Special-Needs Arts & Theater Events in Massachusetts

Baystate Health, Whitney Avenue Conference center, Holyoke, MA. Whole Children’s 10th anniversary celebration includes champion snowboarder and traumatic brain injury survivor Kevin Pearce and his brother David, along with a viewing of “The Crash Reel”, a[...]

Boston, December 12th, 13, 19 & 20th.  The National Center of Afro-American Artists, Inc., present holiday performances of the Black Nativity, featuring the Voices of Black Persuasion and Children of Black Persuasion singers. Specific dates[...]

Boston, December 12th, 13, 19 & 20th.  The National Center of Afro-American Artists, Inc., present holiday performances of the Black Nativity, featuring the Voices of Black Persuasion and Children of Black Persuasion singers. Specific dates[...]

Boston, December 12th, 13, 19 & 20th.  The National Center of Afro-American Artists, Inc., present holiday performances of the Black Nativity, featuring the Voices of Black Persuasion and Children of Black Persuasion singers. Specific dates[...]

Boston, December 12th, 13, 19 & 20th.  The National Center of Afro-American Artists, Inc., present holiday performances of the Black Nativity, featuring the Voices of Black Persuasion and Children of Black Persuasion singers. Specific dates[...]

Larcom Theatre in Beverly, May 10th, 2019. These Massachusetts’ natives hail from the towns of  Salem, Beverly, Newburyport, and Rockport are the first comedy troupe made up entirely of people with Autism and Aspergers. *[...]

Boston, Charles Playhouse, October 19th, 2019. This autism-friendly performance is suitable for individuals and families affected by autism and other sensory-related issues. Slight modifications will be made to the show, including the reduction of sound[...]

Arlington, MA, November 5th, 2019. The Arc of Massachusetts is cosponsoring a screening of the documentary Invaluable: The Unrecognized Profession of Direct Support. This film explores the underappreciated and underfunded work of direct support professionals (DSPs), the[...]

Wenham, MA, October 24th, 2020. In partnership with Kupenda for the children and Waypoint Adventure. Free. In 2016, ​Kupenda for the Children partnered with Waypoint Adventure to take a group of three Kenyan youth with[...]

Virtual Program, January 4, 2021 – March 13, 2021, with Milestones in Hadley Massachusetts. A workshop for writing and telling stories of all kinds. The participants will be collaborating on one big, group project. *[...]

Online, March 4th – 25th, 2021, with Yachad New England, 4:30 pm. Connect through creativity with Yachad New England at Art Appreciation this fall. * Artist Shira Moss will teach participants about famous artists, and[...]

On-Line Virtual Class with Milestones in Hadley, MA, July 6th – August 21st, 2021. For all ages with special needs. Quiplash, Fibbage, Drawful… these may sound like weird, made-up words, but they are actually beloved[...]

Springfield, October 6th – December 1st, 2021, with Kehillah, the JCC Springfield, MA. For those in grades K – 5  with special needs. * Students will get to hike on the trails behind the fields[...]

January 11th – February 22nd, 2022, in person class with Whole Children in Hadley, MA. For ages 18 and older with special needs. * For this session, the group will be preparing for the spring[...]

Virtual online class, Winter 2022, with Bridgewell Family Support Centers. Serving people with disabilities. Please inquire with the host regarding appropriate ages for this class. * A fun interactive art class for special-needs families. *[...]

Boston, May 7th, 2022 the with Commonwealth Shakespeare Company in Boston. The public performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on May 7 at 2:00 p.m. will be an “Access-Palooza” performance. “Access-Palooza” performances offer: * Open[...]

Hingham, May – June 2022, with a therapeutic recreation center. Free. A free music therapy, dance therapy, and yoga to children with autism ages 3+ (with a target age of 3-5) who have experienced financial[...]

Acton, MA, June 24th & 25th, 2022. There will also be two audio-described performances – on the evening of June 25 and the June 26 matinee. * Open Door Theater presents a rock musical that highlights[...]

Acton, MA, June 25th & 26th, 2022. The audio-described performances – are on the evening of June 25 and the June 26 matinee ONLY. * Open Door Theater presents a rock musical that highlights neurodiversity[...]

Concord, MA, July 19 – August 16, with the Minute Man Arc. Free. For adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are[...]

Providence, RI, August 12th, 2022. Free. Spectrum Theatre Ensemble (STE), located in Providence, RI, in partnership with EPIC Players and the Die-Cast Collective, presents the 2nd Annual Neurodiversity New Play Festival. * This year’s festival[...]

Providence, RI, August 12th, 2022. Free. Spectrum Theatre Ensemble (STE), located in Providence, RI, in partnership with EPIC Players and the Die-Cast Collective, presents the 2nd Annual Neurodiversity New Play Festival. * This year’s festival[...]

Weymouth, MA, September 19th – November 21st, 2022, with South Shore Support Services. A whole brain and whole body program that allows individuals of all ages and all abilities to participate without ever having drummed[...]

Framingham, MA, March 16th – June 8th, 2023 With The Framingham Parks, Recreation and, Cultural Affairs Department Framingham Includes All)adaptive program. Participants from surrounding communities are welcome to attend. * Coloring Club: Color club is[...]

Wakefield, MA, October 18th, 2022, with Communitas of Wakefield. For ages 11 – 21. * Are you a creative arts and crafts lover? * Just looking to get into the Fall spirit? C * Come[...]

Weymouth, MA, October 15th – November 19th, 2022, with South Shore Support Services. This class is offered for all experience levels. * An opportunity for individuals to explore their interest inart and learn new techniques[...]

Weymouth, MA, October 15th – November 19th, 2022, with South Shore Support Services. An experienced artist teaches this Art & Drawing Class. * Whether working on a small doodle or a masterpiece, drawing classes for[...]

Virtual Classes, November 2 – 16th, 2022, with SideStreetArtXO in Northhampton, MA. This 3-class series is designed specifically for tweens and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages 10 and older. * Doing art together[...]

November 17th, 2022, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. For ages 13 – 22. Join Amy Sullivan for a night of fun with friends while flexing your creativity. * Create a Thanksgiving themed craft that you[...]

Framingham, MA, March 16th – June 8th, 2023 With The Framingham Parks, Recreation and, Cultural Affairs Department Framingham Includes All)adaptive program. Participants from surrounding communities are welcome to attend. * Coloring Club: Color club is[...]

Virtual Classes, November 30th, with SideStreetArtXO in Northhampton, MA. This class is designed specifically for tweens and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages 10 and older. * Doing art together fosters a profound sense[...]

Virtual Classes, December 7th, 2022, with SideStreetArtXO in Northhampton, MA. This class is designed specifically for tweens and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages 10 and older. * Doing art together fosters a profound[...]

Dedham, MA, December 10th, 2022, with the Museum of Leo’s Art. Free.Calling all neuro divergent artisans: Come be part of our the museums’ first holiday shopping experience. * Join Leo, from MOLA – Museum of[...]

Concord, MA, January – March, 2023, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Small-group classes designed for Transition-age students & Adults to promote creative expression, health, and social connection. Also an opportunity[...]

Lexington, MA, January 7th – 28th, 2023, with the Special Needs Art Program of Lexington, (SNAP) For ages  5 – 12. Special Artists Classes brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on art projects.[...]

Hadley, MA, January 9th – March 11th, 2023, in person class with Whole Children in Hadley, MA. For ages 6 – 12 with special needs. * Let your creativity shine. Try out some new arts[...]

Framingham, MA, March 16th – June 8th, 2023 With The Framingham Parks, Recreation and, Cultural Affairs Department Framingham Includes All)adaptive program. Participants from surrounding communities are welcome to attend. * Coloring Club: Color club is[...]

Warren, RI, February 4th, 2023. Free. Have fun with a variety of Valentine’s Day themed crafts and activities for the whole family to enjoy. * Plus, there will be a photo booth so you can[...]

Framingham, MA, March 16th – June 8th, 2023 With The Framingham Parks, Recreation and, Cultural Affairs Department Framingham Includes All)adaptive program. Participants from surrounding communities are welcome to attend. * Coloring Club: Color club is[...]

Randolph, MA, February 13th, 2023. Free. Have fun with a variety of Valentine’s Day themed crafts cookie decorating and activities for the whole family to enjoy. * Take a tour of the host center and[...]

Framingham, MA, March 16th – June 8th, 2023 With The Framingham Parks, Recreation and, Cultural Affairs Department Framingham Includes All)adaptive program. Participants from surrounding communities are welcome to attend. * Coloring Club: Color club is[...]

Symphony Hall, Boston, April 1st, 2023. For All Ages. Family Concert: Young at Heart: A Musical Look at Curiosity, Creativity and Courage. * Sensory-friendly concerts are designed for people of any age with an autism[...]

Newton, April 3rd – June 12th, 2023, with the JCC of Greater Boston. Enjoy karaoke? Love to sing and/or dance? Show off your inner super star as you learn about music performance. * Participants will[...]

Hanover, MA, June 6th – August 1st, 2023, with Arts & Rec LLC. These classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays are for adults with special needs. The students will learn painting skills, color mixing and some[...]

July 6th – 27th, 2023, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. For youth teens & young adults ages 13 -22 . Open to residents & non-residents. * Have you always wanted to draw your own cartoons?[...]

Boston, August 20th, 2023.  A special performance benefitting the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and in partnership with Rodman for Kids. Slight modifications will be made to the Blue Man Group performance including reduced sound[...]

Groton, MA, August 25th, 2023, 12 noon. Free. Groton Hill Music Center is offering a sensory-friendly performance of Moana Jr, featuring th summer program students. * Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the[...]

Westwood, MA, Fall 2023, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 1o. Neurotypical and neurodiverse kids are empowered to have fun together and make social connections supervised by Westwood Recreation Staff. * Enjoy[...]

Westwood, MA, Fall 2023, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 1o. Neurotypical and neurodiverse kids are empowered to have fun together and make social connections supervised by Westwood Recreation Staff. * Enjoy[...]