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Events, Classes & More in Tri-Cities For Children With Disabilities

By Brittany Joyner April 26, 2023

Are you looking for things to do in Tri-Cities with kids or adults who have developmental or physical disabilities? There are many fun activities and events for families that include a child with disabilities.

Several Tri-Cities organizations and businesses offer events or special accommodations for kids and/or adults with disabilities on a regular, ongoing basis. We have also included local parks, trails and other public places accessible to people with disabilities.

While Macaroni KID Kennewick-Richland does our best to keep up, please double-check with the business or organization to make sure event details haven't changed. 

Do you know of an upcoming event in Tri-Cities for families with functional needs? Email us details at brittanyj@macaronikid.com and we will add it to our Macaroni Kid Kennewick-Richland events calendar!



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Tri-Cities organizations that offer events and activities for people with disabilities

The Arc of Tri-Cities

WEAR LOVE Adult Events | Special Events (Egg Hunt, Nerf Wars, Fishing Day)

Down Syndrome Association of the Mid-Columbia

Movie Nights | Parties | Rock Wall and Zumba | Tiny Tots Play Group



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Tri-Cities businesses and museums with events and activities for people with disabilities

Academy of Children's Theatre

Spectrum on Stage- Diversity's Got Talent Summer Camp

Chuck E Cheese Kennewick

Sensory Sensitive Sundays- 1st Sunday Monthly

Fairchild Cinemas Pasco

Sensory-Friendly Movies- Typically once a month (Check Facebook page)

Gesa Carousel of Dreams

Accommodation Saturdays- 1st Saturday Monthly

Milton-Freewater Drive In

Open Captions on movies- Schedule to be released soon

The Pacific Clinic

Special Needs Zumba- Tuesdays



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Tri-Cities sports opportunities for a person with disabilities

All American Gymnastics and Cheer

Spirit: All-Abilities Competition Cheer Team

Mid-Columbia Ballet

INCLUDE: Adaptive dance class for children with special needs

Rascal Rodeo

Free Rodeo events for individuals of any age with developmental or physical disabilities (Next local is August 26)

Special Olympics Southeast Washington

  • Alpine
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cycling
  • Golf
  • Powerlifting
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis

Strides Therapeutic Horsemanship Center

Adaptive Riding | Hippotherapy | Horse Camps

Tri-Cities Edge

All-Star CheerAbilities "Shine" team

TROT Tri-Cities

Adaptive Riding | Hippotherapy



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Favorite accessible parks and trails in Tri-Cities

Playground of Dreams
Columbia Park Trail, Kennewick, WA 99336

The Playground of Dreams features a poured rubber surface surrounding the equipment (mulch around swings), ramp entry on playground structure, zero entry splash pad, and many toys that can be accessed without climbing (train and train station, world map, fire, musical instruments, hydroplane).

Memorial Park
350 N 14th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301

Memorial Park features a poured rubber surface surrounding the equipment, ramp entry on playground structure, and several toys that can be accessed without climbing (musical instruments, tires).

Claybell Park
425 Broadmoor St, Richland, WA 99352

Claybell Park features a poured rubber surface surrounding the equipment and turf in other parts and separate ADA accessible playground close to parking lot. ADA playground has an inclusive glider, spinner, tire swing and more.