For families with children who have sensory sensitivities, finding welcoming and inclusive places can sometimes feel overwhelming. The good news? Colorado Springs is home to many sensory-friendly businesses that thoughtfully create environments designed to support all abilities.
From quieter movie screenings and adaptive classes to low-sensory playtimes and calm museum experiences, these local businesses are helping families enjoy outings with confidence and comfort.
Explore these wonderful options and enjoy sensory-friendly fun all year long 💛
Details: Sensory-friendly mornings feature reduced lighting and noise, along with calming, hands-on activities for a more inclusive museum experience.
Details: Offers relaxed movie screenings with dimmed lights, lower sound, and freedom to move around the theater in a judgment-free environment.
Details: Sensory-friendly screenings with lights up, sound down, and a welcoming atmosphere. Typically held on select Saturdays each month.
Details: Sensory Friendly Films are offered on the second and fourth Saturdays (family-friendly) and Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) each month, with lower sound and brighter lighting.
Details: A gym designed specifically for children with sensory processing challenges, featuring specialized equipment and sensory-safe play opportunities.
Details: Offers sensory-friendly performances with adjusted lighting, sound, and seating to ensure a comfortable experience for all attendees.
Details: Sensory-friendly storytimes with soft lighting, quieter stories, and tactile activities in a calm and supportive environment.
Details: Sensory Hours feature reduced noise, adjusted lighting, and fewer participants for a more comfortable jumping experience.
Details: Special mornings with reduced noise, fewer crowds, and a relaxed atmosphere tailored for sensory-sensitive children.
Details: Offers sessions with lowered music, reduced lighting effects, and limited capacity to create a calmer play environment.
Details: Provides designated sensory-friendly times with reduced noise, softer lighting, and a welcoming space for children with sensory needs.
Details: Sensory-friendly playtimes include adjusted lighting, reduced noise, and limited attendance to support calm, imaginative play.
Details: Hosted on the first Sunday of each month with dimmed lighting, reduced noise, and smaller crowds for a more comfortable experience.
Details: Specialized Para-Taekwondo classes for children on the autism spectrum and those with sensory challenges, focusing on confidence, discipline, and motor skills.
Details: Adaptive swim lessons led by trained instructors in a calm, supportive environment for children with sensory sensitivities and special needs.
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📞 Text or call: 720-333-6755