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Family Sensory-Friendly Song & Movement: Salem
Salem Public Library, Salem MA, Spring & Summer 2026. Bi Weekly, through May 30th. For ages 3-8 with siblings and caregiver(s). An adaptive sensory-friendly song and movement program for children to share with their caregiver/family....
Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt: Burlington
Burlington, MA, April 2nd, 2026, with the Burlington Recreation Department. FOR BURLINGTON RESIDENTS ONLY. Visit with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs. Hunt will start promptly at 5:30pm, so get there early to be...
Sensory “The Super Mario Brothers Galaxy” Movie
Millbury, Hanover, MA, April 3 & 12th, 2026, with Showcase Cinemas. Monthly screenings at select locations that are designed to accommodate guests who may require a different environment. Designed for guests of any age who...
Easter Bunny Bash with the Arc of the South Shore
Hingham, MA, April 3rd, 2026. The Arc of the South Shore’s Easter Bunny Bash features an egg hunt, face painting, temporary tattoos, and photos with the Easter Bunny. This lively springtime event brings thecommunity together for...
Wings for Autism®
<span style="color: #000000;"Logan Airport, Boston, April 4th, 2026, with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA. Free. A program specifically designed to support families of children with autism, creating a travel test run to help ease the stress of airline travel. By getting comfortable with the airport and flight experience without actually leaving the airport, parents and their children with special needs can gain the familiarity and confidence they need to take future trips.
* Wings for Autism® events are a “test run” through the airport boarding process–specifically designed for families who have a child with an autism spectrum disorder.
Families are able to practice:
- Entering the Airport, the Check-in Process, and checking bags
- Security Screening & Waiting in the Terminal
- Boarding and exiting the airplane, and Preparing for Takeoff
- Children and their families gain real life, air travel experience, discovering air travel is possible.
Registration required to www.charlesrivercenter.org/what-we-do/wings-for-autism/ or contact The Charles River Center wingsforautism@charlesrivercenter.org or 781- 972-1000
Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard in Hingham
Hingham, MA, April 4, 2026, Weir River Farm. This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit...
Sensory-Friendly Performance of “Willy Wonka Jr.”
Theater on the Mount, at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, April 4th, 2026, 2 pm performance. The sensory-friendly performance is specially catered to children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental,...
Sensory-Friendly Egg Hunt: Medway
Medway, MA, April 4th, 2026, with the Medway Parks and Recreation Department. Registration is requried for the Sensory friendly time, which is 8:30 – 9 a.m. ONLY. From 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. there is...
Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt: Holyoke
Chicopee, MA, April 4th, 2026, with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho). The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults (Jericho) is a non-profit organization in the Diocese of Springfield which provides religious and...
Inclusive Egg Hunt: Lexington
Lexington Community Center, Lexington, MA, April 4th, 2026. TThey will have sensory equipment available if needed, please make sure to note in the registration. Only register your children, parents/caregivers are free and can be listed...
Egg-Ceptional Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt: Attleboro
Attleboro, MA, April 4th, 2026, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. with the Faith Alliance Church. An Egg-Ceptional Egg Hunt for Individuals with Special Needs and their families. Join us an accessible egg hunt, pictures with...
Sensory-Friendly “Super Mario Galaxy” Movie
Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londonderry, NH, April 11th, 2026, with O’Neil Cinemas. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights...
Autism Acceptance Touch-a-Truck: Arlington
Arlington, MA, April 11th, 2026, with the Knights of Columbus – Council 109. Celebrate Autism Awareness & Acceptance with the Knights of Columbus, the Arlington Police Department, Arlington Fire Department, and the Rotary Club of...
Sensory “The Super Mario Brothers Galaxy” Movie
Millbury, Hanover, MA, April 12th, 2026, with Showcase Cinemas. Monthly screenings at select locations that are designed to accommodate guests who may require a different environment. Designed for guests of any age who experience sensory...
Sensory Friendly Viewing of “The Super Mario Galaxy”
Manchester, NH, April 14th, 2026. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism or other special needs.* Chunky’s will keep the theater lights...
Autism Awareness Month Touch-A-Truck Event: Beverly
Endicott College, Beverly, MA, April 29th, 2026. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join the Endicott College Public Safety & Police Department for a sensory-friendly touch-a-truck event in celebration of Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month. The...
Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard in Hingham
Hingham, MA, April 18, 2026, Weir River Farm. This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit...
Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard in Hingham
Hingham, MA, May 2nd, 2026, Weir River Farm. This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit...
Sensory Friendly “Touch a Truck” Southborough
Southborough, MA, May 3rd, 2026, with Southborough Recreation. Sensory time is 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. only .Join the Southborough Recreation’s Touch-a-Truck event on Sunday, May 3rd from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM in the lower lot...
Bailey’s “Animal Adventure” at the Zoo
Providence, RI, May 9th, 2026, with Bailey’s Team for Autism. Registration is required. Bailey’s Team will support the cost of each individual on the autism spectrum along with one (1) family member or caregiver (must...
Sensory-Friendly “Animal Farm” Movie
Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londonderry, NH, May 9th, 2026, with O’Neil Cinemas. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights...
Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard in Hingham
Hingham, MA, May 16th, 2026, Weir River Farm. This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit...
Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard in Hingham
Hingham, MA, May 30th, 2026, Weir River Farm. This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit...
Sensory-Friendly “Toy Story 5” Movie
Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londonderry, NH, June 27th, 2026, with O’Neil Cinemas. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights...
Sensory-Friendly “Minions 3” Movie
Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londonderry, NH, July 11th, 2026, with O’Neil Cinemas. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights...