Santa Love & Her North Pole Helper

Ionia, MI

Starts at $150 per hour

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

I am Santa Love! For more than 30 years, I’ve been Santa for my family, and other families i've served, embodying the love, joy, and generosity of the season. Now I’m delighted to share that spirit with your guests, alongside my North Pole Helper.

Your Helper will welcome guests, help children feel comfortable, keep the visit flowing, coordinate photos on guests’ devices, and assist with gifts supplied by the host. I’ll share a holiday story, greet guests, and help make joyful memories. We visit parties, schools, churches, senior communities, businesses, and community events. Based in Ionia, Michigan, however willing to travel; travel is quoted by location.


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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $150 per hour

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

I am a licensed social worker, and I have been Santa Claus for many children over the years. The joy and connection in those moments inspired Santa Love. At your event, expect a warm, personal visit where children can share a wish, take a photo, wave from nearby, or simply watch. I follow each child’s lead and give them time to feel comfortable. DJ, my North Pole Helper, helps guests feel at ease, supports the flow of greetings, and assists with host provided gifts and photos on your device. Together, we create a joyful, welcoming experience where every child can feel included.

About

I am Santa Love. For more than 30 years, I have brought Santa’s spirit to life for my family and others children. To me, being Santa means showing up with an open heart, listening closely, sharing joy, and helping every child feel special just as they are.

I’m a mother of five, grandmother of eight, Licensed Social Worker, entrepreneur, and proud member of my community. By my side is my husband, Donnie (DJ), a retired Army Veteran, father, grandfather, and Santa’s trusted helper. Together, we bring kindness, patience, and a little North Pole wonder to every gathering.

Every child has their own gifts and superpowers. Some are ready with a wish or a big hello. Others may need time, a quieter greeting, or the comfort of watching from nearby. We follow each child’s lead so the visit can feel joyful and comfortable for them.

Donnie (DJ) helps guests feel at ease, assists with gifts provided by the family, and can coordinate photos on your device. We’re honored to bring Santa Love and her Helper to your celebration and share a moment your family will remember with love.

Additional booking notes

No special stage, lighting, sound system, or electrical hookup is required for a Santa visit. Please provide a clean, comfortable, well lit space with a sturdy chair for Santa and room for greetings and photos. A quieter area is helpful for children who prefer a calmer introduction. Please have any host provided gifts labeled and ready for DJ, Santa’s Helper, to assist with distribution. DJ can also help with the flow of greetings and take photos using the host’s device. For outdoor events, please provide a covered, weather protected space. Please share parking, arrival, and setup instructions in advance. DJ is present as Santa’s Helper. Sound equipment and DJ services are not included in the Santa visit.

Set list

Santa Love offers a festive character appearance, not a musical performance, so there is no set list. Visits may include warm greetings, time for children to share a wish or ask Santa a question, photos, and the distribution of host provided gifts.

Influences and inspiration

My greatest influences are the spirit and traditions of Santa Claus, the love of my family, and the children and families I have connected with as a social worker and community member. I’m inspired by the kindness, generosity, joy, and wonder Santa represents. As an African American woman bringing Santa Love to life, I hope every child feels welcomed and can see that the magic of Santa belongs to everyone.

Setup requirements

One sturdy chair for Santa

A clear, safe space for Santa Love and DJ, her North Pole Helper

Labeled, host provided gifts for Santa to hand out

A charged phone or camera if you would like DJ to help take photos

For outdoor events, please provide a covered, weather protected area.

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