🆓 All Abilities: Games! at Memorial Hall Library

Andover | July 2 and 16; August 13 and 27: September 10 and 24; October 8 and 22; November 5 and 19; December 3 and 17 | 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.  

Autism-Friendly Evening

A special free evening for visitors on the autism spectrum and their families or caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in our accessible and universally-designed museum while exploring our interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on activities. Any person who can benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome at this event; a medical diagnosis is not required.

The Museum will be closed to the general public during the event. Discovery Woods is closed for evening events in winter. Dinner, including a gluten-free option, will be provided. 

- October 10 (Saturday, 5-8pm)

Evening for Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind

A special free evening for children and adults who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision, DeafBlind, KODA, or learning ASL and their caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in our accessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods while exploring interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on activities.

The Museum will be closed to the general public for this event. ASL Interpreters will be available. Dinner, including a gluten-free option, will be provided. 

- December 12 (Saturday, 5-8pm)

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.

- September 15; October 6; November 17; December 1 (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.

- July 18; August 15 (Saturdays, 5-8pm)

Click here for a social story, a sensory map, more 2026 dates for all programs, registration links, etc.

Inclusive Evening for Visitors 18+

A special free evening for visitors 18 years and older who have a disability, including having autism or Downs Syndrome, and their families or caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in our accessible and universally designed museum while exploring our interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on activities. Any person 18years old and older who can benefit from a limited capacity visit are welcome at this event; a medical diagnosis is not required.

The Museum will be closed to the general public during the event. Dinner, including a gluten-free option, will be provided.

- September 19 (Saturday, 5-8pm)

🆓 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.

Immunocompromised-Friendly Hours

- New dates TBC

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.

- July 4; August 1 (Saturdays, 8-10am)

- August 14 (Friday, 5-7 pm) - Eveningstar

2. All Masks On! All staff and visitors ages 2 and older are required to wear masks with no exceptions.

- September 5, Saturday, 8-10 am

Click here for a social story, the registration link, etc.

🆓 Next Chapter Book Club at Memorial Hall Library

Andover | July 9 and 23; August 6 and 20; September 3 and 17; October 1, 15, and 29; November 12 and 26; December 10 | 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.

Roman Music Therapy

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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