Sensory dates coming up in Washington DC.

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

SUN15NovInternational Spy Museum (Washington DC)Access to SPY: A Morning for the Neurodivergent Community, International Spy Museum, 8:30 to 10:30 am. Arrive any time in that window; you can keep exploring after 10:30 am, when the museum returns to normal operations.Free, but advance registration is required (Register Now on the event page); tickets are listed as Standard (7 and up) $0 and Child (6 and under) $0.
MON16NovDC Public Library sensory programs (Washington DC)Afternoon Story Time for the Spectrum, MLK Library, DC Public Library, 3:30 to 4 pmOnline registration is recommended, as space is limited.
WED18NovDC Public Library sensory programs (Washington DC)Sensory Friendly Study Lounge, Tenley-Friendship Library, DC Public Library, 4 to 5 pmTenley-Friendship: tenleylibrary@dc.gov, 202-727-1488.
THU19NovDC Public Library sensory programs (Washington DC)Spectrum Friends Library Club, Lamond-Riggs Library, DC Public Library, 3:30 to 4:25 pmRegistration is required, as space is limited.
SAT21NovDC Public Library sensory programs (Washington DC)Story Time for the Spectrum, Cleveland Park Library, DC Public Library, 10:30 to 11:30 amOnline registration is required, as space is limited.
SUN22NovFord's Theatre (Washington DC)A Christmas Carol sensory-friendly performance at Ford's Theatre, Washington DC, 2 pm; 2 hours, including a 15-minute intermission; no one under 5 is admitted.Price not listed. Buy online by entering code SENSORYFRIENDLY27 in the promo code box, or call (202) 347-4833. No refunds.
MON23NovDC Public Library sensory programs (Washington DC)Afternoon Story Time for the Spectrum, MLK Library, DC Public Library, 3:30 to 4 pmOnline registration is recommended, as space is limited.

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April 2027

SAT24AprFord's Theatre (Washington DC)The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee sensory-friendly performance at Ford's Theatre, Washington DC, 2 pm; 1 hour and 45 minutes; recommended for ages 12 and up.Price not listed. Buy online by entering code SENSORYFRIENDLY27 in the promo code box, or call (202) 347-4833. No refunds.

July 2027

SAT10JulImagination Stage (Bethesda)Grand Slam Hero sensory-friendly performance at Imagination Stage, Bethesda, 10 am; best for ages 4 and up.Pick Your Price with code SF16, SF37 or SF47 ($16, $37 or $47), or regular-priced tickets. Same lap pass and refund rules.