# Sensory Santa — Kierland Commons > Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time. - When: Sun, Dec 6 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM - Where: Kierland Commons — Center Plaza, 15210 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 - Ages: Check age guidance - Price: A visit with Santa is free; photo packages are available for purchase - For kids with sensory or other needs: Sensory-friendly. The page does not say whether this session needs a reservation; the center recommends booking Santa visits online. - Organizer: Kierland Commons - Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1494 - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/sensory-santa-kierland-commons--listing-ddfe9465e881d09e17bc3e26 ## About Kierland Commons on Scottsdale Road holds a one-hour Sensory Santa session on Sunday, December 6, from 9 to 10 a.m., at Santa's Center Plaza location. It ends an hour before Santa's regular Sunday hours that week (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) begin, and is meant for children who find noise, bustle or a long line difficult. The page lists only the date and time, so ask the center ahead of time if your child needs specific accommodations. Santa is at Kierland Commons from November 20 to December 24, and a visit with him is free; photo packages are available to buy. 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