Fall Sensory & Halloween Events in Massachusetts

Arts & Theater

Museum Programs

Music & Dance

Parks & Beaches

Sensory & Inclusive Movies

Special Olympics

Swimming

Team Sports

Join Our Bi-Weekly Newsletter

Sep 27

Sensory-Friendly Hayride: Medway

Medway, MA, Cancelled due to inclement weather, with the Medway SEPAC. Join a sensory friendly family hayride and get a pumpkin. The farm has so much to do after the event your family could enjoy...

Oct 1

-Oct 31

Stockbridge – The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show Sensory Friendly “Early Hour”

Stockbridge, MA – October 2026. Advanced purchase of specifically timed tickets is required. Tickets will not be sold on site.The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into...

Oct 1

-Nov 1

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in Providence

Providence, RI, October 1 – November 1, 2026. * Not a disability specific event, however the venue is wheelchair accessible, and has wheelchairs to that may be reserved at least 48 hours ahead of time....

Oct 3

Inclusive Fall CHD’s All In Day: Western Mass

Sunderland, MA, October 3, 2026, 9 – 5 p.m., with the Center for Human Development in Western Mass. Join “CHD’s All In Day” at a local farm for inclusive family games and activities including a huge...

Oct 3

Sensory- Friendly All Ages Harvest Fest: Lexington

Lexington, MA, October 3, 2026, with the Town Lexington, MA, Recreation Department. This event is sensory friendly, multi-generational, and fun for the whole family.* Celebrate the start of fall with family games, activities and crafts.*...

Oct 3

Inclusive Halloween Party with Work, Inc: Dorchester

Boston, MA, October 3, 2026, with Work, Inc. Family Support Center. Get ready for an afternoon filled with delicious food, tasty treats, fun games, great music, and Halloween fun. Costume Contest & Prizes.* Come dressed...

Oct 3

Trunk or Treat/ Únete a nosotros para Trunk or Treat

Lynn, MA, October 3, 2026, 10 a.m – 12 p.m., with the Bridgewell Family Support Center. From the event webpage: “We’re planning a fun-filled day with: Creatively decorated vehicles, Hocus Pocus will be playing inside...

Oct 3

Sensory-Friendly “Boo in the Barnyard”: Hingham

Hingham, MA, October 2026, 1 -2 pm time slots only. The Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any...

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,...

Oct 7

National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts Evening at the Topsfield Fair

Topsfield, MA, October 7, 2026, 5:30 pm. Join the National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts and their Wicked Good Chapter for a fun evening at the Topsfield Fair as part of the NFB Coast-to-Coast...

Oct 8

Inclusive Halloween Dance For Teens & Adults with Disabilities

Middleborough, MA, October 8, 2026, with The Heart In Art and The Middleboro Elks. Heart In Art (THIA) is an all inclusive, creative environment – The Arts Accessible To Everyone –regardless of age, ability, physical...

Oct 9

Sensory-Friendly Halloween on the Hill: Beverly

Beverly, MA, October 2026, 4 – 5 p.m. time slots only. Pre purchase of tickets is required – no walk ins. Long Hill at the Trustees of the Reservation offers a dedicated Sensory & Accessible...

Oct 10

-Oct 25

Boo at the Zoo: New Bedford

New Bedford, MA, October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 10 am – 4 pm, 2026. “Boo at the Zoo” is here to fulfill all your autumnal and mildly eerie Halloween desires. With campus-wide daylight...

Oct 11

Halloweenie Trunk or Treat with Autism Connections

Whately, MA, October 11th, 2026, 1 – 3 p.m. All ages and open to the community. Join Autism Connections at for a Trunk or Treat event with the Westfield Cruisers. Come check out an awesome...

Oct 16

-Oct 18

Boo in the Woods at Polar Park

Worcester, Polar Park, October 16 – 18, 2026. Join Polar Park for their kid-friendly “Boo in the Park” Fall Festival, happening every Saturday and Sunday before the evening Haunt even. Designed with little ones in...

Oct 16

Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat: Medway

Medway High School, Medway, MA, October 16, 2026, 5 p.m., hosted by the Medway, MA, SEPAC. Come trunk or treat with the Medway Special Eduation Parent Advisory Council.* Costumes are welcomed and food truck will...

Oct 16

Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival in Boston

Boston, MA, October 16, 2026. This is not a disability specific event. Free. The Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. * Adults and children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and...

Oct 16

Inclusive Halloween Dance Party for Ages 18+

Norwell, MA, October 16, 2026, with the Arc of the South Shore. For ages 18+ with special needs. Get ready for a spooktacular night of music, dancing, friends, food, and fun! Join us for a...

Oct 17

Sensory-Friendly “Boo in the Barnyard”: Hingham

Oct 17

Dream Day on Cape Cod Halloween Party

Brewster, MA, October 17, 2026, 12 – 5 p.m.. Dream Day on Cape Cod is a Non-Profit Organization Based in Brewster, Massachusetts, dedicated to bringing respite into the lives of children with serious and/or life-threatening illnesses...

Oct 18

Sensory Friendly Trunk Or Treat: Quincy

Quincy, MA, October 18, 2026, with the Quincy Parent Advisory Council To Special Education. Quincy SEPAC (formerly QPAC) invites Quincy families with IEPs and 504s to join for a fun-filled afternoon of spooky decorations, candy, sensory...

Oct 18

Inclusive Tricks & Treats: Pembroke

Pembroke, MA, October 18th, 2026, 4 – 5 pm only. Hosted by Raising Harts and City Arena, Tricks + Treats is an opportunity to enjoy a safe and inclusive Halloween experience! Join us for face...

Oct 18

Inclusive Halloween Party & Costume Giveaway: Western MA

Sheffield, MA, October 18, 2026,with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington. FLO Halloween Party & Costume Giveaway. A fun afternoon of Halloween festivities.* An afternoon of Halloween festivities* Enjoy lunch, music, and a FREE costume...

Oct 20

Sensory-Friendly hours at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in Providence

Providence, RI, October 20, 2026, 5- 6:00 p.m. only. Designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences, this special night features 5,000 illuminated pumpkins without music or special effects. * Discounted...

Oct 22

Inclusive Trick or Treating for All Ages: Burlington

Burlington, MA, October 22, 2026, 5:30 to 6:30 Hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. Join in on a sensory friendly trick or treating experience for those with disabilities ages of all ages. * Halloween costumes...

Oct 23

Haunted House with Sensory-Friendly Times: Lexington

Lexington, MA, October 23, 2026. Reservations required. The Lexington Recreation and Community Programs will be hosting the annual haunted house with specified Sensory-Friendly Times. Come in your favorite costume and tour the community center-turned haunted...

Oct 23

Sensory-Friendly Halloween on the Hill: Beverly

Beverly, MA, October 2026, 4 – 5 p.m. time slots only. Pre purchase of tickets is required – no walk ins. Long Hill at the Trustees of the Reservation offers a dedicated Sensory & Accessible...

Oct 23

Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treak: Norfolk

Norfolk, MA, October 23, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, with the Norfolk, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Counci. Join the annual SEPAC Halloween event. Volunteers will decorate their cars and bring Halloween treats to share....

Oct 23

-Oct 24

Not-So-Spooky Haunted House – Hingham

Hingham, MA, Friday and Saturday Nights, October 23 & 24, 2026. TFriday nights 5:00 to 7:00 and Saturday nights 4:30 to 7:00 PM. St. John’s Episcopal Church haunted house will be filled with friendly ghosts,...

Oct 24

Sensory Trick or Trunk: Georgetown

Penn Brook School, Georgetown, MA, October 24, 2026. Georgetown Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host this special-needs family event. Classic Trick-or-Trunk Fun – theyare preserving the structured, safe, ticketed format —including a dedicated sensory-friendly...

Oct 24

Sensory Friendly “Spooktacular” for Young Children: Acton

Acton, MA, October 24, 2026, Sensory Hours 10 – 10:30 a.m. ONLY, with the Acton-Boxborough Family Network. Join their annual Halloween Spooktacular event including a magician (11am) and other fun activities provided by local preschools...

Oct 24

Spooktacular After-Hours Event at Boston Children’s Museum

Boston, October 24, 2026. This is not a disability specific event, however the museum is accessible https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/accessibility/ * Celebrate and party with trick-or-treating, spooky activities and programs for frightfully safe fun for all. Throughout the...

Oct 24

Sensory Trunk or Treat with the Holliston SEPAC

Holliston, MA, October 24, 2026, Sensory time will be 6 – 6:30 only. The Holliston Special Education Parent Advisory Council is hosting a Trunk or Treat for the local community. Where families can enjoy a...

Oct 25

Sensory Trunk or Treat in Lakeville

Lakeville, MA, October 25, 2026, Sensory time will be 3:30 – 4 p.m. only, with the Lakeville Parks Department * Be sure to bring a bag for treats* In honor of Lifetime Girl Scout Dolly...

Oct 26

Halloween Luncheon with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts

New Bedford, MA, October 26, 2026. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. Put on your spookiest or silliest costume and join the 14th Annual Halloween Luncheon. Enjoy a festive afternoon filled with...

Oct 26

Inclusive Halloween Dance

Southbridge, MA, October 26th, 2026, with Seven Hills South Valley Family Support Center. Come have some spooky Halloween fun with friends. Costumes are encouraged (no masks, please). * Enjoy pizza, snacks, and live music from...

Oct 27

Sensory Friendly Trick or Treat: Dudley

Dudley, MA, October 27 2026, with Venture Community Services. Free Sensory-Friendly Halloween Celebration for Kids. Join a fun, sensory-friendly Halloween event designed for children 18 & under with autism or sensory concerns—and their families. * All children...

Oct 28