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Autism Speaks Provides Sensory-Friendly Santa Experiences

November 19th, 2019

Santa Claus with bag of presents

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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.


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