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Inclusive Drama Club Adults 22+: Wakefield
Wakefield, MA, September – December, 2026, with Communitas of Wakefield. This is an adaptive Drama Club for creative people ages 18+. All abilities are welcome. * In this session of Drama Club, participants will learn...
Special Artists Art Classes for Youth, Teens & Adults: Lexington
Lexington, MA, and virtual, Fall 2026, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Special Artists classes are for neurodivergent individuals, individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilitie. In the 2026-2027 season there will be 2 classes each...
Inclusive Arts & Crafts for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, October – December, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. * Create, explore, and have fun! Enjoy arts and crafts in a supportive, all-inclusive environment. * Express your creativity,...
Inclusive Adult Painting Class
Middleborough, MA, Wednesdays and Thursdays, through 2026, with The Heart In Art and The Middleboro Elks. Heart In Art (THIA) is an all inclusive, creative environment – The Arts Accessible To Everyone –regardless of age,...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 17th, 2026. 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....
Inclusive Art Paint Night Drop In: Lexington
Lexington, MA, 2026 – 2027, with SNAP of Lexington MA. For neurodivergent individuals, individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities ages 16+. A welcoming and creative Art Drop-In designed specifically or individuals with special needs. *...
Adaptive Art Workshop in Springfield
Springfield, MA, October – December, 2026, with Kehillah, the JCC of Springfield. Adaptive Art Workshop – inclusive, creative hour for children in grades 2-5 to explore artistic expression. * Kehillah, the Special Needs Department of...
Inclusive Paint Night for Ages 18+
Lexington, MA, 2026 -2027, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). A therapeutic craft class for neurodivergent individuals, individuals with developmental & intellectual disabilities ages 18+.One Thursday Night a month, register one season at a...
Monoprinting — A Shared Art-making Workshop for People with IDD + Their Caregivers: Northampton
Northampton, MA, October 25, 2026, with Northampton Center for the Arts. Monoprinting is a shared art-making workshop for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers. It’s an inclusive and supportive class that welcomes...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 7, 2026. 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,...
Inclusive Creative Minds Arts & Museum Program
Worcester, MA, November 14th, and the 2nd Saturday of each month, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. For ages 18+. Immerse yourself in the art experience with us at the Worcester Art Museum. Meet...
Special Artists Crafts Classes
Lexington, MA, Fall 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...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 21,2026. 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. Students...
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...
Black Nativity in American Sign Language
Boston, December 4, 12, 20, 2026. The National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) presents the Langston Hughes’ classic gospel song cycle, Black Nativity. Black Nativity welcomes all people, far and wide, into thieir circle of...
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...
Black Nativity in American Sign Language
Boston, December 12, 20, 2026. The National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) presents the Langston Hughes’ classic gospel song cycle, Black Nativity. Black Nativity welcomes all people, far and wide, into thieir circle of light....
Inclusive Creative Minds Arts & Museum Program
Worcester, MA, December 12th, and the 2nd Saturday of each month, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. For ages 18+. Immerse yourself in the art experience with us at the Worcester Art Museum. Meet...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 12, 2026. 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,...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 19, 2026. 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....
Black Nativity in American Sign Language
Boston, December 20, 2026. The National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) presents the Langston Hughes’ classic gospel song cycle, Black Nativity. Black Nativity welcomes all people, far and wide, into thieir circle of light. *...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, January 2, 2027. 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,...
Inclusive Creative Minds Arts & Museum Program
Worcester, MA, January 9th, 2027, and the 2nd Saturday of each month, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. For ages 18+. Immerse yourself in the art experience with us at the Worcester Art Museum....
Special Artists Art Classes for Youth, Teens & Adults: Lexington
Lexington, MA, and virtual, Winter 2027, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Special Artists classes are for neurodivergent individuals, individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilitie. In the 2026-2027 season there will be 2 classes each...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, January 16, 2026. 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....
Special Artists Ceramics: Lexington
Lexington, MA, Winter, 2027, with the Special Needs Art Project. For ages 16+. with disabilities. Registrants should be 16-80 years of age. * Any new person joining needs to come accompanied.* SNAP reserves the right...
Inclusive Creative Minds Arts & Museum Program
Worcester, MA, February 13th, 2027, and the 2nd Saturday of each month, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. For ages 18+. Immerse yourself in the art experience with us at the Worcester Art Museum....
Special Artists Art Classes for Youth, Teens & Adults: Lexington
Lexington, MA, and virtual, Spring 2027, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Special Artists classes are for neurodivergent individuals, individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilitie. In the 2026-2027 season there will be 2 classes each...
Boston Pops Sensory Friendly Concert
Symphony Hall, Boston, March 27, 2027. Families and young children can enjoy classical music together through a shorter BSO program filled with interactive elements. Youth and Family Concerts Conductor Thomas Wilkins sprinkles exciting storytelling moments...
Special Artists Crafts Classes
Lexington, MA, Summer 2027, 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...
Special Artists Art Classes for Youth, Teens & Adults: Lexington
Lexington, MA, and virtual, Summer 2027, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Special Artists classes are for neurodivergent individuals, individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilitie. In the 2026-2027 season there will be 2 classes each...