The Decibels Foundation

Holiday Party - Lawrence
2025-12-08 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

DEAFinitely Dance Workshop
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.

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, 2026-04-07 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
→ RSVP

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
→ RSVP

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.

Navigating the Path to ASL-Based Educational Services
2026-03-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Harvard University Science Center, 1 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA, United States
Harvard ASL Program presents a panel discussion night for parents of children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Join for an evening of conversation with parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children as they share their experiences navigating educational systems, advocating for language access, and making decisions about ASL and school.

Board Game Social
2026-04-04 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!

April 4, 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.

Acton Storytime
2026-04-08 09:30 - 10:30 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St, Acton, MA, United States
For our annual Make Waves with Decibels awareness week, we’re teaming up with local public libraries to bring your family storytimes featuring books that celebrate the Deaf and hard of hearing community!

No matter how you communicate, there’s a seat (and a story) for you. Come discover some new characters and adventures!

Lawrence Storytime
2026-04-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St, Lawrence, MA, 01841, United States

Dracut Storytime
2026-04-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Parker Memorial Library, 28 Arlington St, Dracut, MA, 01826, United States

Littleton Storytime
2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Reuben Hoar Library, 35 Shattuck St, Littleton, MA, 01460, United States

Deaf Athletes in Sports Foundation Hockey 3V3 Charity Tournament
2026-04-11 - 2026-04-12 | Loring Ice Arena, 165 Fountain Street, Framingham, MA, United States
Apr 11 – 12, 2026
All ages welcome
📍 Loring Ice Arena, 165 Fountain St, Framingham, MA
→ RSVP

Shared Reading Saturday
2026-04-11 09:30 - 12:30 | Northern Essex Community College, John R. Dimitry Building, 45 Franklin St., Lawrence, MA, United States
Apr 11, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Young children & families
📍 Northern Essex Community College, 45 Franklin St, Lawrence, MA
→ RSVP

Chelmsford Storytime
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
