Sensory Friendly & Inclusive Movies and Events in Massachusetts

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. Session 1: Ages 5-12 (2:00-2:45 p.m.) Session 2: Ages 13+ and adults (3:00-3:45[...]

Charlestown, MA, through January 27th, 2026,  with the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Adaptive Swim sessions focus on basic swim skill development and increasing comfort in the water. The 45-minute sessions are open to all abilities and[...]

Springfield, MA, Dec 2025 – Jan 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the JCC of Springfield, MA. Join an adaptive, fitness pool party. Jump into an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party that makes working out[...]

Holyoke, MA, January – February 2026, with the Holyoke YMCA. Adaptive class designed for parents/guardians and their children with disabilities to learn more about water safety and drowning prevention.  A specialized, hands-on safety classes. *[...]

Winter 2026, with the Northeast Arc.  Through swim classes, children can acclimate to the water while building comfort and confidence, while parents can learn about the importance of supervision for drowning prevention. Swim lessons are[...]

Concord Free Public Library, Concord, MA. Held every Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM, through 2nd, 2025.  This program is designed to support neurodivergent children, including those with autism, sensory processing challenges, and any child who[...]

Quincy, MA, January – February 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s swim lesson program is held in partnership with the Hale Family YMCA and Simmons University. The lessons are overseen by[...]

Wellesley, MA, January – June, 2026,  with Wellesley S.T.A.R.S. (Striving to Advance Recreational Services). Open to surrounding towns and communities. Wellesley S.T.A.R.S., Inc. offers comprehensive swim training and a competitive swim program for children and[...]

Bristol, RI, throughout 2025, with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol is offering Sensory Friendly Hours specific hours on specific days. They invites[...]

Belmont, MA, January 19th, 2026, at the Belmont World Film Festival. Event is Geared Towards Children on the autism spectrum and their parents age 5-12.  Belmont World Film’s 23rd Family Festival is a celebration of[...]

Belmont, MA, January 19th, 2026, at the Belmont World Film Festival. Event is Geared Towards Children age 8-12.  Belmont World Film’s 23rd Family Festival is a celebration of some of the world’s most imaginative films[...]

Natick, MA, January 25th, 2026, with TCAN’s Sensory Friendly Film Series.  A sensory-friendly screening of new Pixar release.  The screenings will be open to all, with a focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment[...]

Bristol, RI, throughout 2025, with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol is offering Sensory Friendly Hours specific hours on specific days. They invites[...]

Bristol, RI, throughout 2025, with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol is offering Sensory Friendly Hours specific hours on specific days. They invites[...]

Bristol, RI, throughout 2025, with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol is offering Sensory Friendly Hours specific hours on specific days. They invites[...]

Boston, MA, March & April 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s swim lesson program is held in partnership with the Hale Family YMCA and Simmons University. The lessons are overseen by[...]

Quincy, MA, March and April 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s swim lesson program is held in partnership with the Hale Family YMCA and Simmons University. The lessons are overseen by[...]

Worcester, MA, Sundays, March – June 2026, with the Seven Hill Family Support Center. A traditional competitive swim team that practices skills, achieves goals, and races for medals. Requires a commitment to weekly practices, assessment[...]

Cambridge, MA, March 28th, 2026, with Vinfen of Cambridge, MA. Each year, Vinfen uses the power of film to raise awareness, foster important dialogue, and fight against the discrimination and stigma so often faced by[...]

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,[...]

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[...]