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Jun 22
-Jun 24

Sensory-Friendly “Toy Story 5” Movie

June 24th, 2026, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information.Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly,...

Jun 23

Sensory Friendly Viewing of “Toy Story 5”

Manchester, NH, June 23rd, 2026. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism or other special needs.* Chunky’s will keep the theater lights...

Jun 25

Sensory-Friendly “Toy Story 5” Movie

Weymouth, MA, June 25th, 2026, with South Shore Cinemas. Open to the individuals/families with disabilities. The theater ambiance will be lighter, the movie volume will be lower, and the pressure to be still and quiet...

Jun 26

Sensory-Friendly Mornings at Revolutionary Spaces: Boston

Boston, MA, June 26th, 2026, with Revolutionary Spaces in Boston. Free for all visitors ages 18 and under. Revolutionary Spaces’ Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Old State House offers special early open hours designed for visitors...

Jun 27

Sensory Summer Inclusive Kickoff Day

Worcester, MA, June 27th, 2026, with Thrive Support and Advocacy. Thrive will bring families together for a fun-filled, sensory-friendly day of connection, community, and summer adventures. Enjoy:* games &, face painting* water tables* giveaways* meet...

Jun 27

Sensory-Friendly “Toy Story 5” Movie

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londonderry, NH, June 27th, 2026, with O’Neil Cinemas. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights...

Jul 4

Sensory-Friendly Fourth of July in Western Mass

Holyoke, MA, July 4th, 2026, with Jericho. Gather for an evening of reflection, community, and remembrance. Designed to be sensory-friendly and fireworks-free, the celebration offers a peaceful alternative to traditional holiday festivities.* As part of...

Jul 5

A Bug’s World Sensory-Friendly Morning

Providence, RI, July 5th, 2026, 8:00 – 9:00 am. A special sensory-friendly mornings an hour before the Roger Williams Zoo bug’s trail opens to the public.* Designed for those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and...

Jul 6
-Aug 17

Autism Welcoming Drop In Groups for All Ages: Natick Mall

Natick Mall, MA, Mondays, July 6th – August 17th, 2026 ,with the Autism Alliance in Metrowest. Open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Autism Welcoming Center, Natick Mall, 2nd Floor. A drop-in, parent-supervised program for autistic children, teens,...

Jul 7

Sensory Friendly Viewing of “Minions & Monsters”

Manchester, NH, July 7th, 2026. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism or other special needs.* Chunky’s will keep the theater lights...

Jul 11

Sensory-Friendly “Minions 3” Movie

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londonderry, NH, July 11th, 2026, with O’Neil Cinemas. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights...

Jul 24

Sensory-Friendly Mornings at Revolutionary Spaces: Boston

Boston, MA, July 24th, 2026, with Revolutionary Spaces in Boston. Free for all visitors ages 18 and under. Revolutionary Spaces’ Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Old State House offers special early open hours designed for visitors...

Aug 9

Summer Fair for Youth with Disabilities

Chelsmford, MA, August 9th, 2026, 10 – 11:30 a.m., with the Bishop Ruocco Knights of Columbus of Lowell. Free. The Fair is specially designed to give children and their families a fun-filled morning of games...

Aug 15

Sensory-Friendly Picnic: Douglas

Douglas, MA, August 15th, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Picnic at the Park in Douglas, MA. The 4th Annual Sensory‑Friendly Community Event, hosted by Picnic at the Park Douglas, a local nonprofit dedicated...

Aug 28

Sensory-Friendly Mornings at Revolutionary Spaces: Boston

Boston, MA, August 28th, 2026, with Revolutionary Spaces in Boston. Free for all visitors ages 18 and under. Revolutionary Spaces’ Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Old State House offers special early open hours designed for visitors...

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,...