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Jul 6
-Aug 17

Autism Welcoming Drop In Groups for All Ages: Natick Mall

Natick Mall, MA, Mondays, July 6th – August 17th, 2026 ,with the Autism Alliance in Metrowest. Open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Autism Welcoming Center, Natick Mall, 2nd Floor. A drop-in, parent-supervised program for autistic children, teens,...

Jul 11

Sensory-Friendly “Minions 3” Movie

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, July 11th, 2026. 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...

Jul 11

Sensory-Friendly “Minions 3” Movie

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londonderry, NH, July 11th, 2026, with O’Neil Cinemas. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights...

Jul 18
-Jul 19

Levitate Music Festival Autism Rocks Sensory Chill Zone

Marshfield, MA, July 18 & 19, 2026. The team at Autism Rocks, in partnership with the Levitate Music Festival, are offering Autism Rocks Sensory Chill Zone. These organizations believe in the power of the arts...

Jul 24

Sensory-Friendly Mornings at Revolutionary Spaces: Boston

Boston, MA, July 24th, 2026, with Revolutionary Spaces in Boston. Free for all visitors ages 18 and under. Revolutionary Spaces’ Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Old State House offers special early open hours designed for visitors...

Jul 28

Sensory Friendly Viewing of “Moana”

Manchester, NH, July 28, 2026. 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 lights...

Aug 9

Summer Fair for Youth with Disabilities

Chelsmford, MA, August 9th, 2026, 10 – 11:30 a.m., with the Bishop Ruocco Knights of Columbus of Lowell. Free. The Fair is specially designed to give children and their families a fun-filled morning of games...

Aug 15

Sensory-Friendly Picnic: Douglas

Douglas, MA, August 15th, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Picnic at the Park in Douglas, MA. The 4th Annual Sensory‑Friendly Community Event, hosted by Picnic at the Park Douglas, a local nonprofit dedicated...

Aug 28

Sensory-Friendly Mornings at Revolutionary Spaces: Boston

Boston, MA, August 28th, 2026, with Revolutionary Spaces in Boston. Free for all visitors ages 18 and under. Revolutionary Spaces’ Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Old State House offers special early open hours designed for visitors...

Aug 29

Accessible Adventures: A Fun Day at Deer Island

August 29th, 2026, 12 – 3 p.m., with the Winthrop Commission on Disabilities, MWRA, Mass Advocates Standing Strong, Access 2 Community and Friendship, WINARC, and Division of Marine Fisheries. Free. Join in on going to...

Oct 5

Sensory Day at the Topsfield Fair

Topsfield, MA, October 6th, 2026. An opportunity for a more sensory sensitive experience to the Topsfield Fair for families who have family members with autism or sensory processing disorders.* Vendors will have no flashing lights,...