Santa Rick

Latham, NY

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Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

8 years of experience


Reviews

20 reviews

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Jeff Y.

December 30, 2025
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Thank you Santa Rick

Another great event - much appreciated

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus


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Frank M.

December 25, 2025
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Santa Rick

Santa Rick was very friendly and our small children were very impressed.

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Kim P.

December 21, 2025
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Was perfect!

Rick was great! He was prompt in communication ahead of time and went exactly as expected. The kids loved him reading a book and all the adults enjoyed as well. Would definitely hire him again.

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Karen

December 15, 2025
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Great Santa

Santa Rick called the day before the event to confirm and discuss exactly what we wanted. He arrived on time and in costume, making his entrance through a side door. He was very conscientious that the kids didn't see him pull in to the parking lot, or driving a car vs his sleigh! He was patient and kind with the little ones. All of the kids had a great experience, not one tear! We will be contacting him next year!

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Aa

December 7, 2025

Showed up to event with no beard

We had a family friendly event where Rick was to be Santa. He showed up with no beard so went with his natural face.

Hired as: Santa Claus

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Gig length: 60 - 60 minutes

What to expect

Plenty of opportunity for you to take pictures of the children and family members. I will pass out any gifts that you would like me to give the kids and family. I will also gather the children and read them a Christmas story.

About

I am a retired Social Worker with 30 years of experience with Children and Family Services. I have worked with children of all abilities and their families. I started out playing Santa for my granddaughter and delivering gifts for the Adopt A Needy Family program in Albany County. As well as some non profits working with under privileged families. I enjoyed this so much that I decided to be a Santa for Hire as well as my holiday volunteering. I hope you will extend me the privilege of letting me help you to make your holiday one to remember

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