Anderson Mall to host Sensitive Santa Event

Anderson Mall welcomes children with all spectrums of special needs and their families to attend a sensory-friendly experience on Sunday, Dec. 3, to partake in the time-honored tradition of a magical visit and photos with Santa. The event will take place from 9-11am, prior to the center’s opening, to create a more subdued and sensory-friendly experience. Anderson Mall Marketing Director Christie Eller said, “Visiting Santa Claus is one of the most joyous holiday experiences of the season for young children and their families. It’s important to Anderson Mall and Cromer & Company Real Estate that children of all ages and abilities have the opportunity to meet Santa. Our ‘Sensitive Santa’ event minimizes traffic and wait times, while subduing music and lights, assuring a sensory-friendly, calming experience for Anderson-area children.” Sensitive Santa is an event for families with children with all spectrums of special needs, providing a more controlled and welcoming environment to visit The Santa Photo Experience. Simple adjustments are made to reduce sensory stimuli, including muted lights, music and wait times for Santa and activity tables. The event is free to attend. Santa photo packages will be available for purchase. Each family or group is asked to RSVP in advance by reserving one ticket. To learn more or to reserve a time, visit https://andersonsensitivesanta.eventbrite.com. Sensitive Santa is held in partnership with Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the cause, prevention, treatment and cure for autism.