- Baton Rouge, LA
- Santa Claus
- Contact for rates
Victoria P. said
“Santa Claus was awesome! His costume was perfection and he was very patient with the children. I would recommend, The Party Artist. Looking forward, to hiring him next year. ”
Adventures with Santa
Overview
Santa Craig has been a professional Santa for over 14 seasons. He is an experienced portrayal artist and story teller. Known for his reindeer stories, he especially loves talking with children finding out their hopes and dreams .
Santa Craig created Adventures with Santa six years ago. A typical event will include a grand entrance followed by a group song or two. He follows up with one of his many stories centered around Christmas traditions. He then meets with each child or family to discuss their wishes and a photo session.
Often the conclusion is telling the poem, The Night Before Christmas.
Reviews
1 review
Shanon W.
December 14, 2025Santa at the Library
Santa entertained the children with stories, brought gifts, and took pictures. He was friendly and patient, and made each child feel special. We would gladly have him return next year.
Hired as: Santa Claus, Storyteller
Booking information
Price range: Base rate is $150 per hour
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 120 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - commercial general liability
What to expect
Santa Craig created Adventures with Santa six years ago. A typical event will include a grand entrance followed by a group song or two. He follows up with one of his many stories centered around
Christmas traditions. He then meets with each child or family to discuss their wishes and a photo session.
Often the conclusion is the reading of The Night Before Christmas.
About
I am a graduate of Capital University and The Ohio State University. Received my Santa Training from Tim Connaghan School For Santa 2015, Bluegrass Santa Training Workshop June 2018, World Wide Santa Claus Network Training 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, Steve Gilliam Storytelling Workshops, 2020, 2021 and Christmas Performers workshop 2023. My wife is Cynthia, (Cindi) assists by managing my Santa activities. She is available to appear as Mrs. Claus if the need arises. I have been a Santa in residence at the E-Town Mall in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Santa in residence at the Deerbrook Mall in Houston, Texas. The past four years I have appeared as Mr. Kringle with Mr. Kringle & Co located in the Terminal Tower in downtown Cleveland, Ohio I have returned to independent appearances and now serving group functions, fund raising events, home visits, corporate events, and virtual visits. I am known for my story telling and my personal conversations with children. I am available for events in Central Ohio and Southeast Texas.
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