Families and sensory needs
Sensory-friendly things to do in Lexington
Events and places in and around Lexington whose own pages say they offer a sensory-friendly performance, sensory hours or a quiet space. Each listing shows what the venue or organizer says, a link to their page and the date we checked. We never list something as sensory friendly because of its kind or audience, so call the venue with questions about your child's needs.
Sensory-friendly events coming up
Sensory Hours at Lexington Children's Museum
Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 11 am, Lexington Children’s Museum. Free
The listing is titled: “Sensory Hours at Lexington Children's Museum”From lexingtonchildrensmuseum.org, checked October 31, 2026
Official page for Sensory Hours at Lexington Children's Museum
Aesop’s Fables ON STAGE: sensory-friendly performance
Sunday, January 24, 2027 at 2 pm, Lexington Children's Theatre. Pay what you will, $1 minimum
The official page says: “Sensory friendly performances are designed to be a safe environment for young people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities as well as first time theatre goers.”House lights stay dimmed, loud recorded sound is turned down and a quiet space is set aside.From lctonstage.org, checked October 27, 2026
Official page for Aesop’s Fables ON STAGE: sensory-friendly performance
Tomás and the Library Lady: sensory-friendly performance
Sunday, January 31, 2027 at 2 pm, Lexington Children's Theatre. Pay what you will, $1 minimum
The official page says: “Sensory friendly performances are designed to be a safe environment for young people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities as well as first time theatre goers.”House lights stay dimmed, loud recorded sound is turned down and a quiet space is set aside.From lctonstage.org, checked October 27, 2026
Official page for Tomás and the Library Lady: sensory-friendly performance
Places that state sensory supports
Lexington Children's Theatre
Downtown
The official page says: “Sensory friendly performances are designed to be a safe environment for young people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities as well as first time theatre goers.”LCT lists dates for the 2026-27 season on its access page.From lctonstage.org, checked October 27, 2026
Sensory-friendly sessions: Listed for the 2026-27 season: Aesop’s Fables on Sunday, January 24, 2027, Tomás and the Library Lady on Sunday, January 31, 2027, and Last Stop on Market Street on Sunday, April 25, 2027, each at 2 pm. House lights stay dimmed, loud recorded sound is turned down and seating is general admission.From lctonstage.org, checked October 21, 2026
Quiet space: At sensory-friendly performances, the board room or an LCT office is set aside for anyone who needs a break.From lctonstage.org, checked October 21, 2026
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
South Lexington
The official page says: “Visitor's Center Sensory Map (provided by VisitLex)”The city's Raven Run page links a sensory map of the visitor center.From lexingtonky.gov, checked October 27, 2026
Rupp Arena
Downtown
The official page says: “The Wellness Room is a space designed for nursing mothers or those with sensory needs who require a quiet space.”It is on the concourse at Section 30; ask a Guest Experience Representative. The arena guide says it has sensory items, weighted lap pads and soft lighting.From centralbankcenter.com, checked October 27, 2026
Looking for wheelchair access, captioning or ASL? See what venues say about accessibility. More ideas are on family things to do. Know of a sensory-friendly time a venue lists that is missing here? Send a correction with the venue's own page.