Winter & Christmas Events

Rebel Ranch Cowboy Christmas
November 21st and 22nd, 2025
4:00PM-8:00PM
3141 English Road, Chino Hills, CA
Holiday activities, hot cocoa, photo with Santa, tractor ride and more holiday surprises. Rebel Ranch hosts various events to promote inclusivity and community connection. These events are designed to unite individuals from all walks of life in a welcoming and supportive environment.

City of Murrieta-Sensitive Santa
December 2nd, 2025
6:00PM – 9:00PM
Murrieta Youth Center- 40644 California Oaks Rd., Murrieta, CA
Free event welcomes neurodivergent individuals and people of all ages with adaptive needs. Photo op, hot cocoa, crafts.

IncredABLES Friday Night Fun Club- Holly Jolly Soiree
December 5th, 2025
5:30PM – 8:00PM
Central Park: 11200 Base Line Rd., Rancho Cucamonga
Get ready to jingle at our IncredABLES inclusive Holly Jolly Soiree. Open to everyone in our inclusive community ages 8 and up, this joy-filled evening features holiday music, tasty treats, festive fun, and plenty of cheerful surprises. $6 per person. Let’s make this season merry and bright!

Rainforest Cafe Ontario – Silence in the Rainforest Breakfast with Santa
December 6th, 2025
8:00 AM
4810 Mills Circle, Ontario Mills
Join Cha! Cha! & Santa for a serene breakfast in the Rainforest. Rainforest Cafe welcomes guests with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. Guests can enjoy breakfast with our Sensory Santa without the sounds of thunder and the animals in a low sensory environment. Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast buffet, pictures with Santa & Cha! Cha!, holiday activities, write letters to Santa, party bags for the kids, plus, receive an exclusive retail discount.

City of Claremont – Special Needs Meet and Greet Santa
December 6th, 2025
Blaisdell Center – 440 S College Ave., Claremont
10:00AM-12:00PM
This free event will include a meet and greet and pictures with Santa, craft activities, light refreshments, and use of the adjacent adaptive playground equipment. Parent/guardian must attend and assist as needed (no drop-offs).  Please only register the individual with special needs and any minor siblings who will be participating (parents/guardians are not to register). Please register.

TACA Sensitive Santa
December 6th, 2025
Anaheim First Church of the Nazarene – 1340 N. Candlewood St., Anaheim
10:00AM- 2:00PM
TACA’s Sensitive Santa event, specially designed for children, teens, and adults with Autism and their families. This holiday experience offers a joyful, relaxed environment filled with festive activities tailored for everyone’s comfort. Registration required; all ages.

Autism Society Inland Empire-Gather and Glow at the Living Desert– AT CAPACITY
December 6th, 2025
4:00PM-Holiday Pre-Party
5:30PM-Wild Lights
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens – 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert
Sensitive Santa at the Living Desert! Participants will enjoy a sensory-friendly, inclusive Private Pre-Wild lights party with reindeer games, crafts, cookies, warm cider, and photos with Santa! Families will also get 30 minutes of early entry to Wild Lights before the public. Online registration is REQUIRED for every person entering the venue. No payments will be accepted at the door.

Santa Cares-Sensory Friendly Santa Visits
December 7th, 2025
Locations and times vary; confirm on the website
Santa Cares events allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Santa Magic photo experiences in an inclusive environment that improves comfort, enjoyment and participation among children with sensory sensitivities. Registration Required.

Empathy for Autism California, Inc.- Empathy in the Vines
December 7th, 2025
11:00AM – 3:00PM
Chapin Family Winery – 36084 Summitville St., Temecula
This magical event will bring together disabled and neurodivergent children for a joyful, sensory-friendly day filled with connection, crafts, music, photos with Santa, treats, and holiday cheer. Let’s celebrate empathy, inclusion, and community this holiday season! Please register.

California Abilities in Action Christmas Party
Ranch 51- 83272 51 Avenue, Coachella
12:00PM-5:00PM
Food, drinks, music and fun. For all special needs families.  Please RSVP at (760) 534-4842.

City of Corona Christmas
December 9th, 2025
10:30AM-12:00PM
Circle City Center: 365 N. Main Street, Corona
Join us for a magical Adaptive Christmas party! This inclusive event is designed for individuals of all abilities to come together and celebrate the joy of the holiday season. If you love festive activities and want to enjoy the holiday spirit, then this is the event for you! $8.00. Ages: 14 and older. Must register.

Camp Paivika-Winter Family Camp
December 12th-14th, 2025
600 Playground Drive, Cedarpines Park
[email protected]
Join us for a winter weekend here at Camp Paivika! Take a break with your family to play in the snow, ejoy your winter-themed programming and make some new friends around the fireplace. Co-Ed.

C.I.D. Deck the Halls Holiday Dance
C.I.D (Center for Individual Development)- 8088 Palm Lane, San Bernardino
December 12^th, 2025
6:00PM-9:00PM
Open to all ages and abilities. Please register. $5.00 per participant. Caregivers are free but please RSVP with C.I.D.

City of Norco Ugly Sweater Event
December 12th, 2025
5:00PM- 7:00PM
Rose M. Eldridge Senior Center – 2690 Clark Avenue, Norco
18 years and older. Registration required prior to participation in the program and free events. Registration forms available on website, via email, and at the Rose M. Eldridge Senior Center.

City of Fontana Above the Limits Holiday Celebration
December 12th, 2025
6:00PM
Cypress Center – 8380 Cypress Avenue, Fontana
Registration required. Free for all ages.

City of Murrieta’s Alternative Recreation Program (ARP) – Snowflake Social
December 12th, 2025
6:00PM – 9:00PM
Community Center – 41810 Juniper Street, Murrieta
Tickets are$3 per participant; ages 18 and up. Guardians and caregivers are free. If you would like to participate in gift card exchange, please bring a $10.00 gift card from your favorite place to exchange. Please register.

ABS Kids Winter Wonderland
December 13th, 2025
10:00AM – 1:00PM
8591 Grove Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
We are excited to host you and your family at our free sensory-friendly Winter Wonderland. We’ll have fun for the whole family including arts & crafts, and a chance to take a picture with Santa!

City of Menifee Mighty Me-Holiday Party
December 13th, 2025
1:00PM – 3:00PM
KC Senior Center: 29995 Evans Rd., Menifee
A fun-filled holiday celebration featuring a visit from Santa, crafts, games, cookie decorating and more. Registration Required. Youth participants must be accompanied by parent or guardian. $5.00 per person, residents; $6.00 per person, non-residents; all ages.

Autism Society Inland Empire- Gather and Glow Holiday Party at Mulligan Family Fun Center
December 14th, 2025
10:00AM – 2:00PM
Mulligan Family Fun Center – 24950 Madison Avenue, Murrieta
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories at our annual “Gather & Glow” Holiday Party—a private celebration designed just for our Autism Society Inland Empire community! Guests will enjoy exclusive access to the entire venue and unlimited use of attractions like Laser Tag, Mini Golf, Go-Karts, Kiddie Rides, Arcade Games, and photo ops with Sensitive Santa! Plus, we will also have Marketplace booths to shop and support Autistic entrepreneurs. Each paid guest will also receive a slice of pizza and a soft drink. Online registration is REQUIRED for every person entering the venue. No payments will be accepted at the door.

Fenixia Foundation, Inc.
December 14^th, 2025
2:00PM -5:00 PM
Riverdale Estates – 80870 California 111, Indio
Holiday Dance Party by DJ Paul’s Kids Club, Fenixia Foundation, Altura Care & High Hopes Dance Troupe! You must be 16 years and older to attend. Come join us for a festive celebration filled with music, dancing, and holiday cheer. DJ Paul will be spinning the latest hits, while all attendees will be showcasing their amazing talents on the dance floor.

AST Riverside Learning Center Sensory Friendly Winter Wonderland
December 19th, 2025
4:00PM-6:00PM
6235 River Crest Drive, Suite O/P, Riverside
Join us at our Riverside Learning Center for fun for the whole family with Sensitive Santa. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa in a sensory-supported environment, participate in winter-themed activities and more.

City of Temecula-High Hopes Holiday Social
Mary Phillips Senior Center (Multipurpose room): 41845 Sixth Street, Temecula
December 19th, 2025
6:00PM-9:00PM
Registration Required online or in-person at the Margarita Recreation Center for each person attending. $3.00 resident/$8.00 nonresident. Guardians and caregivers are free; ages 18 and up.

Rock’n Our Disabilities Foundation-A Very Merry Christmas: Pancakes with Santa
December 20th, 2025
10:00AM
SBC Fairgrounds-Building 4: 14800 7th Street, Victorville
Please join for pancakes, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, dancing, crafts and train rides. Registration required; all ages.

GandG Market – It Takes a Village Autism Awareness Holiday Special
December 21st, 2025
11:00AM-3:00PM
The Elks Lodge- 6166 Brockton Ave., Riverside
Free family event. Celebrate the holidays in a very special way! Sensory booths, face painter,  kids zone, Letters to Santa station, DIY stocking booth, pony rides, petting zoo. Free pictures with Santa at 1:00pm. Free gifts for the first 100 kids and live performance by the Canyon Crest Starbursts! No age requirement. No rsvp.

City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department Camp Pos-Abilities
Feb 20th – 23rd, 2026
Crestline
Overnight camp is designed for all ages and all abilities, filled with food, games, snowball fights, laughter, and connection. Sign up in person at the Center for Individual Development (CID) — 8088 Palm Lane, San Bernardino.

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