- Windsor Heights, IA
- Santa Claus
- 5 miles from
- Rates start @ $100/hour, 1 hour minimum fee.
Jason R. said
“Best Santa! Santa Jeffy was great with kids, adults and even just customers in passing. I would highly recommend! ”
Overview
Christmas is all about the magic of the season and seeing the smiles and excitement on both the children’s faces and their parents. I am a real-bearded, year-round Santa from the Des Moines-area and have donned the red suit for more than 7 years. I have served as Santa for many high-end events, to include Breakfast with Santa at The Tea Room (Des Moines), and the Des Moines Holiday Boutique at the Iowa Events Center. While I can be your Santa for private/corporate parties, or during home visits, I'm also well-versed in video production, and can be "that" Santa for commercials/videos, as well as video visits.
Reviews
17 reviews
Mel P.
December 27, 2025Exceptional Service
Santa Duff did a great job at our event! When there weren't children lined up for pictures he mingled around the event. He did an excellent job.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Katie A.
December 26, 2025Cares so much about the kids!
We had Santa Duff stop by a party for all my nieces and nephews. He brought a book, candy canes, and an ornament for each of them to color. He stayed and did the ornaments with them and did such a great job with the kids. A wonderful Santa!!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Ashley T.
December 8, 2025So genuine, sweet and authentic.
Santa Duff was great! He truly wants to spread joy and Christmas cheer to all. He looked fantastic in pictures and gave different options for his Santa suit. He even brought stories to read to the kids and brought his naughty and nice list. I would recommend!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Maggie B.
November 30, 2024He was awesome
He was so nice and friendly to thebiids
Hired as: Santa Claus
Kaley C.
December 26, 2023Santa Duff was amazing!
Imagination Street, an indoor children’s play space, hosted a holiday event for families and Santa Duff was the guest of honor. He was fantastic from start to finish. He interacted with children in our play space, took plenty of photos and had special visits with child, and read a few Christmas stories. It couldn’t have gone better and we received awesome feedback from our guests including children who said he was the best Santa! Thanks Santa Duff! We hope to see you again next year!
Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Booking information
Price range: $125 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
Christmas is all about the children, so they are my priority. I can meet with the children individually, pose for photos, read a story, hand out (provided) gifts, host games, or even help decorate cookies.
About
I became a professional Santa after retirement from the U.S. Army, following 37 years of military service. I have a valid background check, as I work at an elementary school, and am registered through the SAFESPORT program of USA Track and FIeld.
Additional booking notes
I have served as Santa for many high-end events, to include the Breakfast with Santa at The Tea Room (Des Moines), and the Des Moines Holiday Boutique at the Iowa Events Center.
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2025
20
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
West Des Moines, IA
12
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Ames, IA
06
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:30am - 12:30pm
•
Urbandale, IA
December 2024
28
Saturday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
West Des Moines, IA
22
Sunday
Christmas Party
8:30am - 10:30am
•
Altoona, IA
13
Friday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Waukee, IA
13
Friday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Waukee, IA
November 2024
23
Saturday
Fundraiser
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Des Moines, IA
15
Friday
Festival
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Des Moines, IA
December 2023
24
Sunday
House Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Des Moines, IA
23
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
West Des Moines, IA
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:30am - 1:30pm
•
Ankeny, IA
10
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 1:30pm
•
Johnston, IA
09
Saturday
Christmas Party
11:30am - 12:15pm
•
West Des Moines, IA
02
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Des Moines, IA
November 2023
23
Thursday
Personal Occasion
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Waukee, IA
December 2022
24
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Des Moines, IA
23
Friday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 4:45pm
•
Urbandale, IA
22
Thursday
House Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Clive, IA
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Des Moines, IA
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Des Moines, IA
11
Sunday
Corporate Event
11:30am - 12:15pm
•
West Des Moines, IA
10
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 11:30am
•
Des Moines, IA
03
Saturday
Festival
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Johnston, IA
November 2022
18
Friday
Grand Opening
3:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Grimes, IA
Setup requirements
I'll need a wide, comfortable chair to sit on, as children will be sitting on my lap (if they wish)
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