# Sensory-Friendly AXIS Holiday Event at The Old Globe > Event for families in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM - Where: Craig Noel Garden, The Old Globe, Balboa Park, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101 - Ages: Check age guidance - Price: Price not printed on the page - For kids with sensory or other needs: Sensory-friendly. Sensory-friendly morning event for neurodiverse children and families: holiday activities, music by neurodiverse artists and crafts led by expressive arts therapists, held before the sensory-friendly Grinch performance. - Organizer: The Old Globe (AXIS) - Official page: https://www.theoldglobe.org/arts-engagement/axis/ - 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/san-diego/activities/sensory-friendly-axis-holiday-event-at-the-old-globe--listing-a3ddce77c3cb8a3dbe6f9b6b ## About The Old Globe's sixth annual sensory-friendly AXIS event fills the Craig Noel Garden with low-key holiday fun for neurodiverse children and their families on the morning of the theater's sensory-friendly Grinch performance. The two-hour gathering includes Grinch-inspired activities, an upbeat music performance by neurodiverse artists, and crafts led by expressive arts therapists, so children can settle in, move around and get comfortable at the theater campus before the show. Families attending the 10 a.m. sensory-friendly performance can come straight from the garden to their seats, and others can simply enjoy the morning activities. 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