Sensory Friendly & Inclusive Movies and Events in Massachusetts

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[...]

Bristol, RI, through December 1 – 23, 2025, by scheduled appointment, with the James D. Rielly Foundation. Free. The Bristol Santa House welcomes the public but their core mission is serving families with special needs[...]

Boston, MA, through February 22nd, 2026. This is not a disability specific event, however the Boston Children’s Museum is a accessible. See link provided below for accessibility. Snowmazing! is annual tradition that transforms the Museum[...]

Worcester, MA, December 4th – 23rd, 2025, hosted by Polar Park. This is not a disability specific event however the venue is accessible. Polar Park transforms into a sparkling holiday wonderland. Winter in Wooville offers[...]

December 5th – 18th, 2025, Manchester, New Hampshire. *This family event is NOT a sensory-friendly or disability specific event – please see below for accessibility information.  Grab your jammies, hop on in and join a[...]

Springfield, MA, December 24th, 2025, with the Springfield JCC and the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts. Free and open to the public. Not a disability specific event. Celebrate the light and miracle of the first[...]

Manchester, NH, December, 2025, with Chunky’s Theater. Not disability specific. This is an all ages family friendly show. Please contact the theaters directly for more information on the family friendly accommodations that each theater offers.[...]

Peabody, December 14th, 2025. Free and open to the community. Chabad of Peabody Hebrew School invites you to Menorah at the Mall.  Not a disability specific or sensory event. * Chanukah games * Chanukah crafts[...]

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[...]

Bernardston, MA, November – December, 2025, at Kringle Candle. Free but by appointment only. Enjoy a calm, quiet visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus designed especially for guests who prefer a low-sensory environment. *Enjoy a[...]

Georgetown, MA (Northshore), December 14th, 2025, with the Georgetown SEPAC and Camp Dennison. This event is intended for only children with special needs to meet Santa and enjoy holiday crafts in a sensory friendly environment.[...]

Canton, MA, December 2025. A a gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will have a smaller number of tickets available, meaning you’ll have more space to explore[...]

North Andover, MA, December 14th, with the Trustees at Stevens Coolidge. This program offers dedicated time slots with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a[...]

Virtual Event, December 15th, 2025, with The Voice of the Deaf Community in Massachusetts. This holiday season, we’re bringing a little magic to your screen! Join a special Meet Deaf Santa event where your kids can[...]

Manchester, NH, December, 2025, with Chunky’s Theater. Not disability specific. This is an all ages family friendly show. Please contact the theaters directly for more information on the family friendly accommodations that each theater offers.[...]

Wakefield, MA, December 16th, 2025, 5:30 p.m., with Communitas of Wakefield. Join Communitas for their Annual Holiday Party. They will  have games, crafts and activities for all ages. * Santa will be available for photos and[...]

Worcester, MA, December 17th, 2025. Sensory Performance at 4 pm only. This year’s production features  fresh scenery creating the perfect playground for state-of-the art projections and innovative lighting design. Featuring original music composed by Worcester’s[...]

Peabody, MA, December 17th, 2025, with the Peabody Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Join Peabody SEPAC for a sensory friendly holiday party. Santa will join in for photos, there will be holiday themed crafts available,[...]

Middleborough, MA, December 17th, 2025, with the Middleborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Surrounding towns and families are welcome to this event. Join the Middleboro SEPAC for Sensory-Friendly Photos. Meet Santa Claus, getting your photo taken,[...]

December 18th, 2025, Manchester, New Hampshire. *This event is a Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showing of Polar Express . These events are screenings of newly released movies or events for children with autism or[...]

Boston, December 18th, 2025, in partnership with the Vilna Shul and Combined Jewish Philanthropies.  This is not a disability specific event, however The MFA offers a wide range of accessibility to visitors, including wheelchair acesss,[...]

Middleboro, MA, December 18th, 2025, with Middleboro Elks Club and The Heart in Art: Inclusive Holiday Dance for Teens and Adults with Disabilities. Get ready to dance, connect, and celebrate at this Inclusive Dance, a[...]

Northampton, MA, December 19th, 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones .  Get cozy with friends at thier Holiday Social. Sip hot cocoa, make festive cards, and enjoy a classic holiday movie together. * It’s the[...]

Boston, MA, December 20th & 21, 2025. There will be Accessible Performances during the run of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” with the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company. * CSC provides a welcoming environment for performances with Accessibility[...]

Dorchester, MA, December 20th, 2025, with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. An wonderful opportunity for children with disability and autism to enjoy a restaurant setting, meet friends,[...]

Bernardston, MA, November – December, 2025, at Kringle Candle. Free but by appointment only. Enjoy a calm, quiet visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus designed especially for guests who prefer a low-sensory environment. *Enjoy a[...]

Boston, MA, December 20th, 2025, with Revolutionary Spaces in Boston. Free for all visitors 18 and under. Revolutionary Spaces’ Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Old State House offers special early open hours designed for visitors of[...]

Worcester, MA, December 21st, 2025 2 pm performance only.  This year’s production features  fresh scenery creating the perfect playground for state-of-the art projections and innovative lighting design. Featuring original music composed by Worcester’s own Steve[...]

Bernardston, MA, November – December, 2025, at Kringle Candle. Free but by appointment only. Enjoy a calm, quiet visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus designed especially for guests who prefer a low-sensory environment. *Enjoy a[...]

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[...]

Virtual Event, December 15th, 2025, 11 a.m., with Spina Cord Injury of Boston. SCIboston. is comprised of individuals affected by a spinal cord injury or disorders (SCI/D) including family members, loved ones, healthcare associates and[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, December 27th, 2025. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights for better visibility.[...]

Springfield, MA, December 30th, 2026, with the Springfield JCC. New Year’s Eve Eve Dance Party for Kehillah families and friends ages 11+. * Celebrate the beginning of the New Year with your friends and family[...]

Worcester, December 31st, 2025, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is not a disability-specific event but the venue does have accessibility. See the end of this post for more of the museum’s accessibility options. *[...]

Concord, MA, December 31st, 2025, 5 p.m., with the Minute Man Arc.  Ring in the New Year with a Pizza Party. Join a fun-filled celebration with pizza, games, music, and laughter as we the Minute[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Cambridge, MA, January 31st, 2026. Free. Not a disability specific event. More than 60 summer day camps, overnight camps, specialty camps and more are exhibiting their programs. * Discover an array of day, overnight, and[...]

Virtual Fairs, through June, 2026.  Not disability specific. 6 Virtual Camp Expos. Links are emailed out monthly for each of the 6 Virtual Camp Expos to parents who subscribed to receive this specially created flipbook based on[...]

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[...]

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[...]