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Mar 1
-Jun 15

Special Olympics Aquatics: Worcester

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 rounds,...

Mar 17
-Jun 14

Unified Track & Field: Athol

Athol, MA, March 17th – June 14th, 2026, with Athol Royalston School District. Unified Track and Field is a special Olympic event that seeks to promote social inclusion by pairing athletes of similar ability in...

Mar 17
-Sep 15

Adaptive Swim & Open Swim in Greater Boston

Dorchester, Roxbury, West Roxbury, through September 2026, with BCYF aquatics. Designed for swimmers who may have struggled in traditional classes but thrive with extra attention and a slower pace. This program welcomes individuals with: •...

Mar 23
-Jun 15

Adaptive Art Classes: Brighton

Boston/Brighton, March – June, 2026, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. All abilities welcome. Adaptive Art at the YMCA is an inclusive, welcoming class where children of all abilities can explore creativity through a variety of...

Mar 25
-Jun 25

Special Education Forum for Parents & Caregivers

Virtual Events, the last Wednesday of each month, through June 25th, 2026, with .Autism Connections of Western Massachusetts. The Special Education Forum is an opportunity for parents and caregivers of students on IEPs to share...

Apr 1
-Jun 7

Challenger Youth Baseball in Attleboro

Attleboro, MA, Spring/Summer 2026, with Attleboro Youth Baseball: The Challenger Division is an adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges from the ages of 5-18 or up to 22 if still enrolled...

Apr 1
-Jul 31

Challenger Baseball in Woburn for Youth & Adults

Woburn, MA, April 1st – July 31st, 2026, with Woburn Little League/ Challenger Baseball. Free. Woburn League Challenger Division enables players, boys and girls, ages 4 and above, and and Adult League, offers those with physical...

Apr 1
-Jul 1

Challenger Baseball for Adults

Shrewsbury, MA, Spring/Summer 2026, with the Shrewsbury Little League.  You do not have to be a Shrewsbury resident to participate. The Adult/Senior Challenger Program is an adaptive baseball program open to any individual with an...

Apr 1
-Jun 30

Therapeutic Horseback Riding: Burlington

Andover / Burlington, MA, April – June 2026, with the Burlington Recreation Department.  In partnership with Burlington’s Disability Access Commission and Ironstone Farm – thirty minute private lessons at Ironstone Farm therapeutic riding program. *...

Apr 4
-Jun 7

Inclusive Buddy Ball in Haverhill

Haverhill, MA, Spring 2026, with the Riverside Bradford Baseball League. Please check with the host for exact dates of this program. The Buddy Ball Division is for children ages 5-21 with various cognitive or physical...

Apr 4
-Jun 6

Adaptive Track for Ages 5 – 21 in Boston/Brighton

Boston, MA, April 4th – June 6th, 2026, with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children. Looking for a way to help your child thrive and achieve their athletic potential? Join the Franciscan Adaptive Track...

Apr 5
-Jun 15

Champions Division Inclusive Hockey in Weymouth

Weymouth, MA, Spring 2026, with the Champions Division of Weymouth Street Hockey League’s.  A Street Hockey division for kids with with disabilities. You don’t have to live in Weymouth to play in that division. The...

Apr 7
-Dec 1

Navigating Transition Workshop Series

Online Series, the first Tuesday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join the FCSN on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on...

Apr 7
-Jun 22

Inclusive Arts & Crafts for Teens & Young Adults: Concord

Concord, MA, April – June, 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 all...

Apr 7
-Jun 23

Inclusive Yoga for Teens & Young Adults: Concord

Concord, MA, April – June, 2026, 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 the mind...

Apr 8
-Jun 24

Inclusive Bowling for Teens & Young Adults: Concord

Concord, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Strike up a new friendship by beating your own best score. This is a non-competitive group.* The group does a...

Apr 8
-Jun 24

Inclusive Music for Teens & Young Adults: Concord

Concord, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities.  Warm up your vocals with some classic songs and grab the beat with some percussion instruments.* Minute Man Arc serves...

Apr 9
-Jun 25

Inclusive Cooking for Teens & Young Adults: Concord

Concord, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Warm up your skills this winter. Join this Cooking Club to explore kitchen basics, try cozy winter recipes, and...

Apr 9
-Jun 13

Adaptive Dance & Movement in Western Mass

Chicopee, MA, Sept-June 2025-2026 Season, Dance & Movement program with CHD’s All In: Barrier Free Recreation. Adaptive dance and movement program for ages 4-22 (with some wiggle room). All In partners with Ohana School of...

Apr 11
-Jun 13

Special Olympics Basketball Skills Center: Roxbury

Roxbury, MA, April 11th – June 13th, 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes between 8 and 15 years of age. No prior experience required. Program will be held in Roxbury on Saturday mornings from 11:00...

Apr 11
-Jun 14

Challenger Youth Baseball & Softball in Plymouth

Plymouth, MA, April l- June 2026, with the Plymouth Youth Baseball & Softball.  Free. Plymouth Team Challenger is for children ages 7-12. It is an adaptive co-ed baseball team for individuals with physical and developmental...

Apr 11
-Jun 13

Special Olympics Soccer Skills Center: East Boston

East Boston, MA, Spring 2026. Soccer skills program for athletes between 8 and 22 years of age. Program will be held in East Boston on Saturday afternoons from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, starting April...

Apr 11
-Jun 30

TOPSoccer – Lexington

Lexington MA United Soccer Club, Spring 2026. TOPS (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community based program that is designed to meet the needs of children and young adults that have physical and/or intellectual...

Apr 11
-Jun 11

TOPSoccer: Malden

Malden, MA, April 11th – June 11th, 2026. Malden Youth Soccer’s TOPSoccer program is open to children ages 4-20 with any disabilities (physical, intellectual, etc.) * Children learn how to play soccer at their own pace....

Apr 12
-Jun 14

Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: South Boston

South Boston, MA, April 12th – June 14th, 2026. 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),...

Apr 12
-Jun 8

Special Olympics Tennis with the MetroWest Flyers

Framingham, MA, Spring, 2026, with the Framingham Recreation Separtment. Free. Framingham Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Special Olympics Massachusetts, provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and...

Apr 12
-Jun 14

Special Olympics Track & Field: Westwood

Westwood, MA, April 12th – June 14th, 2026. Track and field skills program for athletes ages 6 to 12 in Westwood. Program will be occur on Sunday mornings from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, starting...

Apr 12
-Jun 13

Special Olympics Young Athletes: Westwood

Westwood, MA, April 12 – June 13th, 2026.  Young athletes program for ages 2 to 7 in Westwood focusing on fine motor skills and activities. Program will be occur on Sunday mornings from 9:30 am...

Apr 13
-Jun 10

Inclusive/Adaptive Punching for Empowerment

Medway, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Medway Parks and Recreation Department. For ages 10+. Adaptive & Inclusive program for athletes with disabilities. Join Nick Conner from Sweet Science Metrowest Boxing in this adaptive...

Apr 15
-Jun 18

Challenger Baseball: Bellingham

Bellingham, MA, April thru June, 20263, with Bellingham Youth Baseball. The Little League Challenger Division is a Little League experience for all youth with mental and/ or physical disabilities, ages 6 – high school/22 with...

Apr 16
-Jun 25

Inclusive Dance & Movement: Chicopee

Northampton, MA, Spring & Summer, 2026, with CHD’s All In Barrier Free Recreation. Dancers, regardless of ability, between the ages of 4-22 (with some wiggle room) will learn and rehearse for performances throughout the season....

Apr 16
-Jun 12

Inclusive TOPSoccer: Danvers

Danvers, MA, April – HYne 2026, ith Danvers Youth Socccer. DYS TOPSoccer (aka Special Kickers) is a developmental program for children with cognitive learning disabilities, with an emphasis on building skills, being active, developing sportsmanship, and...

Apr 17
-Sep 30

Inclusive Challenger Baseball: North Shore

Lynn, Massachusettds, through September 30th, 2026. The Alice O’Neil Challenger Little Leaguer division was established in Lynn over 20 years ago as a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls with...

Apr 18
-Jun 6

BEYONDTOPS Soccer for Special Needs

Wilmington, MA, April 18th – June 6th, 2026, with BeyondTops. For ages 4 – 18 with special Needs. Beyond TOPS is a 501c3 non profit organization whose sole purpose is to integrate children with mental and...

Apr 19
-Jul 19

Beep Baseball for Those with Vision Impairments: Medford

Medford, MA, April 19th – July 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s new beep baseball program, the Boston Strong, is an opportunity for individuals with a visual impairment to learn and...

Apr 19
-Jun 21

Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: Lawrence

Lawrence, MA, April 19th – June 21st, 2026. 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...

Apr 19
-Jun 21

Special Olympics Basketball Skill for Ages 13+: Lawrence

Lawrence, MA, April 19th – June 21st, 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes 13 and older, no prior experience needed. Program will be in Lawrence on Sunday mornings from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, starting...

Apr 22
-Jun 10

Special Olympics TopGolf Skills: Canton

Canton, MA, April – June, 2026. Golf skills program for athletes 15 years and older. No prior golf experience required.* There is also a golf program in Plymouth. 2026 Spring Plymouth Golf Skills ProgramGolf skills...

Apr 25
-Jun 20

Special Olympics Floorball: Lynn

Lynn, MA, April 25th – June 20th, 2026. Floorball program for athletes 10 years and older. Floorball is a fast-paced indoor sport that combines elements of hockey and is played with lightweight sticks and a...

Apr 26
-Jun 7

TOPSoccer: Norfolk

Norfolk, MA, April 26th – June 7th, 2026. Free. King Philip TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sport is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, developed...

Apr 26
-Jun 14

Adaptive Wheelchair Basketball: Reading

Reading, MA, April 26th – June 14th, 2026, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Adaptive Sports New England and Franciscan Children’s wheelchair basketball program occurs weekly for youth ages 5 – 21 and brings athletes together...

Apr 26
-Jun 23

Adaptive Basketball in Dedham

Dedham, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children. Adaptive Sports New England and Franciscan Children’s wheelchair basketball program occurs weekly for youth ages 5 – 21 and brings athletes...

Apr 26
-Jun 7

Soccer for Students with Special Needs: Hingham

Hingham, MA, April 26th – June 7th, 2026. South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP) soccer program for students with special needs is offered to participants ages 4-22 who receive special education services.  This program...

Apr 28
-Jun 9

Danvers Rec Adaptive Sports Program With Northeast Arc

Danvers High School, Danvers, MA, April 28th – June 9th, 2026 with the Northeast Arc and Danvers Recreation Department. Six Week Sports Frenzy -A Program That Explores Sports With Various Coaches. 6-Weeks* Ages 12-15 Interested...

Apr 28
-Jun 10

“Skyline” Inclusive Softball for Ages 18+: Natick

Natick, MA, April 28th – June 9th, 2026,  with the Skyline adaptive program at the Natick Parks and Recreation Department. Serving the Natick Community and surrounding towns with adaptive and inclusive programs for individuals with...

Apr 29
-Jun 30

Challenger Baseball/Softball in Foxboro & Norwood

Foxborough & Norwood, MA, April – June, 2026. Norwood Challenger Sports, with support from Norwood Little League and Foxborough Youth Baseball, offers baseball/softball for children and adults with intellectual and physial challenges ages 6 –...

May 2
-Jun 13

Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 2: Ashburnham

Ashburnham, MA, May 2nd – June 13th, 2026.. Young Athletes program for ages 6-12 in Ashburnham. Program will focus on track and field, and kickball skills. Program will meet on Saturday mornings from 11 am...

May 2
-Aug 2

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Burlington

Burlington, MA, May 2nd – August 1st, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 12-week program will...

May 3
-Jun 7

Challenger Little League Baseball: Weston

Weston, MA, May 5th – June 9th, 2024, with Weston Little League & Softball. The Challenger League is for boys & girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 5-18, or up to age 22 if still...

May 3
-Jun 21

Challenger Baseball Inclusive Softball Skills – Canton

Canton, MA, May 3 – June 21st, 2026, with the Canton Little League Challenger Division. The Little League Challenger Division is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Any individual...

May 3
-Jun 28

Bambino Buddy Ball in Quincy

Quincy, MA, May & June 2026. Free. For players with physical and/or mental challenges, regardless of ability. Sunday afternoons, May through June. Age requirements: 5 years old to 19 years old for players; 12 years...

May 3
-Jun 21

Cape Cod Challenger Baseball

Barnstable, MA, May – June 16th, 2026, with the The Cape Cod Challenger Club.  All ages and abilities are welcome to join in on. Warm up together with drills and then play ball.* The mission...

May 3
-Jun 14

Challenger Baseball in Natick

Natick, MA, May 3rd – June 14th, 2024. Free. The Natick Little League Challenger Division offers boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 5-18, (or the completion of high school), the opportunity to...

May 3
-Jul 26

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Danvers

Danvers, MA, May 3 – July 26th, 2026.   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...

May 5
-Jul 21

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Dorchester

Dorchester, MA, May 5 – July 21st, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field.* The 12-week program will...

May 5
-Aug 11

Inclusive Music Therapy for All Ages: Wakefield

Wakefield, MA, may 5th – August 11th, 2026, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16 through adult with all disabilities. These music therapy groups led by Roman Music Therapy are a unique musical place for...

May 5
-Jul 21

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Newton

Newton, MA, May 5 – July 21st, Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 12-week program will encompass...

May 6
-Jun 11

Adaptive Cooking Kids Test Kitchen: Lexington

Lexington, MA, May 6th – June 11th, 2026, with the Lexington Recreation Department. For ages 6 – 12. Each class presents students with an opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated...

May 6
-Jul 29

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Dartmouth

Dartmouth, MA, May 6 – July 229th, 2026.   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...

May 7
-Dec 18

Parenting Neurodivergent Children Support Groups

Virtual Support Groups, through December 2026, with the Parent Helping Parents of Watertown, MA. Supporting parents with children whose brains process, learn, or behave differently. This support group is open to anyone parenting a neurodivergent...

May 9
-Jun 30

Inclusive Buddy Ball in Greenfield

Greenfield, MA, May 9th – June 20th, 2026, with the Greenfield Recreation Department. Free. Buddy Baseball is a program for children and adults with disabilities, ages 6  – 18+. Each player has a peer Buddy...

May 12
-Jun 16

Adaptive Quickball in Lexington

Lexington, MA, May 12th – June 16th, 2026, with the Lexington Recreation Department. Quickball is a sport that blends baseball and softball into an exciting sport that emphasizes teamwork, coordination and friendly competition. * Activities...

May 12
-Jun 9

Lunchtime Advocacy Roundtable for Massachusetts’ Families

Webinars, May 12th – June 9th, 2026, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics.  This virtual meeting meets...

May 13
-Jun 17

Adaptive Youth Tennis in Lexington

Lexington, MA, May 13th – June 17th, 2026. The Lexington Recreation Department offers this program for ages 6 – 11 and 12- 17. Adaptive Tennis Lessons are designed to make the game of tennis accessible,...

May 16
-Aug 16

Youth Wheelchair Track: West Roxbury

West Roxbury, MA, through August 15th, 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s track program is held on a weekly basis with experienced coaches who can aid athletes in improving their racing...

May 18
-Oct 5

Adaptive Sailing in Boston

Boston, MA, through October, 2026, with Community Boating. Community Boating’s nationally recognized Universal Access Program allows individuals to take responsibility for their learning, push themselves to overcome challenges, and experience the freedom sailing offers.* With...

May 19
-Sep 21

Adaptive Rock Climbing in Western Massachusetts

Hadley, MA, Spring & Summer 2026, with CHD’s All In Barrier Free Recreation, Adaptive rock climbing meets the first and third Monday of each month, 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Open to anyone 4 years old and over with some upper body strength.
* Adaptive rock climbing equipment available for use at no charge.
* No more than 8 climbers allowed per session so space is very limited.
* Everyone entering the gym, including spectators and volunteers, must sign up through the Central Rock climbing website each time.|
* Participants may only be signed up for no more than 2 sessions at a time.
Fees apply, registration is required to the web icons below.

May 21
-Sep 24

Accessible Martial Arts Virtual Classes with Easterseals MA

On line, Spring & Summer, 2026, 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.* For...

May 21
-Jun 25

Adult/Junior Wheelchair and Para Standing Tennis

Central Falls, RH, May 21 – June 25, 2026, with the Southcoast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation. Hanover, MA. Free. Sessions are geared towards Adults and Teens. Wheelchair tennis is for people with a permanent, mobility-related physical...

May 23
-Aug 7

Adaptive Rowing in Holyoke

Holyoke, MA, May – August, 28th, 2026, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join the Universal Access Program for adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program,...

May 24
-Sep 8

Accessible Beaches & Beach Wheelchairs Across Massachusetts

Accessible Beaches/Beach Wheelchairs in Massachusetts. Find beach mats to the water, sand beach wheelchairs and floating beach wheelchairs in Massachusetts state parks with the DCR Universal Access Program. Contact the beach or park in advance...

May 25
-Sep 8

Accessible Pools & Spray Decks Across Massachusetts

Accessible Swimming Pools, Spray Decks and Wading Pools at Massachusetts’ State Parks. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all abilities.*...

May 26
-Jun 23

Inclusive Healthy Relationships For Men & Women

Malden, MA, May 26 – June 23, 2026, with Triangle, Inc. Disability Services. Triangle Abuse Prevention & Safety (TAPS) for Heathy Relationships for Men & Women. This is a 4-part series is specifically for people...

May 26
-Aug 7

Inclusive TOPSoccer: Methuen

Methuen, MA. Fall registration for grades 3-8 closes July 6. Grades PreK-2 closes August 7. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical...