What is Sensory Sensitive Santa & where can I find one in Durham?

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Written By Brian Stanton, Marketing
 

Updated November 20, 2025.

Sensory Santa, sometimes referred to as “Silent Santa” is an opportunity for children with autism and/or sensory processing disorder to visit Santa in a quiet and welcoming, sensory-friendly environment. Sensory Santa's can be found at certain local malls and are sometimes held before the malls open when it's quieter. The time set aside for Sensory Santa is exclusive for children who need sensory sensitive environments and their families.

Sensory Santa is all about making holiday experiences accessible in a quiet and welcoming environment. If you’re looking for a Sensory Santa near you a quick search on Google may yield a result or visit Where is Santa?

SENSORY SANTA EVENTS

If you live in Durham Region or the surrounding area check out these Sensory Santa events:

Shops at Pickering City Centre

  • Dec. 7, 2025 - 9:00 am to 10:30 am

Oshawa Centre

  • November 30, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 9:30 am

  • December 7, 2025 - - 8:00 AM - 9:30 am

  • December 14, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 9:30 am

Visiting with Santa PDF social narrative.

Visiting with Santa

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Brian Stanton, Marketing

Brian leads all marketing initiatives for Lake Ridge Community Support Services. Brian spent 17 years in the private sector working with big advertising and media agencies, fortune 500 brands and retailers on creating customer-centric marketing programs. Today his passion for mental health and helping people has led him to the field of behaviour therapy and helping families, caregivers and professionals find best-in-class services for the people they support.

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