Special-Needs Music & Dance Events in Massachusetts

Virtual sessions the first Thursday of each month in 2025, with guest speakers, through the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community. This is a peer-run community in the Metro Boston Area for people who have been[...]

Lexington, MA, through January 206, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Participants should be 23-80 years of age. There are two sets of rehearsals. One group meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 PM, and the[...]

Online, November 5th – February 4th, 2025, with the Astra Foundation in Acton, MA. An Astra Foundation on-line support group for parents who are familiar with principles of DIR/FloortimeTM. * The curriculum will respond to the[...]

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[...]

Hamilton, MA, October 2025 – May 2026. Adaptive dance classes can provide a more flexible, individually supportive environment for young dancers with specialized needs. This Developmental Dance class for ages 4-8 will emphasize: * Building social/emotional skills[...]

Springfield, MA, Dec 2025 – Jan 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the JCC of Springfield, MA. Join an adaptive, fitness pool party. Jump into an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party that makes working out[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

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[...]

Concord, MA, January – March 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities.  Build strength, balance, and cardio in this dynamic class. Move through stations that challenge your muscles, boost endurance, and[...]

Concord, MA, January – March, 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[...]

Concord, MA, January – March, 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[...]

Boston and Newton, MA, through June 2026, with the Boston Ballet, intake interviews throughout summer.  Boston Ballet School Adaptive Dance Program is a full school-year, age-based program that provides dance instruction to students of all[...]

Webinar, January 13th, 2026,  with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPal Parent Network Socials Statewide meetings are meant only for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing up, please[...]

Online, January 14th – March 25th, 2026, with the Astra Foundation in Acton, MA. Learn DIR® techniques developed by Stanley Greenspan, MD and Serena Wieder, PhD. DIR® focuses on the child-parent (or caregiver) relationship as[...]

Webinar Series, January – March, 2026, with the Family Leadership Program of Massachusetts. Your Voice, Your Plan: Essential Advocacy Skills Bootcamp. Are you ready to transform your passion into a powerful, actionable plan for your child’s[...]

Webinar, January 16th, 2026, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Join Lisa Coyne, PhD, Harvard-affiliated psychologist and expert in child and adolescent OCD, for this frer training on methods that help kids and teens move[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Webinar, January 20th, 2026, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Understanding Autism & Psychiatric Medications: A Practical Overview. Dr. Bayazit will guide attendees through an overview of autism, sharing helpful information about the diagnosis in an[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Needham, MA, and on Zoom, with Mass Families. For Metro Boston Families.  Free.  The Metro region is announcing the 2026 Family Leadership Series for caregivers in the Metro region who have loved ones served by[...]

Brighton, MA, January 27th – March 24th, 2026, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Participants will learn a variety of dance steps and movements, as well as a fun dance combination to perform at the end[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Lexington, MA, February 2nd – June 3rd, 2026, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Participants should be 23-80 years of age. There are two sets of rehearsals. One group meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:00[...]

Webinar, February 11th, 2026, NESCA of Metrowest.  Not all evaluations are created equal. In this webinar Ann Helmus, Ph.D., Founder and Director of NESCA, will explain what a neuropsychological evaluation is and how a good[...]

Virtual Conference, March 10th, 2026, with NAMI New Hampshire. The 2026 theme Moving Forward and creating Hope in Action, highlights how we can unite to address mental health priorities across New Hampshire. * The confernece[...]

Nashua, NH, Mayn 1st & 2nd, 2026, with the The New England Association for Play Therapy, Inc.  The New England Association for Play Therapy, Inc is a branch of the Association for Play Therapy that[...]

Online event, May 15th 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Gather virtually to recognize the importance of lived experience, watch award the Children’s Mental Health Community Awards, and attend morning and afternoon[...]