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.
MONDAYS
Adapted Sports Nights. Individuals with disabilities throw mini javelins & softballs, run the obstacle course, kick soccer balls and more. Through 5/18. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, lakemetroparks.com
Sensory Cinema. A theater environment for guests with sensory processing challenges and their families. 6/22-7/27. 6:30 p.m. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N., Canton, cantonpalacetheatre.org
THURSDAYS
Growing and Grounded. Learn grounding skills through expressive arts, gain self-awareness, develop coping skills, and learn how to navigate challenges. Ages 7-11. Fairmount Center for the Arts, 8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty, fairmountcenter.org
SATURDAYS
Friendship Club. Judgment-free social opportunity where caregivers and children with autism connect. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Ages 7-12. 10:30 a.m. Autism Society of Greater Akron, 2858 W. Market St., autismakron.org
Sensory-Friendly Saturdays. Every 3rd Saturday, enjoy adapted events to meet diverse sensory-processing needs. 9-10 a.m. The Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., clevelandart.org
May 21 through August 5
Adapted Horseback Riding. Learn horsemanship and riding skills in an environment tailored to each child’s specific needs, goals and learning styles. Camp Cheerful, 15000 Cheerful Lane, Strongsville, campcheerful.achievementcenters.org
May 23
Inclusive Creative Movement Workshop. A fun, inclusive creative movement and dance class for ages 5-8. 10:30-11 a.m. Reed Memorial Library, 167 E. Main St., Ravenna, reedlibrary.org
May 30
P.A.L.S. Sensory Friendly Movie: How to Train Your Dragon. The sound is lower, the lights are brighter and talking is acceptable. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Parma-Snow Branch Library, 2121 Snow Road, cuyahogalibrary.org
SuperKids Classic All Inclusive Soapbox Derby Race. Children of all abilities can race gravity-powered cars. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Derby Downs, 789 Derby Downs Drive, Akron, superkidsohio.org/racers
Through 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
June 7
Sensory-Friendly Hours. A calmer, low-stimulation museum experience with reduced noise, lighting and crowds. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1100 Rock & Roll Blvd., Cleveland, rockhall.com
June 8 through August 14
Creative Living Unlimited: Life Steps. A unique educational day camp with a therapeutic component designed for children (ages 8+) and adults with cognitive and functional disabilities. Creative Therapy Ranch, 5200 Lake Road, Medina, mcbdd.org
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