Inclusive Holiday Activities in Boston and Beyond - 2026
The Boston Ability Center has generated a list of local inclusive activities that we hope will provide fun for the whole family this holiday season!
*Please be sure to visit the websites below for the most up-to-date information.
Perkins School for the Blind
Where: Watertown, MA
When: November 16, 2026 at 7:00pm
Hosted by Autism Alliance at the Natick Mall
Where: Natick, MA
When: November 21, 2026 30-minute slots from 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Trinity Rep
Where: Providence, RI
When: November 21, 2026 at 12:00pm
Commonwealth Ballet
Where: Regis College in Weston, MA
When: November 27, 2026 at 1:00pm
Railroad Museum of New England
Where: Thomaston, CT
When: November 29, 2026 at 12:00pm
Sensory Friendly Winter Programs: Winterlights, Christmas at Castle Hill, Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa
Trustees
Where: All around Massachusetts (including Beverly, Ipswich, Canton)
When: Multiple dates throughout December 2026
New England Botanic Garden
Where: Boylston, MA
When: December 3 and 8, 2026 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Boston Ballet
Where: Boston, MA
When: December 4, 2026 at 1:30pm
Hosted by Autism Alliance at the Natick Mall
Where: Natick, MA
When: December 4, 2026 at 5:00pm
Family Support Center Bridgewell
Where: Lynn, MA
When: December 4, 2026 at 5:30pm
Holiday Dance - ages 18+
The Arc of the South Shore
Where: Norwell, MA
When: December 4, 2026 at 6:30pm
Boston Pops
Where: Symphony Hall in Boston, MA
When: December 5, 2026 at 10:30am
Massachusetts Sibling Support Network (MSSN) Holiday Gathering
Where: Tavern in the Square in Dedham, MA
When: December 5, 2026 at 11:00am
United Dance Company - an inclusive dance company featuring artists who identify as having a disability and artists who don't, united by their artistic excellence
Where: Boston, MA
When: December 5 & 6, 2026 at 2:00pm
Where: Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston, MA
When: December 6, 2026 from 10:00am - 5:00pm
*Note: Not a disability specific event; however, the MFA offers a wide range of accessibility to all visitors, including wheelchair access, Aira, neckloops, and more.
The Arc of the South Shore
Where: Weymouth, MA
When: December 6, 2026 from 11:00am - 3:00pm
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation and Audio Description (AD) provided, in addition to other accessibility offerings
Where: Boston, MA
When: December 6 at 2:00pm, December 9 at 10:30am (Student Matinee), December 11 at 2:00pm
Autism Eats - Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant
Where: Boston, MA
When: December 12, 2026 at 10:00am
Featuring Deaf Santa Claus
Where: Sutton, MA
When: December 12, 2026 at 12:00pm
Autism Eats - Hamilton Diner
Where: Seekonk, MA
When: December 12, 2026 at 5:00pm
Southwick Zoo
Where: Mendon, MA
When: December 13, 2026 at 5:00pm
Springfield JCC
Where: Springfield, MA
When: December 30, 2026
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