Accessible events in Michigan

National programs in Michigan

1. National program · Play and family fun centers Altitude Trampoline Park Sensory Play Day 1 location in Michigan The same trampoline park in a lower-noise setting, with smaller crowds, softer music, and no strobe lights. Participating parks list the session as every other Sunday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.; check your park for the exact Sundays. Reduced soundNo strobe or flashing effectsReduced crowds

   1. Altitude Trampoline Park Walker
      3495 Alpine Avenue NW
      Walker, MI
      Every other Sunday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
      Directions

2. National program · Movies AMC Sensory Friendly Films 4 locations in Michigan 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
3. National program · Play and family fun centers Build-A-Bear Workshop Sensory-Friendly Time 5 locations in Michigan 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
4. National program · Play and family fun centers Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sundays 3 locations in Michigan 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
5. National program · Movies Regal My Way Matinee 1 location in Michigan 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

   1. Regal Lansing Mall
      Lansing, MI
      First show of the day on select Saturdays each month
      Directions

6. National program · Holiday Santa Cares (Caring Santa® / Sensitive Santa™) 2 locations in Michigan 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

   1. The Mall at Partridge Creek
      Clinton Township, MI
      Sunday, December 6, 2026 at participating malls; times vary by mall
      Next: Sun, Dec 6, 2026
      Directions

   2. Fairlane Town Center
      Dearborn, MI
      Sunday, December 6, 2026 at participating malls; times vary by mall
      Next: Sun, Dec 6, 2026
      Directions

7. 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