Santa Gene
Overview
My mission as Santa is to touch the hearts of all the "children" that I come in contact with, whether they are newborns or 104 years young. I love Christmas, as Santa should!
Event types:
* Private parties for single families
* Civic (parades, tree lightings, etc.)
* Corporate parties and promotional events
* Charity, fund-raising, and church functions
While the Santa's workshop is located in Tacoma, I am happy to travel to outlying areas.
Santa can sit for pictures, tell stories, hand out presents and lead in singing Christmas songs. I love to sing!
I can provide my yearly background check and proof of insurance upon request.
I also have 2 different types of chairs for photos!
Reviews
27 reviews
Jody F.
December 21, 2025Best Santa ever
Santa Gene could actually be the real Santa! Looks like him, talks like him, is wonderful with our guest like him, really has me wondering……. Thank you Santa!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Kelli B.
December 19, 2025The Best Santa
Santa was incredible! Friendly, professional, and interactive. He made our annual Christmas party a hit.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Caitlin O.
November 24, 2025The BEST Santa!!!
Santa Gene was the perfect Santa for our event and was so kind! We absolutely loved having him at our shop and he created such special memories with our guests. Would highly recommend Santa Gene!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Kathleen S.
November 8, 2025Magical magical magical!!!
Santa Gene is a treasure! He is kind and jolly, and just the perfect Santa! He came to our house to meet my girls (2 and 5) and gave them the most wonderful experience and memory. He even asked before for details about them, and my older daughter was so impressed he knew her! Highly, highly recommend! Thank you so much, Santa Gene!
Hired as: Children’s Music, Santa Claus, Storyteller
Barb L.
December 30, 2024Best Santa Ever
My mom & I have taken Santa photos with my kids for 23 years. This year she isn't able to travel, so I hired Santa Gene to come to her for our last year. He was wonderful and she was so happy to see him.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Gene
Thank you Barb, it was an honor to be present to your Mom and family.
Santa Gene
Booking information
Price range: Contact for pricing
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 480 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Liability
Unions: N/A
What to expect
To see a professional Santa with a real beard, a custom suit, real leather boots, real leather belt. I interact with my clients and clients children in a loving professional matter. I treat all children as special. I do not force myself upon them but let them come to me as they are comfortable. I am always in character when I have my suit on and conduct myself properly where I am in my suit or not.
About
I am a member of IBRBS (International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas) and also Norpac Santas which is the NW chapter of IBRBS.
I am a member of Santa America(SA) now. One of the services that SA provides is hospice to children as Santa, anytime of the year. SA provides other service also, to find out more check out their website.
In August of 2012 I went to the International University of Santa Claus and have a Bachelor of Santa Claus degree.
I am always looking for ways to improve my myself as Santa. As once was said, " The only Santa I have to be better than, is the Santa I was the year before!
Event types:
* Private parties for single families
* Civic (parades, tree lightings, etc.)
* Corporate parties and promotional events
* Charity, fund-raising, and church functions
Santa can sit for pictures, tell stories, hand out presents and lead in singing Christmas carols. I love to sing!
I can provide my yearly background check and proof of insurance upon request.
I also have 2 different types of chairs for photos!
Additional booking notes
I have 2 chairs that are available for me to bring for photo shoots.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
November 2026
22
Sunday
Fundraiser
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tacoma, WA
December 2026
05
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Tacoma, WA
11
Friday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Puyallup, WA
19
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Edgewood, WA
20
Sunday
House Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Federal Way, WA
Past booked events
December 2025
20
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Tacoma, WA
12
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Milton, WA
01
Monday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Tacoma, WA
November 2025
21
Friday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Tacoma, WA
20
Thursday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Puyallup, WA
07
Friday
Personal Occasion
9:30am - 10:00am
•
Olympia, WA
December 2024
28
Saturday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Olympia, WA
20
Friday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Tacoma, WA
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Port Orchard, WA
December 2023
17
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Port Orchard, WA
16
Saturday
Surprise
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Auburn, WA
15
Friday
Corporate Event
9:30am - 12:00pm
•
Tacoma, WA
01
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Bonney Lake, WA
December 2022
23
Friday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Allyn, WA
18
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Port Orchard, WA
18
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Gig Harbor, WA
03
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Puyallup, WA
December 2019
22
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Lakewood, WA
November 2019
30
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Spanaway, WA
December 2018
08
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Lacey, WA
December 2016
24
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Yelm, WA
09
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
8:00am - 9:00am
•
Sumner, WA
04
Sunday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
02
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
11:00am - 4:00pm
•
Kirkland, WA
November 2016
17
Thursday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Renton, WA
July 2016
21
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Bellevue, WA
December 2015
24
Thursday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Tacoma, WA
Set list
Ho Ho Ho, What is ONE thing you would want for Christmas? What is one thing you are going to give someone for Christmas? Have you been doing your chores? Have you been kind to others? What's your favorite subject at school, besides recess!!??
Influences and inspiration
All the good Santas, real or designer bearded, have been a good influence on me. I belong to a group of Santas that are always helping each other be better. St. Nicholas is a great example of giving to others.
Setup requirements
Dressing room
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