Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Oct 3 – Dec 10 all-day 
12:00 am Hadley, MA, October 3rd – December 10th, 2022, in person class with Whole Children in Hadley, MA. For ages 13+ with special needs. * Let your creativity shine. Try out some new arts and crafts[...] Oct 3 – Dec 12 all-day 
12:00 am Concord, October 3rd – December 12th, 2022, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Explore foundational art concepts while exploring new mediums and creating personal works of art. * Examples include the[...] Oct 3 – Dec 10 all-day 
12:00 am Hadley, MA, October 3rd – December 10th, 2022, in person class with Whole Children in Hadley, MA. For ages 13+ with special needs. * Whole Children’s summer Theater session will take a break from performances[...] Oct 3 – Dec 10 all-day 
12:00 am Hadley, MA, October 3rd – December 10th, 2022, with Milestones in Hadley. For ages 13+ to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re an accomplished artist[...] Oct 5 – Dec 14 all-day 
12:00 am Concord, MA, October 5th – December 14th, 2022, 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[...] Nov 15 – Dec 6 all-day 
12:00 am Lexington, MA, November 15th-December 6th, 2022. For specific ages please inquire with the host organization. * Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. * Participants work at their own[...] Nov 15 – Dec 6 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Classes, November 15th – December 6th, 2022, with the Special Needs Arts Programs, of Lexington, MA. A therapeutic craft class for special needs youth ages 13+. Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental[...] Dec 7 all-day 
12:00 am 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[...] Dec 9 – Dec 10 all-day 
12:00 am East Cambridge, MA, December 9th & 10th, 2022. Presented by United Dance Company, ages 13-22, families & friends. In order to ensure that classes are fully accessible and enjoyable for students with Down syndrome, United Dance[...] Dec 12 – Dec 14 all-day 
12:00 am Auditions in Acton, MA, December 12th – 14th, 2022, with Open Door Theater. All abilities are encouraged to audition for this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of underwater characters. * Open Door is[...] Dec 17 all-day 
12:00 am Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 17th, 2022 This is scheduled to be an in person event. Please check with the host for confirmation. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to[...] Dec 29 all-day 
12:00 am Boston, December 29th, 2022. A performance that offers a more accessible and inclusive environment. * The Boston Ballet’s Sensory Friendly Performance of The Nutcracker on is meant to be an enjoyable experience for any patron,[...] Jan 7 – Feb 28 all-day 
12:00 am 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.[...] Jan 15 all-day 
12:00 am Cambridge, MA, January 15th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...] Jan 18 all-day 12:00 am Cambridge, MA, January 18th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...] Jan 19 all-day 12:00 am Cambridge, MA, January 19th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded on[...] Jan 19 all-day 12:00 am Cambridge, MA, January 19th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...] Jan 21 – Jan 22 all-day 12:00 am Cambridge, MA, January 21st, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...] Jan 21 all-day 12:00 am Cambridge, MA, January 21st, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...] Jan 22 all-day 12:00 am Cambridge, MA, January 22nd, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...] Feb 7 – Mar 14 all-day 12:00 am Lexington, MA, February 7th-March 14th, 2023. For specific ages please inquire with the host organization. Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. * Participants work at their own pace[...] Mar 4 all-day 12:00 am March 4th, 2023, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Adaptive & Inclusive Teen Intro To Clay, for ages 13 – 22 with special needs. * Enjoy exploring the many ways wet clay holds different textures.[...] Mar 5 all-day 
12:00 am Boston, MA, March 5th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...] Mar 9 all-day 12:00 am Boston, MA, March 9th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...] Mar 11 all-day 12:00 am Boston, MA, March 11th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...] Mar 24 – Mar 31 all-day 12:00 am Auditions in Acton, MA, March 24th – 31st, 2023, with Open Door Theater. April 3rd, 2016. Actors with all abilities will be featured in this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of[...] Apr 1 – Apr 2 all-day 12:00 am Auditions in Acton, MA, April 1st & 2nd, 2023, with Open Door Theater. April 3rd, 2016. Actors with all abilities will be featured in this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of[...] Apr 1 all-day 
12:00 am 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[...] Jun 6 – Jun 27 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Classes, June 6th – 27th, 2023, with the Special Needs Arts Programs, of Lexington, MA. A therapeutic craft class for special needs youth ages 13+. Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental disabilities[...]
Oct 3 – Dec 10 all-day
12:00 am
Hadley, MA, October 3rd – December 10th, 2022, in person class with Whole Children in Hadley, MA. For ages 13+ with special needs. * Let your creativity shine. Try out some new arts and crafts[...]
Oct 3 – Dec 12 all-day
12:00 am
Concord, October 3rd – December 12th, 2022, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Explore foundational art concepts while exploring new mediums and creating personal works of art. * Examples include the[...]
Oct 3 – Dec 10 all-day
12:00 am
Hadley, MA, October 3rd – December 10th, 2022, in person class with Whole Children in Hadley, MA. For ages 13+ with special needs. * Whole Children’s summer Theater session will take a break from performances[...]
Oct 3 – Dec 10 all-day
12:00 am
Hadley, MA, October 3rd – December 10th, 2022, with Milestones in Hadley. For ages 13+ to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re an accomplished artist[...]
Oct 5 – Dec 14 all-day
12:00 am
Concord, MA, October 5th – December 14th, 2022, 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[...]
Nov 15 – Dec 6 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, November 15th-December 6th, 2022. For specific ages please inquire with the host organization. * Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. * Participants work at their own[...]
Nov 15 – Dec 6 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Classes, November 15th – December 6th, 2022, with the Special Needs Arts Programs, of Lexington, MA. A therapeutic craft class for special needs youth ages 13+. Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental[...]
Dec 7 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Dec 9 – Dec 10 all-day
12:00 am
East Cambridge, MA, December 9th & 10th, 2022. Presented by United Dance Company, ages 13-22, families & friends. In order to ensure that classes are fully accessible and enjoyable for students with Down syndrome, United Dance[...]
Dec 12 – Dec 14 all-day
12:00 am
Auditions in Acton, MA, December 12th – 14th, 2022, with Open Door Theater. All abilities are encouraged to audition for this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of underwater characters. * Open Door is[...]
Dec 17 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 17th, 2022 This is scheduled to be an in person event. Please check with the host for confirmation. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to[...]
Dec 29 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, December 29th, 2022. A performance that offers a more accessible and inclusive environment. * The Boston Ballet’s Sensory Friendly Performance of The Nutcracker on is meant to be an enjoyable experience for any patron,[...]
Jan 7 – Feb 28 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
Jan 15 all-day
12:00 am
Cambridge, MA, January 15th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]
Jan 18 all-day
12:00 am
Cambridge, MA, January 18th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]
Jan 19 all-day
12:00 am
Cambridge, MA, January 19th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded on[...]
Jan 19 all-day
12:00 am
Cambridge, MA, January 19th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]
Jan 21 – Jan 22 all-day
12:00 am
Cambridge, MA, January 21st, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]
Jan 21 all-day
12:00 am
Cambridge, MA, January 21st, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]
Jan 22 all-day
12:00 am
Cambridge, MA, January 22nd, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]
Feb 7 – Mar 14 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, February 7th-March 14th, 2023. For specific ages please inquire with the host organization. Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. * Participants work at their own pace[...]
Mar 4 all-day
12:00 am
March 4th, 2023, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Adaptive & Inclusive Teen Intro To Clay, for ages 13 – 22 with special needs. * Enjoy exploring the many ways wet clay holds different textures.[...]
Mar 5 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, MA, March 5th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...]
Mar 9 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, MA, March 9th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...]
Mar 11 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, MA, March 11th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...]
Mar 24 – Mar 31 all-day
12:00 am
Auditions in Acton, MA, March 24th – 31st, 2023, with Open Door Theater. April 3rd, 2016. Actors with all abilities will be featured in this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of[...]
Apr 1 – Apr 2 all-day
12:00 am
Auditions in Acton, MA, April 1st & 2nd, 2023, with Open Door Theater. April 3rd, 2016. Actors with all abilities will be featured in this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of[...]
Apr 1 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Jun 6 – Jun 27 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Classes, June 6th – 27th, 2023, with the Special Needs Arts Programs, of Lexington, MA. A therapeutic craft class for special needs youth ages 13+. Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental disabilities[...]
