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Maryland DNR Accessible Camping & Cabins

Fully accessible campsites, full-service cabins, and camper cabins across Maryland state parks. Wheelchair accessible paths and facilities. Note: Reserve accessible sites early — book through Maryland DNR website. Reservations: (888) 432-2267.

Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run

Family-friendly 5K run, 4K walk, and 1K stroller with a sensory tent, family activities, and community resources supporting the Autism Society of Maryland. Note: Centennial Park. Event operations may begin before the public program time. Review registration options and course-access details before attending.

Maryland School for the Blind — Community Events

Community events and programs for children who are blind or visually impaired and their families. Adaptive activities, resource fairs, and family support events. Note: Check MSB website for fall 2026 community event calendar.

Special Olympics Maryland Fall Sports

Fall sports season including soccer, softball, bocce, and tennis for athletes with intellectual disabilities across Maryland. Open to youth and adults. Note: Contact for local Prince George’s County team registration.

Montgomery County Fair Sensory-Friendly Midway Morning

Lower-sensory midway period with rides, games, and vendor booths operating without lights or music, reduced stage sound, and PA announcements limited to emergencies and lost visitors.

Play and Grow: Ages 0–3 — Oxon Hill

Stories, music, and guided activities for children ages 0–3 with and without special needs, presented with the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program. Note: Limited to 12 community children in addition to early-intervention students. No entry after the five-minute grace period.

Play and Grow: Ages 0–3 — South Bowie

Riding With Confidence!

Five-day transportation and community-safety series covering public transit, pedestrian travel, emergency awareness, and independent community navigation for self-advocates. Note: Ages 14+. Each participant must attend with a natural or professional support person. The event page does not specify mobility, sensory, or visual accommodations; contact the organizer.

Sensory Friendly Morning — Maryland State Fair

A special morning at the Maryland State Fair designed for guests with sensory sensitivities. Reduced crowds, lower noise, modified lighting, and sensory-friendly accommodations throughout the fairgrounds. Presented by Walmart.

Sensory Sundays — B&O Railroad Museum

Select Sundays at the B&O Railroad Museum are dedicated to sensory awareness. Environmental accommodations include no background music, reduced lighting, quiet spaces, and staff trained in sensory needs. Ideal for children with autism, SPD, and other sensory differences.

Kids Read – Fall Session

A fun and engaging reading and literacy program for children ages 6+ that builds reading skills, comprehension, confidence, vocabulary, and a lifelong love of reading through engaging books, games and activities, reading challenges, and hands-on learning.

Adaptive STEM Workshop

Hands-on STEM workshops for children with disabilities. Low sensory stimulation, extended time, 1:1 support available.

Summer Therapeutic Recreation Program

Week-long therapeutic recreation program for children ages 5 21 with disabilities. Swimming, arts, sports, and community outings.

YMCA Inclusion Program

Inclusive after-school and weekend programming for children with disabilities. Trained inclusion specialists paired with each child.