“Santa Cares” Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa in Illinois

People of all ages and abilities can enjoy sensory-friendly Santa magic!

Join Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks for Santa Cares events at shopping centers in Illinois on Dec. 7.  Some event dates and times may vary. Please check with your participating mall for more details.

Children and other individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities can visit with Santa in a quieter, more soothing environment.

Santa Cares events will include:

• Less hustle and bustle, with most events occurring outside of regular shopping hours
• Reduced lighting and music
• A sensory-friendly trained Santa and staff

Booking a Santa Cares reservation is free. Photo packages are available to buy.

You can register and find participating sites on the Santa Cares website. Participating Illinois shopping centers include:

• Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont
• Fox Valley in Aurora
• Gurnee Mills in Gurnee
• Hawthorn in Vernon Hills
• Orland Square Mall in Orland Park
• Skydeck Chicago
• Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie
• White Oaks Mall in Springfield
• Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg

You must make a reservation to attend. Be sure to select “Santa Cares” or a similar description from the event schedule.

Please note: Santa Cares is offered as Caring Santa at Simon mall locations and as SENSITIVE SANTA at Washington Prime Group mall locations.