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Jan 29
-May 22

Accessible Martial Arts Virtual Classes with Easterseals MA

On line, Winter 2026, Thursdays, with Easterseals MA. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques.* For all ages.**Registration...

Feb 4
-May 14

Special Olympics Pickleball Clinics: Mashpee

Mashpee, MA, February – May 2026. Pickleball clinic offered for athletes ages 15 and over, no prior experience needed. Clinic will occur on Wednesday evenings, from 6 pm to 7 pm, February 4th through May...

Mar 1
-Jun 15

Special Olympics Aquatics: Worcester

Worcester, MA, Sundays, March – June 2026, with the Seven Hill Family Support Center.A traditional competitive swim team that practices skills, achieves goals, and races for medals. Requires a commitment to weekly practices, assessment rounds,...

Mar 1
-Jun 15

Miracle League Baseball for Adults

Acton, MA, Spring 2026. The Miracle League of Massachusetts’ Adult Miracle League program is for athletes 22 and older. * The Miracle League of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and...

Mar 1
-Jun 15

Miracle League Baseball for Youth & Teens

Acton, MA, Spring 2026. The Miracle League of Massachusetts’ Miracle League Youth program is for athletes ages 22 and under.* The Miracle League of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and...

Mar 17
-Jun 14

Unified Track & Field: Athol

Athol, MA, March 17th – June 14th, 2026, with Athol Royalston School District. Unified Track and Field is a special Olympic event that seeks to promote social inclusion by pairing athletes of similar ability in...

Mar 23
-May 21

S.P.O.R.T. Program Special Olympic Swim Team: Belmont

Belmont, MA, March – May, 2026. The Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. (Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time) offers this competitive swim team for those with special needs ages 8 and older.S.P.O.R.T. offers year round programs which provides...

Mar 28
-May 2

Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: Braintree

Braintree, MA, March 28th – May 2nd, 2026.  Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages...

Mar 29
-May 3

Special Olympics Soccer Skills: Amherst

Amherst, MA, March 29th – May 3rd, 2026. Soccer skills program for athletes ages 9 to 15. Program will occur on Sunday mornings at UMass Amherst – 3/29, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 and 5/3 (skipping 4/5).To...

Mar 29
-May 3

Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1 & 2: Amherst

Amherst, MA, March 29th – May 3rd, 2026. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7 years old. Level 2 is for ages 6 – 12 years old.
Massachusetts Young Athletes Level 1.  Young Athletes introduces basic sport and motor skills, like running, jumping, balancing, kicking, throwing and locomotor movements.
* Children of all abilities take part.
Massachusetts Young Athletes Level 2. When a child becomes comfortable with the Level 1 Young Athletes activities, they can then transition to participate with a Level 2 program.
* Children ages 6-12 with and without intellectual disabilities are eligible to participate.
* Level 2 classes focus on individual sport skill development and early game play concepts.
* A variety of sports can be covered during a Level 2 program such as track & field, soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, floorball and flag football.
* Special Olympics allows for a little bit of overlap in age groups, so a child can participate wherever they feel most comfortable.
* Once a child is ready, they can join a team sport with one of their community programs as early as age 8.
To register or for more information, visit Special Olympics Massachusetts www.specialolympicsma.org/play-sports/find-sports-programs-near-you   and scroll to your chosen event, or contact contact Ops@SpecialOlympicsMA.org

Apr 5
-Jun 15

Champions Division Inclusive Hockey in Weymouth

Weymouth, MA, Spring 2026, with the Champions Division of Weymouth Street Hockey League’s.  A Street Hockey division for kids with with disabilities. You don’t have to live in Weymouth to play in that division. The...

Apr 8
-Jun 24

Inclusive Bowling for Teens & Young Adults: Concord

Concord, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Strike up a new friendship by beating your own best score. This is a non-competitive group.* The group does a...

Apr 11
-Jun 13

Special Olympics Basketball Skills Center: Roxbury

Roxbury, MA, April 11th – June 13th, 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes between 8 and 15 years of age. No prior experience required. Program will be held in Roxbury on Saturday mornings from 11:00...

Apr 11
-May 30

Special Olympics Basketball Skills Center: Needham

Needham, MA, April 11th – May 30th, 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 13 and older. Program will be held in Needham on Saturdays from 1pm to 2pm, starting April 11th through May 30th...

Apr 11
-Jun 13

Special Olympics Soccer Skills Center: East Boston

East Boston, MA, Spring 2026. Soccer skills program for athletes between 8 and 22 years of age. Program will be held in East Boston on Saturday afternoons from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, starting April...

Apr 12
-Jun 14

Special Olympics Track & Field: Westwood

Westwood, MA, April 12th – June 14th, 2026. Track and field skills program for athletes ages 6 to 12 in Westwood. Program will be occur on Sunday mornings from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, starting...

Apr 12
-Jun 13

Special Olympics Young Athletes: Westwood

Westwood, MA, April 12 – June 13th, 2026.  Young athletes program for ages 2 to 7 in Westwood focusing on fine motor skills and activities. Program will be occur on Sunday mornings from 9:30 am...

Apr 12
-May 17

Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 1: Waltham

Waltham, MA, April 12th – May 17th, 026.  Level 1 Class. Young athletes program for ages 2 to 7 in focusing on fine motor skills and activities. Program will be occur on Sunday mornings from...

Apr 12
-Jun 14

Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: South Boston

South Boston, MA, April 12th – June 14th, 2026. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID),...

Apr 12
-May 6

Special Olympics Track & Field Event: Williamstown

Williams College, Williamstown, MA, April 12th – May 10th, 2026.Track and field program for athletes between 5 and 15 years of age. Program will be held on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM,...

Apr 13
-Jun 10

Inclusive/Adaptive Punching for Empowerment

Medway, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Medway Parks and Recreation Department. For ages 10+. Adaptive & Inclusive program for athletes with disabilities. Join Nick Conner from Sweet Science Metrowest Boxing in this adaptive...

Apr 18
-May 30

Special Olympics Pickleball: Peabody

Peabody, MA. April – May, 2026. Pickleball clinics offered for athletes ages 16 and over, no prior experience needed.* Pickleball is a racket or paddle sport. Two players or four players use a smooth-faced paddle...

Apr 18
-May 23

Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 1 & 2: Springfield

Springfield, MA, April 18th – May 23rd, 2026. Level 1  & 2 Classes Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID),...

Apr 19

Adaptive Indoor Climbing for For All Ages

Somerville, MA, April 19th, 2026. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts All Ages Adaptive Climbing Sessions includes youth participants. Everyone is encouraged to come climb – accommodations and equipment will help climbers with any disability get on the...

Apr 19
-May 17

Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 1 & 2: Southborough

Southborough, April 19th – May 17th, 2026. Level 1  & 2 Classes Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages...

Apr 19
-Jun 21

Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: Lawrence

Lawrence, MA, April 19th – June 21st, 2026. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages...

Apr 19
-Jun 21

Special Olympics Basketball Skill for Ages 13+: Lawrence

Lawrence, MA, April 19th – June 21st, 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes 13 and older, no prior experience needed. Program will be in Lawrence on Sunday mornings from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, starting...

Apr 22
-Jun 10

Special Olympics TopGolf Skills: Canton

Canton, MA, April – June, 2026. Golf skills program for athletes 15 years and older. No prior golf experience required.* There is also a golf program in Plymouth. 2026 Spring Plymouth Golf Skills ProgramGolf skills...

Apr 24

Special Olympics Unified Sports Open House: Boston

Boston, MA, April 24th, 2026. Special Olympics Open House for ages 12+ at the Reggie Lewis Center on Friday, April 24th from 6 to 8 pm. Participants will go through instructional sport stations, meet local...

Apr 25
-Jun 20

Special Olympics Floorball: Lynn

Lynn, MA, April 25th – June 20th, 2026. Floorball program for athletes 10 years and older. Floorball is a fast-paced indoor sport that combines elements of hockey and is played with lightweight sticks and a...

Apr 26

Adaptive Indoor Climbing for For All Ages

Somerville, MA, April 26, 2026. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts All Ages Adaptive Climbing Sessions includes youth participants. Everyone is encouraged to come climb – accommodations and equipment will help climbers with any disability get on the...

Apr 26
-May 31

Special Olympics TopGolf Skills: Plymouth

Plymouth, MA, April – May 31st, 2026. Golf skills program for athletes 16 years and older. No prior golf experience required. Program will be held at Atlantic Country Club in Plymouth on Sunday mornings from...

Apr 30

Inclusive Challenger Baseball: Holden

Holden, MA, Registration closes on April 30th, 2026. Free. Open to all families in Wachusett areas towns. Holden Baseball and Softball will be offering the Little League Challenger Division beginning Spring 2026. The Challenger Division...

May 2
-Aug 2

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Burlington

Burlington, MA, May 2nd – August 1st, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 12-week program will...

May 2
-Jun 13

Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 2: Ashburnham

Ashburnham, MA, May 2nd – June 13th, 2026.. Young Athletes program for ages 6-12 in Ashburnham. Program will focus on track and field, and kickball skills. Program will meet on Saturday mornings from 11 am...

May 3
-Jun 7

Healthy Kids Running Challenger Division: Georgetown, MA

Georgetown, MA (Northshore Area), May 3 – June 7, 2026, Healthy Kids Running Series. The Challenger Division was created to support children with special needs that may need a little extra time and support to...

May 3
-Jul 26

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Danvers

Danvers, MA, May 3 – July 26th, 2026.   Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 8-week program...

May 5
-Jul 21

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Dorchester

Dorchester, MA, May 5 – July 21st, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field.* The 12-week program will...

May 5
-Jul 21

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Newton

Newton, MA, May 5 – July 21st, Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 12-week program will encompass...

May 6
-Jul 29

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Dartmouth

Dartmouth, MA, May 6 – July 229th, 2026.   Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 8-week program...

May 13

Special Olympics Golf Clinic: Mashpee

Mashpee, MA, May 13th, 2026. Single day golf clinic for athletes ages 8 and older, held on Wednesday, May 13th in Mashpee from 11am to 1pm. * No prior experience is needed* Course will provide...

May 13
-Jun 17

Adaptive Youth Tennis in Lexington

Lexington, MA, May 13th – June 17th, 2026. The Lexington Recreation Department offers this program for ages 6 – 11 and 12- 17. Adaptive Tennis Lessons are designed to make the game of tennis accessible,...

Jun 24
-Jul 2

All Stars Inclusive Skateboarding Clinic

Scituate, MA, June 29th – July 2nd, 2026, with the C.O.R.S.E. Foundation and the Scituate Recreation Deparment. This program may be full – please check with the host for more information. For those in grade...