Special-Needs Arts & Theater Events in Massachusetts

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[...]

Danvers, MA, January – February 9th 2026, with Danvers Indoor Sports. A sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Soccer and Lacrosse. Ages 2 – 4 and 5 – 7.[...]

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[...]

Swampscott, MA, January – February 2026, with Swampscott Recreation. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of track & field and floor hockey. Classes are non-competitive and a fit for beginners or for[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, January 17th, 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.[...]

Lynn, MA, January – March 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 8 to 15. Program will be held at in Lynn on Saturdays from 11 am to 12 pm, starting January 17th through March 7th.[...]

Worcester, MA, January 26th – March 28th, with Open Sky Community Services and Worcester Volleyball Blazers. No experience needed to participate – open to all abilities.  This inclusive activity is open to youth and young adults[...]

Beverly, MA, January 20th – February 7th, 2026, with Children’s Center for Communication at the Beverly School for the Deaf.  Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this program. The Community Sports Program at CCCBSD gives[...]

Haverhill, MA, January – June 2026, with Haverhill Recreation. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are suitable  for beginners or for children who are[...]

Roxbury, MA, January – March 2026. Unified soccer skills center for athletes and Unified partners ages 8 to 15. Practices will be held on Wednesdays   in Roxbury from 6 pm to 7:30 pm, starting January[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

Swampscott, MA, January – March, 2026, with Swampscott Recreation. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of track & field and floor hockey. Classes are non-competitive and a fit for beginners or for[...]

Danvers, MA, January – February 9th 2026, with Danvers Indoor Sports. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of basketball and floor hockey. Ages 2 – 4, 5 – 7, 8 – 10 [...]

Grafton, MA, January – February 2026, with the Grafton Recreation. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Baseball and Soccer. Age groups are 2-4, 5 – 7, 8 – 10. Classes are[...]

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.[...]

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,[...]

North Reading, MA, April 6th – June 1st, 2026, with Andover Soccer Association and North Reading Youth Soccer.  Open to all players from communities in Northeast MA.  There is no fee to register and play.[...]

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[...]

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[...]