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Sensory-friendly things to do in NYC
Relaxed performances, venues with sensory supports and lower-sensory days out for autistic and neurodivergent visitors and their families. 87 listings from Monday, November 2 to Wednesday, November 11.
Open the interactive NYC guide with map and filtersEvery listing says why it is here. "Designed for neurodivergent guests" means the organizer billed it that way; "Sensory supports offered" means the venue offers supports such as sensory bags or quiet rooms; "Lower-sensory by design" is our reading of the format (self-paced, outdoors, or hands-on). Always check with the venue before you go.
Designed for neurodivergent guests (5)
- Family Concert: Who Is Duke Ellington? (Relaxed Performance)Designed for neurodivergent guestsBilled as a relaxed performance; Welcomes autistic and neurodivergent guests
- Christmas Spectacular (Autism-Friendly Performance)Designed for neurodivergent guestsBilled as sensory-friendly; Billed as autism-friendly
- Come & Sing: Broadway Finales (Relaxed Performance)Designed for neurodivergent guestsBilled as a relaxed performance; Welcomes autistic and neurodivergent guests
- De Papel (Relaxed Performance)Designed for neurodivergent guestsBilled as a relaxed performance; Welcomes autistic and neurodivergent guests
- Godzilla Minus Zero: Sensory Friendly ScreeningDesigned for neurodivergent guestsBilled as sensory-friendly; Run by a disability-focused organization
Sensory supports offered (40)
- Brooklyn Nets BasketballSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn NetsSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Two Shows. One Night: WWE RAW & SmackDownSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- YebbaSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- New York Rangers vs. St. Louis BluesSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Omer AdamSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- YebbaSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Brooklyn Nets v. Charlotte Hornets (AAPI Night)Sensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City RockettesSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- NYC Salt: The Next Generation of Visual StorytellersSensory supports offeredVisual story / pre-visit guide to know what to expect
- New York Knicks vs. Chicago BullsSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Palace - USA & Canada Tour 2026Sensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City RockettesSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- New York Rangers vs. Philadelphia FlyersSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Sammy Rae & The Friends - the GET DOWN!Sensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Young Miko - Late Checkout TourSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City RockettesSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- New York Comedy Festival & LN Present: Dave Chappelle KarmageddonSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Sammy Rae & The Friends - the GET DOWN!Sensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- AmbleSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City RockettesSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert TourSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- New York Comedy Festival & LN Present: Dave Chappelle KarmageddonSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City RockettesSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- St. John's Red Storm Men's Basketball v. IonaSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Orville Peck - Man Turned Mule TourSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City RockettesSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee BucksSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Orville Peck - Man Turned Mule TourSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City RockettesSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- New York Knicks vs. Cleveland CavaliersSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
- STING 3.0 TourSensory supports offeredVenue is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certified; Free sensory bags to borrow (headphones, fidgets, cue cards)
Lower-sensory by design (42)
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum TicketsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Entry TicketLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like; Guided, with a set route and pace
- American Museum of Natural HistoryLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Catacombs by candlelight TourLower-sensory by designSeated, predictable format; Guided, with a set route and pace
- Combo: 9/11 Memorial & Museum + Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tickets with Ferry TransfersLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Combo: Edge Observation Deck + SUMMIT One Vanderbilt TicketsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Combo: Edge Observation Deck + Skip-the-Line Empire State Building 86th & 102nd Floor TicketsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Combo: Edge Observation Deck + Statue of Liberty Tickets with Ferry TransportationLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Combo: Edge Observation Deck + Vessel General Admission TicketsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Combo: Empire State Building 86th Floor + Edge Observation Deck TicketsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Combo: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) + Central Park Zoo TicketsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like; Outdoors, with room to spread out
- Combo: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) + Empire State Building 86th-Floor TicketsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Combo: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) + SUMMIT One Vanderbilt TicketsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Combo: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Tickets + Big Bus New York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus TourLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Combo: One World Observatory + 9/11 Memorial & Museum TicketsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Combo: One World Observatory + Edge Observation Deck TicketsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Combo: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt + Edge Observation Deck TicketsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Combo: Top of the Rock + Edge Observation Deck TicketsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Day of the Dead Family CelebrationLower-sensory by designFamily-oriented, so movement and noise are expected; Free, so stepping out early costs nothing
- Day of the Dead Family Celebration at Green-Wood CemeteryLower-sensory by designFamily-oriented, so movement and noise are expected; Free, so stepping out early costs nothing
- Edge NYC Observation Deck Tickets:Timed Entry, Flexible & Priority Access OptionsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Edge NYC: Entry TicketLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like; Guided, with a set route and pace
- Electric Bike Tour of Central ParkLower-sensory by designOutdoors, with room to spread out
- Intrepid Museum TicketsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Mercer Labs: Museum of Art and TechnologyLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Miss Manhattan Non-Fiction Reading SeriesLower-sensory by designSeated, predictable format; Free, so stepping out early costs nothing
- Miss Manhattan Non-Fiction Reading SeriesLower-sensory by designSeated, predictable format; Free, so stepping out early costs nothing
- Movie Musical Mondays: Meet Me in St. LouisLower-sensory by designSeated, predictable format; Daytime start
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) TicketsLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- One World Observatory Standard Tickets: Skip-the-Box-OfficeLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- SUMMIT One VanderbiltLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- The 34th Annual Canstruction Competition and ExhibitionLimitedLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like; Free, so stepping out early costs nothing
- Central Park Walking Tour with YogaLower-sensory by designOutdoors, with room to spread out; Calm, low-volume atmosphere
- Japanese Ink Painting ClassLower-sensory by designHands-on, structured activity
- Plant Based Lebanese Cooking Class in Greenwich VillageLower-sensory by designHands-on, structured activity
- The 46th Annual Original Art ExhibitionLimitedLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like; Family-oriented, so movement and noise are expected
- Sculpture Without Sight ExperienceLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Moon Magic Online - New Moon in Scorpio WorkshopLower-sensory by designHands-on, structured activity
- Sip & Smell Candle-Making ExperienceLower-sensory by designHands-on, structured activity
- Sundays with StevenLimitedLower-sensory by designSelf-paced: arrive and leave when you like
- Traditional Tiramisu Trio with an Italian Pastry Chef - NYCLower-sensory by designHands-on, structured activity
- Fresh Handmade Pasta in NYCLower-sensory by designHands-on, structured activity
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