Best Outings for Seattle-Area Kids With Sensory Needs or Disabilities

Everett’s Imagine Children’s Museum has all sorts of exhibits to inspire play for everyone. For guests with sensory needs, the museum offers Sensory Time sessions. These sessions are offered specifically for ​families with children on the autism spectrum, children with sensory processing issues or children with other sensory needs. Families must register in advance. Sensory Time takes place the third Sunday of each month, 9–11 a.m., and is intended for children ages 1–12 and their families. Social Stories to help prepare children for a visit to the museum are available, along with sunglasses, noise-canceling headphones and sensory balls to borrow.

Cost and hours: Sensory Time is held the third Sunday of each month, 9–11 a.m. It is free, though registration is required. Regular museum admission is $22 for children and adults. Babies younger than age 1 enter free. 

Location: 1502 Wall St., Everett

Next stop: Children’s Museum of Skagit County