A group of children and adults gather around Santa Claus in a cozy living room featuring a large wooden shelf with nautical decor.

Durham Down Syndrome Association

Child with Ds

Sibling(s)

Parent/Caretaker

Bring your family for an afternoon of holiday fun 🎄✨ at our Kids Holiday Party. This relaxed, sensory‑friendly gathering is created for children with Down syndrome (ages 14 and under), their siblings, and parents/caregivers to play, laugh, and unwind together during the holiday season. Enjoy simple crafts, music, treats, and time with friends, with a highlighted visit from Santa Claus, who will be stopping by to spread holiday cheer and meet with the children. To make the moment extra special, please bring a wrapped gift (labelled with each of your children&#39;s names) for Santa to hand out during his visit. This year, we are also welcoming the Whitby Fire &amp; Emergency Services for a Fire Truck interactive visit&nbsp;- they will introduce us to different equipment and tools that help them fight fires and learn about fire safety!Note: this visit is scheduled for 3 pm, unless they have an emergency response to attend.&nbsp; As it is the season of giving, we would also like to support&nbsp;Town of Whitby food banks - please bring non-perishable food items to donate. Suggested items include canned proteins (like tuna or chicken), peanut or seed butters, pasta, rice, canned fruits and vegetables, soups, beans, cereals, cooking oils, and other shelf‑stable, unopened, non‑expired foods.

Bring your family for an afternoon of holiday fun 🎄✨ at our Kids Holiday Party. This relaxed, sensory‑friendly gathering is created for children with Down syndrome (ages 14 and under), their siblings, and parents/caregivers to play, laugh, and unwind together during the holiday season. Enjoy simple crafts, music, treats, and time with friends, with a highlighted visit from Santa Claus, who will be stopping by to spread holiday cheer and meet with the children. To make the moment extra special, please bring a wrapped gift (labelled with each of your children's names) for Santa to hand out during his visit. This year, we are also welcoming the Whitby Fire &amp; Emergency Services for a Fire Truck interactive visit - they will introduce us to different equipment and tools that help them fight fires and learn about fire safety!Note: this visit is scheduled for 3 pm, unless they have an emergency response to attend.  As it is the season of giving, we would also like to support Town of Whitby food banks - please bring non-perishable food items to donate. Suggested items include canned proteins (like tuna or chicken), peanut or seed butters, pasta, rice, canned fruits and vegetables, soups, beans, cereals, cooking oils, and other shelf‑stable, unopened, non‑expired foods.

Durham Down Syndrome Association

Kids Holiday Party

301 Watson St W

Child with Ds

Free

Sibling(s)

Free

Parent/Caretaker

Free

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