Autism and Sensory-Friendly Events

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 Event Page" Update in the subject line.

Traveling? Check out this directory for sensory-safe events elsewhere.

Sensory-Friendly Events for North Alabama

As policies and schedules may change, please confirm events are occurring as previously planned before visiting.

Galaxy of Lights Sensory Hour at Huntsville Botanical Garden in partnership with Autism Support of Alabama

November 30 & Dec 3, 2025 at 4:30 pm

Features reduced volume music, earplugs available, sensory toys to borrow, and free hot chocolate (while supplies last) to enjoy the magic of the lights in a calm, comfortable setting, making Galaxy of Lights accessible to all families. Admission rates apply. Check back soon for more info.

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

Cook Museum of Natural Science Sensory Friendly Days in Decatur

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

Social Story

EarlyWorks Museum* - Sensory Friendly Sundays in Huntsville

Third Sunday of the month

Admission and parking fees charged*

FLOW in Huntsville

New management no longer offers a monthly sensory night per conversation with FLOW on 11/16/2025

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

Let’s Play Huntsville

Recently reopened after renovations. Check back for details on sensory events.

*Free or reduced admission for those with SNAP benefits via Museums for All.

DISCLAIMER: This list of sensory-friendly events is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a recommendation or endorsement of any provider by the UA System, UAH, or RAN at UAH. It is the responsibility of the person using the links to determine which resource, service, or event best meets an individual's needs.

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