For many individuals with autism or sensory processing differences, typical entertainment venues can be overwhelming due to loud noises, bright lights, and unpredictable crowds. “Sensory-friendly” experiences are designed to remove these barriers.
These events and venues typically offer reduced sound and lighting, designated quiet zones for decompressing, and a non-judgmental environment where staff are trained to support diverse needs. The goal is to provide a safe space where you can explore at your own pace without the fear of sensory overload.
Active & Movement-Based Sensory Outings
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Highlights: Reduced noise, no music, calm environment
Sky Zone Trampoline Park offers a designated Sensory-Friendly Hour every Sunday from 9:00–10:00 AM, giving jumpers a chance to enjoy trampolines, foam pits, and other activities in a calm, low-stimulus environment.
During this hour, the park reduces noise and turns off music and special-effects lighting, ideal for people who benefit from a quieter experience.
The reduced sensory input makes jumping and moving around feel more relaxed and enjoyable for individuals with sensory sensitivities, and families/caregivers are also welcome. Sky Zone remains a high-energy, fun space, but Sensory-Friendly Hour gives it a softer, more accessible edge that can make all the difference.
Lion Habitat Ranch
Highlights: Lower key tour, outside public hours
At Lion Habitat Ranch in Henderson, Nevada animal lovers can enjoy a sensory friendly experience with their Behind the Scenes Tour.
About 20 minutes outside of Las Vegas proper, the Ranch offers several different experiences guests can have from general admission to Feeding the Beasts, to this lower key tour that takes place outside of general public hours.
Reservations for the tour are required, and guests will be able to see just how the ranch operates on a day-to-day basis, how trainers feed and bathe animals, and may even be able to feed Ozzie the giraffe a treat if they wish. These private tours are guided by professional ranch trainers who explain and provide a history of the property while showing guests a different side of the park.
Adaptive Recreation
Highlights: Tailored gym passes, adaptive day programs, inclusive environment for all abilities
The Adaptive Recreation program of Las Vegas offers sensory friendly programs, activities, and opportunities for children to adults with different abilities all throughout the Las Vegas area. Memberships may include gym passes, adaptive day program passes, and outdoor recreation passes that allow for easy sensory friendly activities for those of all ages and different abilities.
Accessible Parks & Trails
Highlights: Wide paved paths, predictable surfaces, open air, natural quiet
Nature offers a naturally calming environment. Las Vegas features several accessible trails, such as the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail or the paved paths at Sunset Park, which provide wide, predictable surfaces and open spaces perfect for fresh air without the noise of the city.
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Cultural, Educational, and Immersive Sensory Destinations
Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
Highlights: Quiet hours, sensory backpacks
The Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas hosts Sensory-Friendly Exploration Hours on the third Monday of every month, giving guests who prefer a quieter museum visit an opportunity for an early, calm experience before the general public arrives.
During these hours, visitors can explore exhibits with fewer crowds, lower noise, and with accommodations such as noise-canceling headphones, sensory backpacks, weighted accessories, quiet spaces, and adjusted lighting or sound effects available on request.
It’s a great way for individuals with sensory sensitivities, or neurodivergent visitors and their families, to engage with Nevada’s history in a welcoming, flexible environment. If the regular schedule doesn’t work, the museum is open to coordinating alternate times to improve accessibility.
Sensory Inclusive Events At The Smith Center
Highlights: Relaxed theater rules, quiet areas
The Smith Center is dedicated to providing engaging and entertaining theater experiences to all guests.
Their ongoing inclusive performance series is designed to provide a comfortable and enjoyable theater outing to guests with different sensory needs. Sensory-friendly changes to performances may include relaxed theater etiquette rules, established quiet areas for when patrons need a break during their visit, supportive staff, modification of house lights and sounds, ability to use mobile devices for communication, and assistance from certified volunteers.
These shows happen throughout the year, so families looking for sensory friendly activities for adults will need to keep their eyes on their calendar to catch these performances as they are scheduled.
Blue Man Group Sensory Friendly Performances
Highlights: Ear protection, limited interaction, reduced intensity
Blue Man Group puts on one of the most famous family-friendly shows in Las Vegas, and throughout the year they put on special events with a focus on different sensory needs.
During these sensory friendly performances, guests will be able to enjoy calming environments in the theater lobby for any breaks that may be needed throughout the show, limited audience interaction, ear protection available upon request, and reduced light and sound during the show.
Blue Man Group hosts these shows to benefit Autism focused charities nationally and throughout the Las Vegas area.
Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart
Highlights: Sensory bags with headphones/sunglasses, trained staff, pre-visit sensory guide
Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart is a famous art installation located inside AREA15 entertainment center in Las Vegas.
This immersive experience looks like a grocery store, but it’s filled with products you wouldn’t find in a typical store, hidden treasures, surreal landscapes, and new things to discover at every turn. Over 96% of Omega Mart staff are trained to cater to guests with ability differences or sensory needs. When traveling through Omega Mart, those with need can acquire sensory bags containing headphones, sunglasses, and soothing toys to make the experience comfortable and enjoyable.
Meow Wolf clearly outlines their commitment to accessibility and all accommodations at Omega Mart on their website, including a Pre-Visit Sensory Guide.
Lee’s Family Forum
Highlights: Sensory Room, Kulture City bags
Home to the Silver Knights and Vegas Knight Hawks, the Lee’s Family Forum offers sensory friendly options for families who want to take in a great game, show, or concert. The venue partners with Kulture City to provide an inclusive environment for all guests.
Guests coming to Lee’s Family Forum for a show or game have access to the Sensory Room, which is furnished with soft furniture, tactile activities, and quiet time for a tranquil cool-down space. The Guest Services station at the arena offers Kulture City sensory bags equipped with noise canceling headphones, calming toys, and other comfort items.
Sensory Sensitive Sundays At Chuck E. Cheese
Highlights: Sensory Sensitive Sundays, reduced noise/lighting
While Chuck E. Cheese is primarily targeted toward kids, games and pizza can make for a fun afternoon for people of all ages.
Sensory Sensitive Sundays feature reduced noise, reduced lighting, and sensory-friendly arcade games guests can enjoy in a comfortable and inclusive environment. Sensory Sensitive Sundays are reserved for the first Sunday of each month and take place for the two hours before traditional opening hours.
Sensory-Friendly Fun: Engaging Activities to Do at Home
Creating a sensory-safe environment at home allows for complete control over noise and lighting levels. Here are some ideas of engaging, low-stress activities you can facilitate in your own living room, from calming sensory bins to therapeutic art projects.
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| Play dough stations. | Sensory boxes that include rice, sand, dry beans, slime, beads, or any other ingredients that may be deemed soothing or interesting by the individual. | Scratch and sniff painting using water and Jello powder to create at-home scented watercolor “paint”. |
Opportunity Village’s Arts & Recreation services include sensory-friendly activities that allow adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to explore different skills and hobbies in a fun and inclusive way. Arts & Recreation is just one of the many programs and activities that can be explored at Opportunity Village.
