Be sure to visit links for more information and, where applicable, to register. If you’d like to share your event or activity on The Boost, please contact us here. It would be great to have more activities around NYS.

REC & ENTERTAINMENT

Mon., Dec. 2, 2024: Hear Our Voices Book Club: Social group for young adults of all reading levels. Includes book-ish games, talk about favorite reads, and discover new books with all types of disability representation. There’s no required reading to join each meeting. See registration for additional dates.

Thur., Dec. 5, 2024 and Fri., Jan, 3, 2025: Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights Sensory-Friendly Night: Includes reduced capacity, adjusted light effects, sensory bags and more.

Fri., Dec. 6, 2024: Mom’s Night Out at Breakthrough Fit in Hartsdale, N.Y.: A night of yoga and wine for moms while kids are upstairs doing activities and eating pizza. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $45.

Sat., Dec. 7: Moana 2: Bedford Playhouse Sensory-Friendly Screening: Located in Bedford, N.Y.

Sun., Dec. 8, 2024:  The Nightmare Before Christmas: Jacob Burns Film Center’s Sensory Friendly Screenings: Located in Pleasantville, N.Y.

Sun., Dec. 15, 2024 and Sat., Jan. 11, 2024: NY Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show Sensory Friendly: Sensory Friendly Mornings for a calmer visit to the Holiday Train Show. Additionally,  ticket provides access to NYBG’s outdoor gardens and collections.

Thurs., Dec. 19, 2024:

Sun., Jan. 5, 2024: New York City Ballet Sensory-Friendly George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker^®: Slight modifications include adjustments to lighting and sound levels, designated break areas and additional event staffing to assist with audience needs.

Year-Round:

The Boost’s Guide to the Best Museums for People with Developmental Disabilities

The Boost’s 2024 Westchester County Recreation Resource List (Children and Adults) 

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