There are many places designed to accommodate and celebrate diverse sensory experiences. Discovering these gems opens doors to shared moments of happiness and connection, ensuring that family members including those who are sensory-sensitive, on the autism spectrum or neurodivergent can actively partake in the experience. Plan the ultimate sensory-friendly family fun day. Here is your guide to places that offer Sensory-Friendly Family Fun in NJ and Beyond.

Know Before You Go: Before planning a trip to visit one of the places listed below, it is recommended that you contact the venue to confirm what accommodations are offered. Programs may change without notice.

Places with Sensory-Friendly Family Fun in NJ and Beyond

Adventure Aquarium (Camden, NJ)
F.I.S.H. Night (Family Inclusive Sensory Hours)

AMC Theatres (Multiple Locations)
Sensory Friendly Films

American Museum of Natural History (New York, NY)
Accessibility/Language Assistance and Discovery Squad Tours

Altitude Trampoline Park (Woodbridge, NJ)
Sensory Sunday

Autism on the Seas (Multiple Destinations)
Vacations for adults and families living with disabilities

Bergen County Zoo (Paramus, NJ)
Accessibility Guide Map

Bierman Autism Centers (Multiple Locations)
Sensory Friendly Events

Big Kahuna’s (West Berlin, NJ)
Certified Autism Center, Accessibility Services and Special Needs Events

Chuck E. Cheese (Multiple Locations)
Sensory Sensitive Sundays

ClubAir (Warren, NJ)
Sensory Friendly Jump Time

Dr. Suss Stables (Jackson, NJ)
Sensory Friendly Farm

Equine Tranquility Wellness Center (Andover, NJ)
Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies

Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, PA)
Sensory-Friendly Options

Get Air (Freehold, NJ)
A Special Time for You

Growing Stage Children’s Theatre (Netcong, NJ)
Sensory-Friendly Performances

Guggenheim (New York, NY)
Guggenheim For All Programs and Events

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex (New York, NY)
Early Morning Openings, Sensory Friendly Evenings and Access Family Programs

Knoebels Amusement Resort (Elysburg, PA)
Certified Autism Center

Legoland New York (Goshen, NY)
Certified Autism Center

LifeTown (Livingston, NJ)
Inclusive Center

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (New York, NY)
Accessibility Programs, Passport to the Arts Program and Relaxed Performances

Mayo Performing Arts Center (Morristown, NJ)
Sensory Friendly Performances

McCarter Theatre Center (Princeton, NJ)
Access Performances

Metlife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
Sensory Inclusion

Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, NY)
Resources for Visitors on the Autism Spectrum

Morris Museum (Morristown, NJ)
Accessibility Offerings

Music for Autism (Multiple Locations)
Autism-Friendly Concerts

New Jersey Symphony (Multiple Locations)
NJSO Autism Community Program

Northlandz (Flemington, NJ)
Discounted admission tickets for persons with disabilities

Paper Mill Playhouse (Millburn, NJ)
Autism-Friendly Performances

Please Touch Museum (Philadelphia, PA)
Play Without Boundaries Events, Sensory Resources and Sensory Guide

Pony Power Therapies (Mahwah, NJ)
Equine-Assisted and Nature-Based Programs

Prudential Center (Newark, NJ)
Sensory Needs Assistance

Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Planetarium (Branchburg, NJ)
Sensory-Friendly Shows

Red Bull Arena (Harrison, NJ)
Sensory-Friendly Room

Regal Theatres (Multiple Locations)
My Way Matinee

Rizzo’s Wildlife World (Flanders, NJ)
Special Needs Programs

Roxey Ballet (New Hope, PA)
Sensory Friendly Performances

Sea Life Aquarium (East Rutherford, NJ)
Accessibility Guide

Seaton Hackney Stables (Morristown, NJ)
Therapeutic Riding

Sesame Place (Langhorne, PA)
Certified Autism Center

Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari (Jackson, NJ)
Certified Autism Center

State Theatre New Jersey (New Brunswick, NJ)
Sensory-Friendly Performances

Storybook Land (Egg Harbor Township, NJ)
Special Abilities Night

TDF Autism Friendly Performances (Multiple Locations)
Autism Friendly Performances and Accessibility Programs

The Funplex (Multiple Locations)
Special Needs Night

Two River Theater (Red Bank, NJ)
Discounted Access Tickets and Access Services

Union County Performing Arts Center (Rahway, NJ)
Sensory Friendly Theatre

Urban Air (Multiple Locations)
Sensory Friendly Play

Watchung Reservation Sensory Trail (Mountainside, NJ)
Sensory Trail

We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym (Multiple Locations)
Sensory Gym

Whitney Museum of American Art (New York, NY)
Sensory Friendly Programs

William Paterson University – Shea Center for Performing Arts (Wayne, NJ)
Sensory-Friendly Performances and Accessibility Services

Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ)
Specialized Tools for Visitors With Sensory-Related Disorders

1Gym4All (Waldwick, NJ)
Sensory Gym