Getting ready forSanta Cares at Westfield Montgomery.
Santa Cares at Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda, Maryland, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, 8:30 to 9:30 am: a sensory-friendly Santa visit for children and families with disabilities or other support needs, on Level 1 in Macy's Court, before the mall's regular Sunday opening time of 11 am. Reserve ahead; booking is free and buying photos is optional.
Santa Cares: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 8:30 to 9:30 am. Regular mall hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday 11 am to 7 pm; for holiday center hours, the mall points to its Holiday Hub, and its opening-hours page has a Special Hours tab. Regular Santa photos run November 20 to December 24, 2026.
“Santa Cares provides a special sensory-friendly experience designed for children and families with special needs to enjoy a visit with Santa in a calm, welcoming, and supportive environment.” westfield.com
“Reduced lighting and music”
“Advance registration required to limit the number of guests to reduce crowds and wait times”
Book through the Reserve Now or RSVP Now link on the mall's Santa Cares page, which opens the booking site. On December 6, pick 8:30 am in the time list to see the four Santa Cares slots; regular Santa slots start at 10 am that day.
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.
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 Westfield Montgomery
Regular Santa photos run Friday, November 20 to Thursday, December 24, 2026, Level 1 in Macy's Court near Squishables. Westfield highly encourages reservations and says walk-ins may be available based on availability; Where Is Santa, the booking site, welcomes walk-ups every day until closing time. Themed days run Monday to Thursday.
The Family Lounge is a comfortable area to take a break, with toys, private nursing areas and baby changing stations, on the lower level at Entrance 3 and on level 2 in the Dining Terrace.
Accessible parking, elevators, and wheelchair-accessible entrances and restrooms are throughout the center. Complimentary wheelchairs are at the Security Office outside Entrance 3, first come, first served, with a photo ID; call Westfield Security at 240-292-3111 for more information.
