Special-Needs Arts & Theater Events in Massachusetts

Concord Free Public Library, Concord, MA. Held every Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM, through 2nd, 2025.  This program is designed to support neurodivergent children, including those with autism, sensory processing challenges, and any child who[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Natick, MA, January 25th, 2026, with TCAN’s Sensory Friendly Film Series.  A sensory-friendly screening of new Pixar release.  The screenings will be open to all, with a focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment[...]

Bristol, RI, throughout 2025, with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol is offering Sensory Friendly Hours specific hours on specific days. They invites[...]

Manchester, New Hampshire, January 27th, 2026.  Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings are monthly screenings of newly released movies for children with autism or other special needs. * Chunky’s will keep the theater lights up,[...]

Lexington, MA, Winter, 2026, with the Special Needs Art Project.  For ages 16+.  SNAP Ceramics teaches the fundamentals and more advanced techniques of ceramics to individuals who are neuro-divergent. * Discover clay and all its[...]

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[...]

Bristol, RI, throughout 2025, with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol is offering Sensory Friendly Hours specific hours on specific days. They invites[...]

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.[...]

Bristol, RI, throughout 2025, with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol is offering Sensory Friendly Hours specific hours on specific days. They invites[...]

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.[...]

March 21st, 2026, Open Caption Performance. Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. This musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of[...]

March 21st, 2026, Audio Described. Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. This musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a[...]

March 21st, 2026, American Sign Language. Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. This musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of[...]

Cambridge, MA, March 28th, 2026, with Vinfen of Cambridge, MA. Each year, Vinfen uses the power of film to raise awareness, foster important dialogue, and fight against the discrimination and stigma so often faced by[...]

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,[...]

Logan Airport, Boston, April 4th, 2026, with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA. Free. A program specifically designed to support families of children with autism, creating a travel test run to help ease the[...]

Providence, RI, May 16th, 2026, 2 pm show, at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Join an afternoon with renowned magician Bill Blagg as he presents the Family Magic show for all ages. Bill Blagg’s offers[...]

Worcester, MA, May 17th, 2026, American Sign Language and Audio Description: About the show: There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony®[...]

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[...]

Worcester, MA, June 28th, 2026, American Sign Language. About the show: Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. *[...]

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[...]