Santa Jim

New Albany, IN

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Travels up to 50 miles

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Overview

Southern Indiana’s Santa Jim brings an authentic, professional Santa experience to every celebration. With a genuine white beard, premium Santa wardrobe, and warm, engaging personality, Santa Jim creates more than a photo opportunity. He creates a Christmas memory.

From family gatherings and private parties to corporate events, schools, churches, parades, and community celebrations, every appearance receives personal attention. Photos, gift presentations, Christmas wishes, storytelling, and Santa magic can all be part of the experience.

Santa Jim believes Christmas should feel magical at every age. When Santa walks through the door, the North Pole comes with him.


Reviews

17 reviews

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Ynpf

December 22, 2025
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Great santa

Always been a great santa or us!

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus


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Sethblanehall@Gmail.com

December 14, 2025
Verified review

Wonderful Holiday Memory

Santa arrived and the kids were so excited. The had lots of questions and Santa Jim provided great answers. We all got photos with him and we all Thanked Santa for coming and making it a night to remember!

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Julie B.

December 10, 2025
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Santa Jim was amazing!!!

Santa Jim's interaction with adults and children alike was impressive! I would 100% hire Santa Jim again

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Courtney L.

December 26, 2024
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Very Interactive

We booked Santa Jim somewhat last minute and he had no issues accommodating our date, and even when we had a last minute venue change! He showed up with all the bells and whistles (literally) was extremely personable with kids & adults. He walked around the majority of the time making sure all kids got to talk to him and take pictures. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Melina G.

December 23, 2024
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Great Santa

We love santa Jim, great with kiddos!

Hired as: Santa Claus

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Santa Jim

Thank you the kid’s were amazing thank you for allowing me to be your Santa!

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Santa Jim can also work with hosts, event staff, and family members to help keep the visit flowing naturally. Whether Santa is making a grand entrance, greeting a crowd, handing out gifts, posing for guests’ photographs, or spending individual time with children, the appearance can be adapted to fit the event rather than forcing the event to fit Santa.

About

Santa Jim believes that being Santa Claus is about far more than putting on a red suit. It is about creating a moment when, for just a little while, the North Pole feels completely real.

A third-generation Santa, Jim carries on a family tradition of bringing Christmas joy to children, families, and communities. Over the years, that tradition has grown into something he takes tremendous pride in. Every season, every appearance, and every detail is approached with one goal: make the people in the room believe Santa Claus has truly arrived.

Santa Jim brings a warm, friendly personality, a real white beard, professional Santa wardrobe, and an attention to detail designed to create an authentic Christmas experience from the moment he walks through the door.

His appearances can be tailored to everything from intimate family gatherings and private Christmas parties to corporate celebrations, churches, schools, community events, parades, and large public gatherings. Depending on the event, visits can include photographs, Christmas wishes, storytelling, gift presentations, conversations with children, and plenty of classic Santa interaction.

But the most important part of any appearance isn’t the suit, the beard, or even the photographs. It’s the people.

Santa Jim understands that every child is different. Some race across the room ready for a hug. Others need a little time before they’re comfortable approaching Santa. There is no rush. Creating a warm, welcoming experience and allowing children to enjoy Santa at their own pace is part of making the visit special.

And the magic isn’t only for children.

One of Santa Jim’s favorite things is watching adults rediscover a little of the Christmas wonder they remember from childhood. When Santa enters a room, something changes. Phones come out, smiles get bigger, conversations stop, and for a moment everyone gets to be a kid again.

That is the experience Santa Jim works to create.

Each year he continues improving his presentation, wardrobe, and performance because he believes Santa should never feel ordinary. Whether the audience is one child sitting beside Santa or hundreds of people waiting for his arrival, every appearance deserves the same care and attention.

Santa Jim isn’t interested in simply showing up, taking a few pictures, and leaving. The goal is to create memories families will talk about long after Christmas decorations have been packed away.

Because Christmas magic doesn’t begin with a camera.

It begins the moment Santa walks through the door.

And when Santa Jim arrives, the North Pole comes with him. 🎄

Additional booking notes

Santa Jim arrives fully dressed and ready to perform. For the best experience, please provide a sturdy chair for Santa, preferably one without arms, placed in a comfortable and well-lit area.

For gift presentations, arrangements should be made in advance so gifts can be discreetly provided to Santa before his entrance or placed where Santa can access them without spoiling the magic.

Santa does not provide photography, but guests, hosts, or professional photographers are welcome to take as many photos as they wish during the appearance.

For outdoor events, appropriate weather accommodations may be necessary. Event-specific details, arrival instructions, parking, entrances, and special requests can be discussed before the appearance so Santa’s arrival runs smoothly.

Upcoming booked events

December 2026

18

Friday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Louisville, KY

Past booked events

December 2025

21

Sunday

Christmas Party

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Louisville, KY

19

Friday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Louisville, KY

13

Saturday

Christmas Party

7:30pm - 8:15pm

La Grange, KY

07

Sunday

Fundraiser

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Fisherville, KY

06

Saturday

Christmas Party

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Prospect, KY

06

Saturday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Louisville, KY

04

Thursday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Louisville, KY

November 2025

02

Sunday

Bass Pro

9:30am - 2:30pm

December 2024

21

Saturday

House Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Louisville, KY

21

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Louisville, KY

21

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Sellersburg, IN

20

Friday

Nonprofit Event

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Louisville, KY

14

Saturday

Cabelas

2:30pm - 8:30pm

December 2023

24

Sunday

Personal Occasion

8:00pm - 8:30pm

Louisville, KY

22

Friday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Louisville, KY

16

Saturday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Prospect, KY

16

Saturday

Christmas Party

11:00am - 1:00pm

Greenville, IN

15

Friday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Louisville, KY

14

Thursday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Louisville, KY

12

Tuesday

Restaurant/Bar Event

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Clarksville, IN

10

Sunday

Christmas Party

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Goshen, KY

09

Saturday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Louisville, KY

09

Saturday

Christmas Party

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Louisville, KY

02

Saturday

Christmas Party

10:00pm - 11:00pm

Louisville, KY

02

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Louisville, KY

December 2022

30

Friday

Grace Lutheran

6:30pm - 7:30pm

24

Saturday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fisherville, KY

18

Sunday

SHELBY

1:00pm - 1:30pm

17

Saturday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Louisville, KY

16

Friday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Louisville, KY

11

Sunday

Dinner Party

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Louisville, KY

10

Saturday

Tonya

1:00pm - 1:30pm

Setup requirements

A sturdy chair for Santa

Small fan near Santa’s chair

Adequate space for guests to gather

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