Sensory dates coming up in Boston.
Every quiet time the places themselves have posted, soonest first. Each one opens the place, with a visual schedule and story ready for that day.
November 2026
USS Constitution Museum (Charlestown)Sensory-Friendly Sunday at the USS Constitution Museum, 9 am to 10 amAdmission by donation
Discovery Museum (Acton)Inclusive Afternoon (Especially for Me) at Discovery Museum, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pmFree with pre-registration
Medford Public Library Adaptive StorytimeAdaptive Storytime at Medford Public Library, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Boston Children's MuseumEveningstar (Morningstar Access) at Boston Children's Museum, 5 pm to 7 pm
Museum of Fine Arts (Boston)Beyond the Spectrum Teens at the MFA (listed as sold out), 10:30 am to 12 pmFree; ticket required, reserved online in advance
North Shore Children's Museum (Peabody)Low Sensory play session at the North Shore Children's Museum, 2 to 4 pm$12 per person, 12 months and up, plus a $1.05 fee per ticket online; under 12 months free. Peabody residents free on November weekends (proof of residency; while tickets last). EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare cardholders $3 per person: call 978-538-5765 to reserve.
Commonwealth Ballet Sensory Nutcracker (Weston)Commonwealth Ballet Sensory/Family-Friendly Nutcracker at the Eleanor Welch Casey Theater, Regis College, 1:00 pm, about 1 hour (Behind the Ballet Discovery Room from noon in The Carney Gallery)SFF Nutcracker tickets: Adult/Seniors $28.00 and Children under 12 $20.00, plus a $2.25 Ticketstage fee each ($30.25 and $22.25 total). All sales are final; no ticket exchanges.
Old State House Sensory-Friendly Mornings (Boston)Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Old State House, Revolutionary Spaces, 9 to 10 am; arrive any time in that hourFree for ages 18 and under and members; adults $5
December 2026
Discovery Museum (Acton)Inclusive Afternoon (Especially for Me) at Discovery Museum, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pmFree with pre-registration
New England Botanic Garden Night Lights Sensory Friendly Hours (Boylston)Night Lights Sensory Friendly Hours at New England Botanic Garden, Boylston (Thursday), 4 to 7 pm; once checked in, you may stay until 10 pmAdults $26, seniors 65+ $23, non-member children 4 to 12 $16, 3 and under free (ticket required); members save 25%
Boston Ballet Sensory Friendly Nutcracker (Citizens Opera House)Boston Ballet Sensory Friendly performance of The Nutcracker at the Citizens Opera House, 1:30 pm (lobby activities from 12 pm), about 1 hour 20 minutes$40 to $121, plus a Citizens Opera House venue fee
Needham Free Public Library Sensory Storytime (Needham)Sensory Storytime at Needham Free Public Library, 10:00 to 10:30 am
Boston Children's MuseumMorningstar Access (All Masks On) at Boston Children's Museum, 8 am to 10 am
Boston Pops Holiday Pops Sensory Friendly (Symphony Hall)Boston Pops 2026 Holiday Pops Sensory Friendly at Symphony Hall, 10:30 am, about 60 minutes$35, plus $10.25 in fees
Caring Santa at Northshore Mall (Peabody)A Special Visit with Caring Santa at Northshore Mall, 9 to 10:30 am, before the mall opens at 11 amReservation required. Photos are for sale at the event.
Caring Santa at South Shore Plaza (Braintree)A Special Visit with Caring Santa at South Shore Plaza, 9 to 10:30 am, before the mall opens at 11 amReservation required. Photos are for sale at the event.
Caring Santa at The Shops at Chestnut Hill (Newton)A Special Visit with Caring Santa at The Shops at Chestnut Hill, 9 to 10:30 am (the mall opens at 10 am)Reservation required, no purchase required to book. Photos are for sale at the event.
Coolidge Corner Theatre Relaxed Screenings (Brookline)Relaxed Screening: Won't You Be My Neighbor? at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, 10:30 am, listed in Moviehouse 5 (MH5); runtime 1 hr 34 minRegular Coolidge prices and discounts (Adults $17.00, Children 12 or under $15.00; more on the ticket prices page). No refunds; exchanges allowed up until the listed showtime.
New England Botanic Garden Night Lights Sensory Friendly Hours (Boylston)Night Lights Sensory Friendly Hours at New England Botanic Garden, Boylston (Tuesday), 4 to 7 pm; once checked in, you may stay until 10 pmAdults $26, seniors 65+ $23, non-member children 4 to 12 $16, 3 and under free (ticket required); members save 25%
Museum of Fine Arts (Boston)Beyond the Spectrum Kids at the MFA (listed with tickets), 10:30 am to 12 pmFree; ticket required, reserved online in advance
Urban Air Sensory Friendly Play (Bellingham)Sensory Friendly Play at Urban Air Bellingham (monthly session), 8 to 10 amCall the park at (508) 232-4604 for the price and how to book. Urban Air Socks are required for all guests.
Bierman Sensory Santa (Danvers)FREE Annual Sensory Santa in Danvers, Bierman Autism Centers, 9 to 11 amFree; register ahead
Museum of Fine Arts (Boston)Beyond the Spectrum Teens at the MFA (listed as sold out), 10:30 am to 12 pmFree; ticket required, reserved online in advance
Old State House Sensory-Friendly Mornings (Boston)Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Old State House, Revolutionary Spaces, 9 to 10 am; arrive any time in that hourFree for ages 18 and under and members; adults $5
American Repertory Theater Sensory Inclusive (Cambridge)Mexodus, Sensory Inclusive performance, at the Loeb Drama Center, 2 pmFrom $96.00, plus A.R.T.'s Ticket Fee of $8 per ticket (some discounts do not incur it). All sales are final; exchanges with at least 24 hours' notice, within the same production, may carry a $10 per ticket exchange fee.
USS Constitution Museum (Charlestown)Sensory-Friendly Sunday at the USS Constitution Museum, 9 am to 10 amAdmission by donation
January 2027
Museum of Fine Arts (Boston)Beyond the Spectrum Kids at the MFA (listed with tickets), 10:30 am to 12 pmFree; ticket required, reserved online in advance
Urban Air Sensory Friendly Play (Bellingham)Sensory Friendly Play at Urban Air Bellingham (monthly session), 8 to 10 amCall the park at (508) 232-4604 for the price and how to book. Urban Air Socks are required for all guests.
Museum of Fine Arts (Boston)Beyond the Spectrum Teens at the MFA (listed as sold out), 10:30 am to 12 pmFree; ticket required, reserved online in advance
February 2027
Urban Air Sensory Friendly Play (Bellingham)Sensory Friendly Play at Urban Air Bellingham (monthly session), 8 to 10 amCall the park at (508) 232-4604 for the price and how to book. Urban Air Socks are required for all guests.
USS Constitution Museum (Charlestown)Sensory-Friendly Sunday at the USS Constitution Museum, 9 am to 10 amAdmission by donation
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March 2027
Urban Air Sensory Friendly Play (Bellingham)Sensory Friendly Play at Urban Air Bellingham (monthly session), 8 to 10 amCall the park at (508) 232-4604 for the price and how to book. Urban Air Socks are required for all guests.
BSO Sensory-Friendly Family Concert (Symphony Hall)BSO Sensory-Friendly Family Concert at Symphony Hall, 11 am$0 to $20, plus $1.50 in fees
