Special-Needs Arts & Theater Events in Massachusetts

Canton, MA, March 25th – June 20th, 2025, with the Canton Little League Challenger Division. The Challenger Division aims to give developmentally and physically challenged boys and girls the opportunity to enjoy the full benefits[...]

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[...]

Brookline, MA, April 8th – May 7th, 2025, with the Brookline Recreation Department’s Therapy Programs. Join them for a weekly walking club at Chestnut Hill Reservoir. * Each week, they will build on our mileage,[...]

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[...]

Brookline, MA, April 12th – May 24th, 2025, with the Brookline Recreation Department’s Therapy Programs. For ages 13th with disabilities and special needs. Enjoy local hiking in the Boston Area. *  This program is designed[...]

Foxborough & Norwood, MA, April & May 2025. Norwood Challenger Sports, with support from Norwood Little League and Foxborough Youth Baseball, offers baseball/softball for children and adults with intellectual and physial challenges ages 6 – 60.[...]

Feeding Hills, MA, April 23 – May 14, 2025, Adaptive Fishing program with CHD’s All In: Barrier Free Recreation. Adaptive fishing program geared towards kids and adults with different ability levels. Families are welcome to[...]

Canton, MA, April 26th – June 21st, 2025, with the Canton Parks and Recreation Department. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Track & Field and Football. Classes are non-competitive and are[...]

Andover, MA, April 26th – June 21nd, 20254, with the AndoverRecreation Department. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are suitable  for beginners or for[...]

Haverhill, MA, April 27th – June 22nd, 2025, with Haverhill Recreation. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are suitable  for beginners or for children[...]

Westwood, MA, April 27th – June 22nd, 2025, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are suitable  for beginners or[...]

Lexington, MA, April 27th – June 8th, 2025, with the Lexington Recreation Department. The department is piloting a new unified high school league that will pair athletes (individuals with disabilities) and partners (individuals without disabilities)[...]

Cheshire, MA, May 2nd – 30th, 2025. Join the State of Massachusetts’ Universal Access Programs  adaptive cycling program in Hadley, run by their partner All Out Adventures. * They offer an array of cycles that[...]

Lexington, MA, May 7th – June 11th, 2025. The Lexington Recreation Department offers this program for ages 6 – 11 and 12- 22 for youth with disabilities. * Adaptive Tennis Lessons are available to children[...]

Haverhill, MA, May – July, 2025. For ages 8+ with disabilities. Please come with a waterbottle and glove, wear sneakers. They are looking for committed, patient, enthusiastic people willing to volunteer as coaches, assistant coaches[...]

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[...]

Beverly, MA, May 10th – June 7th, 2025, with the Community Sports Programs at Children’s Center for Communication. The Community Sports Program at CCCBSD gives children with disabilities and their families a chance to play sports,[...]

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[...]

Beverly, MA, May 10th – June 7th, 2025. The Miracle League of the North Shore is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that gives children with disabilities a chance to play baseball as part of a team in[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Lexington, MA, May 12th – June 23rd, 2025, with the Lexington Recreation Department. Quickball is a sport that blends baseball and softball into an exciting sport that emphasizes teamwork, coordination and friendly competition. * For[...]

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[...]

Worcester, MA, May 21st, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts Universal Access Program. UAP’s adaptive cycling program offersa an array of cycles that can accommodate riders of all abilities from stable, comfortable recumbent trikes, to[...]

Worcester, MA, May 23rd, 2025. The Worcester Red Sox (WooSox) will welcome the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community on May 23, 2025 at Polar Park with a special Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night[...]

Worcester, MA, May 24th, 2025, with the Rett Syndrome Angels of Massachusetts. Ticket purchase required and a extremely limited. The Woo Sox will be playing the Durham Bulls. Your ticket includes: -Private 2 Hour VIP[...]

Blackstone, MA, May 28th, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Unviersal Access Program.  The UAP’s adaptive cycling program offers an array of cycles that can accommodate riders of all abilities from stable, comfortable recumbent[...]

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[...]

Boston, June 3rd, 2025. The Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England is so excited to be included in Disability Pride Day at the Boston Red Sox. The Sox will be playing the Los Angeles[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Duxbury, MA, with the ACCESSail Program at Duxbury Bay Marina. Sign up now for Summer 2025. This program welcomes beginners and encourages anyone new to the water or the sport to come aboard and join[...]

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[...]

Artesani Park/Herter Park, Brighton, MA, June 7th, 2025, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. With the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Universal Access Program – celebrate accessible outdoor[...]

Chelmsford, MA, Spring & Summer 2025. The Patriot Division is a program for physically & mentally disabled children of all ages. The youths participate in a program designed to their abilities. The participants learn more than[...]

Western, MA, May-August 2025, Adaptive Cycling with CHD All In Barrier Free Recreation. Adaptive cycling in Easthampton, East Longmeadow, and Westfield, MA. Bring your own bike or rent one from CHD with advance notice. Recumbent[...]

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.[...]

Western, MA, May-August 2025, Adaptive Cycling with CHD All In Barrier Free Recreation. Adaptive cycling in Easthampton, East Longmeadow, and Westfield, MA. Bring your own bike or rent one from CHD with advance notice. Recumbent[...]

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[...]

Canton, MA, July 12th – August 16th, 2025, with the Canton Parks and Recreation Department. Ffor children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Lacrosse and Soccer.  Classes are non-competitive and are perfect for[...]

Boylston, MA, July 22nd, 2025. In partnership with HMEA’s Autism Resource Central, they invite individuals and families seeking a low-sensory, less crowded environment for a night of fun, exploration, and relaxation. * Explore the gardens[...]

Western, MA, May-August 2025, Adaptive Cycling with CHD All In Barrier Free Recreation. Adaptive cycling in Easthampton, East Longmeadow, and Westfield, MA. Bring your own bike or rent one from CHD with advance notice. Recumbent[...]

Western, MA, May-August 2025, Adaptive Cycling with CHD All In Barrier Free Recreation. Adaptive cycling in Easthampton, East Longmeadow, and Westfield, MA. Bring your own bike or rent one from CHD with advance notice. Recumbent[...]