Special-Needs Arts & Theater Events in Massachusetts

Winchester, MA, August 1st – November 16th, 2025, with Winchester Pop Warner. Registration is now open for the 2025 season. This adaptive cheerleading program welcomes athletes from all surrounding towns. For all non-neurotypical children ages[...]

Lexington, MA, and virtual, September 6th – November 1st, 2025, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Each of the classes has a ZOOM option, in which a limited number of students can participate from home by[...]

Worcester, MA, September 11th – October 30th, 2025. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 18+. Program will be held at on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm, starting September 11th through October 30th. * No prior[...]

Worcester, MA, September 14th – November 23rd, 2025. 2025 Fall Holy Cross Goes Unified Basketball  skills program held at Holy Cross in Worcester on Sunday mornings from 11 am to 12 pm for the following dates:[...]

Merrimack College, North Andover, September 14th – December 6th, 2025, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. * The Level 1 group will be for children ages 2-6 with and without intellectual disabilities. * Level 1 will focus[...]

Medford, MA, Fall  2025. For ages 5 – 12 and 13 – 18. Hoops Without Limits’s mission is to empower and inspire neurodivergent youth through the joy of the game. They will provide free basketball[...]

Duxbury & Hingham, MA & Virtual Option, September 24th – December 17th, 2025, with South Shore Conservatory.  An inclusive chorus designed for singers of all abilities, age 16 and up. Repertoire includes master works, folk[...]

Dorchester, MA, September 25th – November 30th, 2025. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 16+. Program will be held at  in Dorchester on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7pm, starting September 25th through November 20th.[...]

Needham, MA, September 27th – November 15th, 2025.  Basketball skills program held at  in Needham on Saturdays from 1pm to 2pm, starting September 27th through November 15th. * No prior basketball experience required. * All[...]

Brockton, MA, September 28th – November 9th, 2025. Basketball skills center that will focus on the foundations of basketball for people with and without intellectual disabilities aged 8+. * No prior experience is required. Program[...]

Boston, MA, September 29th – November 4th, 2025, with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children. For beginners and seasoned players alike, this tailored training covers essential skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. * [...]

Roxbury, MA, September 29th – November 3rd, 2025. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 8 to 22. Program will be held at the  on Monday evenings from 6 pm to 7 pm, starting September 29th through[...]

Northampton, MA, Fall 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 6 – 12 and 13+ to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re an[...]

Northampton, MA, Fall 2025, with Whole Children. Interested in exploring your acting skills? Then join Theater Games. In this group you will be able to use your creativity and imagination to come up with characters,[...]

Beverly, MA, Fall 2025.  Unified basketball skill development program for athletes and Unified partners aged 6 to 12 at the Greater Beverly YMCA. To register or for more information, visit www.specialolympicsma.org/play-sports/find-sports-programs-near-you and scroll to your chosen[...]

Concord, MA, October 6th – December 15th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Explore foundational art concepts while exploring new mediums and creating personal works of art. * Opportunity for[...]

Lawrence, MA, Fall 2025. A 6 week soccer skills program for athletes ages 8 to 22. Program will be held on Sundays from October 12th thru November 16th from 10 am to 11 am. To[...]

Dedham, MA, October 2025 – March 2026, with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children. Adaptive Sports New England and Franciscan Children’s wheelchair basketball program occurs weekly for youth ages 5 – 21 and brings[...]

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

Springfield, MA, Communities, October 22nd, 2025, with All In Barrier Free Recreation and the AIC Women and Mens basketball teams. Learn new skills, shoot hoops, play some games and have fun. Open to anybody 4[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 1st, 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,[...]

Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, 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[...]

Wakefield, MA, November 7th, 2025, with Communitas of Wakefield. For ages 18+.  Grab your party attire and join a night of dancing with friends. * Music will be provided by DJ Kevin Sullivan and light[...]

Springfield, MA, Communities, November 12th, 2025, with All In Barrier Free Recreation and the AIC Women and Mens basketball teams. Learn new skills, shoot hoops, play some games and have fun. Open to anybody 4[...]

Boston, MA, November 15th, 2025, with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. * Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and[...]

Lexington, MA, November 18th – December 9th, 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[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, Boston, December 11th, 2025. Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Boston. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at winner of six Tony[...]

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[...]

Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, 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[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 6th, 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,[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, Boston, December 11th, 2025. Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Boston. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at winner of six Tony[...]

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

Hingham, MA, January 3rd – February 7th, 2026, with the South Shore SNAP Programs. For those ages 4 – 22 with intellectual and physical disabilities. This six-week introductory program will provide your child with the opportunity to[...]

Lexington, MA, and virtual, January 2026, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Each of the classes has a ZOOM option, in which a limited number of students can participate from home by connecting to the classroom[...]

Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, 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[...]

Grafton, MA, January – February 9th, 2026, with the Grafton Recreation. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Baseball and Soccer. Classes are non-competitive and are a fit for beginners or for[...]

Leominster, MA, January – March 2026, with the Leominster Recreation Department. Free. An opportunity for children with disabilities in grades K-8 to learn the fundamentals of basketball. Registration is required to  https://leominsterma.myrec.com/info/activities or contact recdept@leominster-ma.gov[...]

Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, 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[...]

Grafton, MA, January – February 2026, with the Grafton Recreation. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Baseball and Soccer. Age groups are 2-4, 5 – 7, 8 – 10. Classes are[...]

Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, 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[...]

Lexington, MA, and virtual, March 14th – May 9th, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Each of the classes has a ZOOM option, in which a limited number of students can participate from home by connecting[...]

Lexington, MA, June 2026, 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 disabilities to work on[...]

Lexington, MA, and virtual, July 11th – August 1st, 2026, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Each of the classes has a ZOOM option, in which a limited number of students can participate from home by[...]