Other Recreation
🆓 All Abilities: Games! at Memorial Hall Library
Andover | May 7 and 21; Jun 4 and 18 | Thursdays, 4-5 pm | Ages 18+
Adults of all abilities are invited to play UNO, dominoes, bingo, and more! For questions or to request specific accommodations, contact Nicole at nkramer@mhl.org or 978-623-8451.
🆓 Especially for Me at Discovery Museum
Acton
The Especially for Me event series offers dedicated hours and free admission for families with disabilities. During these events, the Museum offers accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding, ADA-compliant environment.
Inclusive Afternoon
A free afternoon for visitors who would benefit from a more sensory friendly atmosphere and a limited capacity experience. The Museum will be open to the public, but no group visits will be scheduled to avoid crowding. Advance registration is required.
- May 5, Jun 2 (Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm)
Inclusive Evening
A special evening for families that can benefit from a limited capacity visit. The Museum will be closed to the general public, and dinner, including a gluten-free option, will be provided. ASL interpretation may be available upon request. Advance registration is required.
- May 16, Jun 27 (Saturdays, 5-8pm)
Click here for a social story, a sensory map, more 2026 dates for all programs, registration links, etc.
🆓 Friendly Hours at SEE Science Center
Manchester, NH
The SEE Science Center is piloting Friendly Hours, a free program to welcome visitors who face barriers to visiting the Museum during regular hours because of sensory or immune issues.
Sensory-Friendly Hours
- May 3, Sun, 3:30-5:30 pm
Immunocompromised-Friendly Hours
- Jun 7, Sun, 3:30-5:30 pm
Click here for a social story, a sensory map, registration links, etc.
Morningstar Access at Boston Children’s Museum
Boston | $12 (half price) general admission for ages 1+; registration required
Morningstar Access offers children with disabilities or other special/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a few other visitors. To accommodate various needs, there are two different versions of Morningstar:
1. Mask Optional Masks are recommended but not required for visitors.
- May 2, Sat, 8-10am
- Jun 19, Fri, 5-7 pm - Eveningstar
2. All Masks On! All staff and visitors ages 2 and older are required to wear masks with no exceptions.
- Jun 6, Sat, 8-10 am
Click here for a social story, the registration link, etc.
🆓 Next Chapter Book Club at Memorial Hall Library
Andover | May 14 and 28; Jun 11 and 25 | Thursdays, 4-5 pm | Ages 18+ with IDD
The Next Chapter Book Club meets every other Thursday. For questions or to request specific accommodations, contact Nicole at nkramer@mhl.org or 978-623-8451.
Wakefield | Programs for individuals and for groups
Founded in 2006, Roman Music Therapy Services uses music to transform lives, overcoming challenges with communication, understanding or socialization in children and adults. With music as a bridge, we uncover an individual’s potential, creating new connections, providing successful interactions and offering meaningful opportunities for growth.
Tinkerhaus Community Makerspace
Newburyport | Classes and Events
Tinkerhaus is a community makerspace that embraces family and community partnerships, facilitates creative, innovative opportunities for development where all levels of makers can work, learn, and play, and encourages self-directed, purposeful learning.
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