Special-Needs Arts & Theater Events in Massachusetts

Acton, MA, March 15th – 17th, 2024, with Open Door Theater. Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow in this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, March 16th 2024. 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 Community Center, March 16th – May 18th, 2024. with Special Needs Arts Program of Lexingoton. All of these classes welcome students from 5-80 year of age with the younger children grouped together. Special Artists[...]

Acton, MA, March 18th, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free with pre-registration. Explore in the Discovery Museum’s ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, special free morning for visitors who are Deaf, Hard[...]

Cambrige, MA, March 18–April 24, 2024, with The Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East. Free. Sundays 1:00–2:00 pm. Available for blind and visually impaired visitors, this tour explores the From Stone to Silicone exhibition[...]

Acton, MA, March 22nd – 24th, 2024, with Open Door Theater. Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow in this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the[...]

Needham Heights, MA, with the Liars and Believers devised theatre ensemble. February 6th, 13th and 27th, March 5th, 12th, 26th, and April 2nd and 9th from 5:00-6:00pm. You may attend one or all of the[...]

Acton, MA, Summer & Fall 2024, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected *[...]

Needham Heights, MA, with the Liars and Believers devised theatre ensemble. February 6th, 13th and 27th, March 5th, 12th, 26th, and April 2nd and 9th from 5:00-6:00pm. You may attend one or all of the[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, April 5th, 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[...]

Needham Heights, MA, with the Liars and Believers devised theatre ensemble. February 6th, 13th and 27th, March 5th, 12th, 26th, and April 2nd and 9th from 5:00-6:00pm. You may attend one or all of the[...]

Theater on the Mount, at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, April 13th, 2024, 11 a.m. performance.  The sensory-friendly performance is specially catered to children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental,[...]

Cambridge, MA, with the MIT Museum, 9 – 10 a.m. Free. The Museum is offering dedicated morning for visitors who would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. You’ll be invited to enter the Museum an hour[...]

Boston, MA, April 20th, 2024, 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[...]

Hartford, CT, April 21st, 2024. To create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for anyone with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences, the Center has made several accommodations at the Connecticut Science Center[...]

Acton, MA, April 27th, 2024, 5 – 8 pm. Free evening for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. The Museum will be closed to the[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, May 4th, 2024. 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,[...]

Acton, MA, Summer & Fall 2024, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected *[...]

Boston, May 16th, 2024, with the Museum of Fine Arts. Join the MFA’s seventh annual ASL Night, a celebration of Deaf culture welcoming members of the Deaf community and friends and features a Resource Fair.[...]

Boston, MA, May 18th, 2024, 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[...]

Acton, MA, May 19th, 2024, with the Masschusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress and the Discovery Museum. Free. Event is for youth with Down Syndrome 8-12 year olds and their families. * The MDSC’ mission is to[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, June 1st, 2024. 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,[...]

Boston, June 1st, 2024, 8 – 10 a.m., “All Masks On” event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other[...]

Hartford, CT, June 2nd, 2024. To create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for anyone with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences, the Center has made several accommodations at the Connecticut Science Center[...]

Acton, MA, June 3rd, 2024. A special free morning for visitors who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or DeafBlind. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and universally designed museum while exploring our interactive exhibits[...]

Acton, MA, Summer & Fall 2024, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected *[...]

Provincetown, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Provincetown. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Chatham, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Chatham. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Boston, June 14th, 2024, 8 – 10 a.m., Masks Optional” event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other visitors[...]

Provincetown, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Provincetown. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Boston, MA, June 15th, 2024, 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[...]

Acton, MA, Winter & Spring 2024. Join a special free evening for visitors on the autism spectrum and their families or caregivers. Enjoy the accessible and universally-designed museum while exploring  interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on[...]

Acton, MA, June 15th, 2024, 5 – 8 p.m. Join a special free evening for visitors on the autism spectrum and their families or caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and universally-designed museum while[...]

Provincetown, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Provincetown. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Provincetown, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Provincetown. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Provincetown, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Provincetown. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, July 6th, 2024. 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, MA, July 6th, 2024, 8 – 10 a.m., “Masks Optional” event. Morningstar Access Morningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only[...]

Chatham, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Chatham. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Lexington Community Center, July 6th – 27th, 2024, with Special Needs Arts Program of Lexingoton. All of these classes welcome students from 5-80 year of age with the younger children grouped together. Special Artists classes[...]

Virtual Class, MA, July 9th – August 31st, 2024, with Whole Children of Western MA. Get ready to play and learn about the power of your voice in this introduction to the basics of voice acting.[...]

Wakefield, MA, July 11th – August 1st, 2024, with Communitas of Wakefield. For ages 22+ with adaptive needs. Join Certified Adaptive Theater Teacher and Director, Jen Morin, for Drama classes this Summer. The class will[...]

Provincetown, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Provincetown. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Boston, MA, July 14, 2024, with the Museum of Science. The Museum is providing ASL interpretation for select Omni, Planetarium, Live Animal, and Lightning! shows. Use code ASL24 for free admission to the Museum and[...]

Chatham, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Chatham. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Wakefield, MA, July 19th, 2024, with Communitas of Wakefield. For ages 22+ with disabilities. Time to get in the summer spirit and join a night of summer-themed crafts, listening to music, and hanging out with friends,[...]

Provincetown, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Provincetown. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, July 20th, 2024. 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.[...]

Methuen, MA, July 20th, 2024, with the Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. Do you have a child who is deaf or hard of hearing? Join the Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and[...]

Chatham, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Chatham. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Provincetown, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Provincetown. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Chatham, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Chatham. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Provincetown, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Provincetown. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, August 3rd 2024. 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[...]

Chatham, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Chatham. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Melrose, MA, August 8th – September 26th, 2024, 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[...]

Provincetown, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Provincetown. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Chatham, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Chatham. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Mystic, CT, August 13th, 2024. An evening event specially designed for people of all ages who will benefit from an adapted sensory-friendly exhibit experience. This sensory-friendly evening will feature an adapted indoor and outdoor environment[...]

Medford, MA, August 14th, 2024, with the Medford Arts Council. Drama Club participants will enjoy a fun-filled hour of developing skills in acting, singing, and dancing as they learn about theater in group and individual activities.[...]

Boston, MA, August 16th, 2024, 5 – 7 p.m., “Masks Optional” event. Morningstar Access Morningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only[...]

Provincetown, MA, Summer 2024, with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Center in Provincetown. The Sensory Friendly program offers dedicated time for families with disabilities. During these times, they offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits[...]

Medford, MA, August 28th, 2024, with the Medford Arts Council. Drama Club participants will enjoy a fun-filled hour of developing skills in acting, singing, and dancing as they learn about theater in group and individual[...]

Hartford, CT, September 4th, 2024. To create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for anyone with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences, the Center has made several accommodations at the Connecticut Science Center[...]

Acton, MA, Summer & Fall 2024, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected *[...]

Boston, MA, September 29th, 2024, with the Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf & Hard of Hearing Prorgram. Celebrate World Deaf Day  at the New England Aquarium. Watch Deaf Marine Biologists Dive into the Tank. Underwater Meet[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 5th, 2024. 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, MA, October 5th, 2024, 8 – 10 a.m., “Masks Optional” event. Morningstar Access Morningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only[...]

Acton, MA, October 5th, 2024, 5 – 8 p.m. Join a special free evening for visitors on the autism spectrum and their families or caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and universally-designed museum while[...]

Acton, MA, Summer & Fall 2024, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected *[...]

Wakefield, MA, October 11th, 2024, 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[...]

Cambridge, MA, October 16th, 2024. Free. A dedicated evening for visitors who would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Enter the Museum after they close to enjoy galleries with a limited number of visitors. Guests can access[...]

October 17h, 2024, with the Brookline Recreation Department’s Recreaton Therapy Program. For ages 10 and older with special needs.  Need a relaxing evening getting your creativity flowing? Join an inclusive Nature Art Night. *  Your[...]

Acton, MA, October 26th, 2024, 5 – 8 p.m. A special free Halloween event for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience[...]

Hartford, CT, October 27th, 2024. To create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for anyone with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences, the Center has made several accommodations at the Connecticut Science Center[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 2nd, 2024. 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, MA, November 2nd, 2024, 8 – 10 a.m., “Masks Optional” event. Morningstar Access Morningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only[...]

Emerson College, Boston, November 9th, 2024, 12 p.m. performance only. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulan – Emerson Stage is producing a relaxed performance of the show. Edward Tulane is a beloved toy rabbit who[...]

Acton, MA, Summer & Fall 2024, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected *[...]

Lexington, MA, November 19th – December 10th, 2024, 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, MA, November 22nd, 2024, 5 – 7 p.m.  “Masks Optional” event. Eveningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a few[...]

Virtual Event, November 23rd, 2024, with the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education in Boston, MA. Free and open to the public. The ABLE Conversation symposium is a professional development opportunity in the field of[...]

Acton, MA, November 23rd, 2024, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. A special free evening for adults and children who are blind, DeafBlind, or have a visual impairment. Enjoy theaccessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery[...]

Regis College, Weston, November 29th, 2024, 1 p.m. performance only. A special Sensory and Family-Friendly performance at a reduced price. * * Featuring a shortened, 1-hour performance, adjustments to sound and lighting, and chill out[...]

Providence, RI, November 30th, 2024, 12 p.m performance. Designed to meet the needs of guests on the autism spectrum, with sensory processing disorders, epilepsy, PTSD, or other sensitivities, Sensory-Friendly Plus! performances create an inclusive space[...]

Acton, MA, Summer & Fall 2024, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected *[...]

Boston, December 6th, 2024, 1:30 p.m. performance. This performance and in-theater experience is designed to welcome guests who are neurodiverse, have sensory sensitivities, and need additional accessibility accommodations to enjoy the ballet. * This one-of-a-kind performance[...]

Boston, MFA, December 7th, 2024. 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 by a parent[...]

Boston, MA, December 7th, 2024, 8 – 10 a.m., “All Masks ON” event. Morningstar Access Morningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are[...]

Acton, MA, December 7th, 2024, 5 – 8 p.m. Join a special free evening for visitors on the autism spectrum and their families or caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and universally-designed museum while[...]

Boston, MA, December 7th & 8th, 2024. Presented by United Dance Company. The United Dance Company is an inclusive dance company featuring artists who identify as having a disability and artists who don’t, united by[...]

Theater on the Mount, at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, December 7th, 2024, 2 pm performance.  The sensory-friendly performance is specially catered to children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental,[...]

Boston, MA, December 8th, 2024, 2 p.m. performance only. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best[...]

Stockbridge, MA, December 11th, 2024. The Berkshire Theatre Group’s “sensory-friendly” performance is a production that is slightly modified to accommodate individuals with sensory-input disorders, such as people on the autism spectrum. * At this performance,[...]

Boston, MA, December 12th, 2024, 2 p.m. performance only. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best[...]

Northampton, MA, December 13th, 2024, 4 p.m. performance. A Sensory Safe performance for those with sensory processing disorders or with small children. It will feature a shortened runtime, reduced special effects, and general admission seating. The[...]

Boston, MA, December 14th, 2024, 2 p.m. performance only. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best[...]

Beverly, MA, December 15th, 2024. This program offers dedicated time slots with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome. * Enjoy[...]

Worcester, MA, December 18th, 2024. Sensory Performance at 4 pm only. ASL Performance – December 22nd. Adapted by the president and CEO Troy Siebels and featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, this annual production returns to[...]

Boston, MA, December 18th, 2o24.  How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musicial will feature the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 21st, 2024. 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, Boston, December 21st – 28st, 2024. Six – The Musical– Emerson Stage Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take[...]

Worcester, MA, December 22nd, 7 pm only. Sensory-Friendly Performance – December 18th. Adapted by the president and CEO Troy Siebels and featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, this annual production returns to the main stage with[...]

Worcester, December 24th, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. This is not a disability-specific event but the venue does have accessibility, see the end of this post for more of the museum’s accessibility options.[...]

North Andover, MA, December 26th & 27th, 2024. See the gardens aglow with enchanting light displays. What makes this time “Sensory-Friendly?” A gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will[...]

Canton, MA, December 26th & 27th, 2024. A a gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will have a smaller number of tickets available, meaning you’ll have more[...]

Dover, MA, December 27th, 2024. About Sensory-Friendly Walk and Learn: This program offers a reduced number of guests and a quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcomeNature’s[...]

Worcester, December 31st, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is not a disability-specific event but the venue does have accessibility. See the end of this post for more of the museum’s accessibility options. *[...]

Medfield, MA, January 3rd, 2025. About Sensory-Friendly Winter Scavenger Hunt. This program offers a reduced number of guests and a quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome. *[...]

Boston, January 4th, 2025, 8 – 10 a.m., Masks Optional” event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other visitors[...]

Concord, MA, January 6th – March 24th, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Explore foundational art concepts while exploring new mediums and creating personal works of art. * Opportunity for people[...]

Bridgewater, MA, January 8 – February 26, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusetts. For ages 18+ of all abilities. Culinary Creations – Learn to follow a recipe each week and try a new meal.[...]

Northampton, MA, January – March, 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 13+ to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re an accomplished artist or[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, January 18th, 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.[...]

Concord, MA, January 20th, 2025, with the Music Makes Me Happy Chorus. Free. Music Makes Me Happy brings adults with special needs together with volunteers to sing and bring joy to the community with sing-along-style[...]

Burlington, MA, January 27th, 2025, with the Burlington Recreation Department. This class is for children ages 18 months – 5 years old, with a caregiver. Join Rachel and Nicole, owners of Backyartists Art Studio and[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, February 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, accompanied[...]

Boston, February 1st, 2025, 8 – 10 a.m., Masks Optional” event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other visitors[...]

Acton, MA, February 8th, 2025, 5 – 8 pm. A special free evening for visitors 18 years and older with developmental disabilities, including having autism or Downs Syndrome, and their families or caregivers. * Enjoy[...]

Charlestown, MA, Winter 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Join Sensory-friendly mornings to learn about the history of America’s Ship of State in a quieter setting, without loud sounds or flashing lights, and before the[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, February 15th, 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.[...]

Boston, MA, February 15th, 2025, with the Boston Children’s Musuem. Boston Children’s Museum Presents ASL Interpreted Program Critter Weekend Animal World Experience – Saturday, February 15, 2025 1:30pm, 2:10pm, and 2:50pm. Meet and learn about[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, March 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, accompanied[...]

Boston, MA, March 1st, 2025, 8 am. – 10 a.m., “All Masks On” event. Morningstar Access offers children with disabilties and other special/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there[...]

Boston, MA, March 1st, 2025, 6 p.m. performance only. After getting sucked up by a vacuum cleaner, a (now hairless) squirrel is rescued by Flora Belle Buckman, a 10-year-old self-proclaimed cynic. She names him Ulysses and[...]

Shrewsbury, MA, March 5 – 26th, 2025, with the Southborough, Northborough & Shrewsbury Recreation Departments.  Rec Connect is a joint programming initiative between Southborough, Northborough, and Shrewsbury Recreation Departments.  This adaptive/inclusive social program designed for[...]

Boston, MA, March 6st, 2025, 11 a.m. performance only. After getting sucked up by a vacuum cleaner, a (now hairless) squirrel is rescued by Flora Belle Buckman, a 10-year-old self-proclaimed cynic. She names him Ulysses[...]

Boston, MA, March 8th, 2025, 2 p.m. performance only. After getting sucked up by a vacuum cleaner, a (now hairless) squirrel is rescued by Flora Belle Buckman, a 10-year-old self-proclaimed cynic. She names him Ulysses[...]

Charlestown, MA, Winter 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Join Sensory-friendly mornings to learn about the history of America’s Ship of State in a quieter setting, without loud sounds or flashing lights, and before the[...]

Boston, March 14th, 2025, 5 – 7 pm., Masks Optional” event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other visitors[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, March 15th, 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.[...]

Providence, RI, March 15th, 2024, at the Providence Performing Arts Theater. This is a story of resilience and friendship, inspired by true events, comes to life through large-scale puppetry, illusion, and magic. Jenny, a young elephant,[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, March 19th, Boston, 2025. Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, March 20th, Boston, 2025. Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable[...]

Acton, MA, March 21 & 22, 7 pm, March 23, 1 pm. 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,[...]

Symphony Hall, Boston, March 22nd. Sensory-Friendly Concert: “Sounding Together: An Exploration of Courage, Caution, and Kindness”. Thomas Wilkins, conductor, is an Artistic Partner, Education and Community Engagement, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Germeshausen Youth and Family Concerts[...]

Acton, MA, March 28th & 29th, 7 pm, March 30th, 1 pm.  Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town[...]

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[...]

Boston, MA, April 5th, 2025, 8 am. – 10 a.m., “Masks Optional” event. Morningstar Access offers children with disabilties and other special/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are[...]

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[...]

Theater on the Mount, at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, April 12th, 2025, 11 a.m. performance.  The sensory-friendly performance is specially catered to children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental,[...]

Springfield, MA, April 13th, 2025. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum, will host Sensory Friendly Saturdays, the second Saturday of each month, 9 am to 11 am. * Sensory[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, April 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.[...]

Boston, MA, May 3rd, 2025, 8 am. – 10 a.m., “Masks Optional” event. Morningstar Access offers children with disabilties and other special/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are[...]

Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm,  with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure their friends with[...]