Special-Needs Arts & Theater Events in Massachusetts

On line, Spring & Summer 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. *[...]

Cambridge, MA, June 8th – July 13th, 2025, with Love Serving Autism. For ages 5 – 10 and 11- 18. Love Serving Autism’s mission is to expand life skills, especially functional communication, through multidisciplinary specialized[...]

West Roxbury, MA, April 12th – August 9th, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. For youth athletes with a lower body mobility impairment who have good use of their arms. Please inquire about the appropriate[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

Brookline, MA, June 26th – August 14th, 2025, with the Brookline MA Recreation Department.  Get ready to roll into summer with Brookline Recreation Special Olympics.  Their summer Bocce session is for athletes of all skill[...]

Brookline, MA, June 26th – August 14th, 2025, with the Brookline MA Recreation Department.  Dust off that old glove, grab a pair of sunglasses, and join in onr an American tradition, Softball. They have spots[...]

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[...]

Lasell University, Newton, MA, July 2025. Open Shots is a free of charge, inclusive, basketball program for youth with physical challenges and neuro diversity. It is both a structured and adaptive environment where players learn the[...]

Northampton, MA, July 8 – August 23rd, 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[...]

Northampton, MA, July 8 – August 23rd, 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[...]

Northampton, MA, July 8 – August 23rd, 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, July 8 – August 22rd, 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[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, July 12th, 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[...]

Swampscott, MA, July 12th – August 16th,  2025, with the Swampscott Recreation Department. For ages 2-4, 5 – 7, 8 – 12. Join a sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals[...]

Malden or Chestnut Hill locations TBA, July 13th, 2025, with Adaptive Climbing Group in Somerville. Eplore some incredible accessible climbing minutes from Boston. * Waitts Mt: This crag is located in a public park in the[...]

North Reading, MA, July 13th -August 17th, 2025, with North Reading Recreation Department.  or children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are suitable  for beginners or[...]

Arlington, MA, July 13th – August 17th, with the Arlington Recreation Department. For ages 2 – 4,,5 – 7, 8 – 10. Join a sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals[...]

North Reading, MA, July 13th – August 17th,  with the North Reading Parks and Recreation Department. For ages 2 – 4 and 5 – 7. Join a sports program for children of all abilities to[...]

Boston, MA, July 15th – August 19th, 2025. Introductory level tee-ball/softball multi week training series powered by the Yawkey Foundation. The program is intended for athletes ages 8 to 15 and will be held in[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, July 19th, 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.[...]

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[...]

Cambridge, MA, July 20th – August 24th, 2025, with Love Serving Autism. For ages 5 – 10 and 11- 18. Love Serving Autism’s mission is to expand life skills, especially functional communication, through multidisciplinary specialized[...]

Canton, MA, July 23rd – September 3rd, 2025. Golf skills program for athletes 15 years and older. No prior golf experience required. * Program will occur at  in Canton on Wednesday evenings, from 7pm to[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

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[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, August 2nd, 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[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, August 16th, 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.[...]

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[...]