Special-Needs Arts & Theater Events in Massachusetts

Charlestown & Salem, MA, May 19th – June 23rd, 2025, with Spaulding Hospital Adaptive Sports.  Come practice your tennis game, or try the growing sport of pickleball. * This adaptive tennis and pickleball program will[...]

Canton, Weston, MA, Summer & Fall, 2025. The Massachusetts ParaGolfer Association (MPGA) promotes recreational and competitive adaptive golf for players with visual impairments, amputations, loss of mobility, and spinal cord injuries. MPGA provides adaptive golf[...]

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[...]

Melrose, MA, August 4th – September 29th, 2025, with Communitas of Wakefield. Looking for a great way keep your family active this summer? This is a great opportunity to meet other families and get to know[...]

Charlestown, Peabody and Brewster, MA, through October 21st, 2025, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. All abilities welcome. * Charlestown location – Cycling along the Charlestown area Harborwalk. An experienced clinician or staff member will work with[...]

On line, Summer & Fall 2025, Thursdays, with Easterseals MA. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques. *[...]

Worcester, MA, through February, 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. Accessible swim sessions the first Saturday and last Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00 p.m. • Open to individuals with disabilities of all ages & their[...]

Hingham, MA, September 6th – October 25th, 2025.  The South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP) and Hingham Youth Hockey are hosting a learn to skate/learn to play hockey program for students with special needs.[...]

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[...]

North Reading, MA, September 7th – November 2nd, 2025, with Andover Soccer Association and North Reading Youth Soccer. Registration closes on 10/16/2025. Open to all players from communities in Northeast MA.  There is no fee[...]

Millis, MA, Fall 2025, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Adaptive & Inclusive for youth. Eeveryone should have the opportunity to participate in fitness & exercise groups in a fun and safe environment. * This[...]

Ipswich, MA, Fall 2025, with Cape Ann Mariners Inclusive TOPSoccer. Free. Joint Program by Ipswich Youth Soccer, Masco Youth Soccer, and Hamilton-Wenham Youth Soccer. Community-based program for children and teens with physical, emotional, or intellectual[...]

Hanover, MA, September 14th, 2025. Hosted hosted by South Coast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation and the Emilson YMCA. This one-day tournament is designed for beginner and intermediate players seeking local competitive opportunities. Interact with other local wheelchair[...]

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, September 20th, 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.[...]

West Boylston, MA, September 20th – October 25th, 2025. Pickleball program offered for athletes ages 12 and up, no prior experience needed. Program will occur on Saturday afternoons from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, from[...]

Amherst, MA, September 21st  – November 23rd, 2025. ACEing Autism offers pickleball tailored for children with autism aged 5 to 18. To ensure personalized attention and support, each participant is paired up with one or[...]

Hingham, MA, September 21st – October 19th, 2025. SNAP and Hingham Youth Flag Football program is offered to participants ages 6-22 years who receive special education services. *  1:1 Support will be provided to students who[...]

Westford, MA, September & October, 2025, with Westford Youth Baseball & Softball.  Free. The Heroes Baseball/Softball League is open for Fall Registration. This division is a program for players with disabilities aged 5 through 21[...]

Boston, MA, September 23rd – November 2nd, 2025, with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children. Looking for a way to help your child thrive and achieve their athletic potential? Join the Franciscan Adaptive Track[...]

Boston, MA, September 23rd – November 2nd, 2025, with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children. Looking for a way to help your child thrive and achieve their athletic potential? Join the Franciscan Adaptive Track[...]

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[...]

Natick, MA, September 26th,  2025, with the Boston Ability Center. This event Nintendo Switch Videogame Night is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17. Join a night of games on the Nintendo Switch and[...]

Amherst, MA, September 27th  – November 8th, 2025. ACEing Autism offers tennis clinics tailored for children with autism aged 5 to 18. To ensure personalized attention and support, each participant is paired up with one[...]

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,[...]

Northampton, MA, September 30th – November 22nnd, 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. In person, for ages 13 to Adult 12 with special needs. * In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat,” students learn both physical and[...]

Northhampton, MA, Fall 2025, 2025, with Whole Children Milestones. For ages 6 – 12 with special needs. In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat”, students learn both physical and verbal self-defense and martial arts skills, with a[...]

Boston, MA, October 1st – November 19th, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Skating.  Whether your child is learning how to skate or wants to improve their stick handling, passing, and shooting, this program can assist.[...]

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, October 4th, 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[...]

Boston/Brighton, October 4th – December 6th, 2025,  with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Watch your child build confidence, improve balance and learn the sport of gymnastics in a safe, inclusiveenvironment. * Weekly sessions will be held[...]

Boston/Brighton, October 4th – December 6th, 2025,  with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Watch your child build confidence, improve balance and learn the sport of gymnastics in a safe, inclusiveenvironment. * Weekly sessions will be held[...]

Boston/Brighton, October 4th – December 6th, 2025,  with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Your little one (ages 2 – 5 years) will learn basic gymnastics skills,  including forward rolls, beam walks, and headstands. * Instructors will use[...]

Kingston, South Dennis & Weymouth, MA, October 2025 – February 2026. An all-inclusive ice hockey team, The Great Blizzards are an affiliate of The Great Blizzards of Kingston, MA. For the 2025/2026 season, The Great[...]

Natick, MA, October 17th, 2025, with the Boston Ability Center. This event Nintendo Switch Videogame Night is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17. Join a night of games on the Nintendo Switch and[...]

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[...]

Amherst, MA, October 19th – November 23rd, 2025. ACEing Autism offers tennis clinics tailored for children with autism aged 5 to 18. To ensure personalized attention and support, each participant is paired up with one[...]

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[...]

Natick, MA, November 14th, 2025, with the Boston Ability Center. This event Nintendo Switch Videogame Night is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17. Join a night of games on the Nintendo Switch and[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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, 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[...]