Waiting in a noisy line for a huge booming stranger to put his arms around you is not for every child. Happily, there are Sensory-Friendly Caring Santa Claus events in the Bay Area that will accommodate your sensitive or autistic child with kindness and care. There are only a few sittings being offered this year, so reserve your spot soon so your child can enjoy the magic of visiting Santa without all the craziness and hullabaloo.

Southland Mall, Hayward
When: Sunday, December 4, 9 am – 10 am
Location: One Southland Mall Drive, Hayward, CA 94545
Tickets: FREE Reserve them here>>
NewPark Mall, Newark
When: Sunday, December 4, 9 am – 10 am
Location: 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark, CA 94560
Tickets: FREE Reserve them here>>
Stonestown Galleria, San Francisco
When: Sunday, December 4, 9 am – 10 am
Location: 3251 20th Avenue, #Suite 390, San Francisco, CA 94132
Tickets: FREE Reserve them here>>
Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto
When: Sunday, December 4, 9 am – 10:30 am
Location: 660 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Tickets: FREE Reserve them here>>
Eastridge Mall, San Jose
When: Sundays, December 4, 11, 18; 9 am – 11 am
Location: Eastridge Center, 2200 Eastridge Loop, Suite 2062, San Jose, CA 95122
Tickets: FREE Reserve them here>>
All Children Academics, San Rafael
When: December 3; 2 pm – 5 pm
Location: 1665 Grand Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
Tickets: FREE, $20 donation includes raffle entry Reserve tickets here>>