Santa Jim of Virginia Santa Claus
Overview
I want to be YOUR Santa!
After 28 years as a U.S. Navy officer, Santa Jim found his second calling: the North Pole. Today he's an official Toys for Tots Santa and a Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School graduate. He's also a graduate of the Worldwide Santa Claus Network and International University of Santa Claus.
Veteran-owned, background-checked and fully insured, he's a Santa you can trust with your families, your employees and your event.
Please reach out on how I can make your Santa Claus experience memorable.
Reviews
13 reviews
Heather M.
November 28, 2025Excellent Santa for Family Photos!!!
As a family & portrait photographer, I've had the chance to work with different Santas over the years and can confidently say that Santa Jim is outstanding!
He was laid back and easy to work with. Very flexible and accommodating whether we were dealing with fussy toddlers or skeptical older kids! He was easy to communicate with in the lead-up to the event as well. His attention to detail is impeccable and all of my families raved about him. I look forward to working with him again!!!
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Santa Jim of Virginia Santa Claus
Thank you for the review Heather. You were great to work with too and I hope we get to collaborate again in the future real soon. Take care and Merry Christmas.
Julie S.
July 26, 2026The Magic of Christmas Came to Life!
Santa Jim made our annual civic association holiday party truly unforgettable! From the moment he arrived, the kids were completely captivated by his warmth, enthusiasm, and authentic Santa spirit. Even the parents couldn’t stop talking about how incredibly real he looked!
He took the time to make every child feel special, creating magical memories that will last for years. The Santa coins were such a thoughtful touch and became an instant favorite with the kids.
Thank you, Santa Jim, for spreading so much holiday cheer and helping make our event such a success. If you’re looking for a Santa who brings the magic of Christmas to life, we can’t recommend Santa Jim highly enough! 🎅🎄⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Pamela L.
December 21, 2025Best Santa Ever!
I'm so grateful for Santa Jim participating in our residential care holiday party. He worked the room extremely well, making the day for our residents with special needs. He fit right in and made everyone feel like we already knew him, Santa Claus that we all grew up with. He even looks like a real life Santa! I highly recommend him for your events that need the special touch that only Santa can deliver. He will not disappoint!
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Santa Jim of Virginia Santa Claus
You guys made my day too! Thank you so much for including me into your home.
Robert H.
December 20, 2025Amazing
He was fantastic!
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Santa Jim of Virginia Santa Claus
I had an awesome time with hanging out with your patrons.
Kimberly K.
December 18, 2025Santa Jim is the best Santa!
Punctual, professional and pretty convincing to both our adult and child guests alike. Highly recommend!🎄
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Jim of Virginia Santa Claus
Your friends and family are a joy to be with and I wish you the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of New Years!
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $250 per hour
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Certificate Holder is included as an Additional Insured with regards to the General Liability (link hidden)nta portrayal by IBRBS General liability coverage for James Melvin effective 09/2026. Certificate Holder is included as an Additional Insured with regards to the General Liability Coverage, includes "Abuse & Molestation" with limits of 100,000 per occurrence/500,000 aggregate for this member.
About
Santa Jim is a professional real bearded Santa Claus serving the Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland region. Before he found his calling as a Santa Claus, Santa Jim was a U.S. Navy officer who served 28 years active duty before retiring. Santa Jim has lived in Fairfax County Virginia for the past eleven years but has lived all over the U.S. and visited over 40 countries and resided in two outside of the U.S. thanks to the U.S. Navy.
Santa Jim is a graduate of the oldest Santa school in the world, Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School as well as the Worldwide Santa Claus Network and the International University of Santa Claus. He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas. He is also an official Toys For Tots Santa.
Virginia Santa Claus is a veteran owned small business, with clean background checks, a business license and liability insurance.
Below are some of the more common types of events booked by Santa Jim:
Private Events
Corporate Events
Home Visits
Community Events (Tree Lighting, Parades)
HOA and Civic League Events
Military and Veterans Organizations
Hospitals and Senior Living Facilities
Schools
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
November 2026
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 1:00pm
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Herndon, VA
21
Saturday
Festival
11:00am - 4:00pm
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Gainesville, VA
22
Sunday
Studio Session
10:00am - 12:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
December 2026
02
Wednesday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:00am
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Springfield, VA
04
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Haymarket, VA
05
Saturday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Alexandria, VA
06
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 4:00pm
•
Washington, DC
11
Friday
Christmas Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Washington, DC
12
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Waterford, VA
13
Sunday
Christmas Party
9:30am - 3:00pm
•
Haymarket, VA
19
Saturday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Manassas, VA
Past booked events
December 2025
25
Thursday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Lorton, VA
23
Tuesday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Chevy Chase, MD
21
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Woodbridge, VA
21
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Arlington, VA
20
Saturday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Washington, DC
20
Saturday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Manassas, VA
19
Friday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Falls Church, VA
19
Friday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Manassas, VA
18
Thursday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Washington, DC
18
Thursday
Surprise
10:00am - 11:30am
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Herndon, VA
17
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Stafford, VA
15
Monday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:00am
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Manassas, VA
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:30pm - 10:00pm
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Dunn Loring, VA
13
Saturday
House Party
8:30pm - 9:15pm
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McLean, VA
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:00pm
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Fredericksburg, VA
12
Friday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Manassas, VA
11
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
12:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Stafford, VA
10
Wednesday
Festival
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Washington, DC
10
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Alexandria, VA
07
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Woodbridge, VA
07
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Manassas, VA
06
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
05
Friday
Festival
4:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Haymarket, VA
05
Friday
Nonprofit Event
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fairfax, VA
01
Monday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
McLean, VA
November 2025
23
Sunday
Studio Session
9:00am - 2:00pm
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Washington, DC