Nik Noel from NoVa
Nik Noel Knows the REAL Reason for the Season
Santa's Belt and Jingle Bell Wrist Bands
Full Body Shot
Santa saying Good-Bye!
Pet Friendly to Friendly Pets!!!
Santa with Cupid
Santa's ready to visit with you!
Santa hears shocking news from Elf on the Shelf Timmy
Santa coming to the U.S. soon!
Santa and Love Bear look out a window at the North Pole
Santa and Elf Issa preparing one of Santa's Sleighs
Santa in School in Denver
Santa out doing some gardening
Santa visiting America's National Arboretum
Certified Professional Santa
IBRBS Member
Santa Walking Cupid Back to the Reindeer Barn
Originally Shy Little Boy High Fives Santa!
Santa says, "WHAT?"
Doctoral PhD in Santa Studies
...and away they all flew, like the down of a thistle...
Overview
As authentic a Santa Claus as you'll ever find! Still economically priced!
Highest quality appearance with professional and friendly demeanor... a very popular Santa! ...GigSalad's most frequently-booked Santa on the East Coast!
Your satisfaction begins when you open the door and take your first look at me!
Nik Noel is one of the few Certified Professional Santas (CPS) in the Washington Metropolitan area and is a member of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS)!
HINT: Plan ahead! December Saturdays and Sundays are the FIRST to fill up!
Reviews
109 reviews
Janelle Y.
December 25, 2023This is the real Santa!
Nik Noel is literally the BEST! If you want the full experience which incorporates the reason for the season along with stories, Christmas Carols and (always) in character responses, this is your guy! We are blessed to have had Nik Noel as part of our family tradition every Christmas Eve now for the last 4 years and look forward to many more!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Nik Noel from NoVa
Thank you, Janelle, for that great review!
As always, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
- - Nik
Janelle Y.
December 25, 2021Beyond incredible!
Not only were the children amazed and enthralled with Santa‘s performance and appearance but the adults were too! You will not be disappointed in hiring the REAL “Saint Nick!”
Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Nik Noel from NoVa
Thank you, Janelle, for that gracious review!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
- - Nik
Brian B.
November 29, 2021Outstanding
This was our second year using Santa Nik for our local civic association where he rode in a horse-driven carriage around the neighborhood for a one-man parade, prior to taking photos with families afterwards. He was outstanding from his look, attitude, presence, appearance and overall demeanor. We look forward to booking him for next year! Happy Holidays.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Nik Noel from NoVa
Thank you, Brian, for that wonderful review! I do enjoy the ride in the horse drawn carriage. A two-in-hand horse team is so much milder than the eight-in-hand coursers to which I'm accustomed! Merry Christmas!
- - Nik
Becky H.
January 12, 2026Nik Noel was awesome!!!😃
This is our 2nd party with Nik Noel & he rocked it! The kids (&adults) loved him!😍 He was very engaging with the kids & answered all their questions. He even told a story & danced them. They loved it! Would highly recommend Nik!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Nik Noel from NoVa
Thank you, Becky, for that wonderful review! All the best to you and yours! Stay healthy!
- - Nik
Rusty M.
January 5, 2026Nic Noel is the best
we have used Nic for our company party for the last eleven years, he is the best Santa out there. He's great with the kids and the adults, we will for sure keep using him in the future for all of our Company Christmas parties.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Nik Noel from NoVa
Thank you, Rusty, for that wonderful review!
A very happy and successful New Year to you and yours!
- - Nik
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 480 minutes
Insurance: $300,000 - Insurance for Santa Portrayal by IBRBS Member Nik Noel from NoVa renewed annually. Certificate holder is included as an Additional Insured with regards to the General Liability. Coverage includes "Abuse & Molestation" with limits of $100,000 per occurrence/$300,000 aggregate for this member only applies when acceptable background check on file with IBRBS.
Unions: IBRBS
What to expect
From the ground up, my custom-made fur-topped leather boots are TALL stovepipe harness boots. My suit is a classic style suit (with fur up the front instead of buttons) and is a DEEP PLUSH red, ideal for photographs! (Some Santa suits of a lighter red actually look orange in some exposures.) My 4" leather belt features a holly motif and a gold-plated buckle with matching motif. My white gloves are belted with jingle bell wrist bands to build excitement! The beard is real, and the smiling eyes are Irish. I've spared no expense to provide a top quality Santa image for the public! Your guests and folks will raise their eyebrows and congratulate you on hiring the REAL Santa!
In addition to the image, I'm prepared, if I know that children are involved, to read The Night Before Christmas with the pages of the book facing out toward the children to encourage their attention. I'm also known to carry a tune!
About
Nik Noel from NoVa AND...
Nikolas Brower Myra Kristofer Noel Kringle...
...are officially registered Doing Business As (DBA) names, filed with the Fairfax County Circuit Court.
To protect customers from making the mistake of inadvertently saying his legal name in front of children, Nik strongly prefers to prevent this embarrassment by doing business strictly under his DBA name and Santa persona.
Nik is a decorated veteran, a former law enforcement officer, a former Assistant Scoutmaster, a graduate of Trinity Anglican Seminary and a continuing online seminarian. Throughout this vast and varied experience, Nik has had several background investigations and has undertaken youth protection training through Boy Scouts of America and the Church.
Additional booking notes
Repeat customers are eligible for discounts from my current rate. Be sure to ask!
My current rate is ALWAYS discounted from the Real Santas price schedule.
GigSalad currently collects both the deposit and remainder fee at time of booking. Paying the remainder fee ahead of Santa's visit helps EVERYONE relax during the remainder of the visit... including Santa!
As for photo ops, you'll discover that Nik is very patient both with establishing photo blocking as well as with the children. He will also pose with your dog!
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
December 2026
06
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 3:30pm
•
Gainesville, VA
12
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
12
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Haymarket, VA
20
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Annandale, VA
24
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Warrenton, VA
Past booked events
January 2026
04
Sunday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Ashburn, VA
December 2025
24
Wednesday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Warrenton, VA
24
Wednesday
Christmas Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
23
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Haymarket, VA
22
Monday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
21
Sunday
Festival
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Annandale, VA
21
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Fairfax, VA
20
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Burke, VA
19
Friday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
McLean, VA
17
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
McLean, VA
14
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
14
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 11:30am
•
Haymarket, VA
13
Saturday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Centreville, VA
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Washington, DC
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
07
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Gainesville, VA
07
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:00am - 10:30am
•
Annandale, VA
06
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Purcellville, VA
06
Saturday
Festival
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Purcellville, VA
06
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Clifton, VA
November 2025
28
Friday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Delaplane, VA
22
Saturday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
September 2025
28
Sunday
Studio Session
10:00am - 4:00pm
•
Rockville, MD
20
Saturday
Studio Session
10:00am - 4:00pm
•
Rockville, MD
December 2024
24
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Warrenton, VA
24
Tuesday
House Party
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
23
Monday
Festival
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
22
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Ashburn, VA
22
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Manassas, VA
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Ashburn, VA
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Haymarket, VA
20
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
20
Friday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
McLean, VA
18
Wednesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Gaithersburg, MD
18
Wednesday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 4:30pm
•
McLean, VA
18
Wednesday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Hamilton, VA
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Fairfax, VA
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Fairfax, VA
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Centreville, VA
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Haymarket, VA
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
13
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Washington, DC
12
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Ashburn, VA
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Fairfax, VA
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Burke, VA
07
Saturday
House Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
06
Friday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Washington, DC
06
Friday
School Assembly
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Washington, DC
01
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Annandale, VA
01
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Gainesville, VA
November 2024
29
Friday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Delaplane, VA
23
Saturday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
16
Saturday
Studio Session
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
December 2023
24
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Warrenton, VA
24
Sunday
Personal Occasion
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
McLean, VA
24
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:30am
•
Leesburg, VA
23
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Hamilton, VA
22
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Ashburn, VA
22
Friday
House Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Ashburn, VA
20
Wednesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Gaithersburg, MD
17
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Fairfax, VA
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Centreville, VA
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
16
Saturday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Fairfax, VA
15
Friday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Woodbridge, VA
10
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Centreville, VA
09
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Fairfax, VA
09
Saturday
Personal Occasion
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Haymarket, VA
09
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Haymarket, VA
09
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
08
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Bristow, VA
03
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Gainesville, VA
02
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
November 2023
26
Sunday
Festival
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Annandale, VA
23
Thursday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Delaplane, VA
18
Saturday
Studio Session
10:00am - 5:00pm
•
Ashburn, VA
04
Saturday
Studio Session
10:00am - 4:30pm
•
Round Hill, VA
December 2022
29
Thursday
Personal Occasion
8:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Woodbridge, VA
24
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Warrenton, VA
24
Saturday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Woodbridge, VA
24
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Leesburg, VA
23
Friday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
23
Friday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Delaplane, VA
22
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Ashburn, VA
20
Tuesday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Chantilly, VA
18
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
18
Sunday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Fairfax, VA
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Washington, DC
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:30am
•
Haymarket, VA
16
Friday
House Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Lovettsville, VA
15
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Reston, VA
14
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Fairfax, VA
11
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:15pm
•
Fairfax, VA
11
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Paeonian Springs, VA
11
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Centreville, VA
10
Saturday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Centreville, VA
10
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
10
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
09
Friday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Woodbridge, VA
09
Friday
Festival
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Ashburn, VA
04
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Gainesville, VA
November 2022
27
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Annandale, VA
23
Wednesday
Holiday Party
2:00am - 4:30am
•
Delaplane, VA
December 2021
24
Friday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Haymarket, VA
24
Friday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Warrenton, VA
24
Friday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Leesburg, VA
22
Wednesday
House Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Ashburn, VA
20
Monday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 11:30am
•
Purcellville, VA
19
Sunday
Retirement Community Event
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
18
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Ashburn, VA
18
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Paeonian Springs, VA
18
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Winchester, VA
17
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Hamilton, VA
15
Wednesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Fairfax, VA
12
Sunday
Parade
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Fairfax, VA
12
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Centreville, VA
11
Saturday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Centreville, VA
11
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
11
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Aldie, VA
11
Saturday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
10
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Bristow, VA
05
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
05
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
04
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
03
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chevy Chase, MD
November 2021
28
Sunday
Parade
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Annandale, VA
27
Saturday
Studio Session
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Haymarket, VA
26
Friday
Surprise
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Delaplane, VA
14
Sunday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Hamilton, VA
13
Saturday
Studio Session
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Vienna, VA
06
Saturday
Studio Session
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
October 2021
01
Friday
Product Promotion
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Gainesville, VA
December 2020
24
Thursday
Surprise
10:00pm - 10:15pm
•
Leesburg, VA
24
Thursday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Fairfax, VA
24
Thursday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
20
Sunday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Leesburg, VA
16
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Sterling, VA
13
Sunday
Parade
3:00am - 4:30am
•
Fairfax, VA
12
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
12
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Aldie, VA
06
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
05
Saturday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 1:15pm
•
Alexandria, VA
November 2020
29
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Annandale, VA
December 2019
24
Tuesday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Arlington, VA
24
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 5:15pm
•
McLean, VA
24
Tuesday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 1:45pm
•
Arlington, VA
23
Monday
Dinner Party
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Chevy Chase, MD
22
Sunday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Hamilton, VA
22
Sunday
Children's Birthday Party
11:00am - 11:30am
•
Ashburn, VA
21
Saturday
House Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Herndon, VA
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Aldie, VA
21
Saturday
House Party
10:15am - 12:45pm
19
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Leesburg, VA
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Fairfax, VA
15
Sunday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Washington, DC
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:30pm - 9:15pm
•
Centreville, VA
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Clarksburg, MD
14
Saturday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Potomac, MD
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 11:30am
•
Fairfax Station, VA
12
Thursday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Arlington, VA
08
Sunday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Tysons, VA
08
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Ashburn, VA
08
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:30am - 12:30pm
•
Centreville, VA
07
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Fairfax, VA
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
07
Saturday
Party at Children's Boutique
10:00am - 1:30pm
06
Friday
Visit Old Folks Home
6:30pm - 7:30pm
01
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
December 2018
24
Monday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
24
Monday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 5:45pm
•
Vienna, VA
23
Sunday
Holiday Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Fairfax, VA
23
Sunday
House Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Hamilton, VA
22
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Ashburn, VA
22
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Alexandria, VA
21
Friday
Dinner Party
8:30pm - 9:15pm
•
Leesburg, VA
21
Friday
Children's Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Fairfax, VA
16
Sunday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Sterling, VA
16
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Fairfax, VA
15
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Manassas, VA
15
Saturday
House Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Aldie, VA
15
Saturday
Corporate Event
10:30am - 1:30pm
•
Potomac, MD
14
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Woodbridge, VA
14
Friday
House Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Sterling, VA
13
Thursday
Surprise
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Hyattsville, MD
11
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Great Falls, VA
09
Sunday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Ashburn, VA
08
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
College Park, MD
08
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Vienna, VA
01
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
01
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
November 2018
23
Friday
Surprise
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Herndon, VA
Influences and inspiration
While Santa is a rock star during the Christmas season, and Nik's persona is one of the classic secular Santa, Nik worships the real reason for the season! Rock star? Jesus is the Rock of my salvation and the Star of the Morning!
Setup requirements
A good STURDY arm chair or bench for the sit visits... preferably not a people-eating chair... you'd never be rid of me!