# Sensory-friendly and adaptive activities for kids in Orlando

> 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 Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area, each linked to the organizer’s own page with the date we last checked it.

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Towns with listings: Orlando (5), Casselberry (1), Maitland (1).

## Quick answers

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

3 listings: [ASL-Interpreted Performance: A Charlie Brown Christmas — Orlando Family Stage](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/asl-interpreted-performance-a-charlie-brown-christmas-orlando-family-s--listing-a500f54d6df53cc39880d930) (Sat, Dec 5, Paid); [Audio-Described Performance: A Charlie Brown Christmas — Orlando Family Stage](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/audio-described-performance-a-charlie-brown-christmas-orlando-family-s--listing-98c21c1ad2d282d5783b2048) (Sat, Dec 19, Paid); [Come Dance With Us! adaptive dance (Ages 5-10 and 11-16)](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/come-dance-with-us-adaptive-dance-ages-5-10-and-11-16--listing-bcebbea2e1b118d727f22647) (Ongoing, Paid).

## Rinks and ongoing programs

### Around the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (2)

- [Come Dance With Us! adaptive dance (Ages 5-10 and 11-16)](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/come-dance-with-us-adaptive-dance-ages-5-10-and-11-16--listing-bcebbea2e1b118d727f22647) — Mondays: ages 5-10 at 5:00-5:45 p.m.; ages 11-16 at 5:45-6:30 p.m.; August 17, 2026… · Harriett's Orlando Ballet Centre · Ages 5–16 · Paid · adaptive · checked Oct 14. Adaptive dance class from Orlando Ballet's community enrichment program for children with developmental, behavioral and/or physical challenges. Instructors certified in the…
- [We Rock the Spectrum North Orlando open play](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/we-rock-the-spectrum-north-orlando-open-play--listing-b7bfe0d0d0c699567afe13e0) — Open play Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 12PM-6PM; hours vary with private rentals and parties · We Rock the Spectrum - North Orlando, Casselberry · All ages · From $18 · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 14. Sensory-friendly indoor kids gym 'for all kids', including children with autism and other special needs. Open play gives full use of the gym equipment plus an arts and crafts…

## Dated events

### Orlando (4)

- [ASL-Interpreted Performance: A Charlie Brown Christmas — Orlando Family Stage](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/asl-interpreted-performance-a-charlie-brown-christmas-orlando-family-s--listing-a500f54d6df53cc39880d930) — Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM · Orlando Family Stage · Paid · adaptive · checked Oct 27. The Saturday, December 5 matinee of A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage at Orlando Family Stage is an American Sign Language interpreted performance, so Deaf and…
- [Relaxed Performance: A Charlie Brown Christmas — Orlando Family Stage](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/relaxed-performance-a-charlie-brown-christmas-orlando-family-stage--listing-5c13849f4b14173b0527b196) — Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM · Orlando Family Stage · Paid · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 27. Orlando Family Stage has set aside the Sunday, December 13 matinee of A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage as a Relaxed Performance. The stage version of the Peanuts…
- [Sensory-Friendly Holiday Evening at Lake Eola](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/sensory-friendly-holiday-evening-at-lake-eola--listing-63169f919823fdf0d0e981f3) — Sun, Dec 13 · 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Lake Eola Park · Free · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 24. One evening of downtown Orlando's Downtown for the Holidays program is set up for children and adults who are sensitive to noise and crowds. Organizers turn music off or down…
- [Audio-Described Performance: A Charlie Brown Christmas — Orlando Family Stage](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/audio-described-performance-a-charlie-brown-christmas-orlando-family-s--listing-98c21c1ad2d282d5783b2048) — Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM · Orlando Family Stage · Paid · adaptive · checked Oct 27. Orlando Family Stage offers live audio description at the Saturday, December 19 matinee of A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage, a service the theater provides at select…

### Other towns in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (1)

- [Sensory Story Time (ages 2-5) at Maitland Public Library](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/sensory-story-time-ages-2-5-at-maitland-public-library--listing-4ebd7e8f5357c53e450f176b) — Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM · Maitland Public Library · Ages 2–5 · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 30. A monthly story time built around action songs, interactive stories and sensory activities that explore early learning concepts, led by Ms. Christina and Ms. Kami. Recommended…

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