Special-Needs Music & Dance Events in Massachusetts

Virtual Groups with NAMI Cape Ann, Second Tuesday of each month, Third Monday of each month, through 2025. er your questions during a live Zoom Q&A. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Cape Ann Chapter[...]

Virtual sessions the first Thursday of each month in 2025, with guest speakers, through the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community. This is a peer-run community in the Metro Boston Area for people who have been[...]

Lexington, MA, through January 206, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Participants should be 23-80 years of age. There are two sets of rehearsals. One group meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 PM, and the[...]

Hopkinton, MA, September 10th – December 17th, 2025, with the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.  The Adaptive Arts Department at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts offers classes and events  designed with accessibility at its[...]

Newton, MA, through January 06, with the All Newton Harmony Chorus. A welcoming space for students of all ages and abilities, including people with visual or hearing impairments and all neurological or developmental abilities. * Cabaret Jr[...]

Hopkinton, MA, September 14th – December 20th, 2025, with the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.  The Adaptive Arts Department at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts offers classes and events  designed with accessibility at its[...]

Norfolk, MA, Fall and Winter 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. * A[...]

Duxbury & Hingham, MA & Virtual Option, September 24th – December 17th, 2025, with South Shore Conservatory.  An inclusive chorus designed for singers of all abilities, age 16 and up. Repertoire includes master works, folk[...]

Concord, MA, October 9th – December 18th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Spice up your skills this fall! Join our Cooking Club for kitchen basics, fall-inspired recipes, and tips[...]

Virtual groups, Fall & Winter 2025, with JFCS of Greater Boston. Join in with a JFCS CHAI Services Respite and Recreation Virtual Music Group for Kids Social Music Therapy Group Sessions. Social Music Therapy Group[...]

Hingham, MA, October 20th – December 15th, 2025, with The South Shore Special Needs Athletic (SNAP).  For students with special needs in middle and high school who receive special education services. Class is designed specifically[...]

Plymouth, MA, Fall/Winter 2025, Series for Families, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) South Shore. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about available resources. The[...]

Boston and Newton, MA, September 2025 – June 2026, with the Boston Ballet, intake interviews throughout summer.  Boston Ballet School Adaptive Dance Program is a full school-year, age-based program that provides dance instruction to students[...]

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[...]

Hamilton, MA, October 2025 – May 2026. Adaptive dance classes can provide a more flexible, individually supportive environment for young dancers with specialized needs. This Developmental Dance class for ages 4-8 will emphasize: * Building social/emotional skills[...]

Springfield, MA, Dec 2025 – Jan 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the JCC of Springfield, MA. Join an adaptive, fitness pool party. Jump into an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party that makes working out[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Webinar, December 19th, 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA.  When a child, parent, or relative receives a diagnosis of autism or ADHD, it can be a moment of recognition—not just[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

With SCIboston. SCIboston has announted the continuation of its quality of life grant program for individuals with a spinal cord injury or disorder and will rename it The Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program. The Travis Roy[...]

Beverly, MA, January – March 2026, with theThe Children’s Center for Communication. For ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15. There are a variety of ability levels available to choose from. ASL 101 –[...]

Webinar Series for Families in the Greater Cambridge MA, and Middlesex communities, Winter 2026, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Cambridge-Middlesex Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions,[...]

Danvers, MA, monthly through June 2026, with the Northeast Arc.  Do you want to learn how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental health crises? The Northeast Arc is offering a[...]

Webinar, January 12th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurdiversity, in Watertown, MA. Parents often wonder how to motivate their Autistic teens, particularly how much to push them and how much to let their[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 2025, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics.  This virtual meeting meets every[...]

Webinar, January 13th, 2026,  with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPal Parent Network Socials Statewide meetings are meant only for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing up, please[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Webinar, January 20th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange. Virtual informaiton and adoption matching event. Nearly 20% of waiting children registered with MARE are diagnosed with autism, and these children wait significantly longer for permanency.[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Virtual Series, January & February 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Compassion on the Autism Spectrum (PAUSE) is a 6-session online workshop for Autistic adults who would[...]

Needham, MA, and on Zoom, with Mass Families. For Metro Boston Families.  Free.  The Metro region is announcing the 2026 Family Leadership Series for caregivers in the Metro region who have loved ones served by[...]

Brighton, MA, January 27th – March 24th, 2026, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Participants will learn a variety of dance steps and movements, as well as a fun dance combination to perform at the end[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Join a deep dive into Executive Functioning. In this 90 minute webinar, the presenter and participants will explore executive functioning through[...]

Lexington, MA, February 2nd – June 3rd, 2026, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Participants should be 23-80 years of age. There are two sets of rehearsals. One group meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:00[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 2025, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics.  This virtual meeting meets every[...]

Danvers, MA, monthly through June 2026, with the Northeast Arc.  Do you want to learn how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental health crises? The Northeast Arc is offering a[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Boston, MA, February 24th, 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Brain Injury Advocacy Day is an opportunity for you to learn about BIA-MA’s legislative agenda, to meet with your legislators or their staff,[...]

Sudbury, MA, March 4th, 2026, with Academy Metrowest. This workshop equips parents of students with IEPs or 504 plans to navigate disagreements with their school districts—while keeping the focus where it belongs: on their child’s needs.[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 2025, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics.  This virtual meeting meets every[...]

Danvers, MA, monthly through June 2026, with the Northeast Arc.  Do you want to learn how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental health crises? The Northeast Arc is offering a[...]

Beverly, MA, March – May, 2026, with theThe Children’s Center for Communication. For ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15. There are a variety of ability levels available to choose from. ASL 101 –[...]

Marlborough, MA, March 25th & 26th, 2026.  BIA-MA is now accepting proposals for workshops and poster presentations for the 44th Annual Brain Injury Conference. This conference will take place at the Best Western Royal Plaza[...]

Danvers, MA, monthly through June 2026, with the Northeast Arc.  Do you want to learn how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental health crises? The Northeast Arc is offering a[...]

Boston, MA, April 16th – 17th, 2026, with the Profound Autism Alliance. The Profound Autism Summit conference brings together leaders from the areas of research, medicine, treatment, advocacy, and education to discuss the needs and[...]

Danvers, MA, monthly through June 2026, with the Northeast Arc.  Do you want to learn how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental health crises? The Northeast Arc is offering a[...]

Danvers, MA, monthly through June 2026, with the Northeast Arc.  Do you want to learn how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental health crises? The Northeast Arc is offering a[...]