Featured

Santa Claus Chris

Raleigh, NC

Starts at $200 per hour

Travels up to 120 miles

Get a free quick quote
Promotional video thumbnail 1 for Santa Claus Chris

Santa & Mom

Promotional video thumbnail 2 for Santa Claus Chris

Merry Christmas!

Gallery photo 1 of Santa Claus Chris

Sharing a Christmas wish 🎄

Gallery photo 2 of Santa Claus Chris

The Wonder of Santa

Gallery photo 3 of Santa Claus Chris
Gallery photo 4 of Santa Claus Chris

Visit with Santa

Gallery photo 5 of Santa Claus Chris

Santa Claus Chris 🎅

Gallery photo 6 of Santa Claus Chris
Gallery photo 7 of Santa Claus Chris
Gallery photo 8 of Santa Claus Chris

FUN photos!

Gallery photo 9 of Santa Claus Chris

Santa "singing" along with Lemon Sparks

Gallery photo 10 of Santa Claus Chris

Santa downtown Raleigh with the band, Lemon Sparks

Gallery photo 11 of Santa Claus Chris

Funny photo!

Gallery photo 12 of Santa Claus Chris

The Great Blindini

Overview

HO, HO, HO! GUESS WHO’S BACK FROM THE NORTH POLE?
Planning a holiday celebration, Santa visit, office party, community event, or family gathering?
I’m a real bearded Santa who loves spreading Christmas cheer! I LOVE working with you to make every visit personal and memorable! I am great with children, adults, and pets! I love to add a bit of Christmas magic wherever I go to make the time special! 🎄🎁✨
"Super friendly, fun, and looked just like the real Santa. The kids loved him, and even the adults couldn’t stop smiling. Totally made the event feel extra magical—highly recommend" --J.G.
Reach out today because I'd love to help make your holiday special & magical!
Santa Claus Chris 🎅


Reviews

78 reviews

Small thumbnail image for reviewer Molly B.

Molly B.

December 10, 2017
Verified review

Nice guy

Santa Chris was very nice & cheeful w all the guests. The children loved having Santa at the party.

Hired as: Santa Claus

Small thumbnail image for Santa Claus Chris

Santa Claus Chris

Thank you! I enjoyed myself and am happy the children loved me! Merry Christmas!
Santa Claus Chris


Small thumbnail image for reviewer Margaret F.

Margaret F.

November 9, 2017

FUN time with Santa Claus Chris!!

We had Santa Claus Chris for a private family gathering, and LOVED him! He was a great Santa and he took time with our pets & grand kids for photos. He was very professional, but also was funny, and entertaining. Everyone had a good time! I recommend Santa Claus Chris for your next holiday gathering!

Hired as: Santa Claus

Small thumbnail image for Santa Claus Chris

Santa Claus Chris

Thank you for the lovely review! I enjoyed my time there and am glad that the pets and kids loved me too! I would love to visit again! Have a happy and joyful holiday season!! Merry Christmas!!


Small thumbnail image for reviewer Lauren T.

Lauren T.

December 29, 2025
Verified review

Corporate Employee party for our team and their families

We hired Santa for our employee holiday party and he was fantastic. He was engaging, did magic, interacted wonderfully with our team’s kids, and delivered everything that was asked of him. Professional, warm, and a great addition to our event. Highly recommend!

Hired as: Santa Claus


Small thumbnail image for reviewer Mitch L.

Mitch L.

December 19, 2025
Verified review

Great Santa

Last minute call and Santa stepped up! He was great! Highly recommended!

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Magician, Santa Claus


Small thumbnail image for reviewer Jessika A.

Jessika A.

December 31, 2024
Verified review

Booked twice!

We booked him twice for five year old niece and he was amazing and even better the second time around because she was too young to remember when he first visited we invited him again. He did amazing magic and read us a night mare before Christmas his own version of the story!

Www.freelancenovelist.com to read more on our visit with this Santa!

Hired as: Santa Claus

Small thumbnail image for Santa Claus Chris

Santa Claus Chris

I guess the "nightmare" was that Rudolph pooted and sent us flying!! I loved visiting your niece and can't wait to see her through the years as she grows!
Ho, Ho, Ho, Love,
Santa Claus Chris 🎅

Write a review

Booking information

Price range: Starts at $200 per hour

Languages: English

Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability

What to expect

Santa Claus Chris can work with you and your specific needs. I have a large red bag for your gifts, if needed.

I have picked up gifts hidden outside homes and came in as if I just got dropped off by the reindeer :-) I can bring props if needed, but typically don't carry items on hand unless requested, such as candy canes.

I'm very entertaining, I have the spirit of Santa! I'm jolly, friendly, personable and polite always. I can work with your specific event, tailored to your needs. I've done private parties in homes, office holiday parties, business grand openings, corporate black-tie events, fundraisers, emcees at shows and town festivals (also I'm a magician-so I'm very comfortable with large gatherings and many people).

I HAVE experience with kids on the autism spectrum, and I am very good at meeting kids on their level, whether that's a quieter, less animated Santa, or whatever the children need. I do NOT eat or drink (other than water) when I'm working. I can work with you in almost any capacity you need, just speak with me about any details you prefer.

I look forward to hearing from you!
Santa Claus Chris 🎅

About

Ho, Ho, Ho! I’m Santa Claus Chris, a real-bearded Santa and magician who has been spreading Christmas cheer and creating special memories for many years!

I love meeting new people, making people smile, (since I'm also a magician), I add in a little magic of Christmas for the children, families, adults, and even pets. I have experience with private home visits, portrait sessions, holiday parties, community events, fundraisers, business celebrations, and office parties, as well as serving as an event emcee.

I especially enjoy those special moments around the Christmas tree—listening to Christmas wishes, sharing stories, and making memories that families will treasure.

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina (the North Pole!) I can travel to you and bring plenty of Christmas spirit wherever Santa is needed.

My goal is simple: to make your holiday joyful, memorable, and SPECIAL!

Santa Claus Chris 🎅🏼
Making memories, spreading cheer, and bringing a little HO, HO, HO to your holiday! 🎄✨

Additional booking notes

I do have a holiday backdrop and stand if needed for photo opportunities. That would require me dropping it off ahead of time so you can set it up, but I am willing to make that work if needed.

Influences and inspiration

Santa himself!

Setup requirements

N/A