Sensory Friendly & Inclusive Movies and Events in Massachusetts

Webinar, October 24th, 2024, with the Boston Ability Center. They will be hosting Hand-in-Hand instructor Emily Murray. The Hand in Hand Approach to Parenting provides parents with tools for raising resilient, emotionally intelligent children through[...]

Webinar, October 24th, 2024, with the May School in Randolph, MA.  Free. Elopement sometimes known as wandering, running away, or bolting can happen in the blink of an eye. One minute your child is right there[...]

October 26th, 2024, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro – theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment[...]

Middleton, MA, October 29th & 30th, 2024, with the Family & Professional Learning Center at the Northshore Education Consortium. The Youth Mental Health First Aid workshop teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to[...]

Webinar, October 30th, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental[...]

Hingham, MA, November 2nd, 2024. 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 is welcome. * During[...]

Hingham, MA, November 9th, 2024. 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 is welcome. * During[...]

Worcester, MA, November 10th, 2024, with the Autism Resource Center of Worcester. An sensory-friendly game and Autism Acceptance Night with the Worcester Railers. The DCU Center doors will open early (2:o5 pm) for families and[...]

Pittsfield, MA, November 11th, 2024. This early childhood conference is focused on “The Power of Play: Unleashing Positive Behavior in Young Children.” It is designed for early childhood educators, caregivers, and professionals who are passionate[...]

Webinar, November 12th, 2024, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Why do teens dealing with ADHD often have depression as well? Why is it hard for the adults in their lives to tell the[...]

Webinar, November 13th, 2024, with Bridgewell Family Support Center of Peabody. Free. Presented by Erinn Gilmore EdD. Social stories are beneficial for helping individuals understand social expectations, navigate new situations, manage emotions, and improve social[...]

Webinar, November 14th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. IThis webinar is inspired by the 3/29/2024 Boston Globe article, “Cut lose at 18 and still Struggling into Adulthood,” featuring +18[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2024, with the with the Northampton Massachusetts Public Schools and Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. They welcome both parents and professionals to join this discussion. * Bullying: What Parents[...]

Webinar, November 19th, 2024, with PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL’s workshop series “Moving to Young Adult Life: A Guide for Parents Transition Planning and Post Secondary Options”  are meant only for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children[...]

November 23rd, 2024, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro – theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment[...]

Webinar, November 26th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy Network in Massachusetts. The Inside Track, A PPAL Briefing. Join a conversation about PANS/PANDAS with parent advocate Sheilah Gauch, Principal and Clinical Director of Dearborn Academy,[...]

Manchester, NH, November 27th, 2024. 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[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, November 30th, 2024. 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. O’Neil Cinemas[...]

Bridgewater, MA, December 2nd, 2024, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusett. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregiver Group Speaker Series dedicated to disability issues that directly affect the individuals they care for. Learn[...]

Webinar, December 3rd, 2024, with Therapro in Framingham. Presenters Joye Newman and Carol Stock Kranowitz have merged their expertise to develop the In-Sync Child method and to co-author Growing an In-Sync Child; its sequel, In-Sync[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, December 7th, 2024. 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. * O’Neil[...]

Theater on the Mount, at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, December 7th, 2024, 2 pm performance.  The sensory-friendly performance is specially catered to children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental,[...]

Lowell, MA, December 8th, 2024, with the New England Film Orchestra. Join in to kick off the holiday season with hot chocolate, cookies and your favorite holiday music, * Film favorites like Muppet Christmas Carol, The[...]

Boston City Hall Square, December 10th, 2024, with MassAbilities. Join an event dedicated to breaking disability stigma and fostering a more inclusive community. Stigmas create barriers and affect those living with and without disabilities. * Come together[...]

Webinar, December 10th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. (Peer leaders who work[...]

December 11th, 2024, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro – theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment[...]

December 11th, 2024, Manchester, New Hampshire. *This family event is a lights up and volume down viewing only, meant for families with that have sensory-friendly or disability needs. * It’s time for hot chocolate, golden tickets,[...]

Newton, MA, December 12th, 2024, with Understanding Our Differences, Newton’s Commission On Disability and the Newton Free Library. Free and open to the public. A moderated audience discussion will follow the screening. The Ride Ahead, directed[...]

December 14th, 2024, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro – theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment[...]

Bridgewater, MA, December 16th, 2024, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusett. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregivers of Young Adults & Adults Speaker Series dedicated to disability issues that directly affect the individuals[...]

Webinar, December 19th, 2024, with Community Legal Aid.  Join Attorney Katie Madison of Community Legal Aid to learn more about their Disability Benefits Project, now available for Franklin and Hampshire County residents. Community Legal Aid’s Disability[...]

Webinar, December 20th, 2024, with PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL’s workshop series “Moving to Young Adult Life: A Guide for Parents Transition Planning and Post Secondary Options”  are meant only for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children[...]

Attleboro, MA, December 20th, 2024, 5 – 7, with Thompson Realty Group. Join a Sensory-Friendly Santa Experience – the host is offering a special visit with Santa in a calm, welcoming setting. Designed for families[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, December 21st, 2024. 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. * O’Neil[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, January 4th, 2024. 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. * O’Neil[...]

Bridgewater, MA, January 6th, 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts at The Bridge Center. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregiver Group Speaker Series dedicated to disability issues that directly affect the individuals they care for. Learn[...]

Virtual Classes for Families in Massachusetts, January & February, 2025, with the National Alliance of Mental Health Massachusetts Chapter.  A free course for parents and family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral[...]

Webinars, January 7th – February 11th, 2025, National Alliance of Mental Illness Massachusetts / Central Middlesex.  A free course for parents and family caregivers of children & adolescents with emotional or behavioral concerns.  NAMI Basics[...]

Manchester, NH, January 8th, 2025. Chunky’s presents movies with open captions (english sub-titles). Chunkys will play movies once a month with open captions. * Open caption showtimes feature a text display of dialoogue on the[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Bridgewater, MA, January 13th, 2025, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusett. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregivers of Young Adults & Adults Speaker Series dedicated to disability issues that directly affect the individuals[...]

Virtual Event, January 14th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL Statewide Meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. * The Department of Mental Health,[...]

Manchester, NH, January 15th, 2025. 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[...]

January 22nd, 2025, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro – theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment[...]

Webinar, January 22nd, 225, with the Arc of Massachusetts. According to the FINDS Survey, approximately 80% of people with disabilities are cared for by family members. Who will take on this role when those caregivers are[...]

Concord, MA, Janaury 23rd, 2024. Presented in partnership with Concord-Carlisle Regional SEPAC and their co-sponsors. This event is part of the Transforming Childhood: Expertise, Innovation, and Community Engagement series. * Consider your options and ensure[...]

Haverhill, MA, January 24th, 2025, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. This workshop is for caregivers & professionals in the following cities/towns: Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, Newbury, Newburyport,[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2025, with the Haverhill SEPAC. This interactive training is designed around PPAL’s Crisis Guide. Taking the time to prepare for mental health emergencies in a non-crisis situation can make a difficult time less[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2025, with the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The guest presenter will be from the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This presentation explains 504 Plans, who qualifies, what it contains,[...]

Webinar, January 29th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or[...]

Webinar, January 30th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Kelly Sandler M.S. BCBA LABA, will be presenting “Grow right where you are planted. A behavior analytic approach to setting up your child’s environment for[...]

Webinar, January 30th, 2025, with the Baker Center in Boston. Free.  Part of their monthly Children’s Mental Health Seminar Series. Each month, they explore a different topic related to children’s mental health and evidence-based treatments. *[...]

Webinar, January 31st, 2025, with the Regional Communications Director, Boston Region, Social Security Administration. The regional office invite you to join Social Security Administration Regional Communications Director, LaShonda Downing and the Boston Regional Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialists[...]

Webinar, February 3rd, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Understanding the Massachusetts Education System: This session will provide families—especially those new to Massachusetts or unfamiliar with the education system—with a foundation for working effectively[...]

Webinar, February 5th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Free. For health care professionals and parents and educators. Learn from McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School faculty about how best to support the young[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Wayland, MA, February 6th, 2025, with the Sudbury SEPAC. Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with ADHD or executive functioning challenges? Join the Sudbury SEPAC ADHD & Executive Functioning Connections Group for[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, February 8th, 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.[...]

Natick, MA, February 9th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. This event will feature service dogs in training from NEADS dog training of Princeton, MA. Participants can bring their favorite book to read to[...]

Webinar, February 11th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Students with disabilities, Black and brown students, and students with a trauma history are more likely to be subjected to punitive discipline. In[...]

Online Group, November 14th – December 1th, 2024, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham, MA. Unmet needs is a broad category. Yet, unfortunately, many of our children fall into this group, be it at school,[...]

February 12th, 2025, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family[...]

Webinar, February 12th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Attention-deficit /hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in kids and teens. However, it can also affect adults if left undiagnosed[...]

Natick, MA, February 18th, 2025. The Autism Alliance will host two showings of Moana 2 at their new Autism Welcoming Center located in the Natick Mall .  First Showing: 10 a.m. (for ages 5-12). Second Showing: 2[...]

Manchester, NH, February 19th, 2025. 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[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, February 22nd, 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.[...]

February 22nd, 2025, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family[...]

Webinar, February 24th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. This session will focus on how to plan for the 13th to 15th years of schooling. With the MCAS no longer being a requirement for graduation,[...]

Webinar, February 25th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is highly treatable with evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP). Unfortunately, these treatments[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with the Lincoln-Sudbury SEPAC. Executive function skills have become increasingly important for students of all ages. Join Engaging Minds to learn actionable strategies you can use at home to help strengthen[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with Gateways Access to Jewish Education in Newton, MA. Free. Webinar in Honor of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month.  Join Gateways a webinar designed for parents, caregivers, and educators[...]

February 26h, 2025, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2025, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC) works with the Boston Public Schools system to ensure that children get[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Health and Disability Program, in collaboration with the Division of Community Engagement.This webinar will feature insightful discussions with guest speakers, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to[...]

Webinar, March 4th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. The vestibular system is a sensory system in the inner ear that helps with spatial awareness and detects head movement and position.[...]

Concord, MA, March 6th, 2025. What will be written in the history books about how we cared for our kids? Presented in partnership with Concord-Carlisle Regional SEPAC and their co-sponsors. This event is part of[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Waltham, MA, March 8th, 2025, with Waltham Public Schools Office of Pupil Services. Free. Keynote Speaker Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials. Presenting Parenting as Leadership – “Being a Leader Instead of a Boss”. Workshop Options Breakfast[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, March 8th, 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.[...]

Webinar, March 15th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center (MARC) of Bridgewater, MA. MARC’s bullying & cyberbullying prevention programs are offered to all K-12 schools in[...]

Webinar, March 12th,  2025, with The Arc of the South Shore in Hingham. Join a virtual discussion lead by Katy Hamilton, LMHC on Autism: The Effects on Caregiver Relationships. Kathy Hamilton is a licensed mental health[...]

Webinar, March 12th, 2025, with the Winchester, MA, Public Schools. The presenters will be representatives from the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper[...]

Webinar, March 13th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Moving Forward Together: Building a Foundation of Support is designed for parents who are just starting out their behavioral/mental health journey for their[...]

Bridgewater, MA, March 13th & 14th, 2025, with Bridgewater State Univeristy’s EXCEL program. Free. For parents, teachers, school leaders & adult service agency personnel. A legislative breakfast will be hosted on March 13th, 8:30-10.30 a.m.[...]

Brighton, MA, March 15th, 2025, 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[...]

Boxborough & Winchester, MA, March 15 – May 10th, 2025, with NAMI Central Middlesex (part  of the Massachusetts Chapter of the  National Alliance of Mental Illness). Free. NAMI Family-to-Family is an education program for family[...]

Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Winter & Spring 2025. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups on select Sunday afternoons,  for kids 8-12 and ages 13+ who have siblings with disabilities,[...]

Springfield, MA, March 16th, 2025 hosted by CHD Disability Resources. Join the Springfield Thunderbirds will be playing the Bruins for the annual Sensory Friendly Sunday and Autism Awareness game. Exclusive $17 ticket rate for clients,[...]

Webinar, March 18th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and largely misunderstood mental health condition. While widely believed to be rare, it is actually more common than[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2025, with PPal of Massachusetts. Free. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs.[...]

Webinar, March 25th, 2025, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free Your loved one is ready for therapy, but the waitlist seems endless. You want to support them, but you’re not sure how[...]

Manchester, NH, March 26th, 2025. 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[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2025, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston SpEdPAC provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. They encourage all families to[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2025, with Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. Part 1 in their Road Ahead series. This presentation will be focused on transition planning and the various factors that parents must consider[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, March 29th, 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.[...]

Douglas, MA, March 29th, 2025, with the Simon Fairfield Public Library. Douglas High School Seniors Taylor Morel and Riley Smith will be offering a Blue Envelope Information Session with Douglas Police Officer Brett Fulone and[...]

Boston, MA, & Virtual con Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts. Programa de Liderazgo para Padres Latinos, del 29 de marzo al 10 de mayo de 2025, con la FCSN en Massachusetts.  Para[...]

Webinar, March 31st, 2025, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Presenter Nicole Simon, Senior Behavioral Consultant, Lurie Center for Autism. Nicole is a behavior analyst using the applied behavior analysis (ABA) framework to[...]

Virtual Advocacy Events, with the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts. A three-day event dedicated to mental health advocacy. Begin with information sessions on the future of NAMI Mass and on ways to stay[...]

Seminario web, Miercoles, 4/2/25,  con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Regístrese ahora para el taller de PPAL Los talleres de PPAL están destinados ÚNICAMENTE a padres / cuidadores / familiares / socios familiares de[...]

Virtual sessions the first Thursday of each month in 2025, with guest speakers, through the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community. This is a peer-run community in the Metro Boston Area for people who have been[...]

Haverhill, MA, April 3rd, 2025, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport and the Merrimack Valley Citizen’s Advisory Board to the Department of Developmental Services. Free. The hosts will be recognizing our local legislators, honoring[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Webinar, April 4th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA.  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood condition: while often associated with the horrors of war, anyone who has witnessed or experienced[...]

Webinar, April 6th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Presented by Advocate Caitlin Thomas, LLC, BSN, RN Child & Adult Social Security Disability Representation. Caitlin will discuss: -Best practices for age 18 +[...]

Boston, Logan Airport, April 5th, 2025, 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[...]

In Massachusetts, CT & NH, April 6th, 2025. Bunny Cares events allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Bunny Magic photo experiences in an inclusive environment that improves comfort, enjoyment and participation among children[...]

Waltham, MA, April 6th, 2025, with JF&CS. Free.elebrate Passover with JF&CS and Yachad New England. Enjoy a Kosher meat lunch and connect with your community. CHAI Services holds Jewish holiday celebrations  every quarter. These events[...]

Webinar, April 7th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing[...]

Northampton, MA, April 7th, 2025, with ReConnect Western with the support of Northampton Public Schools & Northampton High School PTO. Free and Open to Northampton & Surrounding Communities. A Community Conversation on Youth Mental Health[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with the Winchester, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Presented by Anne Arnett: Anne will discuss the impact of ADHD on behavior, the brain, learning, challenges, medications, and recommendations for IEPs/504[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with Understanding Our Differences in Newtonville, MA. Feeling like every interaction with your child becomes a battle? Incentives and consequences losing their impact? Helping children with challenging behaviors begins with understanding[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as[...]

Virtual Event, April 8th, 2025, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Free. Join a round table discussion with Rania Markham, Founder of Families Like Ours and the Department of Disabilities (DDS). Come learn[...]

Virtual Event, April 8th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL Statewide Meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. * Learn more about the Massachusetts’[...]

Virtual Event, April 9th, 2025, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Free. Caring for an individual with a disability can feel overwhelming at times. Keeping track of doctors’ recommendations, referrals, specialists, therapy goals,[...]

Webinar, April 9th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Webinar, April 11th, 2025, with the Specian Needs Advocacy Network of Massachuetts. Join Tere Ramos, Attorney for this informative event. Learn about the different law and regulations that govern immigrant students with disabilities. Explore strategies[...]

Attleboro, MA, April 12th, 2025, 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 baby chicks, crafts, a family[...]

Dennis, MA, April 12th, 2025, with Cape Abilties  Come hop on over to the lawn of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty’s Dennis office at in Dennis for an inclusive and sensory Easter Egg hunt.  The host[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, April 12th, 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.[...]

Theater on the Mount, at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, April 12th, 2025, 11 a.m. performance.  The sensory-friendly performance is specially catered to children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental,[...]

Holyoke, MA, April 13th, 2025. At the Wistariahurst Museum. Designed for families with sensory sensitivities, this egg-ceptional event is tailored so that every bunny feels comfortable and welcome. * This year’s egg hunt will take place[...]

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.[...]

Northern Essex Community College – Haverhill MA Campus, April 16th, 2025, with the Institute for Community Inclusion. The host welcomes requests for sign language interpreting and other requests (i.e., Computer Aided Real Time (CART), food[...]

Webinar, Miercoles, 4/16/25, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Planificación Para una Crisis de Salud Mental: Camino Hacia la Prepara. ¿Ha pensado en lo que hará si su hijo[...]

Webinar, April 16th, 2025, with Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. Part 2 in their Road Ahead series. As students who have received services on IEPs and 504 plans enter the postsecondary arena, the[...]

Webinar, April 17th, 2024, with NAMI Middlesex in Acton, MA.  The local NAMI National Alliance on Mental IllnessCentral Middlesex MA affiliate is gathering representatives from the South Asian community in Massachusetts to consider the opportunity[...]

Hingham, MA, April 18th, 2025. This event is now sold out The Arc of the South Shore’s Easter Bunny Bash is offering two sessions of this event. Session 1 is at 10am, and session 2[...]

Roxbury, MA, April 19th, 2025, with the Parent / Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free; For parents / caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. Gain critical information and support during this time[...]

Wellesley, MA, with the Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism. The Flutie Foundation is partnering with the B.A.A. in hosting the first-ever Sensory-Friendly Viewing Zone at the 2025 Boston Marathon® . The Sensory-Friendly Viewing Zone at[...]

Webinar, 4/23/25, con Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Herramientas PAX: Estrategias Simples para Mantener un Mejor Manejo a las Emociones de Nuestros Hijos. * ¿Qué son las herramientas PAX? Las herramientas PAX son una colección de[...]

Webinar, April 24th, 2025, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SpEdPAC) provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. [...]

Boston, MA, April 26th, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m, with Bailey’s Team for Autism. Franklin Park Zoo is offering free entry to individuals on the autism spectrum. Additionally, Bailey’s Team is supporting the cost[...]

Webinar, April 28th, 2025, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham. Free. Designed to improve understanding of the various ways ADHD presents, to illuminate the reasons ADHD is often missed in young people as well[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Is your teen withdrawing from activities they once loved? Spending more time alone in their room? Having trouble feeling joy?  In[...]

Wakefield, MA, April 30th, 2025, with Communitas Family Support. Come bring the whole family to destress and relax with therapy dogs from Pets and People. They will bring 3-5 therapy teams to pet and interact[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Webinar, May 2nd, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. This session provides an in-depth exploration of trauma-informed care principles and the Stages of Change Model, equipping participants with tools to meet clients[...]

Webinar, May 5, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or[...]

Webinar, May 6th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Virtual program, May 6 – 20th, 2025, with Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The FCSN is offering a free, three-part training series in Portuguese for families of children in special education.[...]

Webinar, May 6th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that shapes how individuals experience and connect with the world around them. While signs often emerge in[...]

Virtual Session, May 8th – 13th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Office of Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention. The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health’s Office of Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention is hosting community listening sessions[...]

Providence, RI, May 10th, 2025, with Bailey’s Team for Autism. Bailey’s Animal Adventure Hours: TBA. Expanded check in time: 9 am to 11 am. Each guest on the autism spectrum and their caregiver will receive[...]

Burlington, VT. May 10th, 2025. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. The Vermont Symphone Orchestra is closing their season with a powerful[...]

May 10th, 2025, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family[...]

Cambridge, MA, May 11th, 2025. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. The Me2 Chorus of Boston presents a free, hour-long concert[...]