Sensory dates coming up in Denver.
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
AMC Sensory Friendly FilmsThe Cat in the Hat: Sensory Friendly Screening (PG), showtimes on each theatre's page
Colorado History MuseumLow Sensory Morning, 8:00 to 10:00 amFree, advance registration required
Downtown AquariumLow Sensory Morning, 8:30 am, 1.5 hours$30.73 adults, $29.67 seniors, $24.37 kids 3 to 11 (booking page totals)
Fiske PlanetariumSensory-Friendly Sunday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pmFree; registration required (form linked on the page)
Lone Tree Arts CenterSensory Inclusive: Grupo Huitzilopochtli, 4:00 pm, about an hour“Select” seats $9.00 on the ticket site; up to 15 seats per order
WOW! Children's MuseumSensory Friendly Playtime, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm$1 per person, child or adult; book online. If the registration link is inactive, the event is full
Butterfly PavilionSensory Friendly Afternoon, 3:00 to 5:00 pm (last entry 4:15)Regular admission: adult $19.45, child (2 to 12) $14.45, senior $17.45, under 2 and members free, SNAP $5; spaces are limited
Children's MuseumLow-sensory Evening, 4:30 to 7:30 pmFree for families who require a low-sensory environment; reservation required (form on the page)
Sensory-Friendly NutcrackerThe Nutcracker Sensory Friendly Performance, 1:00 pm; about 1 hour 50 minutes with a 20-minute intermission$20 to $40 by section (Orchestra Center $40; Orchestra Right, Parterre Center and Mezzanine Center $30; all other sections $20), city seat tax included; promo code FRIENDLY unlocks tickets; general admission within your section; 8 tickets per household; no subscriber, Academy, military, student or promo discounts; all sales final
December 2026
Botanic GardensBlossoms of Light Sensory-Friendly Night, 5:00 to 8:00 pm (grounds cleared at 9)$22 to $27; members $18 to $23; free for children 2 and younger. Tickets required for everyone over 2; advance tickets recommended
Hudson HolidaysHudson Holidays Sensory-Friendly Night, 5 to 9 pmDated tickets: adults $20, seniors 65+ $18, youth 3 to 12 $15, 2 and under free (on sale Nov 9)
Nature and Science MuseumHorse Power 2D (Sensory Friendly), 10:30 amMuseum admission plus the Sturm Theater ticket, same prices as above
Swallow Hill MusicThe Sax Syndicate: Sensory Friendly Show, Doors 10 am, show 11 am$10 general admission (sensory friendly), up to 25 tickets per order
Symphony ConcertSensory Friendly Holiday Cabaret, Community College of Aurora, 2:00 pm$13 general admission or accessible seating, up to 10 tickets; confirm any fees at checkout
Chuck E. Cheese Sensory SundaysSensory Sensitive Sunday, About 9 to 11 am (two hours before the store opens)Pay per game, no reservation
Santa Cares sensory SantaCaring Santa at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver, 9:00 to 10:30 amReservation required on whereissanta.com; photos are for purchase
Douglas County Libraries sensory SantaSensory-friendly Santa at Highlands Ranch Library, 4:00 to 6:00 pmRegister first with the library's form
Lone Tree Arts CenterSensory Inclusive: The Holidays Are for Phamaly, 7:00 pm, a Tuesday$25.00 including a $6.00 service charge; no subscriber discounts
Symphony ConcertSensory Inclusive: The Holidays are for Phamaly, Lone Tree Arts Center, 7:00 pm$25.00 full price (includes a $6.00 service charge); no subscriber discounts
Douglas County Libraries sensory SantaSensory-friendly Santa at Castle Rock Library, 4:30 to 5:30 pmRegister first with the library's form
Butterfly PavilionSensory Friendly Afternoon, 3:00 to 5:00 pm (last entry 4:15)Regular admission; spaces are limited
Denver ZooZoo Lights Sensory-Friendly Night, 4:30 to 9:00 pm$25.95 adults and seniors, $18.95 youth, 2 and under free
Zoo LightsZoo Lights Sensory-Friendly Night, Denver Zoo, 4:30 to 9:00 pm$25.95 adults and seniors, $18.95 youth, 2 and under free
January 2027
Art MuseumSensory-Friendly Morning, 9:00 am to 12:00 pmFree general admission with registration (register on the event page)
Lone Tree Arts CenterSensory Inclusive: Music and Stories with Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, 4:00 pm, about an hour“Select” seats $9.00 on the ticket site, no fees shown
Butterfly PavilionSensory Friendly Afternoon, 3:00 pm startExpect regular admission; call 303-469-5441 to confirm
February 2027
Parker Arts relaxed showsFamily Discovery Series: MAD LIBrarians, 10:00 am$12
Arvada CenterPete the Cat, Sensory Friendly, 1:00 pm$20 package that includes “Peek Into the Production,” a 15 to 20 minute program led by actors from the show, at 2:05 pm
Butterfly PavilionSensory Friendly Afternoon, 3:00 pm startExpect regular admission; call 303-469-5441 to confirm
Lone Tree Arts CenterSensory Inclusive: ArtistiCO, 4:00 pm, about an hour
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March 2027
Parker Arts relaxed showsFamily Discovery Series: Rhythm, A Multicultural Music Experience, 10:00 am$12
Lone Tree Arts CenterSensory Inclusive: Central City Opera, Musical Menagerie, 4:00 pm, about an hour
Butterfly PavilionSensory Friendly Afternoon, 3:00 pm startExpect regular admission; call 303-469-5441 to confirm
