Special Olympics & Other Disability Sport Events

Worcester, MA, August 24th – November 15th, 2025. Train 4 Life program is a fitness program focused on fitness, nutrition and mental health for athletes aged 18+. The program runs from 8/24 to 11/16 (no[...]

Wellesley, MA. September 12th – November 14th, 2025. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages[...]

Wellesley, MA. September 12th – November 14th, 2025. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Young Athletes program for ages 6 to 12 focusing on basketball skills. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive[...]

Worcester, MA, September 14th – November 23rd, 2025. 2025 Fall Holy Cross Goes Unified Basketball  skills program held at Holy Cross in Worcester on Sunday mornings from 11 am to 12 pm for the following dates:[...]

Merrimack College, North Andover, September 14th – December 6th, 2025, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. * The Level 1 group will be for children ages 2-6 with and without intellectual disabilities. * Level 1 will focus[...]

Virtual Program, September 17th – December 10th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA.  The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) is offering free group music lessons to Autistic adults.[...]

Dorchester, MA, Fall & Winter 2025. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this program. Bowling program held on Sundays from 10am to 12pm  in Dorchester, starting September 21st through December 21st. To register or[...]

Dorchester, MA, September 25th – November 30th, 2025. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 16+. Program will be held at  in Dorchester on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7pm, starting September 25th through November 20th.[...]

Needham, MA, September 27th – November 15th, 2025.  Basketball skills program held at  in Needham on Saturdays from 1pm to 2pm, starting September 27th through November 15th. * No prior basketball experience required. * All[...]

Lynn, MA, September 27th – November 9th, 2025. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages[...]

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,[...]

Brockton, MA, September 28th – November 9th, 2025. Basketball skills center that will focus on the foundations of basketball for people with and without intellectual disabilities aged 8+. * No prior experience is required. Program[...]

Lynn, MA, September 28th – October 9th, 2025. Beginner level soccer skills center for athletes ages 8 to 22, no prior soccer experience required. Program will meet on Sunday mornings from 10am to 11am at[...]

Lynn, MA, September 28th – November 9th, 2025.  Unified flag football team for the Lynn Special Olympics program for ages 16+. Practices will be held on Sundays from 11:00am to 12:00pm at  in Lynn. For[...]

Lynn, MA, September 28th – November 9th, 2025. Unified soccer team for the Lynn Special Olympics program for ages 8 to 15 years old. Practices will be held on Sundays from 10:00am to 11:00am in[...]

Brockton, MA, September 28th – November 9th, 2025.  Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7 years[...]

Northampton, MA, Fall 2025, 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[...]

Northampton, MA, in Person, Fall, 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones of Western MA. For ages 18+ with special needs. The Boundaries and Relationships class provides students with the building blocks of creating relationships of[...]

Northampton, MA, Fall 2025, with Whole Children. For ages 16+ with special needs. Come cook something up with your friends. * Students work on practical cooking skills while finding new foods to try. * They[...]

Northampton, MA, September 30th – November 22nnd, 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. In person, for ages 13 to Adult 12 with special needs. * In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat,” students learn both physical and[...]

Northhampton, MA, Fall 2025, 2025, with Whole Children Milestones. For ages 6 – 12 with special needs. In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat”, students learn both physical and verbal self-defense and martial arts skills, with a[...]

Boston, MA, October 1st – November 19th, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Skating.  Whether your child is learning how to skate or wants to improve their stick handling, passing, and shooting, this program can assist.[...]

Mashpee, MA, Fall  2025 . Pickleball clinic offered for athletes ages 15 and over, no prior experience needed. Clinic will occur on Wednesday evenings, from 6 pm to 7 pm, July 16th through August 20th.[...]

Taunton, MA, October 2nd – November 20th, 2025, with Community Autism Resources. The Healthy Relationships program is designed to help individuals with ASD navigate healthy relationships and understand sexual health in a safe, supportive environment.[...]

Springfield, MA, through April 2026 with the Center For Human Development- All In Program.  Sled hockey is hockey but players are seated on a sled. This version of ice hockey is played primarily by people[...]

Beverly, MA, Fall 2025.  Unified basketball skill development program for athletes and Unified partners aged 6 to 12 at the Greater Beverly YMCA. To register or for more information, visit www.specialolympicsma.org/play-sports/find-sports-programs-near-you and scroll to your chosen[...]

Beverly, MA, October 5th – November 13th, 2025.  Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 8-week program will[...]

Roxbury, MA, Fall 2025. 2025 Fall Unified Soccer Skills Center powered by Tufts SAAC. Unified soccer skills center for athletes and Unified partners ages 8 to 15, and for ages 16+. Practices will be held[...]

Concord, October 6th – December 15th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities.  Soccer & More – Learn basic soccer skills outdoors, enjoy a special park field outing, and switch indoors[...]

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[...]

In person and online with UMass Lowell, usually the first and second Wednesday of each month throughout 2025. A social networking program for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Offering both in person[...]

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[...]

East Boston, MA, Fall 2025. Soccer skills program for athletes ages 8 to 25. Program will occur on Saturday afternoons from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in East Boston between October 11th and November 22nd.[...]

Lawrence, MA, Fall 2025. A 6 week soccer skills program for athletes ages 8 to 22. Program will be held on Sundays from October 12th thru November 16th from 10 am to 11 am. To[...]

Kingston, South Dennis & Weymouth, MA, October 2025 – February 2026. An all-inclusive ice hockey team, The Great Blizzards are an affiliate of The Great Blizzards of Kingston, MA. For the 2025/2026 season, The Great[...]

Lawrence, MA, Fall 2025. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7 years[...]

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[...]

Virtual Series, October 15th – November 19th, 2025, 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[...]

Pittsfield, MA, Fall 2025. Pickleball clinic for athletes ages 8 and over. Clinic will be held on Saturday afternoons, from 2:30 pm to 4 pm, October 18th through November 22nd in Pittsfield. * Basic pickleball[...]

Hanover, MA, October 19th – November 23rd, 2025 .Pickleball program offered for athletes ages 12 and up, no prior experience needed. Program will occur on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in Hanover.[...]

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[...]

On line, Fall & Winter 2025, Thursdays, with Easterseals MA. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques. *[...]

North Attleboro, MA, Fall 2025. Volt Hockey is a power-chair sport designed for people with physical disabilities — especially for those with neuromuscular conditions — offering the chance to play independently, competitively, and as part[...]

Lexington, MA, October – December, 2025, with All Stars Learning.  The Supermarket & Vet Series is a mingle of life skills and vocational skills, offered in a small group setting with 1:1 support from teacher,[...]

Haverhill, MA, Fall & Winter 2025. Unified candlepin bowling program for ages 8 to 12. Registration is required to  https://www.specialolympicsma.org/play-sports/find-sports-programs-near-you and scroll down to your desired program, or contact  Ops@SpecialOlympicsMA.org     Share this event

Webinar, November 6th, 2025, with the Arc of Bristol County. Both families and disability professionals are welcome to join this learning opportunity. Webinar Topics Include: • Conservatorship/guardianship vs. less restrictive alternatives • Planning for health care,[...]

Virtual Option November 7th, In person in Boston, November 8th, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Planning a Life (PAL) is a two-day transition conference for parents, caregivers, and professionals[...]

Wakefield, MA, November 7th, 2025, with Communitas of Wakefield. For ages 18+.  Grab your party attire and join a night of dancing with friends. * Music will be provided by DJ Kevin Sullivan and light[...]

Wellesley, MA, register by October 17, 2025 for Winter 2025/26,  with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress.  The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center, and provides[...]

Charlestown, MA, November 8th, Register by October 17, 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress.  The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center, and provides experiential[...]

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[...]

Webinar, November 12th, 2025, with the Autism Resource Center of Worcester. Join Cynthia Moore to learn about the changes in the new Individual Education Plan, IEP, which includes new additions regarding transition. * Cynthia is[...]

Natick, MA, November 14th, 2025, with the Boston Ability Center. This event Nintendo Switch Videogame Night is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17. Join a night of games on the Nintendo Switch and[...]

Acton, MA, November 15th, 2025, 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, November 17th, 2025, with the Northeast in Danvers Northeast Transition Collaborative Network. Is your child, student, or client approaching the age when they’re ready to live their own way? Hear about options for independent,[...]

Webinar,November 17th,  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, November 18th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind’s “Transition Talks” series. Growing up with a brother or sister who has a disability can bring pride, love, responsibility—and sometimes guilt or confusion. This webinar[...]

Webinar, November 19th, 2025, with Bridgewell Family Support Center of Peabody. Presented by Massachusetts Department of Developmental Disabilities Transition Coordinators: Diomaris Nieves-Lopez and Jayleene Noyes. * Discuss the differences between a Transition Coordinator and a[...]

Webinar, November 19th, 2025, with the Boston Center for Independent Living and Partners for Youth with Disabilities. Parents, family members, educators and friends of youth/young adults with disabilities are welcome to attend. The workshop will[...]

Webinar, November 19th, 2025, with the Autism Resource Center of Worcester. Join Anne Grenier from Fletcher Tilton Attorneys at Law for an informative presentation on alternatives to guardianship such as supportive decision making and more.[...]

Norwood, MA, November 22nd, 2025, with Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong. Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong (MASS) operates statewide and runs five individual regions. They offer various groups, committees, task forces, that facilitate members to advocate, develop[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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, meetings throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21). Sep 16, 2025 – Know Your Rights: The DDS Appeals Process. 1:30PM.  Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century[...]

Webinar, December 2nd, 2025, 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[...]

Worcester, MA, December 4th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). Free. This is a conference dedicated to increasing the knowledge around finance for staff and advocates working with individuals with disabilities. This conference[...]

Acton, MA, December 6th, 2025, 5 – 8 pm. A special free evening for visitors 18 years and older with developmental disabilities, including having autism or Downs Syndrome, and their families or caregivers. * Enjoy[...]

Waltham, MA, December 7th, 2025, 1 -3 p.m., with the JF&CS of Waltham.  Come and celebrate Chanukah with JF&CS.  Enjoy a kosher snack and connect with your community while the Music Makes Me Happy Chorus[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Hingham, MA, January 3rd – February 7th, 2026, with the South Shore SNAP Programs. For those ages 4 – 22 with intellectual and physical disabilities. This six-week introductory program will provide your child with the opportunity to[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

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, 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[...]

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, 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[...]