Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
ZooA Certified Autism Center offering checkout sensory kits, a sensory guide of noise levels, and Sensory Friendly Nights.
Visit siteAutism-Friendly Things to Do in Denver, Colorado
6 places to go in DenverDetails checked July 2026Editorial guidelines
A sensory-friendly outing is one adjusted so an autistic child can take part comfortably. Denver has one of the strongest sensory-friendly scenes in the region — from a Certified Autism Center zoo to museums that lend sensory kits. Planning around bigger venues? Our guide to sensory-friendly programs at theaters, stadiums, and museums covers the national programs that reach Denver too.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
MuseumLoans free Sensory Processing and Autism Resource Kit backpacks and designates low-sensory early hours.
Visit siteChildren's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Children's museumHosts Low-Sensory Evenings with reduced lighting and sound, plus sensory guides for neurodivergent children.
Visit siteDowntown Aquarium - Denver
AquariumHosts Low Sensory Mornings on the third Sunday of most months with lowered sound and brighter lighting.
Visit siteDenver Botanic Gardens
GardensOffers free-to-borrow SPARK sensory kits with headphones, visual schedules, fidgets, and social stories.
Visit siteMiracle League of Metro Denver
Adaptive sportsAdaptive baseball on a fully accessible rubberized field, pairing each player with a volunteer buddy.
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