Special-Needs Music & Dance Events in Massachusetts

Kingston & South Dennis, MA, through May 2025. An all-inclusive ice hockey team, The Great Blizzards of Cape Cod are an affiliate of The Great Blizzards of Kingston, MA. * The Great Blizzards provides an[...]

Hanover, MA, January 5th – May 4th, 2025, with Southcoast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation. Free. Do you know a child with a lower body mobility impairment? Looking for an activity to help with your health and[...]

Charlestown, Plymouth, Salem, MA, through April 22nd, 2025, with Spaulding Adaptive Sports. Pickleball is an all-abilities game similar to tennis, but played on a smaller court with lighter racquets and balls. Returning and new players[...]

Wakefield, MA, January 14th – April 22nd, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 4 – through adult with all disabilities.  These music therapy groups are a unique musical place for music making and[...]

Chicopee, MA, through June 2025.  The Center for Human Development  (CHD) of Western Massachusetts offers an adaptive dance and movement program. * Dancers, regardless of ability, between the ages of 4-22 (with some wiggle room)[...]

Boston, January 29th – April 2nd, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. This program that blends the art of traditional karate – “the way of the empty hand” – with customized techniques designed to meet[...]

Norwood, MA, February 2nd – April 6th, 2025. The Skating Club of Boston® believes everyone should have the opportunity to ice skate and is committed to providing positive and supportive programming for all to participate,[...]

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,[...]

Lexington, MA, February 3 – 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[...]

On line, Winter 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. * For all[...]

Pembroke, MA, through May 2025, with Mass Youth Hockey and American Youth Special Hockey. South Shore Ice dragons Special hockey is a program for players, ages 5 yrs and up through adulthood, with physical, developmental,[...]

Brockton, East Boston, Fall River, Gardner, Holyoke, North Adams, Worcester, through March 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Univeral Access Program and All Out Adventures.  Free. Lace up a pair of conventional skates or slide[...]

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[...]

Billerica, Wilmington, MA, February 22nd, – March 29th, 2025. Spring 2024. Free. Beyond TOPS is a 501c3 non profit organization whose sole purpose is to integrate children with mental and physical disabilities into the community[...]

Grafton, MA, April 27th – June 22nd, 2025, with the Grafton Recreation. A sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Flag Football and Track & Field. Ages groups 2 -4,[...]

Beverly, East Sandwich. Danvers, Quincy & Virtual Options, March 25th – April 22nd, 2024, with Spaulding Rehab.  For needs and goals of all ages. Inclusive Fitness Training sessions are individualized one-on-one fitness sessions lead by either[...]

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[...]

Weymouth, rhrough September 2025, with South Shore Support Services. Music therapy is an evidence-based practice that uses music and its effect on the mind and body to promote growth and positive change. Research has shown[...]

Weymouth, MA, through September 2025, with South Shore Support Services of Weymouth, MA. These classes unite your breath with your body offering a variety of poses accessible to all levels. Class will include building strength[...]

Amherst, MA, March 2nd – April 13th, 2025. ACEing Autism offers tennis clinics tailored specifically for children with autism aged 5 to 18. The clinics are designed to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where[...]

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[...]

Beverly, MA, March 8th – 29th, 2025, with the Miracle League of the North Shore and the Children’s Center for Communication at the Beverly School for the Deaf.  Please inquire about the appropriate ages for[...]

Springfield, MA, Winter & Spring 2024, with CHD’s All In: Barrier Free Recreation. CHD’s All In: Barrier Free Recreation is offering a monthly social Group for those 15+ who have a physical disability. This group[...]

Brighton, MA, March 27th – June 7th, 2025. Adaptive Sports New England’s rowing program is one of the para rowing programs that are offered by Community Rowing Inc. out of their boathouse in Brighton on[...]

Hanover, MA, Winter & Spring 2025, with Southcoast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation. Free. Only for juniors age 18 and under dates – January 26, February 23, March 30 and April 27. Do you know a child[...]

Andover, MA, April 1st – June 30th, 2025, with the Burlington Recreation Department. In partnership with Burlington’s Disability Access Commission and Ironstone Farm, thirty minute private sessions. There will be an initial evaluation required for[...]

Millis, MA, April 2nd – May 21st, 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[...]

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.[...]

North Reading, MA -Season runs from  April 6th – June 1st, 2025, with Andover Soccer Association and North Reading Youth Soccer There is NO fee to register and play. TOPSoccer is an adaptive soccer program[...]

Millis, MA, April , 2025, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Free. The Millis recreation staff will host an adaptive and inclusive social event for individuals with special needs. For ages 13 – 22. *[...]

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[...]

Boston, with Virtual Conference options available, April 11th – 13th, 2025, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. The ABLE Assembly is a professional development opportunity in the field of[...]

Norwood, MA, April 13th – June 8th, 2025. The Skating Club of Boston® believes everyone should have the opportunity to ice skate and is committed to providing positive and supportive programming for all to participate,[...]

Waltham, MA, April 14th, 2025.  An entire local family restaurant will be only for Autism Eats families during designated times. * Autism families may join in for a very special dinner with Red Sox Wally.[...]

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[...]

Concord, MA, April 15th – June 17th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. A slow flow yoga class that encompasses meditation, gentle movements, and breathing exercises to relax and rejuvenate[...]

Brighton, MA, April 15th – June 6th, 2025. Adaptive Sports New England’s rowing program is one of the para rowing programs that are offered by Community Rowing Inc. out of their boathouse in Brighton on[...]

Chicopee, MA, April 16th, 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[...]

Concord, MA, April 14th – June 17th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Strike up a new friendship by beating your own best score. This is a non-competitive group. * The[...]

Concord, MA, April 17th – June 19th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities.  Join the new MMA walking group. Meet at Forest Ridge and walk on all surfaces and inclines.[...]

Rockland, MA, April 24th & 15th, 2025, with Special Hockey International and The Great Blizzards of Massachusetts Special Hockey. All special hockey teams from around the world are welcome to participate in the SHI Boston[...]

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[...]

Haverhill, MA, April 27th – June 22nd, 2025, with Haverhill Recreation. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are suitable  for beginners or for children[...]

Easton, MA, April 27th – June 22nd, 2025, with the Easton Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 7. Join a sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Track & Field[...]

North Reading, MA, April 27th – June 22nd, 2025, with the North Reading Parks and Recreation Department. For ages 2 – 4 and 5 – 7. Join a sports program for children of all abilities[...]

Swampscott, MA, April 26th – June 21st, 2025, with the Swampscott Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 7. Join a sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Track & Field[...]

Grafton, MA, April 27th – June 22nd, 2025, with the Arlington Recreation. A sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Flag Football and Track & Field. Ages groups 2 -4,[...]

Westwood, MA, April 27th – June 22nd, 2025, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are suitable  for beginners or[...]

Hanover, MA, Winter & Spring 2025, with Southcoast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation. Free. Only for juniors age 18 and under dates – January 26, February 23, March 30 and April 27. Do you know a child[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]