Holiday magic meets meaningful play!
Join Children’s Therapy Center for a festive morning of holiday stories, hands-on activities, and special moments with Santa!
Our Sensory Santa event brings together the magic of the holiday season with the joy of play. Designed by pediatric occupational therapists, this interactive holiday experience offers children opportunities to explore, create, move, and connect through thoughtfully planned activities that are as developmentally enriching as they are fun.
Rather than a traditional visit with Santa, families can look forward to a morning filled with shared experiences, playful learning, and holiday cheer!
What to Expect
🎅 Storytime & Interactive Fun with Santa
Gather around for a special holiday experience with Santa! Children will have the opportunity to listen to festive stories, interact with Santa, and share in the magic of the season through an engaging group experience.
🎄 Holiday-Themed Play Activities
Explore a variety of festive, hands-on activities created by our pediatric occupational therapy team. From sensory exploration and creative play to movement-based challenges and fine motor fun, there’s something for every little holiday enthusiast!
❤️ Play with Purpose
At Children’s Therapy Center, we believe play is one of the most powerful ways children learn and grow. Every activity is thoughtfully designed to encourage exploration, creativity, connection, and the development of important childhood skills, all while having fun!
Event Schedule
9:30–10:00 AM | Getting Ready for Santa! 🎄
Kick off the morning with a festive activity as we get ready for Santa’s special arrival!
10:00 AM | Santa Arrives! 🎅
The moment we’ve all been waiting for! Santa joins us for a magical morning of holiday fun.
10:00–11:00 AM | Storytime & Holiday Fun with Santa 📖
Gather around as Santa shares festive stories and engages children in a special interactive holiday experience filled with laughter, imagination, and Christmas cheer!
11:00 AM | Santa Heads Back to the North Pole! 🦌
Santa says his goodbyes and heads back to the North Pole to continue preparing for Christmas!
11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Holiday Play & Exploration! 🎨
Keep the holiday fun going as children and families explore festive activity stations thoughtfully designed by our pediatric occupational therapists. From sensory exploration to creative play and movement-based activities, there’s plenty of hands-on fun to enjoy together!
Event Details
San Jose (Almaden)
Friday, December 11, 2026
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Children’s Therapy Center, San Jose
Carmel
Friday, December 18, 2026
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Children’s Therapy Center, Carmel
Ticket Information
$35 per child
Admission includes the full Sensory Santa experience, including interactive storytime with Santa and access to all holiday activity stations.
Accompanying adults attend free with a participating child!
Advance registration is required for each participating child. Space is limited.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Good to Know
- Event format: The morning begins with a festive welcome activity, followed by Santa’s interactive experience from 10:00–11:00 AM. Families can then enjoy holiday play stations until noon. We recommend arriving by 9:30 AM to enjoy the full experience!
- Adult supervision: Parents and caregivers must remain with their children throughout the event and are encouraged to join in the fun!
- Tickets required: Advance registration is required. We anticipate these events will sell out. Space is limited.
- Photos with Santa: Families are welcome to take photos throughout the event to capture special holiday memories! Please note that there will not be a designated time for traditional sitting-on-Santa’s-lap photos or individual photo sessions. Instead, our Santa experience focuses on interactive storytelling, shared activities, and capturing those magical moments as they naturally unfold.
Join Us for Some Holiday Magic!
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with your family through stories, laughter, playful exploration, and a little extra Christmas magic!
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