The Decibels Foundation

Discovery Museum Inclusive Afternoon
2025-11-18 13:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-02 13:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Come play and explore in the accessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this special, free afternoon for visitors who would benefit from a more sensory friendly atmosphere and a limited capacity experience.
This event is inclusive: the Museum is open to the public, but does not schedule any group visits to avoid crowding. All events are free, but pre-registration is required as space is limited.

HELLO Inclusive Storytime!
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 | New Bedford Main Library, 613 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
This program is a welcoming space for all children, D/deaf, hard of hearing, hearing, and all languages to:

Learn fun icebreakers
Discover Mighty Mila’s story with interpreters
Play with new friends
Bring home a free autographed book & goodie bag (available while supplies last)
Enter in the Eric Carle Museum pass giveaway for a chance to win family admission pass

This free program is made possible thanks to University of Connecticut’s Hearing Experience Language Learning Outcomes Lab and by the Friends of the New Bedford Free Public Library.
To learn more about HELLO Lab, please visit:
https://hellolab.speech-language-hearing.uconn.edu

Holiday Party - SE Mass
2025-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Deaf, Inc – New Bedford, 227 Union St., New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
Southeast Massachusetts holiday party hosted by Deaf, Inc. Everyone is welcome!

North Shore Holiday Party
2025-12-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Thompson House, 160 Water St, Danvers, MA, United States

"Deaf Santa Claus" Movie Screening
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | The Learning Center for the Deaf, 848 Central Street, Framingham, MA, 01701, United States
‘Deaf Santa Claus’ Movie Premier at TLC

Friday, December 5, 2025 | Doors open 6:00 PM

TLC Parent Association is hosting a movie screening for ‘Deaf Santa Claus’ on Friday, December 5th in the Schwab Athletic Center. This is the Framingham premiere!

Doors open at 6:00 PM.

Admission $5 per person at the door.

Recommended viewing age is 12 and older

“With an uncanny resemblance to the icon himself, Charles Graves chases his dream of becoming a professional Deaf Santa Claus. Filmmakers chronicle Charles and his family as he attends Santa school and enlists the support of others in an attempt to better provide for his loved ones. Directed by Ben Shelton and Anthony Mowl, the film offers unique perspectives on navigating Deaf and hearing worlds in a story about family, fatherhood, and creating new traditions.”

Southwick's Zoo Winter Wonderland
2025-12-06 16:00 - 21:00 | Southwick’s Zoo, 2 Southwick St, Mendon, MA, 01756, United States
The Boston Children’s Hospital DHHP welcomes families of D/HH children to join on Saturday, December 6th, at Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, MA for their Winter Wonderland holiday light show zoo experience.
Winter Wonderland is a walk-though festival of over 4 million dazzling holiday lights and festive displays spread across the entire zoo. There will be live performances by the Spirit Queen and Queen of Arendelle in a festive outdoor theater, along with other winter characters to meet along the festive paths. ASL interpretation will be provided for the live shows. Families will also receive carousel ride tickets for children to ride the magical indoor carousel. Take a short ride on the holiday train to experience a unique look at the holiday lights around the zoo. Interested families also have the opportunity to stop by Santa’s Barn to visit and take a picture with Santa. Festive treats and beverages will be available throughout the zoo at your family’s own discretion.
Tickets for this event must be picked up in person at Southwick’s Zoo between 4:00-5:00pm on Saturday, December 6th. Families can remain at the zoo until close at 9:00pm. To register to attend, please email DHHPOutreach@childrens.harvard.edu with the number of guests in your immediate family only, and please include the ages of the children attending. This event is exclusively for families with D/HH children.

Switch Game Social
2025-12-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Mass Deaf Social, 775 John Quincy Adams Rd, Taunton, MA, 02780, United States
Mass Deaf Social Switch Game Event
Game start at 1:30pm

DEAFinitely Dance Workshop
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:30, 2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:30, 2026-01-04 15:00 - 17:30, 2026-01-11 15:00 - 17:30 | YMCA – Newton, 276 Church St, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
Deaf and hard of hearing youth, siblings and hearing individuals are invited to participate in DEAFinitely Dance practices on the following dates Sunday, Dec 7 & 14 and Sunday, January 4 & 11 from 3 – 5:30 pm at the YMCA/Church Street in Newton. These classes offer the opportunity to learn ASL through games and activities, as well as learning dance routines. Your child can join just for fun, or they can participate in the classes and perform with the crew next year! Each workshop is $40. Register with DEAFinitelyCrew@gmail.com.

Holiday Party - Lawrence
2025-12-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Northern Essex Community College, John R. Dimitry Building, 45 Franklin St., Lawrence, MA, United States
North Shore holiday party hosted by Deaf, Inc. Everyone is welcome!

Deaf, Inc Holiday Party
2025-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library, 300 N. Harvard St, Boston, MA, 02134, United States
Winter Wonderland holiday party hosted by Deaf, Inc. Everyone is welcome! Please join to socialize and enjoy food and gifts!

Transition Workshop - Middle School to High School
2026-01-06 18:30 - 20:00 | MA
The Family Education and Advocacy Team (FEAT) at Boston Children’s Hospital is hosting their annual middle school to high school transition workshop for deaf and hard of hearing middle schoolers and their families on Tuesday, January 6 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm via Zoom. Register with Susan Gibbons at susan.gibbons@childrens.harvard.edu or Charlotte Mullen at charlotte.mullen@childrens.harvard.edu if your family would like to attend.

Board Game Social
2026-01-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Deaf, Inc – Salem, 35 Congress St, Suite 220, MA, 01970, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

SALEM BOARD GAME SOCIAL – All welcome, join the fun!

January 17, 2026, 12 PM – 4 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
35 Congress St, Suite 220
Salem, MA 01970

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo. Snacks and drinks provided

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org.

Board Game Social
2026-01-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Deaf, Inc – New Bedford, 227 Union St., New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

NEW BEDFORD BOARD GAME SOCIAL – All welcome, join the fun!

January 24, 2026, 12 PM – 4 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
227 Union St, Mezzanine 2
New Bedford, MA 02740

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo. Snacks and drinks provided

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org.

Board Game Social
2026-02-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Deaf, Inc – Lawrence, 370 Merrimack St, Suite 205, Lawrence, MA, 01843, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

LAWRENCE BOARD GAME SOCIAL – All welcome, join the fun!

February 7, 2026, 11 AM – 3 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
370 Merrimack St., Suite 205, Lawrence, MA 01843

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo.

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org.

Board Game Social
2026-02-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Deaf, Inc – Watertown, 50 Hunt St, Suite 200, Watertown, MA, 02472, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

WATERTOWN BOARD GAME SOCIAL – All welcome, join the fun!

February 21, 2026, 12 PM – 4 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
50 Hunt St., Suite 200, Watertown, MA 02472

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo.

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org.

Jam Time Family Social
2026-02-21 16:30 - 18:30 | MA
We’ve got another event coming up! A family social is planned for February 21st from 4:30-6:30PM at Jam Time in Hanover (200 Webster Street, Hanover). Come explore their newest location. Socks are required.

This event is for families who have a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. Please RSVP to sarah.stone@mass.gov with the names of family members attending, the age(s) of the child(ren), the town you live in and if any accommodations are needed. This event is free. Hope you can attend!

Discovery Museum Inclusive Evening
2026-02-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us with free admission during special hours for families and groups that would benefit from a limited capacity, sensory friendly visit. During these events, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding, ADA-compliant environment. Extra steps are also taken for the comfort of our visitors including a designated Take-A-Break Space.
All events are free, but pre-registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open 4 – 6 weeks prior to the event date. Please check our website to register.
Visit when the Museum is closed to the public. Dinner (including a gluten-free option) provided.

Discovery Museum Inclusive Afternoon
2026-03-03 13:30 - 16:30 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us with free admission during special hours for families and groups that would benefit from a limited capacity, sensory friendly visit. During these events, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding, ADA-compliant environment. Extra steps are also taken for the comfort of our visitors including a designated Take-A-Break Space.
All events are free, but pre-registration is required as space is limited. Registration will open 4 – 6 weeks prior to the event date. Please check our website to register.
Visit while the Museum is open to the public, but we do not schedule any group visits to avoid crowding.

Shared Reading Saturday
2026-03-07 09:30 - 12:30 | Northern Essex Community College, John R. Dimitry Building, 45 Franklin St., Lawrence, MA, United States
Mar 07, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Young children & families
📍 Northern Essex Community College, 45 Franklin St, Lawrence, MA
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Mass H&V Family Time Meetup - Acton
2026-03-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St, Acton, MA, United States
Mar 7, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Young children & families
📍 Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St, Acton, MA
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My Child has Hearing Loss, Now What? - Webinar
2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | MA
The Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program is hosting a webinar with Dr. Michelle Hu (Mama Hu Hears), “My Child has Hearing Loss, Now What?” This webinar will be held on March 11th at 7PM. Registration is required. This webinar is focused on parents with children birth-three, but all are welcome.
Receiving a hearing loss diagnosis for your child can feel overwhelming, confusing, and isolating. This session is designed to meet parents exactly where they are, offering clarity, reassurance, and practical guidance for the early stages of the journey.

Led by pediatric audiologist and deaf adult Michelle Hu, this session blends professional expertise with lived experience. Michelle will share her personal story growing up as a DHH child, becoming an audiologist and being on both sides of the clinic. She will answer questions about what to expect after diagnosis, how to make sense of next steps, and how to support their child with confidence and care. Parents will leave feeling less alone, more informed, and better equipped to advocate for their child. This is a supportive, judgment-free space for questions, big feelings, and real-life concerns.

Board Game Social
2026-03-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Deaf, Inc – Salem, 35 Congress St, Suite 220, MA, 01970, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

SALEM BOARD GAME SOCIAL – All welcome, join the fun!

March 14, 2026, 12 PM – 4 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
35 Congress St, Suite 220
Salem, MA 01970

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo. Snacks and drinks provided

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org.

Board Game Social
2026-03-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Deaf, Inc – New Bedford, 227 Union St., New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
Come, socialize, play and have fun!

NEW BEDFORD BOARD GAME SOCIAL – All welcome, join the fun!

March 21, 2026, 12 PM – 4 PM EST, at DEAF, Inc. Office
227 Union St, Mezzanine 2
New Bedford, MA 02740

Enjoy a variety of fun games and bingo. Snacks and drinks provided

If any questions, please call 617-505-4823 or email front desk: hello@deafincma.org.

ASL Game Night at CCCBSD
2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 | The Children’s Center for Communication, 6 Echo Ave, Beverly, MA, United States
Mar 21, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
School-age kids, teens, and families
📍 The Children’s Center for Communication, 6 Echo Ave, Beverly, MA
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UNHSP Parent Forum
2026-03-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Worcester State University Student Center, 486 Chandler St, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
The Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program is hosting an event for parents with deaf and hard of hearing children. This is an opportunity for parents to meet and ask questions regarding services and learn from each other. This year the event will be held at Worcester State University on March 28th. The day will run from 9-4. An agenda and detailed information will be sent to registrants. The event is free; breakfast and lunch will be included. Childcare stipends will also be sent to families after the event.
