Summer is a great time to get out of the house and beat the heat by experiencing some of the amazing activities that Houston has to offer adults and kids of all ages and needs. Whether you are looking for a place to learn by experiencing, be active, or a place where you can be entertained, Houston has what you are looking for, especially for those with specific sensory needs. Below is a list of places by category that make it a priority to provide daily accommodations for those with sensory sensitivities.
Places to Learn:
Houston has several wonderful Museums where children and adults can engage in learning while exploring different exhibits with room, to roam and accommodations made for those with sensory needs.
- Sensory friendly days
- Weighted lap pads, noise reducing headphones and sunglasses
- Designated quiet rooms
- Sensory friendly days
- Sensory backpacks
- Designated quiet rooms
Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Sensory friendly days
- Sensory backpacks
- Sensory friendly days
- Sensory backpacks
Places to Do:
For a more physical experience, theses venues offer sensory-friendly days with a more-calm atmosphere where lights and music are turned off.
- Trampolines, tactile toys, climbing wall
- Sensory friendly every day
- Sensory friendly days
- No flashing lights, no music, no whistles
- Sensory Sundays
- Reduced lighting and sound
Places to Watch:
If you are looking for an opportunity to sit back and be entertained, Houston has live theater and movie theaters with specialized accommodations.
- Sensory-friendly shows
- Lighting and sound adjusted
- Sensory friendly films (2nd and 4th Saturday of every month)
- Lights turned up and sound turned down
- Sensory-friendly shows
- Lighting and sound adjusted
Be sure to check with each facility to get the most up to date Covid-19 restrictions and policies to make sure your child is able to participate.