Real beard Santa now available.
Also 8 different music shows available with Dapper Dave & Ragtime Robbie including shows for Senior's, Kids, Rock, Oldies, Country, Halloween.
D Jay the Entertainer presents a musical, magical comedy show loved by kids ages 1 - 99. Guitar music with "silly" songs, puppets, impersonations, magic and balloons. As a balloon artist, I incorporate 45 different shapes, types and sizes of balloons into my out of the ordinary sculptures. Incredible face painting by Lucia is also available. We offer 5 different packages for your enjoyment. We have been voted one of Toronto's best family entertainers 13 times and have performed at more than 8,000 successful events.
26 reviews
Samira
December 8, 2025Santa was incredible! He made every child feel special and filled the room with true Christmas joy. His energy and kindness made our event unforgettable! 🎅✨ Highly recommend!
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment, Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
D Jay the Entertainer
Thank you Samira for your wonderful review. Wishing everyone there a happy holidays and a happy and healthy 2026.
Hirra C.
December 2, 2025D Jay offered to help me find a Santa when he himself was not available. We got the opportunity to work with Santa Bob who was fantastic. The kids loved him. He showed up dressed and on time and was an amazing sport.
Thanks D Jay!
Hired as: Santa Claus
D Jay the Entertainer
Hi Hirra,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'll pass your review on to Santa Bob.
Dave (Santa D Jay)
D Jay Family Entertainment
Kelly C.
April 12, 2025Kids loved him especially the incredible balloons!
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment
D Jay the Entertainer
Thank you Kelly for your wonderful review. I'm glad the kids had a good time.
Dave
D Jay Family Entertainment
Judith N.
December 16, 2024We could not have been happier with our Santa experience. D Jay was magnificent and the kids had a wonderful time with him. He went above and beyond in every way. Thank you!
Hired as: Santa Claus
D Jay the Entertainer
Hi Judith,
Thank you so much for your kind words. The kids of all ages (1 to 91) were all great and it was a pleasure to meet all of them. Thank you also for the unexpected extra that you gave me.
Dave (Santa D Jay)
D Jay Family Entertainment
Anne K.
December 15, 2024Hired as: Santa Claus
Price range: $180 - $2000
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 480 minutes
Insurance: $5,000,000 - General Entertainers Insurance Policy
Unions: SOCAN, TCAFE
At D Jay Family Entertainment, we bring decades of experience, professionalism, and fun to every event we’re part of.
D Jay is a full-time, year-round family entertainer who has performed at over 8,000 successful events — from community festivals and corporate parties to holiday celebrations and private gatherings. His high-energy mix of music, magic, balloons, Santa Claus and comedy keeps audiences of all ages laughing and fully engaged.
Working alongside his wife Lucia, one of Toronto’s top face painters, the two create an atmosphere of wonder, colour, and excitement. Together, they transform ordinary events into extraordinary experiences that families remember long after the day is done.
We take pride in our professionalism and our people-first approach. From the first inquiry to the final wave goodbye, we go the extra mile to ensure every client feels confident, cared for, and delighted with the results.
For your peace of mind, both D Jay and Lucia are police-checked, fully insured, and maintain the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and reliability at every event.
When you book D Jay Family Entertainment, you can expect:
✨ Professional, family-friendly entertainment suitable for all ages
🎈 Reliable service with clear communication and on-time arrival
🎨 High-quality performances using safe, top-tier materials and equipment
🎅 A fun, memorable experience that brings people together through laughter and creativity
Because for us, it’s not just about putting on a show — it’s about making memories that make people smile.
With over 8,000 live performances as a magician, musician, clown, balloon artist, Santa Claus and all-around family entertainer, D Jay has spent decades making audiences laugh, smile, and believe in a little magic.
A graduate of the Toronto School of Drama, Leah Posluns Theatre School, Seneca College School of Clowning, and the Ed Meyers School of Magic, D Jay brings a unique blend of theatrical skill, comedic timing, and showmanship to every performance.
Over the years, his dedication to family entertainment has earned him numerous honours, including:
🎖️ Inaugural Inductee into The Best of Toronto Hall of Fame
🤡 2nd Place (out of 110) in Clowns Canada’s Best Overall Clown Competition
🎪 Judge for the Shriner Clowns of North America competitions
👨👩🎤 5 time President of TCA Family Entertainers
Beyond the stage, D Jay is a published author of two books on magic, an inventor of original magic illusions, and a contributor to entertainment industry newsletters.
His talents have also taken him to television and film, with appearances on:
The Global TV Morning Show, The D.J. Demers Show, Urban Legends, Million Dollar Neighbourhood, Toronto’s Got Talent, Planet Parent, TVO Kids, CityTV News, and Breakfast Television.
No matter what size audience, D Jay’s infectious energy, quick wit, and boundless creativity continue to make every show unforgettable fun for the whole family.
For smaller events, we are completely self-contained and bring our own compact professional sound system, suitable for intimate venues, community spaces, and small outdoor gatherings.
For larger stage events or festivals, we kindly ask that the event organizer provide a professional sound system with a headset microphone (preferably cordless). This ensures the best sound quality and audience experience, especially in larger or noisier environments. We’re happy to coordinate directly with your technical crew in advance to confirm all details and make setup simple and stress-free.
Our goal is to make every show run smoothly — so you can relax, enjoy the fun, and let us handle the entertainment!
⚙️ Technical Requirements
To help ensure everything goes perfectly:
Performance Area: Minimum 10’ x 10’
Power Access: One standard 110V electrical outlet within 25 feet of the performance area
Sound System:
Provided by D Jay for small to medium indoor/outdoor events
Provided by the client/venue for large stage events (must include a cordless headset microphone)
Setup/Teardown Time: Approximately 30 minutes before and after performance
Audience: Family-friendly, suitable for all ages — flexible for most spaces
Outdoor Events: Covered or shaded area required to protect equipment and performers from weather
Wednesday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
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Toronto, ON
Wednesday
Festival
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Richmond Hill, ON
Saturday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Toronto, ON
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Markham, ON
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Mississauga, ON
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Toronto, ON
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Toronto, ON
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Toronto, ON
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Dundas, ON
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 4:00pm
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Oshawa, ON
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Toronto, ON
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Pickering, ON
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 6:00pm
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Toronto, ON
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 2:30pm
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Oshawa, ON
Friday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Toronto, ON
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:30am - 1:30pm
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Burlington, ON
Saturday
House Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Georgina, ON
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Mississauga, ON
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Toronto, ON
Sunday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Toronto, ON
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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London, ON
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 2:30pm
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Oshawa, ON
Sunday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Toronto, ON
Saturday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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London, ON
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:15pm
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Toronto, ON
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:15pm
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Aurora, ON
Thursday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:30am
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Brampton, ON
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Toronto, ON
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Vaughan, ON
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Hamilton, ON
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Vaughan, ON
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 1:00pm
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Toronto, ON
Friday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 3:00pm
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Toronto, ON
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Mississauga, ON
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Pickering, ON
Thursday
Graduation
4:30pm - 5:00pm
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Newmarket, ON
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Vaughan, ON
Friday
Christmas Party
9:00pm - 9:30pm
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Richmond Hill, ON
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Vaughan, ON
Sunday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Niagara-on-the-lake, ON
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Hamilton, ON
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Waterdown, ON
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Oshawa, ON
Sunday
Studio Session
2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Newmarket, ON
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Ajax, ON
Friday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Woodbridge, ON
Saturday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Santa
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
Santa
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Brantford, ON
Thursday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Santa
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Dundas, ON
Sunday
Children's Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Toronto, ON
Tuesday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Toronto, ON
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Oshawa, ON
Saturday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 1:00pm
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Toronto, ON
Friday
Grand Opening
2:30pm - 6:00pm
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Toronto, ON
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Brampton, ON
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Barrie, ON
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Mississauga, ON
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
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Toronto, ON
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Brampton, ON
Wednesday
Children's Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Hamilton, ON
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Brampton, ON
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Toronto, ON
As D Jay the Entertainer, I play most of the children's standards such as Twinkle Twinkle but I have my own "alternate silly" versions of all of them. In addition I have a few of my own songs that the children love to get up and jump to. In addition I have alternate versions of many of today's most popular songs.
As part of Dapper Dave and Ragtime Robbie we play songs from the 1920's right up to the 1980's. We have 8 different shows to choose from including:
The Senior's Show
The Up Tempo Oldies Show
The Old Time 50's Rock & Roll Show
The 60's & 70's Greatest Hits Show
The Children's Sing-Along Show
The Old Time Country Show
The Christmas Sing-Along Show
The Halloween Show
I’ve been greatly inspired by many of the classic master comedians — legends like The Marx Brothers, Abbott & Costello, and Laurel & Hardy. These performers were true geniuses of timing, physical comedy, and especially wordplay — the kind that’s just as funny today as it was decades ago.
Routines like Abbott & Costello’s “Who’s on First” or the Marx Brothers’ contract scene perfectly capture the clever, fast-paced humor that continues to influence my own performances. Their ability to make audiences of all ages laugh through wit, rhythm, and pure silliness is exactly the kind of joy I aim to bring to every show.
Included may be Tables
Included may be chairs
Face painting needs good lighting
Outdoors shade is required for face painting during hot weather as the paints can melt in the hot sun.
Outdoors shade is required for balloons during hot weather as balloons sitting in the hot sun pop easily when being blown up.
Outdoors during hot weather a tent or shaded area is required for all types of entertainment.
If Santa is to perform outdoors during the holiday season, heating needs to be provided as well as an indoor location that Santa can warm up if needed.
For longer events, access to bathroom facilities must be available.
As every event is different and what you provide and what we need to bring would be discussed.
Children’s Party Entertainment
