Santa Cares at Park City Center in Lancaster, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, 9:30 to 10:30 am: a sensory-friendly Santa visit in Center Court, before the mall's regular Sunday opening time of 11 am, with reduced lighting and music and a limited number of guests. Booking is free, and buying photos is optional.
Sensory supports. Sensory-friendly Santa, book ahead.
Hours
Santa Cares: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 9:30 to 10:30 am. Regular mall hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm; doors open daily at 9 am for mall walkers, and store and restaurant hours may vary. Regular Santa photos run November 21 to December 24, 2026, in Center Court; the posted Santa hours (subject to change) list no Santa hours on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026.
“Experience sensory-friendly photos with Santa designed to bring children within all spectrums of special needs and their families some holiday magic and cheer.” parkcitycenter.com
“We love spreading Christmas cheer during Santa Cares events, allowing guests of all ages and abilities to visit Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. One reservation per family”
“Reduced lighting and music”
“Advance registration required to limit the number of guests to reduce crowds and wait times”
Santa Cares events, in general: no purchase required to book, most events outside normal shopping hours, reduced lighting and music, sensory-friendly trained Santa and staff, and a photo package that is optional at the event. Service animals are always welcome.
Can't make December 6? Where Is Santa says its staff are trained to help guests all season, and that traffic is generally lighter Monday to Thursday before 4 pm. Regular visits welcome walk-ups every day until closing, and reservations are strongly encouraged but not required.
Personal photography is not allowed. Digital photos you buy are ready 24 hours later at myholidaymoments.com.
For a full-size copy your child can use, open this page at squaredsteps.com, tap Make it yours, then print.
More about Park City Center
Regular Santa photos run Saturday, November 21 to Thursday, December 24, 2026, in Center Court. Pet Nights with Santa are on Mondays and Tuesdays from November 23 to December 15, 2026, starting at 4 pm, so pets may be at the Santa set on those evenings.
Restrooms are in the Kohl's wing, the east shops, the BT wing and the food court; family restrooms, each with a Baby Care lounge, are in the Kohl's wing, the east shops and the food court. Nursing rooms are in the Kohl's restrooms and the food court. There are seating areas in Center Court and down every wing, and a children's play area in the food court.
Parking is free. Single strollers can be rented in the Kohl's wing, and non-motorized wheelchairs are available there or by calling Security at 717-392-8434. Elevators are in the food court and the Kohl's wing. Security can help with medical needs or call EMS.
Service animals are permitted. The mall has a K-9 patrol dog trained to detect firearms; stopping or petting it may distract it from its work.
