Sensory dates coming up in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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
Dallas Children's Theater sensory-friendly performancesRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer sensory-friendly performance at Dallas Children's Theater, 1:30 pm (pre-show activities 12:30 pm, doors 1 pm)$10 per person
Arlington Public Library SNAP Storytime (Southeast Branch)SNAP Storytime at Arlington Public Library's Southeast Branch Library, 9:30 to 10:00 am
Dallas ZooSensory Friendly Night at Dallas Zoo Lights, 5:30 pm to 9 pm$19 for adults, $15 for youth; children 2 and under free; parking $15 (free for members)
Arlington Public Library SNAP Storytime (Southeast Branch)SNAP Dance Party at Arlington Public Library's Southeast Branch Library, 3:30 to 4:15 pm
Fort Worth Public Library Sensory Story TimeSensory Story Time at Reby Cary Youth Library, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Dallas Museum of ArtOpen Studio Sensory Hour at the Dallas Museum of Art, 12:00 to 4:00 pm; the first hour is the sensory hourFree
Dallas Museum of ArtOpen Studio Sensory Hour at the Dallas Museum of Art, 12:00 to 4:00 pm; the first hour is the sensory hourFree
Arlington Public Library SNAP Storytime (Southeast Branch)SNAP Storytime at Arlington Public Library's Southeast Branch Library, 9:30 to 10:00 am
Fort Worth Public Library Sensory Story TimeSensory Story Time at Golden Triangle Library, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
December 2026
Arlington Public Library SNAP Storytime (Southeast Branch)SNAP Storytime at Arlington Public Library's Southeast Branch Library, 9:30 to 10:00 am
Fort Worth Museum of Science and HistorySensory Time at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 3 pm to 5 pmIncluded with regular museum admission
Fort Worth Public Library Sensory Story TimeSensory Story Time at Summerglen Library, 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Dallas Museum of ArtOpen Studio Sensory Hour at the Dallas Museum of Art, 12:00 to 4:00 pm; the first hour is the sensory hourFree
Casa Mañana sensory friendly performances (Fort Worth)A Christmas Carol sensory friendly performance at Casa Mañana, Fort Worth, 11 am$24 to $60, by section
Dallas Museum of ArtOpen Studio Sensory Hour at the Dallas Museum of Art, 12:00 to 4:00 pm; the first hour is the sensory hourFree
Fort Worth Public Library Sensory Story TimeSensory Story Time at Summerglen Library, 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Fort Worth Public Library Sensory Story TimeSensory Story Time at Golden Triangle Library, 12:30 to 1:15 pm
North Central Ballet Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker (Fort Worth)North Central Ballet sensory-friendly dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker at the IM Terrell Performing Arts Center, Fort Worth, 7:00 PM, approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes$10 per person, general admission, plus applicable taxes and online ticketing fees ($14.48 per ticket online, including a $4.48 fee)
Fort Worth Public Library Sensory Story TimeSensory Story Time at Reby Cary Youth Library, 12:00 to 12:45 pm
Ballet North Texas sensory-friendly performances (Dallas)Ballet North Texas sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker at Moody Performance Hall, Dallas, 2:00pmReserve through TicketDFW, (214) 871-5000
Dallas Museum of ArtOpen Studio Sensory Hour at the Dallas Museum of Art, 12:00 to 4:00 pm; the first hour is the sensory hourFree
Dallas Museum of ArtOpen Studio Sensory Hour at the Dallas Museum of Art, 12:00 to 4:00 pm; the first hour is the sensory hourFree
January 2027
Fort Worth Public Library Sensory Story TimeSensory Story Time at Summerglen Library, 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Fort Worth Museum of Science and HistorySensory Time at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 3 pm to 5 pm
Fort Worth Public Library Sensory Story TimeSensory Story Time at Golden Triangle Library, 12:30 to 1:15 pm
Fort Worth Public Library Sensory Story TimeSensory Story Time at Reby Cary Youth Library, 12:00 to 12:45 pm
Fort Worth Public Library Sensory Story TimeSensory Story Time at East Regional Library, 10:30 to 11:15 am
Dallas Children's Theater sensory-friendly performancesCorduroy sensory-friendly performance at Dallas Children's Theater, 1:30 pm (pre-show activities 12:30 pm, doors 1 pm)$10 per person
Casa Mañana sensory friendly performances (Fort Worth)Shrek The Musical sensory friendly performance at Casa Mañana, Fort Worth, 11 am$24 to $60, by section
February 2027
Fort Worth Public Library Sensory Story TimeSensory Story Time at Summerglen Library, 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Fort Worth Museum of Science and HistorySensory Time at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 3 pm to 5 pm
Amon Carter Museum of American Art (Fort Worth)Meet Up at the Museum, a sensory-friendly evening for adults and teens, at the Amon Carter Museum, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Free, reservations encouraged; registration opens December 1, 2026
Fort Worth Public Library Sensory Story TimeSensory Story Time at Golden Triangle Library, 12:30 to 1:15 pm
Fort Worth Public Library Sensory Story TimeSensory Story Time at Reby Cary Youth Library, 12:00 to 12:45 pm
Fort Worth Public Library Sensory Story TimeSensory Story Time at East Regional Library, 10:30 am to 12:15 pm
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March 2027
Fort Worth Museum of Science and HistorySensory Time at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 3 pm to 5 pm
Dallas Children's Theater sensory-friendly performancesAlex and Olmsted's Marooned! A Space Odyssey sensory-friendly performance at Dallas Children's Theater, 1:30 pm (pre-show activities 12:30 pm, doors 1 pm)$10 per person
April 2027
Casa Mañana sensory friendly performances (Fort Worth)Disney's Finding Nemo sensory friendly performance at Casa Mañana, Fort Worth, 11 am$24 to $60, by section
Fort Worth Museum of Science and HistorySensory Time at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 3 pm to 5 pm
Amon Carter Museum of American Art (Fort Worth)Sensory Explorations: Sights and Sounds at the Amon Carter Museum, 10 to 11:30 a.m.Free, but reservations are required; registration opens March 1, 2027
Ballet North Texas sensory-friendly performances (Dallas)Ballet North Texas sensory-friendly performance of Swan Lake at Moody Performance Hall, Dallas, 2:00pmReserve through TicketDFW, (214) 871-5000
Dallas Children's Theater sensory-friendly performancesThe Secret Garden sensory-friendly performance at Dallas Children's Theater, 1:30 pm (pre-show activities 12:30 pm, doors 1 pm)$10 per person
