Taking a holiday photo with Santa is a cherished tradition for many families. Sensory-friendly Santa has set aside special time to meet children with autism and other special needs. Families can enjoy the tradition of a visit with a sensory-friendly Santa in a more subdued and calm environment. We’ve also included other local sensory-friendly holiday events for your family to enjoy this season. Here is your guide to Sensory-Friendly Santa and Holiday Events for Special Needs Children in Central NJ.

Sensory-Friendly Santa & Holiday Events for Special Needs Children in Central NJ

Know Before You Go: Visit the center’s website for additional information and to reserve your spot.

2023 Sensory-Friendly Santa Events

Santa Cares Day 
December 3 at 10am – 12pm
Bridgewater Commons
Bridgewater, NJ
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Santa Cares
December 3, 2023 at 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Brunswick Square Mall
East Brunswick, NJ
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Santa Cares
December 3, 2023 at 10:30AM – 11:30AM
Freehold Raceway Mall
Freehold, NJ
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Caring Santa is Coming to Town
December 3, 2023 
Menlo Park Mall
Edison, NJ
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Caring Santa is Coming to Town
December 3, 2023
Quaker Bridge Mall
Lawrenceville, NJ
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Sensory Santa
December 3, 2023 at 9am – 11am
Woodbridge Center
Woodbridge, NJ
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Sensory Santa
December 10, 2023 at 9am – 11am
Woodbridge Center
Woodbridge, NJ
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2023 Sensory-Friendly Holiday Events

Sensory-Friendly Cookie Wonderland
November 9, 2023 at 5pm – 6:30PM
Bierman Autism Centers – Eatontown
Eatontown, NJ
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Sensory-Friendly Winter Wonderland
November 14, 2023 at 5pm – 6:30PM
Bierman Autism Centers – Princeton
Princeton, NJ
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Sensory-Friendly Winter Wonderland
December 14, 2023 at 5pm – 6:30PM
Bierman Autism Centers – Princeton
Princeton, NJ
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Sensory-Friendly Winter Wonderland
December 16, 2023 at 12pm – 2PM
Bierman Autism Centers – Eatontown
Eatontown, NJ
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Also See Sensory-Friendly Family Fun in NJ and Beyond