Santa Mac
Overview
Santa Mac has been working with kids for most of his adult life in many areas. He looks forward to being Santa each year to see the sparkly in kid and adult eyes when they see Santa! Bringing joy and excitement to all ages is priceless. He is available for home visits, Christmas Eve 'Sneak Peaks', Company parties, Fundraisers, Photo Shoots, Advertising, Tree Lightings and various holiday events.
Reviews
11 reviews
Chris H.
December 8, 2024Wonderful experience
Great communication leading up to our event. Was great with the children. Would highly recommend.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Mac
Thank you for your great review! Merry Christmas!!
Joni S.
December 16, 2023Santa Mac brings joy to Windermere Northlake!
Santa Mac arrived with a bustle of cheerful energy! The children, their parents, families, and visitors squealed with delight to have their special photo taken with Santa Mac. The presence of Santa Mac left such an unforgettable impression on all those who got to share their wishes with Santa. Everyone is eager to see Santa Mac again. Thank you for bringing the Christmas spirit to Windermere Northlake in Lake Forest Park!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Mac
Joni, what a gift you all gave me. The Christmas Spirit is alive and well. What a great group of people and such a lovely event. Thank you for letting me a part of your celebration.
Lauri M.
December 12, 2023Santa Mac is GREAT!
We loved how Santa Mac took time with each child and made them feel seen and loved! He participated in our Tree Lighting ceremony and then wandered around the crowd meeting more children after his official picture taking time was over. We were so happy to have him be part of our big event!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Mac
Your event was so fun and so well done. Thanks for including me. Hope we can work together in the future.
Tony C.
January 1, 2023True meaning of Christmas
we had a special time with Santa coming to our house and telling us the true meaning of Christmas. Santa (Mac) shared the story of how Saint Nicolas gave up his entire life and fortune to serve children, widows, and the needy. - he did everything for Christ. The world has elevated Santa but he wanted our family to know that he and Mrs. Clause bow their hearts to Jesus.
we had a wonderful picture time and he gave out presents out of his bag (provided by us of course) it was truly magical!
He even announced our Daughters pregnancy as he left the door!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Mac
Tony thank you for allowing the Mrs and I to be apart of your family celebration. It touches our hearts to share the true meaning of Christmas with families. Truly one of our favorite visits of the year. And only a few months until you will have another addition to the family.
Kelsey B.
December 4, 2022A memory to last a lifetime
Santa Mac made a stop at my 93 year old grandpa's house and the joy it brought him and my grandma can't be topped. I'll NEVER be able to thank him enough for the memories he gave us and the happiness he brought to my grandpa. Due to his health, the past two years are the first in decades that he hasn't been able to get his photo with Santa and this year Santa came to him. I'm so so thankful for Santa Mac and I will never forget the memories from this visit.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Mac
I’m so happy JR and Jule loved my visit. I think I had as much if not more fun then they did!! Thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of such a special time.
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $100,000 - Liability
About
Unknowingly Santa Mac (Dick McKinley) has been preparing to portray Santa Claus his entire adult life. Through the highs and lows of life the one constant has always been children. Whether it be disappearing at an adult party to find the “kids” room, teaching, coaching or acting Santa Mac seems to not just find but attracts kids everywhere he goes.
In 2013, while participating in “Movember” (Mens health awareness Month) with his two sons he was surprised to find that his beard came in white. By early December he was getting double takes pointing fingers and big smiles; by the end of December people where asking if he was going to portray Santa Claus next year. Which he has been doing ever since.
With a smile, a wink and a twinkle in his eye Santa Mac uses his years of experience to share with children and the young at heart the joy, wonder and magic of the Christmas season.
Santa Mac is a member of: NORPAC (Santas of the Pacific Northwest), IBRBS (International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas) and his beard is registered with the National Beard Registry #7879. Santa Mac has attended Schools, seminars and workshops to become a professional Santa and learn how to create a memorable Christmas experience that ignites the imagination and creates an atmosphere of fun.
Beside the near daily head turns, smiles and whispers behind his back, Santa Mac has enjoyed working for several professional photographers, for the Seattle Children’s museum, assisted living residences, Nordstrom’s, doing home visits, charity functions, “12’s” Christmas lake union boat party, delivering presents to families and doing Christmas Eve sneak peek appearances.
Imagine, and eight-year-old little girl sitting on your lap exclaiming “That’s the worst fake Beard I have ever seen!!!!!” Then inviting her to take a little tug. Now imagine that same little girl realizing “IT’S REAL” HE’S REAL” and shouting it from the roof tops. Sooooohoho much fun. Let Santa Mac create a special experience with your family this year.
Santa Mac say’s “each year when kids come to get their picture taken, they rarely remember what gifts they had received last Christmas. But they can remember in vivid detail their interaction with him right down to the poses they chose and what they talked about the previous year.”
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
December 2026
06
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Kirkland, WA
Past booked events
January 2025
17
Friday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Edmonds, WA
December 2024
08
Sunday
Emily Wood
3:00pm - 5:00pm
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
07
Saturday
Mano House, Nikki, Alison
10:00am - 5:30pm
06
Friday
Joni Windermere
5:00pm - 7:00pm
02
Monday
Kerry Lyons
4:00pm - 7:00pm
01
Sunday
Kaitlin Gange
11:00am - 1:30pm
November 2024
30
Saturday
Manor House
10:00am - 4:00pm
29
Friday
Manor House
All-day event
23
Saturday
Festival of Trees
5:00pm - 6:30pm
16
Saturday
Verb Photohraphy
8:30am - 2:30pm
09
Saturday
Okasana
10:00am - 3:00pm
December 2023
24
Sunday
Private Home Visit
12:00pm - 12:30pm
24
Sunday
Private Home Visit
11:00am - 11:30am
20
Wednesday
Carillon Properties
4:30pm - 6:30pm
16
Saturday
Pleasant Beach
11:00am - 3:00pm
15
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
14
Thursday
Port of Edmonds
6:00pm - 8:00pm
14
Thursday
Surprise
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Lynnwood, WA
14
Thursday
Nazali moved to this time
5:00pm - 5:30pm
09
Saturday
Private Home Visit
6:00pm - 7:30pm
09
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
09
Saturday
Novak Team
11:00am - 2:00pm
04
Monday
CCF volunteer dinner
6:00pm - 8:00pm
03
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
03
Sunday
Private Home Visit
3:00pm - 3:30pm
03
Sunday
Keller Williams
10:00am - 2:00pm
02
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Bellevue, WA
02
Saturday
Pleasant Beach
11:00am - 3:00pm
01
Friday
Windemere Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
November 2023
25
Saturday
Pleasant Beach
All-day event
24
Friday
Pleasant Beach
All-day event
18
Saturday
Festival of Trees
5:00pm - 7:00pm
18
Saturday
Verb Photography
9:00am - 1:30pm
December 2022
26
Monday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Snohomish, WA
23
Friday
Surprise
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Everett, WA
01
Thursday
Personal Occasion
12:30pm - 12:45pm
•
Bellevue, WA
December 2021
17
Friday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Marysville, WA
December 2020
19
Saturday
House Party
12:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Lake Stevens, WA
13
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 12:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
12
Saturday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Lake Stevens, WA
05
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Woodinville, WA
02
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Issaquah, WA
December 2019
22
Sunday
Bainbridge
All-day event
21
Saturday
Home Visit
3:00pm - 4:00pm
18
Wednesday
Quail Park
5:00pm - 7:00pm
15
Sunday
Anko
11:00am - 3:00pm
14
Saturday
Booked for the day
All-day event
13
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Marysville, WA
11
Wednesday
Quail Park
8:00pm - 9:00pm
07
Saturday
Santa Pictures
All-day event (Sun)
05
Thursday
Fairmont Seattle
8:00pm - 9:30pm
04
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
3:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Bellingham, WA
04
Wednesday
Chevy
3:00pm - 7:00pm
01
Sunday
Festival
12:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Bainbridge Island, WA
November 2019
29
Friday
Bainbridge
All-day event (Sat)
25
Monday
Booked
All-day event
17
Sunday
Anko Store
11:00am - 3:00pm
16
Saturday
Santa Mini Sessions
8:30am - 3:30pm
Setup requirements
Comfortable Sturdy Chair