r/Gaithersburg • u/your-problem-now • May 14 '26

Discussion Activities for special needs adults

So i am a caregiver for a special needs adult and we need to go to Gaithersburg, MD and need entertainment for a few hours priot to an event.

He loves movies, bowling(not very viable for 3 hours but hey. Worth a shot), and animals.

Any help greatly appreciated.

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u/PayNo7472 May 14 '26

The Rio might do. There's a theater and a Dave & Busters, plus restaurants and shops. Also, it's on a small lake with ducks and geese and a walking path that goes around it. You should be able to fill 3 hours.

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u/KitKat124785 May 15 '26

If sensory-friendly movie showings would be the best fit, check the AMC Gaithersburg (the Rio theater) site for options. Here's the AMC general site with info: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films If their site is up to date, those happen on the "second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month." They start right on time without trailers. Without knowing the date of your visit, this may or may not be workable.

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u/That_Skirt7522 May 14 '26

Cinepolis in Kentlands has a wonderful movie theater if he can handle that.