# Sensory-friendly and adaptive activities for kids in Washington, DC

> 3 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 Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area, each linked to the organizer’s own page with the date we last checked it.

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Towns with listings: Washington (2), Arlington (1).

## Dated events

### Around the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (3)

- [Sensory Storytime at Arlington Central Library](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/sensory-storytime-at-arlington-central-library--listing-bf8459e9491b19241a8e187f) — Sat, Nov 21 (+1 more date) · 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM · Arlington Central Library · Ages 2–11 · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 30. An inclusive, modified storytime for children ages 2–11 with sensory processing needs, including neurodivergence, autism and disabilities: lighting and music are lower, movement…
- [A Christmas Carol — sensory-friendly performance](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/a-christmas-carol-sensory-friendly-performance--listing-69a943979f6f20f2b592d5e5) — Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM · Ford's Theatre · Ages 5+ · Paid · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 11. A designated sensory-friendly matinee offers access to the seasonal musical theatre production.
- [Morning at the Museum (Sensory-Friendly) — Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum](https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/morning-at-the-museum-sensory-friendly-portrait-gallery-and-american-a--listing-dfd95740d8387d51cc3fea11) — Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Smithsonian American Art Museum · Free · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 16. Morning at the Museum is a free, sensory-friendly program for neurodivergent children, teenagers and young adults and their families, who visit a Smithsonian museum before it…

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