker

Regis College, Weston, November 27th, 2026, 1 p.m. performance only. A special Sensory and Family-Friendly performance at a reduced price. This shorter performance features all of Act I, including the iconic dance of the Snowflakes,...

“Behind the Nutcracker” Sensory Event

Regis College, Weston, November 27th, 2026, To celebrate thier 10th anniversary offering a sensory friendly Nutcracker performance this season, the Commonwealth Ballet Company invites you to their Behind the Ballet Discovery Room, open an hour...

Sensory Holiday Trolly Event

Windsor, CT, December 3, 2026, with A Series of Accessible Events in Enfield, CT. For children and teens with special needs, their families, and friends. Ride the trolley through the tunnel of lights, explore decorated...

Autism Welcoming℠ Polar Express Pizza & Pajama Party in Natick

Natick, MA, December 4, 2026, with the Autism Alliance’s Welcoming℠ Sensory Santa Experience in the Natick Mall. Registration is required. Open to ages 21 and under. Parent/caregiver supervision is required. All aboard for a cozy...

Inclusive Holiday Dances for Ages 18+

Hingham, MA, December 4, 2026, with the Arc South Shore of Hingham, MA. A night of music, dancing, friends, food, and fun. Individuals of all abilities are welcome at this community event. Therew will be...

Inclusive Family Holiday Event / Fiesta Familiar Anual de las Fiestas: Lynn

Lynn, MA, December 4, 2026, with Bridgewell Family Support Center annual holiday party. There will be:-DJ Bethany-Holiday Crafts-Option of Facepainting or Balloon Twisters-Family Holiday Portraits-Dinner, dessert, & beverages will be served.Habrá:-DJ Bethany-Manualidades navideñas-Opción de pintacaritas...

Chunky’s Theater’s Polar Express Showings

Manchester, NH, December 4 – 16, 2026. *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 beloved...

Polar Express Movie Experience: Scituate

Scituate, MA, December 5, 2026, with the CORSE Foundation of Scituate. A family-friendly community event. Advanced ticket purchased REQUIRED.  NOT a disability-specific event.* Join in on a cozy morning at the movies.* Wear your Holiday...

Massachusetts’ Sibling Support Holiday Gathering

Dedham, MA, December 5, 2026. Join the the MSSN Holiday Gathering – this gathering is open to everyone in their MSSN community and is a chance to connect, catch up, and enjoy good food and...

Inclusive Santa Party: Bridgewater

Bridgewater, MA, December 5, 2026, with the Knights of Columbus Council 488. Free to special needs families and siblings are welcome. The Knights would like to invite children with special needs to their annual Children’s...

Boston Pops Sensory-Friendly Holiday Concert

Boston, December 5th, 2026. This concert is designed for families with children or adults with an autism spectrum disorder or sensory sensitivities. The program is shortened, 60-minute version of our standard Holiday Pops concert presented...

Holiday Festival & Winter Sleigh Rides with the Arc South Shore

Weymouth, MA, December 6, 2026, with the Arc South Shore of Hingham, MA. Ssleigh rides through the park, live music, pictures with Santa, holiday themed arts & crafts, refreshments, and so much more. Proceeds from...

Sensory Friendly Holiday Party with the Peabody SEPAC

Peabody, MA, December 9, 2026, with the Peabody Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Join Peabody SEPAC for a sensory friendly holiday party. An inclusive and festive event, open to all.* Santa will join in for...

Sensory Santa: Holyoke

Holyoke, MA, December 12, 2026, with Jericho Bureau of Exceptional Children and Adults. Free but registration is required. You are invited to the Bureau of Exceptional Children and Adults at Jericho for their Sensitive Santa...

Sensory “Breakfast with Santa”: Leominster

Leominster, MA, December 12, 2026, with the Leominster Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Free. Information also available in Portuguese and Spanish. An event exclusively for families with children who have a disability or specific sensory...

Deaf Santa & Holiday Party with the Worcester Deaf Club

Sutton, MA, December 12, 2026, with Worcester Deaf Club Inc. The Worcester Deaf Club’s Annual Christmas Party features a Hot Buffet Meal  (Gluten Free & Vegan Meals by request), christmas cake,  coffee, tea & hot...

Zoo Winter Wonderland For Deaf & Hard of Hearing Families

Southwick, MA, December 13, 2026, with the Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The annual winter family-centered outreach event at Southwick’s Zoo Winter Wonderland is a walk-though festival of holiday lights and...

Sensory-Friendly Santa Photos: Middleborough

Middleborough, MA, December 16th, 2026, with the Middleborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Families from surrounding communities are welcome to this event. Join the Middleboro SEPAC for Sensory-Friendly fun. They know the holidays can be...

Christmas Event Vietnamese Families with Special Needs

Bedford, MA, December 19, 2026, 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,...

Dream Day on Cape Cod Holiday Party

Sandwich, MA, December 19, 2026. Dream Day on Cape Cod is a Non-Profit Organization Based in Brewster, Massachusetts, dedicated to bringing respite into the lives of children with serious and/or life-threatening illnesses and their families....

Springfield: New Year’s Eve Eve Celebration for Individuals with Special Needs

Springfield, MA, December 30th, 2027, 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 at...