Sat Dec 7, 2013

6th Annual Polar Express Family Event- Goathill Junction Costa Mesa, CA

Enjoy ~FREE Train Ride to Santa's Village ~ Free Cookie Decorating~  FREE face painting~Also featured at this event will be  pictures with Santa, a coloring contest, face painting and much more. Reservations are encouraged.
Where: Goathill Junction/Fairview Park
              2480 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa
When: 9:30 am- 11:30 am
How much: Free
http://weichmanrealtors.com/idx/6th-annual-polar-express!.html

Sensory-Friendly Viewing of "Frozen"!- All Participating AMC Theatres

Where: AMC Theatres in Orange County:
               Orange 30, Downtown Disney 12
When: 10 am
How Much:$7
https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films

Holiday with the Critters- Santa Ana Zoo Santa Ana, CA

The zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland, and guest can see the animals put on their “winter coats.” enjoy winter crafts, stories and handmade decorations.
Where: Santa Ana Zoo
               1801 East Chesnut Avenue
When: 11 am- 2pm
How Much: $10 Adults, $7 Children
http://www.santaanazoo.org/

Sun Dec 8, 2013

Caring Santa- All participating Simon Malls

Caring Santa is an opportunity for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a photo session with Santa. Extra care has been taken to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children so they can enjoy this wonderful holiday tradition. The program is owned by Simon Property Group, and is implemented with input from AbilityPath.org. 
Where: Westminster Mall, Fashion Island, The Shops at Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills Mall
When: 9am- 11am
How Much: RSVP required.
http://www.caringsanta.com/

Tues Dec 10, 2013

Sensitive Santa- South Coast Plaza Costa Mesa, CA

South Coast Plaza has offered a time of 8:30 - 9:30 AM to visit with Santa Clause, take photos, ride the carousel and enjoy the craft area for free. Bring your own camera to get some great photos. They also may be able to offer photo packages taken by their professionals, if needed, but they need to know in advance. If needed, they can also supply an Elf to keep photo sessions moving. It is early on Tuesday 12/10, and we only have 1 hour, but we have the place to ourselves. How much time do you want to spend with Santa??
Where: South Coast Plaza
              3333 Bristol Street
              Costa Mesa, CA
When: 8:30- 9:30 am Open to us before the mall opens!
How Much: Free!
http://www.meetup.com/AutismPlaygroupofSouthernCalifornia/events/150925762/

Sat Dec 14, 2013

OC Autism's Christmas Party- Breakfast with Santa!!  Garden Grove, CA

OC Autism will be hosting a "Breakfast with Santa" for about 500 guests to celebrate Christmas on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 9am-1pm.  This event is ONLY for our Special Needs families. Party will consist of food, fun and entertainments:
Breakfast, Crafts & Activities, Photo w/ Santa, Train Ride, Entertainments,Raffle Prizes
Where: St Anselm's Episcopal Church
               13091 Galway Street 
               Garden Grove, CA 92844
When: 9 am- 1pm
How Much: Free but RSVP required
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/oc-autism-breakfast-with-santa-tickets-7926868477?err=29

Holiday SnowLand!!- 40 tons of REAL Snow! Costa Mesa, CA

Real Snow Play Area!!!*Cookie Decorating**Hay Wagon Rides**Bounce House**Visit by Santa & Photo Booth**Spark of Love Toy Drive*
Where:  Balearic Community Cente
               1975 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa
When: 9am-12p
How Much: FREE for all!
http://www.torellirealty.com/save-the-date-torelli-realtys-holiday-snow-land-is-coming-on-saturday-december-14th/

Christmas at the OCZoo- Irvine Park Irvine, CA

Come celebrate Christmas at the OC Zoo! Visit with Santa, listen to story time with Mrs. Claus, make fun kids crafts, and get your face painted. See the animals receive treats hidden inside Christmas trees and gift boxes!
Where: Irvine Regional Park
               Irvine, CA
When: 10 am-4 pm
How Much: $2 Zoo Admission
http://ocparks.com/zoo/events

TACA's Sensitive Santa- Irvine, CA

Toys, fun & games, Sensitive Santa, photos, treats!
Where: 18952 Martin Street
               Irvine, CA 92612
When: 10 am- 4 pm
How Much: Free but RSVP required!
http://www.tacanow.org/event-list/sensitive-santa-oc/

Sun Dec 15, 2013

Community Autism Now & Us Too Gymnastics Holiday Party!!-Lake Forest, CA

Please join us for our annual Christmas Party at Us Too Gymnastics! 
Come meet and take pictures with Santa! 
Receive a special gift and free play in the gymnastics center are all included.
Where: Us Too Center
               25 Spectrum Pointe, Ste 405
               Lake Forest, CA
When: 1-4 pm
How Much: Free but RSVP requested
http://www.meetup.com/Community-Autism-Now/events/152318062/

Wed Dec 18, 2013

Sensitive Santa Visit & Photo Opportunity (Autism) @ Pretend City- Irvine, CA

Specifically for: Families with children of all ages who are on the autism spectrum; Grown-ups
Santa is coming to Pretend City Children’s Museum! Join us in our community rooms for this great opportunity to meet Santa and let him know what you are wishing for this holiday season. This event is especially designed for children on the Autism spectrum. This special “Sensitive Santa” visit and photo opportunity is specially designed to provide a sensory sensitive experience with low Christmas carols, dim lights, and trained Santa and helpers to ease some of the anxieties that may come with visiting Santa.
Where: Pretend City
               29 Hubble 
               Irvine, CA 92618
When: 1-5 pm
How Much: FREE, museum admission neither required nor included; RSVP required
https://pretendcity.org/ai1ec_event/sensitive-santa-visit-photo-opportunity-family-autism/?instance_id=

ALL SEASON:

http://nixonfoundation.org/2013/11/trains-trees-traditions-now-open/

http://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/content/irvine-park-railroad-christmas-train

http://www.fwry.com/PDF/christmas_2013_combined.pdf

http://www.oerm.org/museum-news/embark-magical-train-ride-and-visit-santa-claus-himself