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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 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...

Jul 24
-Feb 11

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Sunderland Public Library

Sunderland, MA, Thursdays, 2026. The library is open to everyone during their  Sensory Friendly Hours and features a modified, more accessible environment. Everyone is Welcome – all patrons are welcome to visit the library during...

Jul 25
-Aug 22

Family Sensory-Friendly Song & Movement: Salem

Salem Public Library, Salem MA, Summer 2026. Bi Weekly, through May 30th. For ages 3-8 with siblings and caregiver(s). An adaptive sensory-friendly song and movement program for children to share with their caregiver/family. * This...

Jul 26

Sensory Friendly Viewing of “Moana”

Arlington, MA, July 26, 2026, with the Capitol Theater and Creamery. The Capitol Theatre’s Sensory-Friendly Screenings are designed for all families with children or adults with sensory sensitivities. * They’re also suitable for those who...

Jul 28

Sensory Friendly Viewing of “Moana”

Manchester, NH, July 28, 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...

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...

Aug 29

Accessible Adventures: A Fun Day at Deer Island

August 29th, 2026, 12 – 3 p.m., with the Winthrop Commission on Disabilities, MWRA, Mass Advocates Standing Strong, Access 2 Community and Friendship, WINARC, and Division of Marine Fisheries. Free. Join in on going to...

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,...