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Santa offers kids a private meet-and-greet perfect for kids with special needs. Advance registration required, spots fill fast.
Kids get 10 whole minutes to visit with a sensory-friendly Santa at this very special event. Advance registration required.
Santa and his elves take extra care to make sure they're providing a safe, supportive and sensory-friendly environment for kids with special needs. Registration required.
Find a calming and sensory-minimal environment where kids can give Santa their wish lists. Registration required.
Register for a time slot and visit with Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. Photo packages for sale.
This very special Santa can communicate in American Sign Language, making him the perfect one for kids with hearing loss to visit.
Find a private Santa visit in a sensory-friendly environment. Registration required.
Kids with autism or other sensory disorders are welcome to participate in free sensory-friendly visits with Santa. Invitation only.
Kids with special needs enjoy a private photo experience with Santa Claus in a safe and friendly, sensory-mild environment.
A very special Santa offers a sensory-friendly and accessible photo op for kids with special needs.
Sensory film showings feature lowered sound and dim lighting. You may bring your own gluten-free or casein-free snacks and move about the aisles as your please. No previews or advertisements will be shown before the movies. The movies are geared toward children ages 5 and up.
Local participating locations include...
Kids and grown-ups with special needs are invited to the library for picture books, songs and simple sign languages. Open to all ages and levels of ability.
