Special-Needs Music & Dance Events in Massachusetts

Lexington, MA, February 3rd – June 4th, 2025, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Participants should be 16-80 years of age. There are two sets of classes. One meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 PM,[...]

Northboro, MA, February 10th – May 17th, 2025, with Algonquin’s Unified Singing Group. Algonquin’s Unified Singing Group is now serving the community beyond high school and Northboro alone. Group members are 18+ and registration for[...]

New Bedford, MA, through June 2025. Adaptive Ballet is an opportunity for children ages 8 and older with special needs to experience the joy of dance and music in a positive and supporting atmosphere; while[...]

Weymouth, MA, through September 20th 2025 with South Shore Support Services of Weymouth, MA. * Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That is exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. * It[...]

Lexington, MA, March 3rd – June 2nd, 2025, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP).  Vibrant Voices Chorus will introduce and work on skill development, providing opportunities for young people to develop their musical ailities[...]

Northampton, MA, Spring 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. The concert unites singers with and without disabilities  of all ages to work toward the common goal of performing in concert. * Youth, peers, adults, teachers[...]

Northampton, MA, Spring 2025, with Milestones / Whole Children.  For ages 16+ with all abilities. Come join in the fun of making music with the Friendship Band, Whole Children’s resident rock group. They will play[...]

Northampton, MA, Spring 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 16+ with special needs. * Move to the sounds of fabulous music at your own pace to improve flexibility, strength, and balance. Experience a[...]

Norfolk, MA, April 3rd – May 29th, 2025, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. For ages 13 – 22. The Exhale adaptive and inclusive dance program incorporates appropriate dance styles for individuals with special needs.[...]

Newton, April 9th – June 11th, 2025, 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 work on[...]

Concord, MA, April 14th – June 16th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities.  Learning through music and dance you will achieve self-expression, self-confidence, and a few new groovy moves. *[...]

Concord, MA, April 14th – June 16th, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities.  Warm up your vocals with some classic songs and grab the beat with some percussion instruments. * Minute Man[...]

Concord, MA, April 15th – June 17th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Join Chef Alex for a fun cooking class. You’ll learn classic recipes like baking, stovetop cooking, and[...]

Easton, MA, May 1 – July 7th, 2025, A movement & rhythm-based fitness class for children. Kids will be able to get some energy out through easy and fun exercises while making music. For ages:[...]

Wakefield, MA, May 6th – August 12th, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 22+  with all disabilities. These music therapy groups led by Roman Music Therapy are a unique musical place for music[...]

Wakefield, MA, May 6th – August 12th, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 4 – through adult with all disabilities. These music therapy groups led by Roman Music Therapy are a unique musical place[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, May 10th, 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[...]

Providence, RI, May 10th, 2025, with Bailey’s Team for Autism. Bailey’s Animal Adventure Hours: TBA. Expanded check in time: 9 am to 11 am. Each guest on the autism spectrum and their caregiver will receive[...]

Burlington, VT. May 10th, 2025. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. The Vermont Symphone Orchestra is closing their season with a powerful[...]

May 10th, 2025, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family[...]

Cambridge, MA, May 11th, 2025. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. The Me2 Chorus of Boston presents a free, hour-long concert[...]

Springfield, MA, May 11th, 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, 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[...]

Manchester, NH, May 23th, 2025. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism or other special needs. * Chunky’s will keep the theater[...]

May 14th, 2025, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, May 17th, 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.[...]

Newburyport, MA, May 18th, 2025. Free. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. The Me2 Chorus of Boston presents a free, hour-long[...]

Middlebury, VT, May 20th, 2025. Free.  Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them.  Music Director & Conductor Michael Colburn leads the Me2[...]

Burlington, MA, May 21st – June 23rd, 2025,  with the Burlington Recreation Department.  Adaptive Fitness Sampler – Get ready to move, groove, and rejuvenate in a Fitness Sampler Class. Led by Adaptive Fitness Certified Instructors,[...]

Springfield, MA, May 2nd, 2025, with Kehillah Program at the JCC Springfield: The Springfield JCC’s “Shining Stars” sensory-friendly prom, sponsored by the JCC’s Kehillah inclusion program. This will be a night of dressing up, dancing[...]

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

May 18th, 2025, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, May 31st, 2025. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights for better visibility.[...]

Manchester, NH, June 3, 2025. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism or other special needs. * Chunky’s will keep the theater[...]

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[...]

Boston, MA, June 7th, 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[...]

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[...]

Springfield, MA, June 8th, 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, 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[...]

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

Boston, MA, June 13th, 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[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, June 21st, 2025. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights for better visibility.[...]

Chicopee, MA, June 25th, 2025, with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho).  Get your exercise with Jericho dances. The night flies by! And you won’t stop dancing. * Jericho inclusive dances are a[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, June 28th, 2025. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights for better visibility.[...]

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[...]

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

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[...]

Lexington, MA, July 23rd – August 13th, 2025, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Participants should be 16-80 years of age. There are two sets of classes. One meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 PM,[...]

Lexington, MA, July 23rd – August 14th, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP).  Vibrant Voices Chorus will introduce and work on skill development, providing opportunities for young people to develop their musical ailities such[...]

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[...]

Springfield, MA, August 10th, 2025. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum, will host Sensory Friendly Sundays,  the second Saturday of each month, 9 am to 11 am. * Sensory[...]

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. *[...]

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[...]

Chicopee, MA, Sept-June 2025-2026 Season, Dance & Movement program with CHD’s All In: Barrier Free Recreation. Adaptive dance and movement program for ages 4-22 (with some wiggle room). All In partners with Ohana School of[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]