{"id":44211,"date":"2025-11-25T14:02:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T14:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/44211\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T14:02:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T14:02:24","slug":"photo-gallery-11th-annual-sensitive-santa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/44211\/","title":{"rendered":"Photo gallery: 11th annual Sensitive Santa"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 11th annual Sensitive Santa event was held at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Nov. 23. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room and creating crafts with friends and family.<\/p>\n

\"Dana<\/p>\n

Dana Daube and her son Odin visit with Santa, Ritchie Kossuth, of Pittston, during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"MaKayla<\/p>\n

MaKayla Hines shows her wish list during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Jiavanna<\/p>\n

Jiavanna Iannarone, 8, of Old Forge, visits with Santa, Ritchie Kossuth, of Pittston, during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Volunteer<\/p>\n

Volunteer Julia Byriel helps Elliana Scott make a craft during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Children<\/p>\n

Children and volunteers play in the sensory room during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Brothers,<\/p>\n

Brothers, from left, Caleb, 4, Caden, 4, Cole, 8, and Connor Shinko, 4, of Laflin, pose for a photo during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Joan<\/p>\n

Joan Marino, as Mrs. Claus, chats with volunteers Lisa Tricarico and her son Tyler Tricarico during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, November 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Heather<\/p>\n

Heather Hughes, of Wilkes-Barre, and Mikey Ash, of Exeter, play sensory games during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Drew<\/p>\n

Drew Taylor visits with Santa, Ritchie Kossuth, of Pittston, during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Volunteer<\/p>\n

Volunteer Jackie Selepak helps Kenna Smith, of Kingston, make a craft during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family.
\n(Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Sisters,<\/p>\n

Sisters, from left, Noelle, 5, Rosalie, 1, and Sofia Hernandez, 4, of Forty Fort, play in the music room during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Daisy<\/p>\n

Daisy Stenlake visits with Santa, Ritchie Kossuth, of Pittston, during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Siblings<\/p>\n

Siblings Lyla and Matthew Zebrowski play in the music room during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Siblings<\/p>\n

Siblings Brendan, 9, and Abaigeal Murray, 11, of Trucksville, visit with Santa, Ritchie Kossuth, of Pittston, during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Brothers<\/p>\n

Brothers Owen, 8, center, and Simon Blockus, 6, of Dallas, play in the sensory room during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

\"Simon<\/p>\n

Simon Blockus, 6, of Dallas, plays piano with Antoinette Morrison of Back Mountain Music Therapy in Dallas, during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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Dana Daube and her son Odin visit with Santa, Ritchie Kossuth, of Pittston, during the 11th annual Sensitive Santa event at Coffee Inclusive in Pittston on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. PA Inclusive partners with Sensitive Santa to host the event, which allows local children with special needs to visit Santa at their own pace without being rushed. They also get to experience sensory games, playing various instruments in the music room, and creating crafts with friends and family. (Kristen Mullen \/ Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n

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