Autism and Sensory-Friendly Events
Autism and Sensory-Friendly Events
We are very fortunate to have many organizations and businesses offering sensory-friendly events in North Alabama. If you are hosting a recurring sensory-friendly event you’d like us to add to this list, please email uahran@uah.edu, and include Sensory Friendly Online List Update in the subject line.
Traveling? Check out this directory for sensory-safe events elsewhere.
As policies and schedules may change, please call before visiting to confirm events are occurring as previously planned.
AMC Sensory Friendly Films @ AMC CLASSIC Florence 12
Second and fourth Saturdays (family-friendly) Wednesday evenings (mature audiences)
Lights up, sound down, no trailers. Screenings begin immediately at scheduled showtime.
Catalyst Sports -Adaptive Climbing at High Point Mid City in Huntsville
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month; 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Complimentary. Registration required.
Volunteer opportunity
Chuck E. Cheese - Sensory Sensitive Sundays in Huntsville
Open 2 hours early on first Sunday of the month
Sensory Friendly Summer Sundays for 2025: June 22, July 13, and August 10
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Lower sounds, smaller crowds, and hands-on tactile stations.
General Admission Pricing*
Sensory Summer Sunday admission included with museum membership
EarlyWorks Museum* - Sensory Friendly Sundays in Huntsville
Third Sunday of the month
Admission and parking fees charge*
FLOW in Huntsville
Sensory event on the last Tuesday of each month from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Complimentary jumping for one child + one caregiver
Additional children and adults cost $10 each.
Socks are $3.50
Imagination Place* in Gadsden
Sensory Saturday is on the 1st Saturday of the month from 8:00 am -10:00 am
Dedicated sensory room available during all open hours.
Regular Admission rate of $8 per person 2+
*Admission with SNAP is $2
Recently reopened after renovations. Check back for details on sensory events.
*Free or reduced admission for those with SNAP benefits via Museums for All.