- Austin, TX
- Santa Claus
- Contact for pricing
Emily S. said
“Santa and Mrs. Clause were a lovely addition to our holiday party. Santa had a very impressive suit and beard…all the kids were so excited to spend time with the REAL Santa! ”
SleighRyder (Santa Wade)
Overview
SleighRyder(Santa Wade) is a Storytelling, Singing Santa for children of all ages! SleighRyder has been bringing the magic since 2006. His availability is only limited by your imagination. From corporate, performance based events, photo shoots, Breakfast with Santa, to home visits, SleighRyder will mesmerize your audience and cause skeptics to Believe!
EXPERIENCE
Television Commercials
Santa conference speaker
Santa trainer : Cherry Hill Programs
Santa University : Media training
Macys touring Santa 2011,2012
And much more……..
Background Checked
Insured
Reviews
8 reviews
Samantha K.
December 22, 2025The Best Santa!!!!
Santa Wade was absolutely amazing! 10/10 highly recommend He showed up early and communicated with us to plan his entrance. He was sooooo great at our party! He told Christmas stories and had us singing Christmas songs. Everyone was so happy and excited with his visit! Highly highly highly recommend! Santa Wade is the real deal!! :) THANK YOU!!!!
Hired as: Santa Claus
April M.
December 16, 2025Santa Wade was amazing!
Wowza, our Santa “made” our office dinner party of 13 adults at a private residence so much fun. We sang 2 songs with him, had him recite The Night before Christmas and he helped me hand out gifts to our employees. He is the real deal!!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Jen B.
December 16, 2025Perfect
SleighRyder was an amazing Santa. He was professional, personable and everyone loved him.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Michael O.
December 14, 2025The best Santa on GigSalad!
Santa Wade is the real deal Santa. We hired him to come to our holiday party and everyone was super impressed. Not only does he look authentic, he was in character the whole time. Also, he was great at singing songs and telling stories...even with it being an adult party. Would 100% hire him again!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Connor B.
December 13, 2025Engaging and fun!
Santa Wade arrived on time, full of energy and holiday spirit! He was engaging with the guests we had and was patient when we had to make some changes to the event halfway through. Overall a wonderful experience working with him and he was able to bring smiles to everyone he interacted with. 10/10 would recommend!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Booking information
Upcoming booked events
December 2026
07
Monday
School Assembly
9:00am - 11:30am
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Austin, TX
12
Saturday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Lockhart, TX
19
Saturday
House Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Austin, TX
24
Thursday
Surprise
9:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Round Rock, TX
Past booked events
July 2026
25
Saturday
Austin
1:00pm - 4:00pm
December 2025
24
Wednesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Austin, TX
20
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Leander, TX
14
Sunday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Austin, TX
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Austin, TX
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Leander, TX
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Leander, TX
12
Friday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Austin, TX
12
Friday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Austin, TX
11
Thursday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Austin, TX
November 2025
26
Wednesday
Sporting Event
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Cedar Park, TX
25
Tuesday
Sporting Event
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Cedar Park, TX
09
Sunday
Studio Session
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Austin, TX
02
Sunday
Studio Session
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Austin, TX
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