Accessible events in New York

National programs in New York

1. National program · Play and family fun centers Altitude Trampoline Park Sensory Play Day 1 location in New York 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 Rochester
      3333 W Henrietta Rd
      Rochester, NY
      Every other Sunday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
      Directions

2. National program · Movies AMC Sensory Friendly Films 6 locations in New York 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 17 locations in New York 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 18 locations in New York 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 21 locations in New York 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
6. National program · Holiday Santa Cares (Caring Santa® / Sensitive Santa™) 5 locations in New York 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
7. National program · Movies Showcase Cinemas Sensory Sensitive Screenings 1 location in New York Select Sunday-morning screenings with soft lighting, lower volume, and no trailers. Moving, talking, and fidgets are welcome, and open-caption devices are available. Adjusted lightingReduced soundCaptioning

   1. Showcase Cinema de Lux Island 16
      Holtsville, NY
      Select Sunday mornings
      Next: Sun, Oct 11, 2026
      Directions

8. National program · Play and family fun centers Sky Zone Sensory Hours 1 location in New York 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

   1. Sky Zone Clay
      4155 Route 31
      Clay, NY 13041
      "Sensory on Your Schedule": request a session any Sat/Sun 08:00–09:00, email ≥48 h ahead; music off, limited jumpers
      Directions · Location page

9. National program · Play and family fun centers Urban Air Sensory-Friendly Sessions 1 location in New York Sensory-friendly jump sessions without loud music or flashing lights at the participating Urban Air parks listed here. Reduced soundNo strobe or flashing effects

   1. Urban Air Dix Hills
      683a Old Country Rd
      Dix Hills, NY 11746 · Suffolk County
      Second Friday of each month, 3–4 p.m.
      Confirmed Next: Fri, Oct 9, 2026
      3–4 p.m.
      Directions · Location page

10. 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