# Sensory-friendly and adaptive activities for kids in Indianapolis

> 7 sensory-friendly sessions (Sensory Santa, low-sensory nights at light shows, relaxed performances, quiet museum hours) and adaptive programs for kids with disabilities in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area, each linked to the organizer’s own page with the date we last checked it.

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Towns with listings: Indianapolis (6), Plainfield (1).

## Quick answers

### Where are adaptive programs for kids with disabilities near Indianapolis?

2 listings: [American Sign Language and Audio-Described Yuletide Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/american-sign-language-and-audio-described-yuletide-celebration--listing-2590a3f203d0bfe1bcca8332) (Wed, Dec 9, Paid); [Sensory, ASL and Bilingual Storytimes at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/sensory-asl-and-bilingual-storytimes-at-plainfield-guilford-township-p--listing-4f80105d833e9c299bf5288f) (Ongoing, Free).

## Rinks and ongoing programs

### Around the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (1)

- [Sensory, ASL and Bilingual Storytimes at Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/sensory-asl-and-bilingual-storytimes-at-plainfield-guilford-township-p--listing-4f80105d833e9c299bf5288f) — Bilingual Storytime: ASL Mon Nov. 2, 5:00–5:30 pm; Sensory Storytime Mon Nov. 16… · Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library · Free · sensory-friendly · adaptive · checked Oct 24. Occasional special storytimes for young children and their caregivers. Sensory Storytime keeps all the usual songs and stories but reduces sensory input for children who need a…

## Dated events

### Indianapolis (6)

- [Sensory Friendly Afternoon at the Indiana State Museum](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/sensory-friendly-afternoon-at-the-indiana-state-museum--listing-ac523bf97753068cc43e27a6) — Sun, Nov 15 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Indiana State Museum · All ages · From $17 · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 24. A two-hour afternoon at the Indiana State Museum tailored to visitors with sensory processing needs and their families. Social narratives are available at the ticket counter to…
- [Sensory-Friendly Christmas at the Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/sensory-friendly-christmas-at-the-zoo--listing-68b7ba4c2ecebca9d65cd813) — Wed, Dec 2 (+1 more date) · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Indianapolis Zoo · With admission · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 27. The Indianapolis Zoo runs two low-sensory nights inside Christmas at the Zoo, on Wednesday, December 2 and Wednesday, December 16, from 5 to 9 p.m. Music is reduced or turned…
- [Jingle Rails Sensory Friendly Day](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/jingle-rails-sensory-friendly-day--listing-384d8b9c7632e0e12791586e) — Sun, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Eiteljorg Museum · With admission · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 27. The Eiteljorg sets aside the morning of December 6 for a sensory-friendly visit to Jingle Rails. The event page and its structured data both place it from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00…
- [Museum My Way: Sensory-Friendly Evening](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/museum-my-way-sensory-friendly-evening--listing-84f2ab887a1dfdbaf3a4faa5) — Tue, Dec 8 · 4:00 PM · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis · All ages · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 24. Museum My Way is The Children's Museum's adaptive evening for visitors with disabilities and sensory sensitivities, and their families and groups. After the museum closes to the…
- [American Sign Language and Audio-Described Yuletide Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/american-sign-language-and-audio-described-yuletide-celebration--listing-2590a3f203d0bfe1bcca8332) — Wed, Dec 9 (+1 more date) · 7:30 PM · Hilbert Circle Theatre · Paid · adaptive · checked Oct 27. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra lists two AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration performances with an American Sign Language interpreter and audio description. The page says…
- [Sensory Friendly Afternoon](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/sensory-friendly-afternoon--listing-d2a28a801f4183d77f90f29e) — Sun, Dec 20 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Indiana State Museum · All ages · With admission · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 27. The Indiana State Museum holds a Sensory Friendly Afternoon on December 20 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Lights are dimmed and distractions are reduced for children and adults with…

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