Find activities and events for children with special needs and their parents and families. Many events provide sensory-friendly and inclusive activities for all abilities. Check out the following happenings and resources in the region.
March 20
This is How We Play. Celebrate 2026 March DD Awareness Month with play-based, hands-on programs themed “This is how we PLAY!” We Rock the Spectrum, 3087 Graham Road, Stow, summitdd.org
March 26-5/7
Jr. Cavs Adapted Basketball. Beginner sessions are held for athletes ages 5 and up from 6-7 p.m.
3/26-5/7. Westlake Recreation Center 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, achievementcenters.org
March 28
Healthy Kids. A free, family-friendly community event focused on healthy habits for kids and families. Noon-3 p.m. Rocket Arena, One Center Court, Cleveland, clevelandymca.org/youth-and-family/healthy-kids-day
March 31
Eastern Cuyahoga County Resource Fair. For families with children facing developmental, behavioral, or academic challenges. 6-8 p.m. Cuyahoga Community College, 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, connectingforkids.org
April 7
Helping Your Children Reach Their Potential. Stepping stones parenting seminar. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Medina County Library, 210 South Broadway, Medina, mcbdd.org
Zoothing Hour. The zoo is open an hour early for guests who do not like loud noises and/or crowds. 9-10 a.m. Akron Zoo, 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org
April 13- May 18
Adapted Sports Nights. Individuals with disabilities will throw mini javelins & softballs, run the obstacle course, kick soccer balls and more. Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
April 18
Cleveland Zoo Adventure ’26. Get wild with A Kid Again where a variety of sensory accessibility options will be available. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, akidagain.org
April 24-26
Respite Weekend. Campouts for children with disabilities. Akron Area YMCA Rotary Camp, 4460 Rex Lake Dr., Akron, gotcamp.org
April 25
P.A.L.S Big Screen Sensory Movie. A sensory-friendly movie, where the sound is lower, the lights are brighter, and where talking, singing and moving is perfectly acceptable. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Parma-Snow Branch Library, 2121 Snow Road, cuyahogalibrary.org
Northeast Ohio Transition Expo. Interact with exhibitors featuring employment, family support, assistive tech and life after high school. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Blvd., Independence, mcbdd.org
May 7
Discovery Sampler: Martial Arts. Participants in grades K-5th have the opportunity to try Taekwondo alongside peers. 3:45-4:45 p.m. Pepper Pike Learning Center, 3200 Chagrin Blvd., orangerec.com
May 9
Community Festival and Walk: The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio. A free, family-centered celebration. 8:30 a.m. Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, diversitycenterneo.org
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