# Sensory-Friendly Santa at Vancouver Mall > Event for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sun, Dec 6 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM - Where: Vancouver Mall, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662 - Ages: Children and families who prefer a sensory-friendly setting - Price: Free visit; photos extra - For kids with sensory or other needs: Sensory-friendly. Lights dimmed, music off; reservations strongly recommended - Organizer: Vancouver Mall - Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0803 - Last checked: Fri, Oct 30 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/portland/activities/sensory-friendly-santa-at-vancouver-mall--listing-5595bf9bd41aa4764140e2c5 ## About Before the mall opens, children who prefer a calmer setting can visit Santa with lights dimmed and music off, plus holiday coloring and sensory crafts. Visits are free (photos available for purchase); reservations are not required but strongly recommended—select December 6. ## Similar picks in Portland - [Sensory-Friendly Santa Cares — Washington Square](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/sensory-friendly-santa-cares-washington-square--listing-34c46f2b3b71550e2ebd901b) — Sun, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Washington Square · All ages · Free · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 27. 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