Special Needs Swim, Sail, Boating 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[...]

Quincy, MA, September – December 2025, 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[...]

Great Barrington, MA, Fridays, throughout 2025, with Families Like Us. Swim Sessions for All Abilities is happening every Friday throughout the year now from 12:00PM – 1:00 PM. This is a relaxed, open swim time[...]

Concord, MA, October 7th – December 16th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. A slow flow yoga class that encompasses meditation, gentle movements, and breathing exercises to relax and rejuvenate[...]

Webinar Series, Fall/Winter 2025,  with Autism Housing Pathways of Winchester, MA. Learning about housing is a five part Zoom series in which families are guided through materials that will help them to determine what housing[...]

Webinars, every Tuesday through 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The Federation’s Transition team is working with Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to tell you about an innovative pilot project, NextGen[...]

Bridgewater, MA, Information Sessions, throughout 2025, with the EXCEL 2025/2026 program at Bridgewater State University. The EXCEL Program at Bridgewater State University is a fully-inclusive postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Interested[...]

Fall 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Swimming classes are for children enrolled in Early Intervention and will be offered at multiple locations of the YMCA of the North Shore, YMCA of Metro North and JCC[...]

Holyoke, MA, November – December 2025, 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. *[...]

Woburn, MA, the 2nd Sunday of each Month through 2026, with the LaRoche Family at the North Church of Woburn. The founding principle of  the “Where I Can” group is that both the young adult[...]

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[...]

Boston and Worcester, 2026-20276 Service Warrior Applications are Now Available. Early Action Deadline: Friday, November 21, 2025. Final Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026. EPIC Service Warriors are young people with disabilities between the ages of 16-23,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Sutton, MA, December 13th, 2025, 12 – 5 pm, with Worcester Deaf Club Inc. The Worcester Deaf Club’s Annual Christmas Party features a Hot Buffet Meal  (Gluten Free & Vegan Meals by request), christmas cake,[...]

Brookline, MA, December 13th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress AIM program.  Teens and young adults ages 13-22 are invited to join a morning of movement and music with Drums Alive. Drums Alive combines[...]

Hopkinton, MA, December 13th, 2025, 10 a.m., with the Hopkinton Special Education Parent Advisory Council. They are hosting a snowman themed family fun day. Please in for: – Cookie decorating – Hot chocolate station –[...]

Holyoke, MA, December 13th, 2025, with Jericho Bureau of Exceptional Children and Adults. You are invited to the Bureau of Exceptional Children and Adults at Jericho for their 2024 Sensitive Santa Party. This annual event[...]

Newton, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the JCC in Newton Free. All Ages. Disabilities Served – Autism, Other Sensory Needs. JCC Greater Boston, in partnership with Autism Welcoming. Geared towards individuals of all ages[...]

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[...]

Brockton, MA, December 13th, 2025, 10 a.m., with Relate Church of Weymouth. Join amorning designed for everyone to enjoy — a Sensory-Friendly Breakfast with Santa. * Enjoy a cozy breakfast of pancakes, bacon, and holiday[...]

Springfield, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the Springfield JCC. Free.  Best Buddies fosters one-to-one friendships between high school students with and without intellectual disabilities. In this time of heightened social and emotional development that[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Webinar, December 15th, 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.[...]

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[...]

Virtual Groups – December 17th 2025 and throughout 2026, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Brothers Against Discrimination (B.A.D.): Empowering Young Men With Disabilities is a mentoring program for teens and young men ages 14 to adult. * B.A.D. provides[...]

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[...]

Zoom Event, Winter 2025 – 2026, 1:30 pm, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. A monthly group . Want more choice and control over your DDS services? Take Charge with Self Direction. New facilitator:[...]

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,[...]

Newton, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the JCC in Newton Free. All Ages. Disabilities Served – Autism, Other Sensory Needs. JCC Greater Boston, in partnership with Autism Welcoming. Geared towards individuals of all ages[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

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[...]

Westfield, MA, Winter 2025, with Roots Aquatics. A fun supportive 30-minute guided swim designed specifically for children with special needs. Each child and parent will experience skill-building, confidence-boosting, and active play in a safe, encouraging[...]

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[...]

Holyoke, MA, January – February 2025, 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. *[...]

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[...]

Taunton, MA, Winter 2026, with Community Autism Resources. Navigating social situations can sometimes be difficult and confusing. Community Autism Resources has created a space where we can figure things out together in a non-judgmental setting[...]

Watertown, MA, January 9th – 11th, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind. Participants engage in hands-on activities focused on fostering independence, such as personal care, meal preparation, time management, and organization techniques.ally for young[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy    Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

Webinar, January 20th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind’s “Transition Talks” series. High school doesn’t last forever, so what comes next? This workshop explores supported employment for young adults with complex needs and how[...]

Virtual Series, January & February 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Compassion on the Autism Spectrum (PAUSE) is a 6-session online workshop for Autistic adults who would[...]

Zoom Event, Winter 2025 – 2026, 1:30 pm, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. A monthly group . Want more choice and control over your DDS services? Take Charge with Self Direction. New facilitator:[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Join a deep dive into Executive Functioning. In this 90 minute webinar, the presenter and participants will explore executive functioning through[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Webinar, February 3rd, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Three Evenings of Friendship: Video Screening Series. Friendships matter, bringing joy and comfort during good times and bad.  These short, friendship stories each tell the story of[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinar, February 15th, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Rigorous job preparation for young adults ages 14 to 22 who are blind or visually impaired. This is an overview of their[...]

Virtual Conference, February 20th, 2026, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – Navigating Benefits in Uncertain Times“ will provide insights and practical tools for Autistic and other Neurodivergent individuals navigating the complexities[...]

Virtual Event, February 29th, 2026, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., with the Work Without Limits at UMass Chan Medical School.  The Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair For Individuals with Disabilities connects job seekers with disabilities[...]

Zoom Event, Winter 2025 – 2026, 1:30 pm, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. A monthly group . Want more choice and control over your DDS services? Take Charge with Self Direction. New facilitator:[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy    Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Acton, MA, April 11th, 2026, 5 pm to 8 pm. Free- registration required. A special free evening for visitors who are more comfortable in a mask-wearing environment. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy    Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

Webinar, May 19th, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind’s “Transition Talks” series. Fathers are often underrepresented in conversations about supporting youth with disabilities especially during the critical transition to adulthood. This webinar aims to change[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy    Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy    Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]