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.
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.