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Accessible events in California

23 sensory-friendly and disability-inclusive event listings in California.

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  1. Sensory-friendly session · Aquariums and zoos Aquarium of the Pacific Autism Families Night Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · Aquarium of the Pacific · Long Beach, CA Aquarium of the Pacific Autism Families Night is a sensory-friendly session in Long Beach, California, with a verified date of October 25, 2026. Reduced crowds
  2. Recurring program · Aquariums and zoos Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Sensory Sensitive Saturdays Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · Cabrillo Marine Aquarium · San Pedro, CA Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Sensory Sensitive Saturdays is a recurring sensory-friendly program in San Pedro, California, with a verified date of October 17, 2026. Sensory kits (headphones, fidgets)Social story or visual guideSpecially trained staff
  3. Sensory-friendly session · Halloween and fall Children's Discovery Museum Play Your Way – Halloween Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose · San Jose, CA Children's Discovery Museum Play Your Way – Halloween is a sensory-friendly session in San Jose, California, with a verified date of October 31, 2026. Reduced crowdsReduced soundAdjusted lighting
  4. Recurring program · Museums and science centers Children’s Museum of Discovery Sensory Friendly Mornings Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · Children’s Museum of Discovery · Escondido, CA Children’s Museum of Discovery Sensory Friendly Mornings is a recurring sensory-friendly program in Escondido, California, with a verified date of October 4, 2026. Early or private entryQuiet room or break areaSensory kits (headphones, fidgets)Social story or visual guide
  5. Recurring program · Museums and science centers Discovery Cube Los Angeles Sensory Friendly Mornings Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · Discovery Cube Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA Discovery Cube Los Angeles Sensory Friendly Mornings is a recurring sensory-friendly program in Los Angeles, California, with a verified date of October 18, 2026. Early or private entryReduced soundQuiet room or break areaSensory kits (headphones, fidgets)
  6. Recurring program · Museums and science centers Discovery Cube Orange County Sensory Friendly Mornings Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · Discovery Cube Orange County · Santa Ana, CA Discovery Cube Orange County Sensory Friendly Mornings is a recurring sensory-friendly program in Santa Ana, California, with a verified date of October 18, 2026. Early or private entryReduced soundQuiet room or break areaSensory kits (headphones, fidgets)
  7. Recurring program · Museums and science centers Fleet Science Center Accessibility Mornings Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · Fleet Science Center · San Diego, CA Fleet Science Center Accessibility Mornings is a recurring sensory-friendly program in San Diego, California, with a verified date of October 17, 2026. FreeEarly or private entryReduced soundSensory kits (headphones, fidgets)
  8. Sensory-friendly session · Holiday L.A. Zoo Lights Sensory-Inclusive Night Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · Los Angeles Zoo · Los Angeles, CA L.A. Zoo Lights Sensory-Inclusive Night is a sensory-friendly session in Los Angeles, California, with a verified date of December 8, 2026. Reduced crowdsReduced soundSensory kits (headphones, fidgets)
  9. Relaxed performance · Theater, dance, and music Los Angeles Ballet Sensory Friendly Nutcracker Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · Dolby Theatre · Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles Ballet Sensory Friendly Nutcracker is a relaxed, sensory-friendly performance in Los Angeles, California, with a verified date of December 26, 2026. Reduced sound
  10. Inclusive event · Sports Ontario Reign Sensory Night Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · Toyota Arena · Ontario, CA Ontario Reign Sensory Night is a disability-inclusive event in Ontario, California, with a verified date of November 4, 2026. Reduced soundAdjusted lighting
  11. Inclusive event · Theater, dance, and music Pasadena Playhouse Passing Strange Access Performance Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · Pasadena Playhouse · Pasadena, CA Pasadena Playhouse Passing Strange Access Performance is a disability-inclusive event in Pasadena, California, with a verified date of November 22, 2026. CaptioningAudio description
  12. Recurring program · Museums and science centers Pretend City Neurodivergent Family Nights Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · Pretend City Children’s Museum · Irvine, CA Pretend City Neurodivergent Family Nights is a recurring sensory-friendly program in Irvine, California, with a verified date of October 13, 2026. FreeAdjusted lightingReduced soundReduced crowdsSensory kits (headphones, fidgets)
  13. Relaxed performance · Theater, dance, and music Sacramento Ballet Nutcracker Sensory Friendly Performance Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center · Sacramento, CA Sacramento Ballet Nutcracker Sensory Friendly Performance is a relaxed, sensory-friendly performance in Sacramento, California, with a verified date of December 16, 2026. Reduced soundAdjusted lightingQuiet room or break area
  14. Relaxed performance · Theater, dance, and music San Diego Symphony Symphony Kids Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Jacobs Music Center · San Diego, CA San Diego Symphony Symphony Kids is a relaxed, sensory-friendly performance in San Diego, California, with a verified date of October 24, 2026. Quiet room or break areaSensory kits (headphones, fidgets)Social story or visual guide
  15. Relaxed performance · Theater, dance, and music San Francisco Ballet Sensory Friendly Nutcracker Sun, Dec 27, 2026 · War Memorial Opera House · San Francisco, CA San Francisco Ballet Sensory Friendly Nutcracker is a relaxed, sensory-friendly performance in San Francisco, California, with a verified date of December 27, 2026. Reduced soundAdjusted lightingQuiet room or break areaSocial story or visual guide
  16. Inclusive event · Sports San Jose Sharks Autism Acceptance Night SAP Center · San Jose, CA San Jose Sharks Autism Acceptance Night is a disability-inclusive event in San Jose, California, with no upcoming dates listed. Quiet room or break areaAdjusted lightingSensory kits (headphones, fidgets)
  17. Recurring program · Aquariums and zoos SeaWorld San Diego ASL Saturdays Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · SeaWorld San Diego · San Diego, CA SeaWorld San Diego ASL Saturdays is a recurring sensory-friendly program in San Diego, California, with a verified date of November 7, 2026. ASL interpretation
  18. Relaxed performance · Theater, dance, and music Segerstrom Center Sensory Friendly/Relaxed Family Series Oct 24–25, 2026 · Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts · Costa Mesa, CA Segerstrom Center Sensory Friendly/Relaxed Family Series is a relaxed, sensory-friendly performance in Costa Mesa, California, with verified dates from October 24 through October 25, 2026. Reduced soundAdjusted lightingQuiet room or break areaSocial story or visual guide
  19. Recurring program · Museums and science centers Sensory Morning at The Broad Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · The Broad · Los Angeles, CA Sensory Morning at The Broad is a recurring sensory-friendly program in Los Angeles, California, with a verified date of October 18, 2026. FreeEarly or private entryReduced crowdsReduced soundAdjusted lighting
  20. Sensory-friendly session · Movies The Chabot Sensory Friendly Screenings Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · The Chabot · Castro Valley, CA The Chabot Sensory Friendly Screenings is a sensory-friendly session in Castro Valley, California, with a verified date of October 4, 2026. Reduced soundAdjusted lighting
  21. Sensory-friendly session · Museums and science centers The New Children's Museum Sensory Friendly Morning Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · The New Children's Museum · San Diego, CA The New Children's Museum Sensory Friendly Morning is a sensory-friendly session in San Diego, California, with a verified date of October 10, 2026. Quiet room or break areaReduced crowds
  22. Sensory-friendly session · Train rides THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride Sensory Friendly Departure (Southern California) Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · Southern California Railway Museum · Perris, CA THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride Sensory Friendly Departure (Southern California) is a sensory-friendly session in Perris, California, with a verified date of November 24, 2026. Reduced soundNo strobe or flashing effects
  23. Recurring program · Museums and science centers Timken Museum of Art ASL-Enhanced Tours Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Timken Museum of Art · San Diego, CA Timken Museum of Art ASL-Enhanced Tours is a recurring sensory-friendly program in San Diego, California, with a verified date of November 7, 2026. FreeASL interpretation

National programs in California

  1. National program · Movies AMC Sensory Friendly Films 12 locations in California AMC and the Autism Society turn the lights up and the sound down so guests can get up, dance, walk, shout, or sing. Family-friendly screenings run the second and fourth Saturday of each month, with mature-audience screenings on Wednesday evenings. Films start at showtime with no trailers. Reduced soundAdjusted lighting
  2. National program · Play and family fun centers Build-A-Bear Workshop Sensory-Friendly Time 37 locations in California Every Tuesday during the first hour a store is open, Build-A-Bear Workshops dim the lights and turn the music low or off. A downloadable step-by-step guide helps kids plan the visit. All ages and siblings are welcome. Adjusted lightingReduced soundSocial story or visual guide
  3. National program · Play and family fun centers Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sundays 41 locations in California Participating Chuck E. Cheese locations open two hours early on the first Sunday of each month with dimmed lights, reduced sound, no flashing effects, and trained staff. On October 25, 2026, stores also hold a Sensory Sensitive Halloween with costumes, candy, and characters without the usual triggers. No reservation required. Reduced soundAdjusted lightingNo strobe or flashing effectsEarly or private entry
  4. National program · Movies Regal My Way Matinee 17 locations in California Sensory-friendly screenings with the lights turned up and the volume turned down, where guests are free to sing, dance, walk around, talk, or shout. First show of the day on select Saturdays each month at participating locations; check your theatre for the date. Reduced soundAdjusted lighting
  5. National program · Holiday Santa Cares (Caring Santa® / Sensitive Santa™) 17 locations in California Sensory-friendly Santa photo events at participating malls, offered as Caring Santa® at Simon malls and Sensitive Santa™ at Washington Prime Group malls. Most events run outside normal shopping hours, with advance registration to limit crowds, reduced lighting and music, and specially trained Santas and staff. No purchase required. Reduced soundAdjusted lightingReduced crowdsEarly or private entry
  6. National program · Play and family fun centers Sky Zone Sensory Hours 8 locations in California A quieter, toned-down jumping session with music lowered or off for guests with special needs, at participating Sky Zone trampoline parks. Schedules and prices vary by park, and many parks let one caregiver jump free. Reduced soundReduced crowds
  7. National program · Movies Studio Movie Grill Special Needs Screenings 3 locations in California Free screenings on select Saturdays at 11 a.m. with the lights up and the volume low; moving, talking, and dancing are welcome. Tickets come from the box office only, starting the Wednesday before. Reduced soundAdjusted lighting
  8. National program · Shopping Walmart Sensory-Friendly Hours Participating locations nationwide Every Walmart store in the U.S. and Puerto Rico holds sensory-friendly hours each morning from 8 to 10 a.m.: the radio is off, TV walls show a static image, and lights are lowered where possible. Reduced soundAdjusted lighting