Seattle Special Events Offering a Sensory Friendly Focus

Seattle Children’s Theater
Seattle Children's Theater has a performance series specially modified for children and groups with sensory needs. A very important part of our mission at SCT is to provide children of all ages access to world-class, professional theatre.
https://www.sct.org/tickets-shows/accessibility-offerings/sensory-friendly-performances/
Tix: 206-441-3322
201 Thomas St., Seattle, WA
Seattle Children's Theater has a performance series specially modified for children and groups with sensory needs. A very important part of our mission at SCT is to provide children of all ages access to world-class, professional theatre.
https://www.sct.org/tickets-shows/accessibility-offerings/sensory-friendly-performances/
Tix: 206-441-3322
201 Thomas St., Seattle, WA

Pacific Northwest Ballet McCaw Hall
McCaw Hall is fully ADA accessible. They provide a webpage with all the information you would need to access performances at the hall.
https://www.pnb.org/season/plan-your-visit/accessibility/
The Pacific Northwest Ballet has sensory friendly performances and sensory guides for children with sensory needs and their families.
https://www.pnb.org/season/plan-your-visit/accessibility/sensory-guides/
McCaw Hall is fully ADA accessible. They provide a webpage with all the information you would need to access performances at the hall.
https://www.pnb.org/season/plan-your-visit/accessibility/
The Pacific Northwest Ballet has sensory friendly performances and sensory guides for children with sensory needs and their families.
https://www.pnb.org/season/plan-your-visit/accessibility/sensory-guides/

Pacific Science Center
PacSci invites all families and individuals desiring sensory-friendly experiences for a monthly free visit. During Exploration for All, PacSci is not open to the public and guests are asked to enter through the North Entrance. Experience our exhibits outside of the general public hours without heavy crowds, with softened general lighting, and with decreased noise level and visual stimulation. This event happens every third Saturday of the month. Learn more about Exploration for All. PacSci also offers sensory kits available for check out to use during your visit. Kits include noise cancelling headphones, ear plugs, various fidgets, sand timers, sunglasses, coloring activity books, and more. Visit the Guest Services Info Desk in Building 1 to check out a free kit!
https://pacificsciencecenter.org/visit/accessibility/
206-443-2001
200 Second Ave. N.
Seattle, WA
PacSci invites all families and individuals desiring sensory-friendly experiences for a monthly free visit. During Exploration for All, PacSci is not open to the public and guests are asked to enter through the North Entrance. Experience our exhibits outside of the general public hours without heavy crowds, with softened general lighting, and with decreased noise level and visual stimulation. This event happens every third Saturday of the month. Learn more about Exploration for All. PacSci also offers sensory kits available for check out to use during your visit. Kits include noise cancelling headphones, ear plugs, various fidgets, sand timers, sunglasses, coloring activity books, and more. Visit the Guest Services Info Desk in Building 1 to check out a free kit!
https://pacificsciencecenter.org/visit/accessibility/
206-443-2001
200 Second Ave. N.
Seattle, WA

Seattle Children’s PlayGarden
A Garden for Everyone. Seattle PlayGarden is a 1-acre fully-fenced garden in the heart of Seattle. Our mission is to provide children of all abilities a safe, accessible, and adventurous place to play.
https://www.childrensplaygarden.org/
206-325-5576
1745 24th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA
A Garden for Everyone. Seattle PlayGarden is a 1-acre fully-fenced garden in the heart of Seattle. Our mission is to provide children of all abilities a safe, accessible, and adventurous place to play.
https://www.childrensplaygarden.org/
206-325-5576
1745 24th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA

Seattle Sensory Garden
The Seattle Sensory Garden (next to the Woodland Park Zoo) is designed for people of all ages and abilities to experience nature through their senses in therapeutic and life enhancing ways, offering the opportunity to learn how people with different abilities experience the world.
https://www.seattleparksfoundation.org/project/seattle-sensory-garden/
206-684-4075
Woodland Park Zoo Rose Garden: 700 N. 50th St.
Seattle, WA
The Seattle Sensory Garden (next to the Woodland Park Zoo) is designed for people of all ages and abilities to experience nature through their senses in therapeutic and life enhancing ways, offering the opportunity to learn how people with different abilities experience the world.
https://www.seattleparksfoundation.org/project/seattle-sensory-garden/
206-684-4075
Woodland Park Zoo Rose Garden: 700 N. 50th St.
Seattle, WA

AMC Theaters Sensory Friendly Films
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month. Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes
https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Various locations; see website for details
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month. Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes
https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Various locations; see website for details

Pump It Up: Sensory Jump Night
During this special event the play areas are reserved for children on the autism spectrum and their families. Jump, slide, and play with sensory-friendly games in a safe, quiet and controlled environment.
https://www.pumpitupparty.com/lynnwood-wa/other-ways-to-play/special-events/
425-774-2297
18027 Highway 99, Ste. J
Lynnwood, WA
During this special event the play areas are reserved for children on the autism spectrum and their families. Jump, slide, and play with sensory-friendly games in a safe, quiet and controlled environment.
https://www.pumpitupparty.com/lynnwood-wa/other-ways-to-play/special-events/
425-774-2297
18027 Highway 99, Ste. J
Lynnwood, WA

KidsQuest Children’s Museum in Bellevue
Low Sensory afternoons every third Thursday of the month. Pre-register for the next one under the Accessibility and Inclusion tab. Low sensory bags are also available at the front desk, and may be checked out at any time during a visit to KidsQuest. They are filled with fidget toys, headphones, sunglasses, and a Low Sensory Storybook introducing your child to the museum.
https://www.kidsquestmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/
425-637-8100
1116 108th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA
Low Sensory afternoons every third Thursday of the month. Pre-register for the next one under the Accessibility and Inclusion tab. Low sensory bags are also available at the front desk, and may be checked out at any time during a visit to KidsQuest. They are filled with fidget toys, headphones, sunglasses, and a Low Sensory Storybook introducing your child to the museum.
https://www.kidsquestmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/
425-637-8100
1116 108th Ave. NE
Bellevue, WA

Children’s Museum of Tacoma
Low Sensory Hours (Thursday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) are reserved for families with sensory sensitivities. Ambient noise and light are turned down to provide an even more inviting place to explore, play, and learn. Weighted vests and noise cancelling headphones are available for families upon request. Low Sensory Hours are especially appropriate for children with autism and sensory processing disorder. Low Sensory Hours are open to all children experiencing special needs and their families.
https://greentrike.org/childrens-museum-of-tacoma
253-627-6031
1501 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, WA
Low Sensory Hours (Thursday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) are reserved for families with sensory sensitivities. Ambient noise and light are turned down to provide an even more inviting place to explore, play, and learn. Weighted vests and noise cancelling headphones are available for families upon request. Low Sensory Hours are especially appropriate for children with autism and sensory processing disorder. Low Sensory Hours are open to all children experiencing special needs and their families.
https://greentrike.org/childrens-museum-of-tacoma
253-627-6031
1501 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, WA

Elevated Sportz
UPLIFT: Second Monday of every month 5:30 - 8:00 PM
One parent/aid jump for free. Jump higher into Uplift and have fun in a calmer environment! Closed to the general public. Program may be unavailable from schedule changes or closures.
https://www.elevatedsportz.com/specials-promotions
18311 Bothell Everett Hwy #140, Bothell, WA 98012
UPLIFT: Second Monday of every month 5:30 - 8:00 PM
One parent/aid jump for free. Jump higher into Uplift and have fun in a calmer environment! Closed to the general public. Program may be unavailable from schedule changes or closures.
https://www.elevatedsportz.com/specials-promotions
18311 Bothell Everett Hwy #140, Bothell, WA 98012

Flying Squirrel Everett
Join us the first Tuesday of the month when we turn down the music for a more sensory-friendly experience (all day).
https://flyingsquirrelsports.us/everett-washington/
1325 SE Everett Mall Way Suite A, Everett, WA 98208
Call Us: (425)297-1950
Join us the first Tuesday of the month when we turn down the music for a more sensory-friendly experience (all day).
https://flyingsquirrelsports.us/everett-washington/
1325 SE Everett Mall Way Suite A, Everett, WA 98208
Call Us: (425)297-1950

Night to Shine
Night to Shine is a complimentary event for people with special needs hosted by local churches around the world. The event is open to anyone living with disabilities, ages 14 and older. Although each event is a little bit different, some activities included are a red carpet entrance, limousine rides, dancing, karaoke, gifts, a catered dinner, a Respite Room for parents and caregivers, a crowning ceremony where every honored guest will receive a crown or tiara, and more.
To attend Night to Shine as an honored guest, you will register through your local host church location and once registered, your local host location will provide all necessary information to you about attending Night to Shine.
https://timtebowfoundation.org/night-to-shine/
Location in the greater Seattle Area:
Kirkland: www.woodmarkchurch.com/night-to-shine
Silverdale: https://nighttoshinekitsap.com/#youreinvited
Gig Harbor: https://hcctoday.org/night-to-shine
Federal Way: www.brooklake.org/
Olympia: www.ecsolympia.com/night2shine
Night to Shine is a complimentary event for people with special needs hosted by local churches around the world. The event is open to anyone living with disabilities, ages 14 and older. Although each event is a little bit different, some activities included are a red carpet entrance, limousine rides, dancing, karaoke, gifts, a catered dinner, a Respite Room for parents and caregivers, a crowning ceremony where every honored guest will receive a crown or tiara, and more.
To attend Night to Shine as an honored guest, you will register through your local host church location and once registered, your local host location will provide all necessary information to you about attending Night to Shine.
https://timtebowfoundation.org/night-to-shine/
Location in the greater Seattle Area:
Kirkland: www.woodmarkchurch.com/night-to-shine
Silverdale: https://nighttoshinekitsap.com/#youreinvited
Gig Harbor: https://hcctoday.org/night-to-shine
Federal Way: www.brooklake.org/
Olympia: www.ecsolympia.com/night2shine

Seattle Public Library - Library Equal Access Program for Kids
Our events for kids are ADA accessible, and we can make accommodations with one week notice. Contact [email protected] at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. We also sometimes offer ASL and Sensory Story Times.
Our events for kids are ADA accessible, and we can make accommodations with one week notice. Contact [email protected] at least seven days before the event to request accommodations. We also sometimes offer ASL and Sensory Story Times.