Special-Needs Arts & Theater Events in Massachusetts

Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Winter & Spring 2025. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups on select Sunday afternoons,  for kids 8-12 and ages 13+ who have siblings with disabilities,[...]

Boston, MA, & Virtual con Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts. Programa de Liderazgo para Padres Latinos, del 29 de marzo al 10 de mayo de 2025, con la FCSN en Massachusetts.  Para[...]

Northampton, MA, Spring 2025, with Whole Children. For ages 16+ with special needs. Calling all actors and performers – theater class is back for all who want to be on the stage and show off[...]

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[...]

Wakefield, MA, September 5th – December 19th, 2024, with Communitas of Wakefield. For ages 13 – 22, and 22+. Join Certified Adaptive Theater Teacher and Director, Jen Morin, for Drama classes. The class will work[...]

Webinar, April 17th, 2024, with NAMI Middlesex in Acton, MA.  The local NAMI National Alliance on Mental IllnessCentral Middlesex MA affiliate is gathering representatives from the South Asian community in Massachusetts to consider the opportunity[...]

Virtual program, May 6 – 20th, 2025, with Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The FCSN is offering a free, three-part training series in Portuguese for families of children in special education.[...]

Virtual Session, May 8th – 13th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Office of Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention. The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health’s Office of Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention is hosting community listening sessions[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, May 10th, 2025.  For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome, accompanied[...]

Burlington, VT. May 10th, 2025. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. The Vermont Symphone Orchestra is closing their season with a powerful[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, May 10th, Boston, 2025. A musical about growing up and growing old , KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards. Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, May 11th, Boston, 2025. A musical about growing up and growing old , KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards. Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with[...]

Cambridge, MA, May 11th, 2025. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. The Me2 Chorus of Boston presents a free, hour-long concert[...]

Millis, MA, May 12th – June 9th, 2025, with the Mill Recreation Department. Adaptive & Inclusive Art Explorations participants will be able to explore a wide variety of art materials and develop new skills and[...]

Webinars, May 12 – 14, 2025, with Pathways for Change Deaf Surviors Program in Massachusetts.  This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted by, sexual assault who are over the age of 12[...]

Webinar, May 12th, 2025, with Transitions ACR,  iSPARC, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School.  This two-part webinar series will present the developments in services, policies, and research from 1995-2025 from the[...]

Webinar, May 13th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Webinar, May 13th, 2025, 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, May 13th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Anxiety can create all kinds of challenges for people living with it, and the same can be said for anyone looking to support those individuals. Simply[...]

Webinar, May 15th, 2025, with the Boston Ability Center  Led by pediatric occupational therapist Stephanie Kerasiotes, this presentation is designed to empower parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals with the tools and knowledge to better support[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, May 17th, 2025. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries.[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, May 17th, Boston, 2025. A musical about growing up and growing old , KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards. Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her[...]

Newburyport, MA, May 18th, 2025. Free. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. The Me2 Chorus of Boston presents a free, hour-long[...]

Massachusetts State House, with Zoom options, May 19th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities. Starting at 10:30 am in person at the MA State House, room 428 or on zoom[...]

Webinar, May 20th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Bullying is hardly a new phenomenon. Generations of kids have had to navigate playground bullies and other peers trying to leverage power over them. But in[...]

Middlebury, VT, May 20th, 2025. Free.  Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them.  Music Director & Conductor Michael Colburn leads the Me2[...]

Webinar, May 20th, 2025, with International Dyslexia Association Massachusetts Branch. Join Amanda Packard, Associate Head of Schools – Applewild School, as she presents practical and parent friendly information on ways to prevent the summer slide[...]

Webinar, May 21st, 2025, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year.  All events are free and open to[...]

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, May 22nd, 2025, with the Northshore Education Consortium. Ever wonder what’s really going on inside the ADHD brain? This workshop helps parents make sense of how ADHD affects focus, emotions, and daily life. *[...]

Webinar, May 22nd, 2025, with the May Institute in Randolph, MA. Free. Parenting Can Be Difficult: More Strategies for Helping Caregivers of Autistic Children Manage Anxiety and Stress. Presenter: Abigail Rix, Senior Program Director, May Center[...]

Webinar, May 28th, 2025, with McLean Hosptial in Belmont, MA. While obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic disorder, it can be managed in several ways that can change intrusive thoughts from a roar to a[...]

Online event, May 30st, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. This year’s conference will feature the community gathering virtually to recognize the importance of lived experience, award the Children’s Mental Health Community[...]

Springfield, MA, May 31st, 2025, with the West Region Self Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Theme: The Legacy of Self Advocacy Past, Present & Future. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy. This[...]

Boston, MA, June 1st, 2025, 2 p.m. performance only. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know[...]

Boston, MA, June 1st, 2025, 2 p.m. performance only. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know[...]

Webinar, June 2nd, 2025, with Transitions ACR,  iSPARC, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School.  This two-part webinar series will present the developments in services, policies, and research from 1995-2025 from the[...]

Lexington, MA, June 3rd – June 24th, 2025, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP).  A therapeutic craft class for special needs youth ages 16+. through adulthood. Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental[...]

Lexington, MA, JUne 5th, 2025, 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 in a supportive and fun[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Webinar, June 5th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Boston, MA, June 5th, 2025, 10:30 a.m.. performance only. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know[...]

Boston, MA, June 5th, 2025, 7:30 pm. performance only. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, June 7th, 2025. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome, accompanied[...]

Webinar, Spring 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Join a series of engaging sessions to learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides[...]

Webinar, June 13th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. When it comes to recognizing and treating mental health conditions, bipolar disorder (BD) and schizophrenia often stand out as especially challenging. While BD tends to[...]

Webinar, June 13th, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. Gain insights into the reality and impact of suicide, including its implication within specific demographic groups and its broader societal significance. * Participants[...]

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[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, June 21st, 2025. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries.[...]

Lexington, MA, and virtual, June 28th – July 27th, 2025, with SNAP Art Program of Lexington, MA.  Special Artists brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. For ages 5 through adult.[...]

Somerville, MA, June 28th & 29th, with the Arts at the Armory. The Sunday June 29th performance features a family centered activity for children, with and without disabilities, to support caregivers. Welcome to Holland!?, intertwines[...]

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[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Webinar, Spring 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Join a series of engaging sessions to learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides[...]

Webinar, August 14th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. People with eating disorders struggle to maintain healthy relationships with food and their bodies. Conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake[...]

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, August 26th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. While it’s not uncommon for a child to be scared of imaginary foes or a teen to be afraid of social rejection, these and similar[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Weston, MA, September 6th, 2025. Calmer Con is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with sensory processing challenges, autism, and anxiety concerns while providing an authentic comics and pop culture convention experience. *[...]

Webinar, Spring 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Join a series of engaging sessions to learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides[...]

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, September 19th, 2025, with McLean Hosptial in Belmont, MA. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are two very distinct mental health conditions—each marked by specific diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches. But BPD[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Webinar, October 7th, 2025, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. This webinar is designed to equip therapists, educators, and parents with an effective, multisensory approach to teaching shoe tying. Using engaging, child-friendly manipulatives and an activity-analyzed[...]

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[...]

Massachusetts’ Location TBA. November 6th & 7th, 2024. 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 will be filled[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

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[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

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[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

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[...]