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[...]

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[...]

Lexington, MA, and virtual, January 2026, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Each of the classes has a ZOOM option, in which a limited number of students can participate from home by connecting to the classroom[...]

Springfield, MA, January 4st – 25th, 2026, with Kehillah, the JCC of Springfield. Adaptive Art Workshop – inclusive, creative hour for children in grades 2-5 to explore artistic expression. This program will take place over 4[...]

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[...]

Concord, MA, January – March, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Explore foundational art concepts while exploring new mediums and creating personal works of art. * Opportunity for people of[...]

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[...]

Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, with SNAP of Lexington MA. Special Artists brings together teens and adults with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. Participants work at their own pace in a supportive and[...]

Northampton, MA, Winter, 2026, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 16+ with special needs. Are you curious about the whys and how’s of the world we live in? Are you open to creating and[...]

Northampton, MA, Winter 2026, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 6 – 12 and 13+ to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re an[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, January 17th, 2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries.[...]

Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, with SNAP of Lexington MA. Special Artists brings together teens and adults with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. Participants work at their own pace in a supportive and[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, February 7th, 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome, accompanied[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, February 14th, 2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries.[...]

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[...]

Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, with SNAP of Lexington MA. Special Artists brings together teens and adults with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. Participants work at their own pace in a supportive and[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, March 7th, 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome, accompanied[...]

Lexington, MA, and virtual, March 14th – May 9th, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Each of the classes has a ZOOM option, in which a limited number of students can participate from home by connecting[...]

Acton, MA, March 20th – 29th, 2026, with Open Door Theater. Featuring theater performers of all all abilities. HONK! is a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story. HONK! is a celebration of being different[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, March 21st, 2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries.[...]

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,[...]

Lexington, MA, June 2026, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP).  A therapeutic craft class for special needs youth ages 16+. through adulthood. Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on[...]

Lexington, MA, and virtual, July 11th – August 1st, 2026, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Each of the classes has a ZOOM option, in which a limited number of students can participate from home by[...]