Just north of Lansing, DeWitt offers All Kids Playground as another sensory-friendly fun spot.

Wide, easy-to-navigate paths, fun structures and a friendly community makes this one of our best parks & playgrounds.

If you’re looking for a low-stress outing where all your kids can burn energy and be included, this is absolutely worth the trip.

Harris Nature Center offers sensory-friendly playdates every year in January, April, August and November.

These special hour events include reduced sounds and lighting, sensory kits and a quiet room.

These free events are open to all ages and abilities, registration is not required.

Potter Park Zoo makes sensory-friendly visits a breeze for everyone.

Signs around the zoo show where you can get free sensory bags, weighted lap pads, find headphone zones and quiet areas.

Sensory Bags, provided by KultureCity, include headphones, a sensory map, fidgets, sunglasses, verbal cue cards and a VIP lanyard.

There is also a communication board at the playground, helping support interaction between kids and adults alike.

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C.H.U.M. Therapeutic Riding offers therapy for riders of all abilities.

Instructors help riders connect with calm, well-trained horses while working on balance, coordination, confidence and communication in a way that feels like play, not therapy.

Sessions are typically structured and one-on-one or in very small groups, which helps reduce noise, chaos and unexpected sensory surprises.

Staff are used to working with riders who have sensory differences, so they can adjust pace, volume and activities to match each person’s comfort level.

The MSU Children’s Garden is a hands-on place to explore where kids can touch, smell and discover something new around every corner.

Call ahead for sensory-sensitive accommodations and plan to bring headphones to soften the nearby train sounds, for low-stress outing in a truly magical garden.

The Miracle League of Lansing believes everyone deserves a chance to play baseball.

In this fun, inclusive community, kids of all abilities get the chance to play on a team, make friends and build confidence.

Games take place at Miracle Field in Lansing and season sign-up is usually mid-March to mid-April.

The Michigan History Museum is a very quiet, sensory-sensitive environment.

In effort to help anyone who would benefit, they offer a visit social story for what to expect during a visit as well as an exhibit social story.

Note: Sundays are free to visit the museum, which may increase the number of visitors.

Abrams Planetarium offers free sensory-friendly shows on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 11:30 – 1 PM.

Shows run with the lights up, the sound down and the theater doors open so you can move about as needed.

There is also a quiet place in the lobby.

All shows include a live star talk about what is up in the sky that night with a short break between the main show and the star talk.

Celebration Cinema offers sensory-friendly movies at all of its locations to help your family enjoy a stress-free movie.

Screenings include dimmed lights, lower volume music and dialogue, shortened trailers and free movement in the theatre.

Movie times vary throughout the year.

NCG Cinemas offers sensory-friendly movies for new released films.

The movies are shown without previews, with the sound turned down and the lights on.

It is okay to talk, sing, walk around or even dance—just have fun!

Showtimes vary depending on the upcoming films.

Bath Township Public Library offers sensory-friendly hour every 3rd and 4th Monday, from 6 – 7 PM.

During this time, there will be sensory toys, core boards, fidgets, headphones and visual maps.

The lights will be dimmed during sensory hour to create a calming environment while exploring books.

The Breslin Student Events Center is a sensory inclusive venue.

They provide sensory bags with noise canceling headphones for anyone who needs them at the guest services booth at section 117.

The MSU College of Music offers sensory-friendly concerts.

These events are free to the community and are designed for autistic or sensory-sensitive attendees.

There are interactive, music-making activities and the audience is encouraged to move and make noise. A quiet room is also available.

KIO Dance Studio offers adaptive dance movement classes for anyone who prefers a sensory-sensitive class.

These classes focus on creating a calm, supportive space to allow students to explore dance at their own pace.

With low lighting and music, the class offers slow dance, grounding exercises, mindful breathing and sensory-friendly props.

Launch Lansing offers a sensory friendly jump every 1st Wednesday of the month from 4 – 8 PM.

These events offer special 2 hr reduced pricing, discounts for another guest, quieter music, no special effect lights and a free rental of noise reducing headphones and sunglasses.

Tickets are available online or in person.

No More Sidelines creates opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in community events and sports.

Special events are held across central Michigan year-round.

You can tour the Michigan State Capitol for free during open hours.

Tours are elevator accessible and offer family bathrooms, sensory kits, colorblind glasses and hands-on 3D models for use at the Heritage Hall information desk.