Looking for spring events in Georgia that are accessible and disability-friendly? Look no further! From inclusive festivals to sensory-friendly experiences to adaptive outdoor adventures, there are plenty of activities happening throughout the state that provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Explore our list of 2025 spring events still to come and start planning your family outings now to make for a fun and memorable season.
Georgia Symphony Orchestra: Sensory-Friendly Concert – Peter and the Wolf
April 19, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wheeler High School, Marietta, GA
Website: click here
Join the Georgia Symphony Orchestra for a sensory-friendly performance of Prokofiev’s classic “Peter and the Wolf” and Holst’s “St. Paul’s Suite.” This 45-minute concert is specifically designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities and their families. Audience members are free to move about, dance, speak, sing, or vocalize during the performance. The GSO is proud to be a KultureCity Sensory Inclusive™ Certified organization.
Before and after the concert, explore the Instrument Petting Zoo in the lobby where attendees can experience a variety of instruments firsthand. Simple percussion instruments are available to pick up and try, while more complex instruments have attendants to help with strumming, plucking, or bowing. A Quiet Room is also available for those who need a break from the instrumental sounds. Please note that due to the nature of the music, some portions may be louder than previous sensory concerts, so headphones/ear covers are recommended for those with higher sensitivity to louder musical dynamics.
Tickets are available for $10. For more information, call (770) 615-2908.
Eggs-tra Special Needs Egg Hunt
April 19, 2025, 1:00 PM
Rossie Brundage Park, Norcross, GA
Website: click here
This inclusive egg hunt is specially designed for children with special needs! While the hunt moves quickly (so arrive a few minutes early), it’s completely free and created to be safe and accessible for everyone. The event offers special scooping nets for children in wheelchairs and various adaptive accessories to ensure full participation. Beeping eggs will be provided for blind and visually impaired participants, courtesy of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators and the Atlanta Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The Spectrum Autism Support Group and the Atlanta International Language Institute will also provide support for hearing impaired participants. While the event is free, registration is requested to help organizers plan for attendance. Click the website link above to register.
Froggy's Special Day of Fun for Special Kids
April 22, 2025, 12:00-6:00PM
Froggy's, Rome, GA
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Join Froggy’s for a magical day designed just for children with special needs and autism! This sensory-friendly event offers an inclusive, fun, and comfortable environment for everyone to enjoy their amazing inflatable attractions. The event features sensory-friendly inflatables with no overwhelming lights or loud noises, reduced noise with music and sound effects kept at a comfortable volume, and noise-reducing baffle boxes for all blowers. Families can enjoy flexible all-day play, allowing them to come and go as needed throughout the day. Froggy’s also provides tactile-friendly activities, special seating, and relaxation areas with soft seating for children who need to take breaks. This family-friendly event welcomes caregivers to join in the fun, creating an atmosphere where everyone can enjoy and connect. For more information, call 706.235.LEAP.
Spring in the Valley | Inclusive Family Festival
April 26, 2025, 10AM - 3PM
Coosa Valley Fairgrounds
69 Church St NE, Rome, GA 30161
Learn more about this year’s SIV in our blog post we shared here!
Our signature Spring in the Valley festival celebrates its 5th year as Northwest Georgia’s premier inclusive community event! This family-friendly festival features a unique Kids’ Game Booth run by professional therapists (PT, OT, SLP) and teachers where children of all abilities can play together. Enjoy live music, food trucks, local artisan vendors, a car and bike show, petting zoo, trackless train, and more! The event is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring accessible restrooms, quiet spaces for sensory breaks, and activities that accommodate various abilities. All proceeds help gift local families caring for children with disabilities with up to $5,000 in customized support. Admission is just $5 per person (children under 2 free).
Center for Puppetry Arts: Sensory-Friendly "Cat in the Hat" Performances
April 27, 2025, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta, GA
Website: click here
The Center for Puppetry Arts invites guests with sensory sensitivities (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder) and other developmental differences to enjoy “The Cat in the Hat” in a fun, comfortable, and welcoming environment! Based on the book by Dr. Seuss, this performance brings the literary classic to life on stage with the famous line “It’s fun to have fun, but you have to know how!”
These special Puppets for All! performances are designed to create an inclusive experience with modifications to sound, lighting, and theater rules. The Center also offers ASL-interpreted performances of the same show on May 18 for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Perfect for ages 4+. For tickets and more information, call 404-873-3391 or visit puppet.org.
Tellus Science Museum Sensory Friendly Morning
April 26-27, 2025 (SATUDAY AND SUNDAY)
9AM-11AM
Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville, GA
Website: click here
Experience Tellus Science Museum in a quieter, more accommodating environment during this special morning designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Limited to 200 participants, this event offers a crowd-free environment with reduced sensory stimulation. Accommodations include designated “Quiet Spaces” at the back of the theatre, free planetarium viewing with doors remaining open and volume lowered, and sound reduction throughout the museum (hand dryers turned off, delayed loud tasks like vacuuming).
Specialized equipment available for checkout includes weighted lap pads, wheelchairs, sunglasses for overstimulating lights, and noise reduction earmuffs. Additional features include name tags with contact information for children (upon request), waterproof aprons and gloves in the gem panning and fossil dig area, enhanced directional signage, and stroller accessibility throughout the museum. A dedicated “Quiet Space” is also available during any museum visit.
Free for members, regular admission for non-members. Space is limited, so registration is recommended. The museum opens to the general public at 10 AM. For more information, call 770-606-5700.
Children's Museum of Atlanta's Sensory-Friendly Play Time
2025 Dates: April 20, 27 | May 4 | June 1
9AM-11AM
Children's Museum of Atlanta
Website: click here
The museum opens for families with children on the autism spectrum and children with sensory processing disorders to offer a sensory-modified experience. This experience includes a sensory-modified setting, limited admission, and sound and lighting adjustments. They also have a social story to help prepare families for their museum experience. Purchase tickets here!
Tri ESP Rome
May 3, 2025, 5:00 PM
Huffman Athletic Center, Rome, GA
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The annual Tri ESP Rome is an unforgettable event filled with community spirit, joyful memories, and meaningful impact in partnership with the Darlington School. This special event brings together participants and volunteers for a fun and inclusive experience. Whether you’re registering to participate or volunteering as a buddy or cheerleader, ESP Rome welcomes your involvement! Register or volunteer through the link on their social media bio.
Southern Museum Sensory Friendly Afternoon
April 29 & May 27, 2025, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Southern Museum, Kennesaw, GA
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Join the Southern Museum for their monthly Sensory Friendly Afternoons, held on the last Tuesday of each month. The museum is transformed into a sensory-friendly environment with modified sound effects and volume adjustments throughout the space. A designated Quiet Room is available for those needing additional support.
April’s themed event (April 29) is “Who’s on the Caboose?” featuring a story time with the book “A Moose on the Caboose” by Candace Spizzirri and an exterior caboose tour. May’s event (May 27) will be “Hooray for Trains!” featuring “I Like Trains” by Daisy Hirst and an interactive layout experience.
Special story times are scheduled at 3 PM and 4 PM each event day, but visitors are welcome to explore the museum at their leisure if they prefer not to participate in the programming. These events welcome visitors with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing issues, or special needs to explore the museum at their own pace. All ages are welcome!
Included with general admission and free for members! For additional information, please contact the Early Childhood Educator at children@southernmuseum.org or 770-427-2117 ext. 3173.
BONUS: Mark Your Calendar for Next Year!
NWNGA Easter Egg Hunt by High-Five Society and The Sweet Cocoon
The Sweet Cocoon, Rome, GA
While this year’s event has already taken place, we want to highlight this amazing inclusive Easter celebration for your calendar next year! High-Five Society, The Sweet Cocoon, and Camping with a Chance teamed up to create an extraordinary Easter Egg Hunt specifically designed for special needs families but open to all. The event featured over 5,000 eggs, sensory-friendly areas so everyone could enjoy at their own pace, games, prizes, food, refreshments, and special photo opportunities. This popular event requires pre-registration due to limited capacity, so be sure to watch for registration information early next spring! Click here to follow and see other events on the High-Five Society Facebook page.
Have a Happy Spring, Y'all!
With warmer weather and longer days upon us, we are excited to embrace the spring season, and we want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to do the same. SGF’s hope is that you are able to find the time to make lasting memories with your loved ones while exploring all that Georgia has to offer during the spring months.
Don’t forget, we love seeing photos of families from our communities! If you post any photos from these events on social media, add our hashtag #SGFSpringFun so we can celebrate these memories with you!
If you know of an inclusive, accessible event you would like to see added to this list, please email us at hello@speciallygifted.org with the event details. We love highlighting opportunities that serve our special community!
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