‘Caring Santa’ at Woodfield Mall Sunday

Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg will hold a “Caring Santa” event from 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.

“Caring Santa” is a special event dedicated to families that have children with special needs, providing a subdued environment to visit the mall’s Santa photo experience. Many steps are taken to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment for the children’s visit with Santa. These include turning off in-mall music, stopping escalators near the Santa set, dimming lights, shutting down fountains, eliminating queue lines through the use of a numbering system and special activities and stories geared toward the needs of the child during the wait period.