Sensory-Friendly & Inclusive Events Happening Mid-September Through Mid-October 2026
Children Activities, Parent Education
As summer fades into fall, Chicagoland offers a steady lineup of sensory-friendly and inclusive opportunities to close out September and welcome October. Whether you are looking for a quiet dinosaur park morning, a relaxed skate session, a sensory-friendly matinee, or an afternoon spent up close with insects, this stretch of the season has something for nearly every family.
We have rounded up the sensory-friendly and inclusive events happening across Chicagoland this September and October. As always, we recommend reviewing each event’s page before attending, as details and accommodations can vary. And if you have been to any of these, or have a recommendation we missed, we would love to hear from you.
September & October 2026 Sensory-Friendly Events
Sensory Sunday at Jurassic Gardens — Volo Museum
📅 Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (every third Sunday)
📍 Location: Volo Museum | 27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, IL 60073
★ Cost: Paid — cost of admission
🔗 More info: https://volofun.com/event/sensory-sunday-at-jurassic-gardens/
Sensory-Friendly Film Showings — AMC Theatres
📅 Date: Saturday, September 26 and Saturday, October 10, 2026 (second and fourth Saturdays)
📍 Location: Participating AMC Theatres locations across Chicagoland
★ Cost: Standard ticket pricing
🔗 More info: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Autism Skate at Tinley Park Roller Rink
📅 Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026 • 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (fourth Sunday of every month)
📍 Location: Tinley Park Roller Rink | 17658 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477
★ Cost: Free admission, cost to skate
🔗 More info: https://www.tinleyparkrollerrink.com
Everyone at Play — Kohl Children’s Museum
📅 Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
📍 Location: Kohl Children’s Museum | 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026 | (847) 832-6600
★ Cost: Paid admission
🔗 More info: https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/outreach-programs/everyone-at-play/
Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sunday
📅 Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
📍 Location: Chuck E. Cheese | 41 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL
★ Cost: Free admission, cost to play
🔗 More info: https://www.chuckecheese.com/sensory-sensitive-sundays/
Sensory Hours at SkyZone Elmhurst
📅 Date: Every Monday • 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
📍 Location: SkyZone Elmhurst | 325 E. Lake Street, Suite A, Elmhurst, IL 60126
★ Cost: Cost of admission
🔗 More info: https://www.skyzone.com/elmhurst/programs/sensory-hours/
Sensory-Friendly Fridays at The Insect Asylum
📅 Date: Fridays, September 18, September 25, and October 2, October 9, October 16 2026 • 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (every Friday)
📍 Location: The Insect Asylum | 2870 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
★ Cost: $12
🔗 More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-friendly-friday-tickets-1969999098334
We Will Keep Adding to This List
And if you are looking for additional support for your sensory-sensitive child, whether through occupational therapy, ABA, speech therapy, or another service, the Westside team is here. For more information on Westside’s services, please call us at 815-783-2544 or submit a contact form.
