Special-Needs Arts & Theater Events in Massachusetts

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[...]

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[...]

West Roxbury, MA, April 12th – August 9th, 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s track program is held on a weekly basis with experienced coaches who can aid athletes in improving[...]

Canton, Weston, MA, Spring, 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[...]

Boston, MA, April 28th – September 27th, 2025, with the Massachusetts’s DCR Universal Access Program. The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

Wakefield, MA, May 7th – June 25th, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16+ with all disabilities. This 8 week session will consist of learning different signs, watching videos, and practicing with other[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Webinar, May 21st, 2025, with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. *[...]

Virtual Event, May 22nd, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston.  DEAF, Inc is starting to plan for agency’s future – figuring the next strategic plan for 2026-2028. But first, we at DEAF, Inc. wants to[...]

Webinar, May 22nd, 2025, witht the Arc of Massachusetts. Join a Listening Session where they begin by sharing what they have learned over the past three months on this project. The Arc will also invite[...]

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 Quincy Massachusetts Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Special Education Law From A to Z,  with Attorney Dr. Dan Heffernan. Dan Heffernan concentrates his practice in the areas of special[...]

Webinar, May 22nd, 2025, with the NAMI Cape Ann. Free. Planning Options for Family Caregivers. Have you thought about the future of your loved one who is living with a disability and/or has special needs after you[...]

Webinar, May 22nd, 2025, with NAMI Cape Ann. Free. Have you thought about the future of your loved one who is living with a disability and/or has special needs after you are gone? Are you[...]

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 22nd, 2025, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. They encourage all families 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[...]

Virtual Group, May 26 – June 26th, 2025, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Free but registration is required by May 22nd, 2025[...]

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[...]

Webinar, May 28th, 2025, with ServiceNet of Northampton, MA. Free. Care for your loved one and get the support you deserve. Are you caring for an adult family member or loved one at home or[...]

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[...]

Webinar, May 28th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Review the latest future-planning tools to maximize an individual’s benefits and provide financial security. Learn more about trusts, trustees, and ABLE accounts, and how they can[...]

Webinar, May 29th, 2025, with The Western Mass Family Leadership Program at Multicultural Community Services. Law Enforcement and the I/DD Community: Continuing to Advocate for Greater Understanding. A conversation with Russell Lehmann – author and activist for autism,[...]

Online event, May 30th 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Gather virtually to recognize the importance of lived experience, watch award the Children’s Mental Health Community Awards, and attend morning and afternoon[...]

Needham, MA, May 31st, 2025, with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America New England Chapter.  AAFA New England Family Concert & Food Allergy EXPO Education – Awareness – Connection, is for: Parents, Adult Patients,[...]

Virtually and in Person, Fall 2024 & Winter 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Their 2024-2025 program will include 8 monthly, online, parent sessions and two in-person Curriculum Days. Workshops cover academic topics and[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Webinar, June 5th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc of Massachusetts’ Government Affairs team for a webinar focused on the federal landscape and their advocacy efforts. This session will recap The Arc’s[...]

Webinar, June 5th, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Boston, MA, Spring & Summer 2025, with the Museum of Science. On the second Sunday of each month (May 12, June 9, and July 14), the Museum is providing ASL interpretation for select Omni, Planetarium, Live[...]

Virtual Event, June 10th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Webinars, Winter & Spring, 2025, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics. * Some of the hot topics[...]

Webinar, June 11th, 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people around[...]

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[...]

Flint Memorial Library, Reading, MA, June 12th, 2025, with the Reading SEPAC. Join us a presentation on: Elopement safety and Water safety. A partnersship with the North Reading Commission on Disabilities, North Reading SEPAC,  North[...]

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[...]

Providence, RI, June 13th, 2025. Rare New England will host Empowering Rare Lives: Advocacy, Resilience, And Readiness For The Rare  Journey and is for patients and families. RNE invites you to be part of an[...]

Worcester, MA, June 17th, 2025. Join the Worcester Bravehearts Baseball Team for an Autism Acceptance night out at Fitton Field. This event will feature: Acceptance tables Lowered music volume A cool down zone Sensory friendly[...]

Worcester, MA, June 17th, 2025, with Deaf YES: Center for Deaf Empowerment and Recovery . Deaf Yes conducts research on best practices in Deaf behavioral health care, training and community outreach about these state-of-the-art approaches,[...]

Online, June 17th – 26th, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston. DEAF, Inc. offers American Sign Language (ASL) classes for adults interested in learning the language and Deaf culture in the United States and abroad.[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Webinar, June 18th, 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[...]

Boston, MA, Juen 20th – 22nd, 2025, with Northeastern University’s American Sign Language & Interpreting Education Program. ASL Weekend Immersion Track: Led by Deaf instructors, and is designed to educate ASL students at various levels[...]

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.[...]

Hampton, NH, June 26th, 2025. Free. Surfer sign ups start on June 5 at 11 a.m. Surfing With Smiles gives those with intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental disabilities the chance to learn to surf. Sign[...]

Boston, MA, Jue 29th, 2025, with Bay State Games. Entry Deadline: June 20th. Eligibility: A full-time resident of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. A full-time student at a recognized academic institution in[...]

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[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Online, July 7th – August 7th, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston. DEAF, Inc. offers American Sign Language (ASL) classes for adults interested in learning the language and Deaf culture in the United States and[...]

Boston, MA, Spring & Summer 2025, with the Museum of Science. On the second Sunday of each month (May 12, June 9, and July 14), the Museum is providing ASL interpretation for select Omni, Planetarium, Live[...]

Webinar, July 16th, 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[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Weston, MA, July 19th, 2025, with Bay State Games. Registration Deadline: July 2nd. Eligibility: Athletes must meet at least one of the criteria below: A full time resident of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island[...]

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[...]

Hampton, NH, July 24th, 2025. Free. Surfer sign ups on July 1st at 11 a.m. Surfing With Smiles gives those with intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental disabilities the chance to learn to surf. Sign ups[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Hampton, NH, August 7th, 20245 Free. Surfer sign ups on July 17 at 11 a.m. Surfing With Smiles gives those with intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental disabilities the chance to learn to surf. Sign ups[...]

Webinar, August 8th, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of MA. A comprehensive overview of conducting transition and vocational evaluations for incarcerated youth and adults with disabilities, with a particular emphasis on individuals with[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

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[...]

Webinar, August 16th, 2025,with Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The virtual Ask an Audiologist session is happening on Saturday, February 8 from 9-10 am. This is for parents and caregivers with[...]

Webinar, August 20th, 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[...]

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[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

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. *[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

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[...]

Online, September 16th – November 20th, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston. DEAF, Inc. offers American Sign Language (ASL) classes for adults interested in learning the language and Deaf culture in the United States and[...]

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[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Norwood, MA, with Virtual Opportunties, October 7th. 2025, with Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). “Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference  – Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disability[...]

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[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Southbridge, MA, October 24th – 26th, 2025, with Deaf YES: Center for Deaf Empowerment and Recovery in Worcester. Are you an interpreter, case manager, staff member, program manager, therapist, prescriber, or other provider who serves Deaf[...]

Manchester, NH, November 9th, 2025. Rare New England will host Empowering Rare Lives: Advocacy, Resilience, And Readiness For The Rare  Journey and is for patients and families. RNE invites you to be part of an[...]

Framingham, MA, with Virtual Options Available, November 6th & 7th, 2025. 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[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Norwood, MA, November 7th, 2025.  The Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy and Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association are hosting their Annual Conference – Shining and Thriving with Occupational Therapy. It will feature Keynote speaker Dr. Nancy[...]

Boston, MA, November 8th, 2025,with Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The virtual Ask an Audiologist session is happening on Saturday, February 8 from 9-10 am. This is for parents and caregivers[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]