Illustration of a santa visit scene (Sensory Friendly Holiday Party)
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Sensory Friendly Holiday Party

Families and community members gather to celebrate the season with a sensory-sensitive Santa. Activities include music, arts and crafts, a hot cocoa bar, and a potluck. The gathering is designed to be welcoming and accessible to guests of all ages and abilities.

What to Expect

Features a sensory-sensitive Santa, hot cocoa bar, potluck, and crafts.

Event Details

Ages

All Ages & All Abilities

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Island County Parent to Parent

Food & Drink

The event has a hot cocoa bar and a potluck.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families seeking an inclusive, sensory-aware holiday gathering

Vibe

Welcoming and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Location

The Center
Coupeville, WA
98239

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: Noon- 2:00pm.
  • Accessibility: Open to all ages and abilities, with a sensory-sensitive Santa.

Tips & Advice

  • Bring a dish to share, since the party is a potluck alongside the hot cocoa bar, arts and crafts, and music.
  • Check the Island County Parent to Parent Facebook page before heading out, because events are subject to change or cancellation.
  • Invite friends and neighbors and bring the whole family, as Parent to Parent events are open to all ages and all abilities.
  • Bring children who find Santa visits overwhelming, because the Santa at this party is sensory-sensitive.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the party for?

It's open to all ages and all abilities. Invite your friends and neighbors and bring the whole family.

What is there to do?

There are arts and crafts, music and a hot cocoa bar. And there's a sensory-sensitive Santa.

Should we bring food?

Yes, it's a potluck, so bring a dish to share. There's also a hot cocoa bar.

Is Santa OK for kids with sensory sensitivities?

Yes. The Santa at this party is sensory-sensitive.

How do we know the party is still on?

Events can change or be cancelled. Check the Island County Parent to Parent Facebook page before you head out.

Tags

family friendlySanta visitscommunity celebrationfree eventholiday traditionsensory friendlyinteractive displaysface paintingfestive food

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team