Santa Claus Richard
Overview
35 years a professional Santa, I actually started my career at 3 years old reciting Twas the Night
Before Christmas. I specialize in corporate and community events, photography studios, film and television appearances, and home visits. Clients have often described me as the REAL Santa because of my friendliness and approachability. I am a story teller, and as a retired teacher, I relate to children easily
Reviews
14 reviews
Lynsey F.
July 26, 2026Literal Magic
Richard was so relaxed, on time, looks fantastic, was able to improv through handing out gifts with specific names on them, and then pulled out a solid hour of crowd work beside a pool?! 10 out of 10.
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Jacyntha H.
December 9, 2025Amazing experience
Richard was an amazing Santa! He was on time, easy to communicate with. He sang and read to the children. They had the best night! Thank you Richard.
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Mascot A.
December 26, 2024Excellent
Santa was amazing and fun for the kids
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Mark G.
December 16, 2024Top Shelf Santa
Richard Santa is very professional with a very easy going Christmas spirit. He will make your event feel very special with his outgoing attitude and his special touch. Thank you Santa for such a great event.
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Adam M.
August 2, 2024Fantastic!!!
Santa Richard was amazing. It was likely a different crowd and environment then he typically does but he did an awesome job, and everyone was thrilled to see him.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Booking information
Price range: $200 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - I carry $2 million in liability
What to expect
I love interacting with children and their families. We talk, I answer questions, tell stories and sing songs with the children. I am often called "the REAL Santa" because of my interactions with the families and especially the kids.
About
Santa is in my blood. I did my first performance at the age of 3 reciting Clement Moore's A Visit from St Nicholas and there are photos of me in a Santa suit handing out gifts on Christmas morning at the age of 10.
I have performed as a professional Santa for nearly 40 years and a real-bearded Santa for the last 15. It is a passion and a calling for me.
I have been a teacher, actor, chef, baker and pastry chef over the many years of my careers. And in every case I have been providing services and interactions with my clients and everyone around. I know how to engage an audience and hold their attention. I love working with kids and families and some of my favourite gigs have been working with photographers working with families who have children on the spectrum. We take the time to help the children release their anxiety and whether or not the eventually sit right beside me, we have managed to get some amazing photographs for their albums.
Additional booking notes
My needs are very simple. A place to sit so I can talk to the children, a mic if the room is large and you want my voice to project to the entire group when I tell stories. A glass or bottle of water is appreciated
Services offered
Past booked events
July 2026
25
Saturday
House Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Hamilton, ON
December 2025
14
Sunday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Waterford, ON
08
Monday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Hamilton, ON
November 2025
29
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00pm - 9:45pm
•
Caledon, ON
29
Saturday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Stoney Creek, ON
28
Friday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
27
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Niagara-on-the-lake, ON
December 2024
27
Friday
Christmas Party
9:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
25
Wednesday
Surprise
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Vaughan, ON
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Brantford, ON
14
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Burlington, ON
08
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Guelph, ON
01
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Woolwich, ON
November 2024
30
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
23
Saturday
Cocktail Party
9:00pm - 9:45pm
•
Caledon, ON
August 2024
01
Thursday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
London, ON
December 2023
20
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
St Catharines, ON
19
Tuesday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Hamilton, ON
17
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Oakville, ON
15
Friday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Mississauga, ON
12
Tuesday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Hamilton, ON
10
Sunday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
London, ON
09
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
St Catharines, ON
09
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
08
Friday
Corporate Event
8:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Vaughan, ON
07
Thursday
Campus Event
2:00pm - 7:00pm
•
King City, ON
04
Monday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Hamilton, ON
02
Saturday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
London, ON
02
Saturday
Fair
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Brantford, ON
November 2023
25
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Guelph, ON
04
Saturday
Studio Session
10:00am - 3:00pm
•
Burlington, ON
Set list
pretty much any of the well known children's Christmas songs - Rudolph, Frosty, and many of the standard carols and songs like White Christmas, Silent Night etc
Setup requirements
I only require a chair, and a mic if you want me to tell stories to a large room