Santa Russ - Inland Empire
Overview
From the first sounds of jingle bells to the hearty Merry Christmas to ALL, Santa Russ brings the spirit of Christmas to your home or special event. Let's work together to create a wonderful experience. Entertainment for your event can include meet and greet, photos to create cherished memories, storytelling, magic, and songs. Santa Russ is a Real Bearded Santa. Available for home visits, tree lightings, parades, or almost anyplace where there is a need to spread seasonal cheer. The Spirit of Believing in the power of Joy and Love is alive in Santa Russ.
Reviews
7 reviews
Melissa A.
January 12, 2026Pack Christmas Party
Santa Russ was amazing! He did an outstanding job! Santa entered with music and energy, getting the kids excited. We felt the joy of holiday spirit as he entertained our party. He took the time to interact with each child and even the adults. The way that he talks to the kids, young and older is very enthusiastic. His costume and decorations were super legit. We will absolutely book him for our next event.
Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Santa Russ - Inland Empire
Thank you for the kind words. I really enjoy seeing how much the kids have grown since last year. Always a pleasure to portray Santa for the Cub Scouts. Truly magical!
Andrew C.
December 11, 2025Santa came to Claremont
Santa Russ was incredible at our Claremont event. He exceeded every expectation and was far better than others we have worked with in the past. He connected with every child, took his time with each family, and brought a warm presence that felt authentic and joyful. His interaction with the kids created real moments that families will remember.
He arrived on time, communicated clearly, and stayed engaged from start to finish. You can tell he takes pride in what he does. Parents kept commenting on how great he was and how natural he looked and sounded.
If you want someone who shows up with true spirit and cares about the experience, Santa Russ is the one to book. We look forward to having him again.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Russ - Inland Empire
Thank you so very much... i look forward to being a part of your events in the future. Just grab the red and green phone and I will be there faster than you can say," Santa ate all the cookies!" (-:
Jessie G.
November 24, 2025A magical experience!
Santa Russ was an absolute hit at our Pop Up event. He was so patient and kind with the kids who came in, my 3 toddlers were right next to him every chance they got and he read books with them, sang with them, and was just wonderful. The vendors commented how he made the event so special! And he really did, it was such a special experience having him, thank you Santa Russ!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Russ - Inland Empire
Thank you for allowing me to share Christmas joy at your event. May your holidays be filled with love and happiness.
Jackie M.
August 30, 2025Magical
Santa Russ gave our kiddos an extra special Christmas. He was wonderful, jolly, and very engaging with everyone. Our children shared with everyone we met with though the holidays how Santa came to meet them at our house. We really enjoyed having him at our family event and plan on using Santa Russ for any event we can!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Jessica K.
August 28, 2025Best Santa for a Corporate Event!
We had Santa Russ at our company holiday party for employees and their families, and he was amazing! His setup was rustic and classic, and he looked like the real Santa. He didn’t just do photos—he told a story, did fun magic tricks, and kept both kids and adults entertained. We got so many compliments from guests about how much they loved him. Truly the highlight of the event!
Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Booking information
Price range: $ 175 and up. based on time and services requested
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 60 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - I carry Liability Insurance
What to expect
Santa arrives, creates, and maintains a jolly holiday mood.
Depending on the event, Santa and the event coordinator will work out a schedule. This includes but is not limited to:
- Meet and greets - children and adults
- Picture Taking
- Entertainment options include - Singing, Story telling, and Q & A with Santa
- Opportunity to write a letter to Santa that can be taken to the North Pole
- Children get to write their names in Santa's Book
- Holiday Magic effects (geared towards children)
- Mingling with the crowd
- For Home visits , Santa will provide a keepsake and candy cane for each child.
- For other events, depending on size, the Santa gifts can be negotiated depending on size of audience
- Santa will distribute client provided identified presents in Santa bags that will be provided (Putting gifts into the bags with be responsibility of client)
- Backdrops can be provided for a an additional fee.
- A Chair for Santa (3 options) can be provided for an additional fee
About
Santa Russ is in his 5th year (2025) as a Santa in Southern California. I have been a father and uncle to 7 children and now share the experience with 6 grand children, nieces, and nephews. I have a lot of experience interacting and creating wonder with audiences as a performing magician for 3 decades and now taking all those skills and applying it to Christmas spirit. I have 22 years of teaching students at the high school level (about 4000 students). High schoolers are just bigger kids but they still enjoy the wonder that life has to offer.
Additional booking notes
This depends on location and type of event. This can be discussed for each event.
Past booked events
December 2025
23
Tuesday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
22
Monday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
21
Sunday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
20
Saturday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
20
Saturday
Irvine
1:00pm - 4:00pm
19
Friday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
18
Thursday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Fontana, CA
18
Thursday
Dona Merced Elementary School
4:30pm - 7:00pm
15
Monday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Rialto, CA
15
Monday
Pack 103 Christmas Event
5:30pm - 8:00pm
14
Sunday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
14
Sunday
Irvine
2:00pm - 4:00pm
14
Sunday
Tustin
11:00am - 1:00pm
13
Saturday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
12
Friday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
12
Friday
ACE Holiday Party
5:00pm - 10:00pm
10
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Claremont, CA
07
Sunday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
06
Saturday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
06
Saturday
Corona - HOA
10:30am - 2:30pm
06
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Riverside, CA
November 2025
30
Sunday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
29
Saturday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
28
Friday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
23
Sunday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
22
Saturday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
22
Saturday
Product Promotion
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Riverside, CA
21
Friday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
15
Saturday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
14
Friday
LA ZOO LIGHTS
5:30pm - 10:30pm
October 2025
25
Saturday
Chistmas Pix W/Santa
12:30pm - 3:00pm
17
Friday
CHS Talent Show
4:00pm - 8:00pm
09
Thursday
Roundtable
6:00pm - 8:00pm
02
Thursday
District Mtg
6:00pm - 8:00pm
September 2025
17
Wednesday
Santa Training w/Ed Taylor
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Set list
Arrival (Song)
Meet and Greet Santa - Pics with children
Family Photos
Storytelling or Magic Effects
Present Distribution (if applicable)
While Children opening the presents - Santa exits
Setup requirements
Comfortable chair to sit in with cushion, a person(s) to direct trafic flow and introduce children, A nice setting will be appreciated, Bottled water
Please do not sit Santa close to fireplace or other heat source.