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Your Santa Claus for home or business visits in the Central PA area. Home visits, Breakfast with Santa, video chats, Sneak-A-Peek, Catching Santa, corporate gatherings.
45 reviews
Cooper
December 14, 2025Our santa was absolutely amazing
He read stories and took his time with the children. This guy isn’t a man dressed in a Santa suit, he is the real Kris Kringle !!!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Jennifer A.
December 24, 2023Santa was excellent with communication and was kind enough to bring a story to read the kids and photo props. He handled our large crowd of chaotic kids well and even joined in one of our games. We really enjoyed his visit for our family Christmas party.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Visit from Santa
Thank You, Jennifer for inviting me into your home to celebrate with your party and for this wonderful review. Meeting all the children and the adults was an absolute delight! Who knew chaos could be so fun! No, really, you had things well in hand and Santa really had a great time too.
Warmest Regards and wishes for a very wonderous and Happy New Year.
Santa John
Mike V.
December 17, 2023Santa John is the best. Everyone had a wonderful time and his visit enhanced all of our Christmas spirit. The children were both thrilled and entertained during his visit. I couldn't tell who was happier; the children or adults.....
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Visit from Santa
Dear Mike,
Thank You so much for the fantastic review! I appreciate it very much. I also had a wonderful time with the children and it was equally fun with the adults.
May you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
My Warmest Wishes,
Santa John
P.S. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures!
April H.
December 12, 2023Santa John was amazing! The girls will remember Santa's surprise visit for a long time. The Shalom Spider in the Manger story was so very memorable for the entire family as well especially since we were celebrating the traditional Polish Wigilia dinner (usually Christmas Eve waiting/watching for the 1st Star of Christmas signifying the coming of the Christ Child). When he presented the girls with handmade spider web ornaments and the story (wrapped in a scroll on parchment paper) to me, I knew Santa John took his work to heart. The family sends out a big THANK YOU to Santa John! His visit was much more than we expected! I highly recommend Santa John. *Side note: Santa John fields questions from the little ones brilliantly! He kept them in awe the entire visit!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Visit from Santa
Dear April,
Thank You for such a wonderful and glowing review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my visit as much as I did! I'm also glad I was able to share in your tradition with the story and ornaments. And very pleased you liked them too.
Warmest Regards,
Santa John
Cheryl H.
December 6, 2023Santa John was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. He gave out presents to everyone. The children were in awe and the adults were pleased and some of the guys even acted like children, posing for crazy pictures! Fun all around!!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Visit from Santa
Thank You. Cheryl! It was a really fun group to be with and Santa enjoyed his visit very much! It's wonderful to see all the children, both young and older.
Warmest Regards,
Santa John
Price range: $150- and up depending on date & time
Languages: English, Some Spanish, Some American Sign.
Gig length: 15 - 180 minutes
Santa can be presented any way that suits you best; sitting in a chair waiting to greet patrons, making a grand entrance in whatever fashion you desire, sneaking in the backdoor to surprise guests. The possibilities are endless.
If gifts are to be distributed, Santa has several different size sacks to accommodate most loads.
I can bring small props to show the children (and adults), Bring Christmas books to read and answer questions.
Experienced Santa for photo shoots, family and corporate visits, tree lightings and any holiday events. I'm an educated Santa too! Completed courses with International School for Santa, Professional On Line Education for Santa as well as seminars and intensives with other Santa's from all over the world. I have National and International background clearances. Also participate in video chats with Skype and Talk To Santa.
Member of the Mystical Order of Traditional Santa's as well as many other Santa organizations, and a proud supporting member of Clausnet.
Some of Santa's clients include:
Harrisburg Heat // Tiny Town
The Works // Photos by Gina
Toys for Tots // Bradford Heights PTO
Craft and Home Marketplace // Enck’s Catering
Melissa Tabor Photography // McDonalds Restaurants
Hawthorne Ridge HOA // Hurricane Pizza
Zion Lutheran Church // Coldwell Banker
Hershey School District // The Maples of Towson
RE/MAX // Hersheypark (The Chocolatier Restaurant)
Where the Wild Things Are // Go N Bananas
Make A Wish
Santa has the following available for use if needed. Some require additional rental fees over & above booking fee:
Sound system
Throne
4 foot-tall Nutcrackers (2)
Backdrop
Elf Standee photo prop
Photo booth props for selfies or pro pictures (especially fun for adults)
Various small handheld props e.g. scroll, book, nice/naughty compass
GAMES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Palmyra, PA
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Lancaster, PA
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Hershey, PA
Saturday
House Party
5:30pm - 6:15pm
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Elizabethtown, PA
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Lititz, PA
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Palmyra, PA
Friday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Lancaster, PA
Saturday
House Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Landisville, PA
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Palmyra, PA
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Annville, PA
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Lancaster, PA
Wednesday
POTENTIAL CHRISTMAS PARTY -- YORK
All-day event
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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Palmyra, PA
Saturday
Home Visit
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Manheim, PA
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Lancaster, PA
Thursday
Personal Occasion
6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Hummelstown, PA
Sunday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wernersville, PA
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 9:00pm
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York, PA
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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York, PA
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Phoenixville, PA
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:15pm
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Hanover, PA
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 2:15pm
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Annville, PA
Friday
Surprise
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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West Lawn, PA
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Hummelstown, PA
Saturday
Festival
11:00am - 2:00pm
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York, PA
Sunday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Reisterstown, MD
Friday
Surprise
10:30pm - 10:45pm
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York, PA
Thursday
SURPRISE "FORGOTTEN" GIFT
10:30pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Personal Occasion
10:00am - 5:00pm
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Manheim, PA
Friday
Nonprofit Event
9:30am - 11:30am
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Dover, PA
Thursday
Surprise
4:00pm - 4:15pm
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York, PA
Wednesday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:00pm
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Lancaster, PA
Tuesday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Lancaster, PA
Tuesday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
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Marietta, PA
Sunday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Denver, PA
Friday
Polar Express Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Lancaster, PA
Monday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Marietta, PA
Monday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Ephrata, PA
Friday
Dinner Party
8:30pm - 9:00pm
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Lancaster, PA
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Lancaster, PA
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 2:15pm
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Harrisburg, PA
Sunday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
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York, PA
Friday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Harrisburg, PA
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Perryman, MD
Tuesday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Towson, MD
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
10:30am - 11:30am
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Lancaster, PA
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
8:30pm - 9:30pm
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York, PA
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 6:15pm
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Hanover, PA
Wednesday
Holiday Party (Easter)
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Lancaster, PA
Tuesday
Surprise
10:00am - 11:00am
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York, PA
Sunday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Lancaster, PA
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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York, PA
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Hershey, PA
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Manheim, PA
Friday
Convention/Trade Show
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Harrisburg, PA
Tuesday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Columbia, PA
Sunday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Rising Sun, MD
Thursday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
5:00pm - 5:15pm
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York, PA
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
1:00pm - 6:00pm
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Middletown, PA
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
12:00pm - 6:00pm
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Lititz, PA
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Lancaster, PA
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Harrisburg, PA
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Camp Hill, PA
Sunday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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West Chester, PA
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
11:00am - 2:30pm
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Harrisburg, PA
Clausnet, The International School of Santa Claus, Tim Conahan (the Hollywood Santa), Leon McBryde, Ed Taylor (That Santa Guy), The Santa Claus Conservatory, Talk to Santa, Stephen Gilham, Professional Santa Claus School, Mystical Order of Traditional Santa's, Santa America.
comfortable chair or throne
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