Special-Needs Music & Dance Events in Massachusetts

Holliston High School, December 1st, 2016.  Tony DeBlois, nicknamed the “8th Wonder of Music,” is a savant who happens to be blind and diagnosed with Autism. He has played concerts around the world, mastered 23[...]

Cambridge, MA, September 12th, 2019. Celebrating the use of opera and art to address mental health stigma, with a talk by opera composer Dr. Kenneth Wells, and live concert excerpts from the opera The Center[...]

Concord Conservatory of Music, Concord, MA, Feb 29 2020. Grammy nominee Brady Rymer will perform a sensory-friendly concert inspired by his work with children on the autism spectrum. Brady’s Roots-y, rockin’ songs encourage individuality, kindness[...]

Webinars June 3 – 24th, 2021, with Yachad of New England / Boston. Open to Yachad members in all regions ages at 25+. Move and Groove with New England Yachad during Music and Movement. *[...]

Webinar, July 1st, 2021, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...]

Webinar, July 8th, 2021, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...]

Webinar, July 22nd, 2021, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...]

Webinar, July 29th, 2021, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...]

Boston, December 21st, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network in Watertown, MA. Free, limited amount of tickets are available to autistic adults through AANE for an in-person Boston Pops concert featuring holiday music favorites,[...]

January 11th – February 22nd, 2022, in person class with Whole Children in Hadley, MA. For ages 18 and older with special needs. * For this session, the group will be preparing for the spring[...]

Springfield, MA, January 31st – March 28th, 2022, with Kehillah, the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages up to 8+,  with special needs. * Get up and move to the beat, accommodating all abilities then cool-down[...]

Online, throughout 2024, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). Special Olympics Massachusetts will continue their Monthly Virtual Dances throughout 2024. This year they are offering dances every other month. The 2024 dates for the Virtual[...]

Fitchburg, MA, February 26th, 2022.  Hosted by The Arc of Opportunity. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. * Anyone who needs assistance or who does not have sufficient “community unsupervised time”, needs[...]

Online, March 1st – May 10th, 2022. Free. The Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston offers group lessons to adults on the autism spectrum with traditional instrument options: Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute,[...]

Virtual Event, March 4th, 2022, with the The Self-Advocacy Advisory Committee at the Masschusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Free. Quarterly SAAC Social – Karaoke Night for ages  22+). The Self-Advocacy Advisory Committee (SAAC) invites all self-advocates[...]

March 11th – April 1st, 2022, with the Lexington, MA, Therapeutic Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 7 and 8 – 11 with special needs. * Join  week to move your body, make friends and[...]

Virtual Class, January – June 2022, with the Autism Alliance of Natick, MA. For ages 13-17. All abilities are welcome.  The goal of this program is for the participants to develop and build friendships while[...]

Virtual Program, April 1 – April 29, 2022, with Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) Family Services. Virtual Program in English for children with autism (age 3-6) and their parents/guardians. * Family Services is partnering with Boston[...]

Boston In Person & Virtual Conference, April 9th & 10th, 2022, with the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Free and open to the public. A professional development opportunity in the field of arts education[...]

Online, throughout 2024, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). Special Olympics Massachusetts will continue their Monthly Virtual Dances throughout 2024. This year they are offering dances every other month. The 2024 dates for the Virtual[...]

Hingham, May – June 2022, with a therapeutic recreation center. Free. A free music therapy, dance therapy, and yoga to children with autism ages 3+ (with a target age of 3-5) who have experienced financial[...]

Online, throughout 2024, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). Special Olympics Massachusetts will continue their Monthly Virtual Dances throughout 2024. This year they are offering dances every other month. The 2024 dates for the Virtual[...]

Framingham, MA, July 19th & August 2nd, 2022 ,at the MetroWest YMCA.  Invictus Forever has teamed up with Plugged In to offer a 2-part drumming circle series. * Join in July 19th and August 2nd[...]

Framingham, MA, July 19th & August 2nd, 2022 ,at the MetroWest YMCA.  Invictus Forever has teamed up with Plugged In to offer a 2-part drumming circle series. * Join in July 19th and August 2nd[...]

Virtual Class, August 5-6, 2022, with the Boston Ballet. Learn and practice strategies for teaching dance to individuals with disabilities and techniques for implementing Boston Ballet’s Adaptive Dance program. * The virtual Adaptive Dance Training is[...]

Online, throughout 2024, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). Special Olympics Massachusetts will continue their Monthly Virtual Dances throughout 2024. This year they are offering dances every other month. The 2024 dates for the Virtual[...]

Online, Fall 2022, with the Arc of Bristol County’s Family Support Center. For families with special needs of all ages. Drums Alive® is a movement-based fitness program that allows all participants to engage at their[...]

Plymouth, September 10th – October 15th, 2022. For ages 3 – 5, and 6+. An inclusive, Rhythm and Dance Program Specifically designed for children and adults of all abilities, including, but not limited to: *[...]

In person event, Boston, MA, September 11th, 2022.  Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. * September 11th Performance: Jewish Arts Collaborative:[...]

Lexington, MA, September 12th – November 28th, 2022, with The Special Needs Arts Program of Lexington, MA. The SNAP Early Childhood Music Program brings together children with special needs to learn about singing and music[...]

Weymouth, MA, September 19th – November 21st, 2022, with South Shore Support Services. A whole brain and whole body program that allows individuals of all ages and all abilities to participate without ever having drummed[...]

Concord, MA, September 21st – November 16th, 2022. For kids with special needs, Wednesdays at 4 pm,for ages 3- 6, at at 5:00 pm for ages 7 – 10. * Music and its creative interactions make[...]

Online, throughout 2024, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). Special Olympics Massachusetts will continue their Monthly Virtual Dances throughout 2024. This year they are offering dances every other month. The 2024 dates for the Virtual[...]

In person event, Pittsfield, MA, October 22nd, 2022.  Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. * October 22nd Performance: The Brien Center[...]

Virtual Sessions, Fall 2022, with the Arc of Bristol County in Attleboro, MA. Cha-boom is chair and regular Zumba combined. Adults and young adults with disabilities ages 18+ can get together with friends and get[...]

In person event, Colchester, VT, November 1st, 022.  Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. * November 1st Performance: Benefit for Josh’s[...]

Dorchester, MA, Fall 2022 & Winter 2023, with the The Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester.  Please inquire about appropriate ages for this inclusive, educational, and healthy activity that promotes movement, coordination, and confidence in[...]

Online, throughout 2024, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). Special Olympics Massachusetts will continue their Monthly Virtual Dances throughout 2024. This year they are offering dances every other month. The 2024 dates for the Virtual[...]

Hadley, MA, January 9th – March 11th, 2023, in person class with Whole Children in Hadley, MA. For ages 6 – 12 with special needs. * Let your creativity shine. Try out some new arts[...]

Natick, MA, January 21st – February 11th, 2023, with the Skyline adaptive program at the Natick Parks and Recreation Department. Serving the Natick Community and surrounding towns with adaptive and inclusive programs for individuals with[...]

Natick, MA, February 25th – March 25th, 2023, with the Skyline adaptive program at the Natick Parks and Recreation Department. Serving the Natick Community and surrounding towns with adaptive and inclusive programs for individuals with[...]

North Attleboro, MA, February 25th – April 1st, 2023, with Community Autism Resources. Join in a fun experience of moving your body to some great music. Props will be used to help facilitate gross and[...]

Lexington, MA, March 8th – May 10th, 2023, with The Special Needs Arts Program of Lexington, MA. The SNAP Early Childhood Music Program brings together children with special needs to learn about singing and music[...]

Symphony Hall, Boston, April 1st, 2023. For All Ages. Family Concert: Young at Heart: A Musical Look at Curiosity, Creativity and Courage. * Sensory-friendly concerts are designed for people of any age with an autism[...]

Newton, MA, April 1st – June 17th, with the JCC Greater Boston. Inclusive group fitness swimming and cardio class specially designed for adults with disabilities (18+). * The first part of class will be cardio[...]

Newton, April 3rd – June 12th, 2023, 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[...]

Great Barrington, MA, April 19th, 2023, with Autism Connections of Western Massachusetts. Sensory Friendly Dance Workshop at with Community Access to the Arts (CATA). * Lowered lighting, popular music, dance exploration and fun movement activities.[...]

Somerville, MA, April 23rd, 2023, with the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra. The Cambridge Symphony Orchestra’s annual Family Concert is a chance for music lovers of all ages to enjoy a variety of classical music for the whole[...]

Hanover, MA, May 5th – 26th, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Shoestring Dance Studio will be hosting a 4 week dance program from May 5-May 26th . * For ages:8+ years older. **Class size is limited to[...]

Virtual Program, May 6th – June 17th, 2023, with the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education of Boston. Free. The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education Accessible Music Education Study Group for music educators throughout[...]

Hanover, MA, May 17th – July 5th, 2023, with Arts & Rec LLC. Drums Alive is an original  evidence-based drumming fitness, health, wellness program that provides a “Whole Brain & Whole Body” workout which promotes[...]

Lexington, May 21st, 2023. Free and open to the public. The Special Needs Arts Programs will present their Spring concert by the Sing Along Chorus and Sing Along Singer. *  The theme of the concert[...]

Reading, MA, June 26th – August 28th, 2023, with the Reading Public Library. Inviting Musical Exploration in a Safe and Therapeutic Environment summer series. Teens with disabilities can join in for music making and meeting[...]

Newton, MA, August 5th & 6th, 2023. Learn and practice strategies for teaching dance to individuals with disabilities and techniques for implementing Boston Ballet’s Adaptive Dance program. Led by faculty, the Adaptive Dance Training is[...]

Boston, MA, April 17th, 2025, hosted by the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick. Free entry for people with Autism and their families. STARS of the Spectrum is a sensory – inclusive club night at one[...]

Fenway Park, Boston, August 24th, 2023, hosted by the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick. Free entry for people with Autism and their families. The Flutie Foundation is celebrating their collective impact in the autism community[...]

Lexington Community Center, September 6th, 2023, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Learn more about the SNAP nonprofit Special Needs Arts Sing Along Chorus, Sing Along Singer, and Special Artists programs. * These programs bring together those[...]