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Visit Sensory Santa’s in Metro Detroit: Santa’s for all Spectrums.

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“Sensory Santa’s”, sometimes referred to as “Silent Santa’s” give children of all spectrums of special needs the opportuity to visit Santa in a quiet and welcoming, sensory-friendly environment. All families with children with autisim and other special needs can enjoy the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa, in a more subdued and calm environment.

We’ve gathered together Metro-Detroits Sensory Santa Locations:

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN

Caring Santa at Briarwood Mall
December 4th, 2022 from 9:00am until 10:30am
100 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Briarwood’s sensory friendly Caring Santa event is from 9:00AM-10:30AM on 12/4. This event gives guests with special needs children an opportunity to visit Santa before the mall opens and the crowds appear. Registration is required in advance. Children can visit Santa in a subdued environment with dimmed lighting and reduced music volume.
Register Here

AUBURN HILLS, MICHIGAN

Sensory Santa at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
December 4th, 2022 from 10:00am until 11:30am
4000 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Join us for a special sensory-friendly Santa experience at Santa’s Flight Academy. Individuals with all spectrum’s of special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session where extra care is taken to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs to make this a magical holiday experience. 
Space is limited and reservations are a must. Click HERE to make a reservation. 

BRIGHTON, MICHIGAN

Sensory Santa at Oxford Recovery Center
December 12th, 2022 from 9:00am until 5:00pm Register
December 13th, 2022 from 1:00pm until 7:00pm Register
7030 Whitmore Lake Road, Brighton, MI 48116
Sensory friendly visits are by appointment. A digital photo will be sent to you that can be printed. Mr. and Mrs. Claus are mindful of different disabilities.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN

Sensory Santa at The Mall at Partridge Creek
December 4th, 2022 from 9:00am until 10:30am
17420 Hall Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038
Visit Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. Celebrate Santa Magic in an inclusive atmosphere. Exclusively for children & families with special needs. Reservations are required for this private photo experience. We’re collecting donations on behalf of Autism Speaks.
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DEARBORN, MICHIGAN

Sensory Santa at Fairlane Town Center
December 4th, 2022 from 10:00am until 11:30am
18900 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126
Visit Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. Celebrate Santa Magic in an inclusive atmosphere. Exclusively for children & families with special needs. Reservations are required for this private photo experience. Cherry Hill is collecting donations on behalf of Autism Speaks. Blue Hand United will be on-site at the Santa Set handing out gifts to the children present at the event.
For reservations, please click HERE!

NOVI, MICHIGAN

Sensory Santa at Twelve Oaks Mall
December 4th, 2022 from 9:00am until 10:30am
27500 Novi Rd, Novi, MI 48377
Join us for a special sensory-friendly Santa experience in Center Court. Individuals within all spectrums of special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session where extra care is taken to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs to make this a magical holiday experience. 
Space is limited and reservations are a must. Click here to make a reservation. 

TAYLOR, MICHIGAN

Sensory Santa at Southland Center
December 4th, 2022 from 9:00am until 10:30am
23000 Eureka Road, Taylor, MI 48180
Visit Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. Celebrate Santa Magic in an inclusive atmosphere. Exclusively for children & families with special needs. Reservations are required for this private photo experience. We’re collecting donations on behalf of Autism Speaks.
Register Here

TROY, MICHIGAN

Sensory Santa at Oxford Recovery Center
December 12th, 2022 from 9:00am until 5:00pm Register
165 Kirts Blvd, Troy, MI 48084
Sensory friendly visits are by appointment. A digital photo will be sent to you that can be printed. Mr. and Mrs. Claus are mindful of different disabilities.

Metro Detroit Mommy has a full list of Santa’s in Metro Detroit at:
“Where to Find Santa in Metro Detroit 2022”
Don’t miss out on our collection of
“2022 Exciting Holiday Light Events for Families in Metro Detroit!”

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Amber is the proud mother to four beautiful children, Damian (27), Rosaleigh (14), Carlyn (11), and Naomi (8). Her family also includes four cats. She loves being a stay-at-home mom and feels blessed to be able to care for her children full-time and provide them with so many opportunities through Metro Detroit Mommy. In addition to Metro Detroit Mommy, Amber has a passion for hosting karaoke with Malibu Entertainment.  She enjoys the metro Detroit nightlife especially, singing, dancing and meeting new people.