Autism Speaks Provides Sensory-Friendly Santa Experiences
Free Santa Experiences welcome children of all ages and abilities!
Autism Speaks is once again partnering with Cherry Hill Programs this holiday season to provide free, sensory-friendly Santa Experiences for families across the country.
All families of children with autism and other special needs can enjoy a visit with Santa in a more subdued and calm environment.
Santa stops in Illinois begin Nov. 24 and are scheduled for communities including:
- Aurora
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Chicago Ridge
- Fairview Heights
- Gurnee
- Joliet
- Lombard
- Moline
- Northbrook
- Oak Brook
- Orland Park
- Schaumburg
- South Barrington
- Springfield
- Rosemont
- Vernon Hills
- West Dundee
You can visit the Autism Speaks website to search for Santa Photo Experiences in your area and reserve your spot.
Sensory-friendly Santa events are free and keepsake photo packages will be available for purchase.
If you have questions or problems registering, email autismspeaksu@autismspeaks.org.
For more Santa visits and other holiday events for children with special healthcare needs in Illinois, be sure to check our Events page.