The Santa Claus with a "Real Beard & Belly". Private-Community and Corporate Santa visits at parties, tree lightings, parades and photo sessions. This Santa brings Christmas cheer twelve months a year to children and adults!
A proud member of:
International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS)
Garden State Santas
New York City Santas
Worldwide Santa Claus Network
Nationwide Santas
9 reviews
Donna E.
January 5, 2026The children, our staff and parents all enjoyed our visit with Summertime Santa. He was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. Santa was easy to communicate with, arrived on time and had a kind and gentle rapport with the everyone. He was the perfect addition to our holiday celebration. Highly recommend!
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Nicol A.
December 25, 2025Such a great Santa! He engages with all ages. My family enjoyed it!
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Marissa B.
December 23, 2025Summertime Santa was absolutely fantastic. He was warm, engaging, fabulous with all of the kids, and had some wonderful tricks up his sleeve (like security cameras that show the reindeers the North Pole, and more). We had some unexpected disruptions to the party, and Santa improvised thru them and kept the experience magical for the kids. Everything was exactly as advertised (real beard, fabulous suit) and communication was top-notch. We would recommend Summertime Santa without reservation to all, and plan to work with him again ourselves!
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Gloria D.
December 22, 2025I thank the Lord for placing Summertime Santa in our lives to bring much happiness to the children at Riteway Childcare Center in Paterson. Summertime Santa has great patience and takes great care for you to get the most out of his visit. He posed for individual pictures with each child, told them a few stories and showed them Santa’s real reindeers in the North Pole. The younger children warmed up to him easily and all gathered around him before he had to leave. Summertime Santa is the one you want for your gathering for sure. You will not be disappointed. Merry Christmas!
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Melissa T.
December 12, 2025We were incredibly grateful to have Santa Claus visit our special education school AGAIN this year, and his kindness made an unforgettable impact on our students. Santa approached every student with patience, warmth, and genuine care. He took the time to understand each child’s comfort level, allowing them to approach at their own pace, and creating an environment where everyone felt safe and supported.
The photos came out absolutely beautiful—capturing real smiles, small victories, and meaningful moments. You could tell that Santa wasn’t just posing for pictures; he was connecting with each child in a way that made them feel seen and valued.
Our staff members were deeply touched by the compassion he brought to our school. We truly appreciate the time he volunteered and the heart he put into every interaction. Thank you, Santa, for once again giving our students a magical experience they will remember for years to come!!!!!
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Summertime Santa
Thank you for giving ME a magical experience that I will cherish for years to come!
Price range: $150 - $500
Languages: English
Gig length: 20 - 480 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Liability including Abuse & Molestation
As a 2024 client stated: Summertime Santa was truly the best Santa I have ever seen. His outfit was incredibly legitimate. He absolutely captivated the kids that he met all day. He sat with them for such a long time and answered every question they had with such amazing detail. All of the kids that he met at our event walked away thinking that they had absolutely met the real Santa. He was not the cheesy “Ho Ho Ho” Santa; he was calm, sweet, and spoke so intently to each child. He made them all feel heard and special. It was amazing to watch. My kids will forever think every other Santa they meet is just one of his helpers. Thank you, Santa, for making our event so special. We appreciate it more than you know!
Here is another: Summertime Santa was incredibly prompt, ensuring the event ran smoothly and on schedule. His friendly and engaging demeanor brought joy to everyone he encountered. What truly set him apart was his willingness to go the extra mile—literally! He made a point to walk into open businesses along the road, greeting staff and customers alike with warmth and holiday cheer.
His interactions with shoppers were genuine and thoughtful, creating a magical and festive atmosphere for everyone. His dedication and enthusiasm were evident in every moment of his visit, and we are so grateful for the energy and joy he brought to our community.
... and another: We had the pleasure of having “Summertime Santa” at our holiday event, and he was absolutely fantastic! He truly brought the magic of Christmas to life with his authentic appearance, warm personality, props, storytelling skills, and genuine interactions with both kids and adults.
His outfit was impeccable, and he stayed perfectly in character the entire time, telling wonderful stories and even leading some dances.
If you’re looking for a Santa who goes above and beyond to create holiday joy, we highly recommend @SummerTimeSanta. We can’t wait to book him again for next year!
My name is Tom Metzler, and I’d love to bring the joy and magic of Santa Claus to your event this year. My background as a career Emergency Manager has given me years of experience dealing with children and adults alike and has taught me the importance of creating memorable, happy moments, and I’m thrilled to bring that spirit into my Santa portrayal.
I’m a firm believer that Santa’s role goes way beyond just the red suit-it’s about making every person feel special and spreading genuine holiday cheer. Whether I’m sharing stories with little ones or warming up to a room full of adults, my focus is always on creating a fun, heartwarming experience for everyone.
I have effortless guest connection with people of all ages and backgrounds, ensuring everyone-from toddlers to grandparents-feel the holiday spirit. This Santa provides professionalism you can count on from my appearance to my timing, I’m committed to making sure your event runs smoothly and feels as magical as possible. With 30 years' experience I will bring your event an Authentic Santa! I’m all in when it comes to the Santa spirit, from my wardrobe, real beard and belly to my interactions. You can rest assured that I’ll arrive fully ready to bring the magic. I get that every event is unique, so I’m happy to adjust my approach to fit what your envisioning. If you’re looking for a Santa who can bring joy, warmth, and a little extra magic to your event, I’d love to be that person!
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