Special-Needs Music & Dance Events in Massachusetts

Charlestown & Salem, MA, May 19th – June 23rd, 2025, with Spaulding Hospital Adaptive Sports.  Come practice your tennis game, or try the growing sport of pickleball. * This adaptive tennis and pickleball program will[...]

Canton, Weston, MA, Summer & Fall, 2025. The Massachusetts ParaGolfer Association (MPGA) promotes recreational and competitive adaptive golf for players with visual impairments, amputations, loss of mobility, and spinal cord injuries. MPGA provides adaptive golf[...]

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[...]

Virtual groups, Summer, 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[...]

Winchester, MA, August 1st – November 16th, 2025, with Winchester Pop Warner. Registration is now open for the 2025 season. This adaptive cheerleading program welcomes athletes from all surrounding towns. For all non-neurotypical children ages[...]

Melrose, MA, August 4th – September 29th, 2025, 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[...]

Charlestown, Peabody and Brewster, MA, through October 21st, 2025, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. All abilities welcome. * Charlestown location – Cycling along the Charlestown area Harborwalk. An experienced clinician or staff member will work with[...]

On line, Summer & Fall 2025, Thursdays, with Easterseals MA. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques. *[...]

Wakefield, MA, September 2 – December 9th, 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[...]

Worcester, MA, through February, 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. Accessible swim sessions the first Saturday and last Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00 p.m. • Open to individuals with disabilities of all ages & their[...]

Hingham, MA, September 6th – October 25th, 2025.  The South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP) and Hingham Youth Hockey are hosting a learn to skate/learn to play hockey program for students with special needs.[...]

North Reading, MA, September 7th – November 2nd, 2025, with Andover Soccer Association and North Reading Youth Soccer. Registration closes on 10/16/2025. Open to all players from communities in Northeast MA.  There is no fee[...]

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[...]

Millis, MA, Fall 2025, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Adaptive & Inclusive for youth. Eeveryone should have the opportunity to participate in fitness & exercise groups in a fun and safe environment. * This[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Ipswich, MA, Fall 2025, with Cape Ann Mariners Inclusive TOPSoccer. Free. Joint Program by Ipswich Youth Soccer, Masco Youth Soccer, and Hamilton-Wenham Youth Soccer. Community-based program for children and teens with physical, emotional, or intellectual[...]

Hanover, MA, September 14th, 2025. Hosted hosted by South Coast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation and the Emilson YMCA. This one-day tournament is designed for beginner and intermediate players seeking local competitive opportunities. Interact with other local wheelchair[...]

Virtual Program, September 17th – December 10th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA.  The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) is offering free group music lessons to Autistic adults.[...]

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[...]

West Boylston, MA, September 20th – October 25th, 2025. Pickleball program offered for athletes ages 12 and up, no prior experience needed. Program will occur on Saturday afternoons from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, from[...]

Amherst, MA, September 21st  – November 23rd, 2025. ACEing Autism offers pickleball tailored for children with autism aged 5 to 18. To ensure personalized attention and support, each participant is paired up with one or[...]

Hingham, MA, September 21st – October 19th, 2025. SNAP and Hingham Youth Flag Football program is offered to participants ages 6-22 years who receive special education services. *  1:1 Support will be provided to students who[...]

Westford, MA, September & October, 2025, with Westford Youth Baseball & Softball.  Free. The Heroes Baseball/Softball League is open for Fall Registration. This division is a program for players with disabilities aged 5 through 21[...]

Boston, MA, September 23rd – November 2nd, 2025, with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children. Looking for a way to help your child thrive and achieve their athletic potential? Join the Franciscan Adaptive Track[...]

Boston, MA, September 23rd – November 2nd, 2025, with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children. Looking for a way to help your child thrive and achieve their athletic potential? Join the Franciscan Adaptive Track[...]

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[...]

Natick, MA, September 26th,  2025, with the Boston Ability Center. This event Nintendo Switch Videogame Night is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17. Join a night of games on the Nintendo Switch and[...]

Amherst, MA, September 27th  – November 8th, 2025. ACEing Autism offers tennis clinics tailored for children with autism aged 5 to 18. To ensure personalized attention and support, each participant is paired up with one[...]

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

Northampton, MA, September 30th – November 22nnd, 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. In person, for ages 13 to Adult 12 with special needs. * In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat,” students learn both physical and[...]

Northhampton, MA, Fall 2025, 2025, with Whole Children Milestones. For ages 6 – 12 with special needs. In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat”, students learn both physical and verbal self-defense and martial arts skills, with a[...]

Northampton, MA, Fall 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[...]

Boston, MA, October 1st – November 19th, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Skating.  Whether your child is learning how to skate or wants to improve their stick handling, passing, and shooting, this program can assist.[...]

Boston/Brighton, October 4th – December 6th, 2025,  with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Watch your child build confidence, improve balance and learn the sport of gymnastics in a safe, inclusiveenvironment. * Weekly sessions will be held[...]

Boston/Brighton, October 4th – December 6th, 2025,  with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Watch your child build confidence, improve balance and learn the sport of gymnastics in a safe, inclusiveenvironment. * Weekly sessions will be held[...]

Boston/Brighton, October 4th – December 6th, 2025,  with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Your little one (ages 2 – 5 years) will learn basic gymnastics skills,  including forward rolls, beam walks, and headstands. * Instructors will use[...]

Hopkinton, MA, October 5th – November 9th, 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[...]

Kingston, South Dennis & Weymouth, MA, October 2025 – February 2026. An all-inclusive ice hockey team, The Great Blizzards are an affiliate of The Great Blizzards of Kingston, MA. For the 2025/2026 season, The Great[...]

Natick, MA, October 17th, 2025, with the Boston Ability Center. This event Nintendo Switch Videogame Night is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17. Join a night of games on the Nintendo Switch and[...]

Amherst, MA, October 19th – November 23rd, 2025. ACEing Autism offers tennis clinics tailored for children with autism aged 5 to 18. To ensure personalized attention and support, each participant is paired up with one[...]

Natick, MA, November 14th, 2025, with the Boston Ability Center. This event Nintendo Switch Videogame Night is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17. Join a night of games on the Nintendo Switch and[...]

Millis, MA, Fall/Winter, 2025, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Music therapy experience for preteens and older,  with Mollie Caravello, board-certified music therapist. These groups will be accessible for participants of all abilities. * Groups[...]

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[...]