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Sunday, October 4, 2026 · New Jersey

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Accessible events in Minnesota

7 sensory-friendly and disability-inclusive event listings in Minnesota.

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  1. Recurring program · Museums and science centers Bell Museum Sensory Friendly Saturday Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · Bell Museum · Saint Paul, MN Bell Museum Sensory Friendly Saturday is a recurring sensory-friendly program in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a verified date of October 17, 2026. Early or private entryAdjusted lightingReduced soundReduced crowds
  2. Recurring program · Aquariums and zoos Como Zoo Sensory Friendly Mornings Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · Como Park Zoo & Conservatory · Saint Paul, MN Como Zoo Sensory Friendly Mornings is a recurring sensory-friendly program in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a verified date of October 17, 2026. FreeEarly or private entryReduced crowdsSocial story or visual guide
  3. Sensory-friendly session · Festivals and fairs Dinosaur Adventure Sunday Access for Sensory-Friendly Families Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · Mayo Civic Center · Rochester, MN Dinosaur Adventure Sunday Access for Sensory-Friendly Families is a sensory-friendly session in Rochester, Minnesota, with a verified date of November 1, 2026. Early or private entry
  4. Relaxed performance · Theater, dance, and music Guthrie Theater A Christmas Carol Relaxed Performance Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · Guthrie Theater · Minneapolis, MN Guthrie Theater A Christmas Carol Relaxed Performance is a relaxed, sensory-friendly performance in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a verified date of November 29, 2026. Reduced soundNo strobe or flashing effectsQuiet room or break area
  5. Recurring program · Museums and science centers SPARK Children’s Museum Discovery Play Night Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · SPARK, The Children’s Museum of Rochester · Rochester, MN SPARK Children’s Museum Discovery Play Night is a recurring sensory-friendly program in Rochester, Minnesota, with a verified date of October 20, 2026. FreeReduced crowdsAdjusted lightingReduced soundQuiet room or break area
  6. Relaxed performance · Theater, dance, and music Twin Cities Ballet A Minnesota Nutcracker Relaxed Performance Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · Northrop · Minneapolis, MN Twin Cities Ballet A Minnesota Nutcracker Relaxed Performance is a relaxed, sensory-friendly performance in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a verified date of December 19, 2026. Adjusted lightingReduced soundSpecially trained staff
  7. Sensory-friendly session · Museums and science centers Walker Art Center Sensory Friendly Sunday Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · Walker Art Center · Minneapolis, MN Walker Art Center Sensory Friendly Sunday is a sensory-friendly session in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a verified date of October 11, 2026. FreeEarly or private entryReduced crowdsQuiet room or break areaSensory kits (headphones, fidgets)

National programs in Minnesota

  1. National program · Movies AMC Sensory Friendly Films 1 location in Minnesota 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

    1. AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18
      MN
      Second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) each month
      Next: Sat, Oct 10, 2026
      Directions

  2. National program · Play and family fun centers Build-A-Bear Workshop Sensory-Friendly Time 4 locations in Minnesota 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 1 location in Minnesota 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

    1. Chuck E. Cheese Woodbury
      445 Commerce Dr.
      Woodbury, MN 55125
      First Sunday of each month, two hours before regular opening; hours vary by location
      Next: Sun, Oct 4, 2026
      Directions

  4. National program · Movies Marcus Theatres Reel Movies for Real Needs 3 locations in Minnesota First-run films on select Saturday mornings with lower sound and brighter, gentler lighting, for people with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, or sensory issues and their families. Runs at participating Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern locations. Reduced soundAdjusted lighting
  5. National program · Holiday Santa Cares (Caring Santa® / Sensitive Santa™) 3 locations in Minnesota 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 · 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