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Santa Mark
- Clarendon, NC
- Santa Claus
- Travels up to 1.5 hours
- $250/Hr and up
Overview
Santa Claus, photographer photo sessions, Cruise ships, special events, commercials, TV, and more. I am energetic and enjoy what I do. Rates are dependent upon dates and availability.
Mrs. Claus available upon request and her availability, at no additional cost.
I have been portraying Santa every Christmas season since 2016. I lived in San Antonio Tx. from Aug 2015 through Feb 2024. While in San Antonio, I have been in parades, worked with 5 professional photographers doing family photos, and Photos with Santa at the San Antonio Riverwalk. I have done corporate parties and private. Mrs Claus works with me and our outfits are ours.
53 Reviews
Santa Mark and Mrs. Claus were great! We had a "Pictures with Santa" event for senior citizens and their families. They were communicative, on time, and great throughout the entire event. Their costumes were spot on! I recommend them if you're looking for a Santa!
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On time, great with kids, and the most authentic looking Santa and Mrs Claus. Loved working with Santa Mark.
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So lovely to work with. They are pros and got the poses for the camera down for our holiday card photo shoot. Outfits were so detailed, too. The real deal. 👍🏼
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you Mary for the opportunity to work with you. We truly enjoyed the experience. Call on us again for your future needs.
What a blessing Santa Mark and Mrs. Claus was to our neighborhood Christmas celebration!!
They were so personable and treated everyone with such loving care!! They greeted, they laughed, they shared memories that will last a lifetime. Many took such photogenic pictures that will provide true life Christmas cards for years to come!! They truly look the part!! The beard was real, the costumes were amazing!!
We have already requested them for next year!!
Blessings on them & their family and looking forward to future opportunities to share!!
The Residents of Limestone Ranch - Boerne, TX
Santa Mark and Mrs. Claus made the most fantastic duo for our event. They were authentic, welcoming and completely in character.
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Kids loved it!
Everything went great, very professional.
We will have him again next year.
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Santa Mark & Mrs. Claus exceeded our expectations! They look great and were very personable with our guests. We will definitely invite them back next year!! Melissa, Chick-fil-A at SW Military
My Grandchildren were so extremely happy to have Santa Mark come visit them in our very own home. Kids enjoyed the story reading & he made my grandkids feel special. They listened to everywors he had to say & as they were full of questions. Santa took the time to answer to them all I look forward to next year with Santa Mark. As I plan to make this a family tradition.
Santa Mark and Mrs. Claus looked great! Our guests loved them.
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Love Santa Mark. The kids where jumping with Joy, and he was great with them. He was on time, ready to be Santa and made the kids laugh with his funny sense of humor. We will be using him each year if he doesn't get too booked.
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I had a great experience planning with Santa Mark. He answered all my questions in a timely manner and was able to be flexible with time slot for our event. When he came to our event, he was absolutely amazing! He and Mrs. Claus greeted all our park guests and everyone had a great experience meeting them. I was very happy with their interactions and enthusiasm they brought to the event. Will be booking again for a future date! Highly recommend :)
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Santa and Mrs Claus were once again a fabulous addition to our Christmas at St Gabriel's event this year!! We even moved the time of our event so we could have Santa Mark there. Godwilling, we will see him again next year!
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I booked Santa Mark for our company event and he was phenomenal! The kids loved him, parents were pleased and we cant wait to have him back next year.
Great experience! Santa Mark was awesome!
Santa Mark far exceeded our expectations. Kids and adults loved him and Mrs. Claus! They were both AMAZING with the kids. They were on time and was so sweet and jolly! We can’t wait to book him again.
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I am a photographer and held Santa Sessions yesterday and this Santa and Mrs. Claus were AMAZING! They were so kind, patient and sweet with the kids and made them feel so at ease. Their outfits were beautiful and they were so easy and wonderful to work with. I will definitely be hiring them for next year!
Santa Mark was absolutely fabulous! His outfit was beautiful. Such a magical evening for the kiddos. Santa Mark gets 5 stars from me. It was like Santa actually made a special trip from the North Pole! Thank you Santa!!
He was the best part of the party! Happy to take lots of pics and help. Everyone loved him. So authentic, People are still talking about him. Hopefully I can book him next year.
Santa Mark was FAN-TAS-TIC! Beautiful! PERFECTO! The kids were in awe of him especially with his naughty/nice “upgraded” gadget. He read to them and had the most pleasant voice. Thank you so much! Hope to see you next year!
Santa Mark wasn't only one of the best looking Santas we've ever seen - he was also very personable with a great sense of humor! He made our event such a great success and we are already looking forward to throwing another party next year, hoping Santa Mark will be able to attend.
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Response from Santa Mark:
I had a great time at your event. 2 hours of dogs coming in dressed in their festive outfits. Such fun! Would love to come back next year.
Santa was so wonderful with the kiddos! He engaged in the conversation and knew about the kind of toys they were asking. I would recommend his services to anyone!
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Santa Mark was very accommodating with our event time. We very pleased.
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Santa Mark and Mrs. Claus were great! Everyone loved having them at our party and we would definitely book them again.
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We had the absolute best event with Santa Mark!! Santa even brought along Mrs. Claus which was amazing! Santa was in constant communication and made this as easy and seamless as possible. In all the years I've had Santa at my event - it has never been this smooth or this enjoyable!! Santa not only made and entrance, made each and every child's interaction personable and then interacted with the children as a group by playing games!! I am so impressed i want to continue to have Holiday parties through the rest of the year just to have Santa Mark come and play with us! I never had to worry about anything - they arrived on time and even called me right before so i could help them make their entrance (just as i had requested). Perfect Event!! And I thank you!! Thanks Santa!!
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Santa Mark was the best! We surprised our son-in-law with Santa during our daughter’s wedding reception. Guests were able to take phone pics! And Mrs Santa had some time to come too!! They did a great job!
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Santa Mark was amazing! His personality wasn't the only thing that was sparkling, he had that real life Santa twinkle in his eye. Not only did he spend time with each individual child but he also took the time to interact with all the parents that were present. He showed up right on time and spent every minute after that being the life of the party. His Santa outfit was the best I've seen by far. I would 100% recommend him for any holiday event.
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Santa is definitely the best Santa. Not only does he bring smiles to my kid and our neighborhood kids but he graciously volunteers his time as our neighborhood Santa to put smiles on our kids faces!! Now that is what Christmas is about!
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Santa mark has done an amazing job volunteering his time for our neighborhood. He is out at all times taking pictures and talking with children.
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This guy is the real thing did a great Job. My Grand Daughter enjoyed his present and the little delighted to see Santa
Highly recommended
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Very authentic looking Santa and great with the kids too! He volunteers his time each year to greet all the kids in our neighborhood!
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Excellent Santa! He lives in our neighborhood and we love seeing him every December. You’ll have to make sure you are actually in San Antonio & not the North Pole.
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Mr. Mark truly wears his heart on his Santa sleeve! He is genuine and caring and his costume is straight out of the North Pole.
I am so blessed to have such a humble person to pose as Santa for my son’s first Christmas photo!
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Santa Mark is amazing! He is a better Santa than some you even see in TV! My kids love visiting him and he truly loves seeing them!
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Santa mark is awesome! Super duper awesome along side Mrs. Claus... I got the greatest pictures and my kids are so happy and he was able to let me know what's on my children's wish list without raising an inch of Suspicion...such a happy and jolly 'ol Santa!!
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Santa Mark is wonderful! He's been able to help keep my older sons Christmas spirit alive these past 2 years and couldn't be more grateful! He's also wonderful around pets, can't get better than that!
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Santa is so kind, good with kiddos of all ages!! Thank you for bringing Christmas spirit to our neighborhood!
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Genourously serving the neighborhood kids and adults. Can NOT hire any better Santa gauranteed!! Ask if Mrs Claus available too!
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Santa Mark is the best!!. Thank you for your time, dedication and patience with the kids (and adults). Taking pictures is great, and Santa and Mrs Claus are awesome. The decorations are from a Christmas realistic book and they even give candy to the kids.
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Santa Mark is patient and great with the kids. All of my kids love him.
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Santa Mark is Santa! He is genuine, kind and patient. Why waste your time with an imposter? Hire the best, hire Santa Mark!!!!
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Santa Mark is the best out there! He truly looks as you would imagine Santa to look. He is very engaging with the children and his decor is beautiful. Plus, Mrs. Claus is with him for an extra bonus. My daughter was over the moon to see him!
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This was our son's first time meeting Santa Claus and Santa Mark was great. Thank you for doing this for our neighborhood! Everybody had a great time.
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Mark is an awesome Santa! He and Mrs Clause are wonderful with children, parents, and senior citizens! They are warm, engaging, and bring the magic of the season alive. Even the grinchiest of hearts will melt in the presence of these two. So grateful to have met them. PURE AWESOME!
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Santa Mark is the best! He’s been entertaining our neighborhood kiddos for the last couple of years. He always has a smile on his face and a big hug. He even went outside last week when it was snowing so that the kids could have their pictures taken with Santa in the snow.
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Santa Mark lives in our neighborhood spends hours on the weekend posing for pictures and listening to the kids tell him what they want. His costume is wonderful amd the real beard is amazing. Mrs. Claus is fabulous.
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Santa Mark lives in my neighborhood, and puts on a wonderful Santa display for our community. His Santa suit is great and looks of good quality and his beard is real! He’s a great Santa the kids (and adults) love him!
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Mark is great. Very kind, humble and professional.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus live in our neighborhood. Being new to the community, I had no idea we were so lucky to have these wonderful people right in our front door (literally)! We don’t have children but we visited Santa anyway and had our picture made. He’s wonderful!
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Mark loves the idea of being Santa, to lift spirits and bring happiness to anyone - young and older! - with a true twinkle in his eye. You will never be sorry you booked him, for anything from personal appearances, to commercials, etc. His giving personality & heart of caring was made to be Santa, year-'round!
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you David.
Santa Mark lives in our neighborhood. This is the second year we’ve gone to see him. His costume is beautiful with amazing details. His beard is the best I’ve seen, just like I’d picture a Santa to look. And his facial expressions are straight out of a Christmas book, fantastic! Of course he is also wonderful with the kids.
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you Alicia. So happy to provide my Santa services to the neighborhood.
Santa Mark was wonderful! He was so engaging and everything you'd want a Santa to be. His costume was beautiful, and the twinkle in his eye stole the show. Santa Mark was prompt, knowledgable and so fun to be around. I would highly recommend Santa Mark for all of your Santa needs.
Santa Mark was incredible. He MADE our Christmas party. If you want to have Santa at your party or event, there is no one better. Santa Mark was the best!
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Booking Info
Price Range: $250/Hr and up
Gig Length: 15 - 480 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Liability insurance through Kaercher Campbell & Associates Insurance Brokerage of NV LLC underwritten by Lloyd's
Unions: IBRBS And Nation Wide Santas, Las Vegas
What to Expect
I impersonate Santa Claus. I own my own suit, and I am a real bearded Santa Claus. I will pose for pictures, serve in parades, act in commercials. I am available for "Christmas in July" (or any other month) events, and cruise events that require a Santa Claus. I have a Mrs. Claus that is available as well. Also a Ring/iPad photo booth, and a Santa Chair are available, Additional fees.
About
Member of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santa's (IBRBS) in which a security background check has been conducted.
This is my ninth year as Santa Claus (2024). I started doing this out of pure joy and the desire to bring smiles to my community, in San Antonio Texas. I set up my Christmas display in my front yard and decided to put on a Santa suit. I stood in my front yard and started waving at everyone that came by. It was a large neighborhood and only one way in and out. I lived at the entrance, so everyone coming in had to see me waving. Soon people started stopping by and taking pictures. They started bringing their kids and even bringing out the kid in themselves. It was such a good time, I am continuing to play the role. This is where the "unverified reviews" are coming from. My neighbors that come out to visit with Santa are logging on and giving their reviews. Since they did not hire me through gigsalad, they show up as unverified. These are people that know me all year round. Not just as Santa!
My background is in many areas of interest, I am a Navy Vet of 9 years, working as a Nuclear trained Machinist Mate, honorably discharged in 1992. I served in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, receiving the "Kuwait Liberation" (Kuwait) medal and the "Southwest Asia service" ribbon. Graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's degree in business management, But I am currently trying to start a new business growing microgreens and edible flowers. I also serve as a Board of Director for a nonprofit.
I am an ordained minister with Victory World Missions International Ministry out of Calabash NC. This year, my wife and I moved to NC to work full time with this ministry.
I get a lot of joy and excitement in my role as Santa Claus. I am available for most any venue and I look forward to hearing from you.
Additional Booking Notes
I do have a chair and backdrops available for an additional $75 setup fee.
I also have a Ring/iPad photo booth available for an additional fee. $150 with a santa visit.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
December 14, 2024 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
Past Booked Events
December 16, 2023 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2023 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Christmas Party |
December 21, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 20, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox grove |
December 19, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox grove |
December 18, 2022 • 11:00am - 1:30pm | Life House |
December 17, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2022 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 16, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
December 15, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Chick-fil-A Evans Rd |
December 14, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Chick-fil-A SW Military |
December 13, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | LaCoste Elementary School |
December 12, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox grove |
December 11, 2022 • 8:30am - 1:30pm | Devine Texas |
December 10, 2022 • 8:30am - 12:30pm | Devine Texas |
December 06, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox grove |
December 05, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox grove |
December 03, 2022 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Northwoods ice Center |
December 01, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | City of Hondo |
November 29, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox grove |
November 28, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox grove |
November 26, 2022 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Christmas Party |
November 22, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 18, 2022 • 10:00am - 6:30pm | Katy Tx |
November 11, 2022 • 8:00am - 12:00pm | Pearsall Intermediate School |
November 04, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Casting Call |
November 04, 2022 • 8:00am - 2:00pm | Ted Flores Elementary |
December 24, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
December 23, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
December 22, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
December 21, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
December 20, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
December 19, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove, Neighborhood Santa |
December 19, 2018 • 8:30am - 12:30pm | School photo session |
December 18, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
December 18, 2018 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Fox Grove, Neighborhood Santa |
December 16, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
December 16, 2018 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
December 15, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Surprise |
December 15, 2018 • 8:00am - 10:00am | Chic-fil-A breakfast with Santa |
December 14, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
December 14, 2018 • 8:30am - 12:30pm | Santa school photo session |
December 13, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
December 13, 2018 • 9:00am - 1:00pm | School Assembly |
December 12, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove, Neighborhood Santa |
December 11, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove, Neighborhood Santa |
December 11, 2018 • 8:30am - 1:30pm | Santa - Pearsall Ted Flores Elementary |
December 09, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
December 08, 2018 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Non Profit at the San Antonio Hemisphair |
December 08, 2018 • 9:00am - 11:00am | House Visit |
December 07, 2018 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2018 • 8:30am - 12:30pm | Santa - Pearsall intermediate |
December 06, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
December 05, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove, Neighborhood Santa |
December 04, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove, Neighborhood Santa |
December 03, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
December 02, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
December 02, 2018 • 9:30am - 12:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 01, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | City of Victoria Texas events, Parade |
December 01, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 01, 2018 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 01, 2018 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Studio Session |
November 30, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | City of Victoria Texas events |
November 29, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
November 28, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove, Neighborhood Santa |
November 27, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove, Neighborhood Santa |
November 25, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
November 24, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
November 24, 2018 • 9:30am - 2:00pm | Studio Session |
November 23, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
November 22, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
November 18, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
November 17, 2018 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
November 17, 2018 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 16, 2018 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
November 15, 2018 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | San Antonio Zoo |
November 10, 2018 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Product Promotion |
November 03, 2018 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | studio session |
November 02, 2018 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Studio Session |
October 27, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Studio Session |
December 25, 2017 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | house visit |
December 25, 2017 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Christmas Party |
December 25, 2017 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2017 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
December 24, 2017 • 7:30pm - 7:45pm | Dinner Party |
December 23, 2017 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove Santa |
December 23, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Surprise |
December 22, 2017 • 8:30pm - 9:15pm | House Party |
December 22, 2017 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove Santa |
December 21, 2017 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 21, 2017 • 8:00am - 10:00am | Chick-Fil-A Breakfast With Santa |
December 21, 2017 • 12:00am - 1:30am | Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party |
December 20, 2017 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
December 17, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2017 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2017 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Fundraiser |
December 16, 2017 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
December 16, 2017 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove Santa |
December 16, 2017 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Market Days with Santa |
December 15, 2017–December 16, 2017 • 11:00pm - 12:30am | Cocktail Party |
December 15, 2017 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2017 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove Santa |
December 15, 2017 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Launch Party |
December 15, 2017 • 8:00am - 9:30am | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 10, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2017 • 11:00pm - 11:30pm | Teen's Birthday Party |
December 09, 2017 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove Santa |
December 08, 2017 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove Santa |
December 06, 2017 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Fundraiser |
December 02, 2017 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party |
December 02, 2017 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove Santa |
December 02, 2017 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Holiday Party |
December 01, 2017 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove Santa |
November 28, 2017 • 8:00am - 5:00pm | Unavailable |
November 25, 2017 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Fox Grove Santa |
Team
Laura | Mrs. Claus |
Setup Requirements
A chair, drinking water
I have a chair and backdrops available for an additional $75 setup fee.