Special-Needs Music & Dance Events in Massachusetts

Bridgewater, MA, Information Sessions, throughout 2025, with the EXCEL 2025/2026 program at Bridgewater State University. The EXCEL Program at Bridgewater State University is a fully-inclusive postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Interested[...]

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[...]

On line, Spring & Summer 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. *[...]

Webinar Series, May 29th – July 1st, 2025, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. A 5-week workshop series that empowers people with disabilities to learn the tools and develop the skills to achieve healthier[...]

Cambridge, MA, June 8th – July 13th, 2025, with Love Serving Autism. For ages 5 – 10 and 11- 18. Love Serving Autism’s mission is to expand life skills, especially functional communication, through multidisciplinary specialized[...]

West Roxbury, MA, April 12th – August 9th, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. For youth athletes with a lower body mobility impairment who have good use of their arms. Please inquire about the appropriate[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Wakefield, MA, June 18th – July 16th, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16 through adult. Grab your apron and Communitas in the kitchen. * Learning about cooking and preparing a meal. * Learn[...]

Virtual Program with The Center for Autism Research and Education at UMass Lowell.  Enrolling now for Fall 2025. UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE) is recruiting for“Horizons” (for high schoolers) and “Horizons[...]

Brookline, MA, June 26th – August 14th, 2025, with the Brookline MA Recreation Department.  Get ready to roll into summer with Brookline Recreation Special Olympics.  Their summer Bocce session is for athletes of all skill[...]

Brookline, MA, June 26th – August 14th, 2025, with the Brookline MA Recreation Department.  Dust off that old glove, grab a pair of sunglasses, and join in onr an American tradition, Softball. They have spots[...]

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[...]

Webinars, every Tuesday through 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The Federation’s Transition team is working with Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to tell you about an innovative pilot project, NextGen[...]

Virtual Program, July 2nd – August 6th, 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.[...]

In person and online with UMass Lowell, usually the first and second Wednesday of each month throughout 2025. A social networking program for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Offering both in person[...]

Lexington, MA, July 7 – 18th, 2025, with the Lexington Recreation Department. During the program participants will create meaningful relationships, learn new skills, participate in leadership opportunities, and gain hands-on experience in a summer camp setting.[...]

Lasell University, Newton, MA, July 2025. Open Shots is a free of charge, inclusive, basketball program for youth with physical challenges and neuro diversity. It is both a structured and adaptive environment where players learn the[...]

Virtual Program, Summer 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. For adults of color (21+) exploring neurodiversity later in life—whether through ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other learning differences (diagnosed or self-recognized). * Join[...]

Online, Summer 2025, with the Associaton for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. The AANE is offering a 8-week virtual group for trans, non-binary, and gender expansive Autistic or Neurodivergent teens aged 14-19. * This group[...]

Northampton, MA, July 8 – August 23rd, 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 6 – 12 and 13+ to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts[...]

Northampton, MA, July 8th – August 23rd, 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones of Western MA. For ages 18+ with special needs. Boundaries and Relationships class provides students with the building blocks of creating relationships of[...]

Northampton, MA, July 8 – August 23rd, 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. *[...]

Northampton, MA, July 8 – August 23rd, with Whole Children. For ages 16+ with special needs. Come cook something up with your friends. * Students work on practical cooking skills while finding new foods to[...]

Northampton, MA, July 8 – August 23rd, 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, July 8 – August 22rd, 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[...]

Northampton, MA, July 8 – August 23rd, 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[...]

Northampton, MA, July 8th – August 23rd, 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[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Swampscott, MA, July 12th – August 16th,  2025, with the Swampscott Recreation Department. For ages 2-4, 5 – 7, 8 – 12. Join a sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals[...]

Malden or Chestnut Hill locations TBA, July 13th, 2025, with Adaptive Climbing Group in Somerville. Eplore some incredible accessible climbing minutes from Boston. * Waitts Mt: This crag is located in a public park in the[...]

North Reading, MA, July 13th -August 17th, 2025, with North Reading Recreation Department.  or children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are suitable  for beginners or[...]

Arlington, MA, July 13th – August 17th, with the Arlington Recreation Department. For ages 2 – 4,,5 – 7, 8 – 10. Join a sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals[...]

North Reading, MA, July 13th – August 17th,  with the North Reading Parks and Recreation Department. For ages 2 – 4 and 5 – 7. Join a sports program for children of all abilities to[...]

West Newton, MA, July 14th – August 11th, 2025. Dance program for athletes ages 7 to 9. Program will be held on Mondays from 2pm to 3pm, starting July 14th thru August 11th * For more[...]

Virtual Program, Summer 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. For adults of color (21+) exploring neurodiversity later in life—whether through ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other learning differences (diagnosed or self-recognized). * Join[...]

Boston, MA, July 15th – August 19th, 2025. Introductory level tee-ball/softball multi week training series powered by the Yawkey Foundation. The program is intended for athletes ages 8 to 15 and will be held in[...]

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[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Weston, MA, July 19th, 2025, with Bay State Games. Registration Deadline: July 2nd. Eligibility: Athletes must meet at least one of the criteria below: A full time resident of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island[...]

Boston, MA, July 19th  2025 with Easterseals Massachusetts. This free group is open to join at anytime throughout the year. The Youth Leadership Network is open to any youth with a disability 14 to 26. There[...]

Cambridge, MA, July 20th – August 24th, 2025, with Love Serving Autism. For ages 5 – 10 and 11- 18. Love Serving Autism’s mission is to expand life skills, especially functional communication, through multidisciplinary specialized[...]

Virtual Program, Summer 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. For adults of color (21+) exploring neurodiversity later in life—whether through ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other learning differences (diagnosed or self-recognized). * Join[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

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,[...]

Canton, MA, July 23rd – September 3rd, 2025. Golf skills program for athletes 15 years and older. No prior golf experience required. * Program will occur at  in Canton on Wednesday evenings, from 7pm to[...]

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[...]

Webinar, July 24th, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network (SPAN) of Massachusetts. Free. SPAN’s mission is to provide advocacy, education, and other actions that empower all families, professionals including advocates, and others with an[...]

Webinar, July 25th, 2025, with PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL’s workshop series “Moving to Young Adult Life: A Guide for Parents Transition Planning and Post Secondary Options”  are meant only for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Worcester, MA, July 26th, 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. This free group is open to join at anytime throughout the year. The Youth Leadership Network is open to any youth with a disability 14 to 26. There[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Virtual Program, Summer 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. For adults of color (21+) exploring neurodiversity later in life—whether through ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other learning differences (diagnosed or self-recognized). * Join[...]

Application Deadline: July 31th, 2025 at 9pm EST, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities Services in Boston. The goal of the Dinah F. B. Cohen Fellowship Program is to provide college students and recent graduates with[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

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[...]

Virtual Program, Summer 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. For adults of color (21+) exploring neurodiversity later in life—whether through ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other learning differences (diagnosed or self-recognized). * Join[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Webinar, August 8th, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of MA. A comprehensive overview of conducting transition and vocational evaluations for incarcerated youth and adults with disabilities, with a particular emphasis on individuals with[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Virtual Program, September 8th – October 27th, 2025, Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA.  ANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic and Neurodivergent teens aged 17-19. This group is designed to[...]

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[...]

Webinar, meetings throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21). Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

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.[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

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[...]

Virtual Series, October 15th – November 19th, 2025, 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[...]

Webinar, June 16th, 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. A presentation and discussion for Autistic adults to come and explore their understanding of autism through a neurological lens. * Discuss[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Webinar, meetings throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21). Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

Acton, MA, December 6th, 2025, 5 – 8 pm. A special free evening for visitors 18 years and older with developmental disabilities, including having autism or Downs Syndrome, and their families or caregivers. * Enjoy[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]