Autism- & Sensory-Friendly Things to Do in Springfield

A working guide to autism- and sensory-friendly things to do in and around Springfield and the Pioneer Valley — where to go, what each place offers, and how to ask for accommodations.

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Springfield Museums (incl. Dr. Seuss Museum)

Museum campus

Monthly Sensory Friendly mornings with reduced light and noise, cool-down spaces, social stories, and borrowable fidgets and headsets.

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The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center

Zoo

Small nonprofit zoo in Springfield's Forest Park with an easygoing outdoor setting and hands-on programs.

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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Sports museum

Springfield landmark sports museum; wheelchair-accessible, with sensory needs best arranged by calling ahead.

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AMC Sensory Friendly Films

Sensory movie program

AMC/Autism Society program with lights up and sound down on select Saturdays at area theaters.

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