Sensory Friendly & Inclusive Movies and Events in Massachusetts

Pilgrim Area Collaborative in Plymouth,  April 13th, 2016.  A free viewing of Neurotypical, normal is a cycle in the washing machine, a documentary about autism that covers the experiences of this neurological condition from the point of view[...]

West Newton, December 10th, 2017.  The documentary “My Hero Brother” tells the story of a group of young people with Down syndrome that embark on a demanding trek through the Indian Himalayas with their siblings. As[...]

Plymouth, April 12th, 2018. Free. Bluebirds Fly follows three families, each with a child on the autism spectrum, with the goal of shedding light on these questions and more. The families share their stories – from[...]

Northhampton, May 15th, 2018. The documentary on Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders (PANDAS), “My Kid Is Not Crazy: A Search for Hope in the Face of Misdiagnosis”, tracks the journey of six children and their families as[...]

Kendall Square, August 3 & 4, 2018.  Far From the Tree, is  the upcoming documentary based on the bestselling book by author Andrew Solomon. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Rachel Dretzin.[...]

October 23rd, 2018. Braintree, Burlington, Dartmouth, Framingham, Methuen, and Tyngsboro. Theater Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment to all special kids. The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members may dance,[...]

October 27th, 2018. Braintree, Burlington, Dartmouth, Framingham, Methuen, and Tyngsboro. Theater Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment to all special kids. The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members may dance,[...]

November 24th, 2018. Braintree, Burlington, Dartmouth, Framingham, Methuen, and Tyngsboro.Theater Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment to all special kids. The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members[...]

Lexington, MA, January 17th, 2019. Photojournalist Dan Habib’s award-winning documentary film, Including Samuel, is about his son Samuel, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. It chronicles the Habib family’s efforts to include Samuel in every facet of[...]

Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA, January 20th, 2019. The Belmont World Film is co-presenting three films with the ReelAbilities Boston Disabilities Film Festival at their Annual Family Festival. The films feature stories about children with disabilities[...]

Chicopee, April 7th, 2019. The parents of a boy on the autism spectrum form a competitive swim team, recruiting diverse teens on the spectrum and training them with high expectations and zero pity. “Swim Team”[...]

Lunenburg Middle-High School Auditorium, September 24th, 2019. Resilience: The Biology Of Stress & The Science Of Hope is a documentary that chronicles the emergence of a movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities, who are[...]

Belmont Library Assembly Room, Belmont, MA, October 27th, 2019. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month – this event is for families of students with identified Dyslexia and those with questions about their students’ learning, any interested[...]

Watham, MA, November 14th, 2019.  Hosted by the Waltha Partnership for Youth.  Free and open to the public. The documentary Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety is appropriate for ages 10 and up. Angst is a film[...]

December 4th, 2019. New Hampshire locations – Manchester, Nashua & Pelham. Not disability specific. Please contact the theaters directly for more information on the family friendly accommodations that each theater offers. For more information visit www.chunkys.com/[...]

Virtual Viewing, August 27th, 2020, 6:00 pm, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League and FCSN of Massachusetts. This event is part of PPal’s support group for parents and caregivers of a child/youth/young adult with emotional[...]

Virtual Viewing, September 16, 2020, 6:00 pm, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. This event is part of PPal’s support group for parents and caregivers of a child/youth/young adult with emotional and behavioral[...]

Virtual Viewing, October 8th, 2020, time TBA, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts and Federation for Children. This event is part of PPal’s support group for parents and caregivers of a child/youth/young adult[...]

Wenham, MA, October 24th, 2020. In partnership with Kupenda for the children and Waypoint Adventure. Free. In 2016, ​Kupenda for the Children partnered with Waypoint Adventure to take a group of three Kenyan youth with[...]

November 20th, 2020, 7 p.m., hosted by the Massachusetts’ Foxborough and West Bridgewater’s SEPACs. Free. This movie follows five kids who stutter, ages 9 to 18, from all over the United States and all walks[...]

Virtual Disability Film Discussion, December 17th, 2020, with The Springfield Massachusetts’ JCC’s Kehillah (Special Needs) Department. Free ad open to the public. A virtual film discussion and Q&A with Michelle Theroux about “Peanut Butter Falcon”[...]

Virtual Film Screening, March 25, 2021,  7:00 PM., with Framingham State University. Hundreds of colleges across the US are opening doors to higher education for students with intellectual disability. “Opening Doors to College” shows how students like[...]

Online Event, June 17th, 2021, with Family Empowerment And Autism Connections of Western Massachusetts. Free. Film Screening, plus 30 minute discussion with Director Brian Donovan. * Kelly’s Hollywood tells the intimate story of an aspiring actor who[...]

Lexington High School, Lexington, MA, March 31st, 2022. The Lexington Special Education Parents (LexSEPTA / LexSEPAC), will present a film screening and panel Discussion of the film “In A Different Key”.     “In A Different[...]

Hyannis, April 4th, 2022. A night where families, who face the daily challenges of raising children of all ages with special needs, can relax in a non-judgmental, sensory sensitive environment where all behaviors are welcome.[...]

Wakefield, MA, April 11th, 2022, with the Wakefield Commission  on Disabilities . Award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib’s “Intelligent Lives” initiated a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability from a life sentence of isolation into[...]

Revere, MA, April 16th – May 7th, 2022, with the Revere Recreation Department. For ages 6 and up. Come take part in science experiments. * All projects have a sensory component allowing young scientists to[...]

Reading Public Library, April 28th, 2022. Join the Nature Connection for therapeutic and educational nature-based programs. * Participants will engage with plants, small animals, natural materials, and expressive arts. * Each month explore natural elements that[...]

Newport, RI, May 7th, 2022, with the Public Safety Special Needs Coalition. The Rhode Island State Police is offering a special open house for individuals with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, and other special needs along with[...]

Bellingham, MA, May 14th, 2022, 11 a.m. – 12 noon., with the Town of Bellingham. During this time there will no be or very quiet music playing trucks will not be honking their horns or[...]

Reading Public Library, May 26, 2022. Join the Nature Connection for therapeutic and educational nature-based programs. * Participants will engage with plants, small animals, natural materials, and expressive arts. * Each month explore natural elements[...]

Reading Public Library, June 11th, 2022. This program is designed for children ages 4 – 8 autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, other intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their typically developing peers. * If your[...]

Hadley, MA, September 10th, 2022, with Whole Children / Pathlight Program. Free. Whole Children will be hosting a free Open House Kids Carnival on September 10 from 10 am-2 pm. * All families welcome. * There[...]

North Conway, NH, September 10th & 11th, 2022. Join families at the park September 10th & 11th for the return of a Sensory Sensitivity weekend. * Expect park and ride music to be turned down[...]

Worcester, October 1st, 2022, with Hearts and Hands Therapy Services, Inc. of New England. 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Open to the public. * Children of all abilities have the opportunity to climb aboard and[...]

Hadley, MA, November 5th, 2022, with the Northampton Hadley Family Connection. The group will walk the Dyer Conservation Area trail in the fall, winter, and spring tuning to the changes each season brings. * Join[...]

Hadley, MA, November 15th, 2022, with the Northampton Hadley Family Connection. The group will walk the Dyer Conservation Area trail in the fall, winter, and spring tuning to the changes each season brings. * Join[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, December 13th, 2022. 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[...]

Hadley, MA, February 4th, 2023, with the Northampton Hadley Family Connection. The group will walk the Dyer Conservation Area trail in the fall, winter, and spring tuning to the changes each season brings. * Join[...]

Framingham McAuliffe Library, February 18th, 2023. Free. For ages 3-8. In partnership with the McAuliffe Library, the Autism Alliance presents a Storytime for neurodiverse children. * Autism Specialist Katie Casavant will be onsite to help support[...]

Pittsfield, MA, March 26th, 2023.  Free. The Sprout Film Festival is a chance to experience short films that celebrate and address issues around the areas of developmental disabilities. * The Sprout Film Festival: a collection[...]

Dorchester, MA, April 2nd, 2023, 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 needs[...]

Billerica, MA, April 3rd, 2023. An entire local family restaurant will be only for Autism Eats families during designated times. Enjoy  burgers, chicken tenders, fries, soft drinks and dessert. * Autism Eats provides autism-friendly, non-judgmental[...]

Fairhaven, MA, April 14th, 2023, at the Millicent Library. Lego “Brick Club” club social group for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids offered by the folks at BeSpoke Speech Therapy at the Millicent Library in Fairhaven. *[...]

Hopkinton, MA, April 28th & 29th, 2023.  Free tickets. New Direction Spelling Center is is hosting a private screening of SPELLERS the movie, inspired by the book Underestimated. * SPELLERS is a documentary detailing autistic[...]

Hadley, MA, May 6th, 2023, with the Northampton Hadley Family Connection. The group will walk the Dyer Conservation Area trail in the fall, winter, and spring tuning to the changes each season brings. * Join[...]

South Weymouth, May 7th, 2023, with Community Autism Resources. Free. This event is for individuals with ASD, along with their parents/ guardians & siblings only. You must live within the Community Autism Resources service region[...]

Fairhaven, MA, May 12th, 2023, at the Millicent Library. Lego “Brick Club” club social group for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids offered by the folks at BeSpoke Speech Therapy at the Millicent Library in Fairhaven. *[...]

Burlington, MA, May 13th, 2023. Free. Hosted by the Burlington Mall and open to the public. Discover firetrucks, big rigs and emergency vehicles at this free, family-friendly event. * Special hours are reserved for a[...]

Hingham, MA, May 13th, 2023. This program offers a dedicated hour for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-sensitive environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, June 3rd, 2023. 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[...]

Fairhaven, MA, June 9th, 2023, at the Millicent Library. Lego “Brick Club” club social group for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids offered by the folks at BeSpoke Speech Therapy at the Millicent Library in Fairhaven. *[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, June 10th, 2023. 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, June 24th, 2023. 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[...]

Boston, June 29th, 2023. The disability community is invited to attend the US premiere of the documentary film “Cuèntame: Historias de Activismo” produced by Cuéntame, a grassroots organization disrupting the mainstream narrative of disability. * The[...]

Hingham, MA, July 6th, 2023. This event is intended for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. * Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit[...]

Hingham, MA, July 13th, 2023. This event is intended for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. * Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit[...]

Hingham, MA, July  20th, 2023. This event is intended for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. * Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, July 29th, 2023. 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[...]

Hingham, MA, August 3rd, 2023. This event is intended for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. * Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit[...]

See ALL of our Sensory & Family Events at www.spedchildmass.com/special-needs-sensory-friendly-inclusive-movies-massachusetts/ August 7th,  2023, Manchester, Nashua & Pelham, New Hampshire. Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings are monthly screenings of newly released movies for children with[...]

Hingham, MA, August 10th, 2023. This event is intended for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. * Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, August 12, 2023. 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, August 19th 2023. 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[...]

Peabody, MA, August 23rd, 2023.  Join MassNAELA, Northeast Arc, and other members of Massachusetts’s disability advocacy community for a screening of “Lives Worth Living,” a documentary film about the disability rights movement in the United[...]

Needham, MA, August 30th, 2023. Free. From fuzzy bunnies to gentle goats, it’s time for an evening filled with delightful creatures and fun activities. Join the Herd for a Wildly Fun Celebration. * Open to[...]

Hingham, MA, September 28th, 2023. This event is intended for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. * Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit[...]