Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Shrek on
Date: Sat, Jul 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Venue: Carolina Theatre of Durham: Shrek, Durham
Price: Free
Category: Film
The Carolina Theatre of Durham, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting a sensory friendly film series. The Sensory Friendly Film Series offers a welcoming and supportive environment for autistic individuals and others in need of sensory accommodations. The series presents films in a comfortable environment once a month. This offering was created in partnership with the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development. Tickets are FREE and can be reserved in advance of the film screening online, by phone at (919) 560-3030, or at the Barnes Box Office or Cinema Box Office. You can also reserve the tickets online. See below. A limited number of tickets will also be available at the Cinema Box Office thirty minutes before the film screening. Looking to reserve more than four tickets? Please give the box office staff a call at (919) 560-3030, Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm. Learn about more sensory friendly and adaptive events throughout the Triangle, including performances and special museum times. At the Sensory Friendly Film Series you can expect these differences: Lights will remain slightly up. The sound will be turned down. Audience members are encouraged to get up out of their seats, dance, walk, or sing. Families are permitted to bring their own snacks from home. Concessions will also be available for purchase. A quiet space with calming activities is available for anyone who may experience overstimulation during the film screening. Booster seats, ear plugs and audio description or closed captioning devices will be available at the Box Office, for free. 2026 Sensory Friendly Film Series Schedule The films are scheduled for 11 a.m. on the following Saturdays. Click on the links below to learn more and to reserve tickets, which are subject to selling out. August 29: Shrek September 26: Kung Fu Panda October 24: Encanto November 21: Ratatouille December 19: Zootopia Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Tri
