Meet Santa Dave

A  jolly old elf who travels the world once every year bringing joy to all good girls and boys.

Photos

Photos of the Santa Dave with children, families and just having fun!

Testimonials

Even our adult children had fun with Santa Dave! What a good sport!

Frequently asked questions

Will Santa Dave deliver presents?
What do I need to do to get ready?

Rates

Family visits, neighborhood party and corporate event rates.

Requst a visit from Santa Dave

Is Santa Dave available?
Schedule your event now!

Meet Santa Dave

Santa  Dave  and Mrs. Claus are  lifelong residents of Salt Lake City.

In addition to his professional Santa work, Santa Dave donates his time every year as Santa to Primary Children’s Hospital and the “Festival of Trees.”

Santa Dave has been portraying the Jolly ol’ Elf since 2003.

Cities Santa Dave will visit:

Salt Lake County

Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Murray, Taylorsville, West Jordan, South Jordan, Midvale, Cottonwood Heights, Millcreek, South Salt Lke, Sandy, Riverton, Magna, Granite, Kearns, Herriman, and Bluffdale.

Utah County

Highland, Eagle Mountain, Orem, Lehi, Pleasant Grove and American Fork.

Davis County

Layton, Kaysville, Centerville, West Bountiful, Bountiful, Clearfield, North Salt Lake, Farmington and Woods Cross.

Santa Dave’s Photo Gallery

Frequently asked Questions

How does Santa Dave handle present requests from children?

Santa Dave will not “promise” a child any specific gift . He will always give a vague answer that will allow a child to hope they will receive the present.

Can we take photos?

Yes! Santa Dave allows as many pictures as you want during his visit.

How do you handle "shy" children?

Let your child come to Santa Dave–please don’t force a child onto Santa Dave’s lap. You may really want to get a photo, but it becomes a battle of wills: yours vs. an unwilling child.  Let the child ease their way up to Santa and let Santa Dave talk softly with your child. Let older children,or one that is not afraid, visit with Santa Dave first. It will help the younger children gain confidence. For infants, please hand the child to Santa Dave as having Santa Dave reach for an infant may startle or scare infants.

Can we have Santa Dave read a story to our children?

Absolutely! Please remember, the younger the child, the shorter the story should be. When you call or email, we can discuss which story Santa Dave will read.

How long is a typical home visit?

It depends on what else you need or want Santa Dave to do. Experience as shown that most house visits get old after 20 minutes unless there is a really large group of children. Normally, in a 20 minute visit Santa can visit with up to a party of 6 to 8 children.

Will you visit a neighborhood party?

Yes! Skip the long lines at the mall and  host a neighborhood party! Santa Dave can come to your house, church or apartment clubhouse and you can spread the cost among the families involved.

How far and to which cities will you travel in Utah?

Salt Lake County

Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Murray, Taylorsville, West Jordan, South Jordan, Midvale, Cottonwood Heights, Millcreek, South Salt Lke, Sandy, Riverton, Magna, Granite, Kearns, Herriman, and Bluffdale.

Utah County

Highland, Eagle Mountain, Orem, Lehi, Pleasant Grove and American Fork.

Davis County

Layton, Kaysville, Centerville, West Bountiful, Bountiful, Clearfield, North Salt Lake, Farmington and Woods Cross.

For distances greater than 25 miles from Santa Dave’s location add $50.00 up to 25 miles. For distances more than 50 miles please contact Santa Dave.

Testimonials

“Thanks to Santa Dave our holiday luncheon was a huge success! Our clients absolutely adored him. He was so personable and fun!”

Spencer B.

South Jordan, UT

“Wonderful visit Santa Dave! The kids were SO excited! And thank-you for fitting us in at the last minute!””

Peggy W.

Bountiful, UT

“Oh my gosh! Santa Dave was the highlight of our Christmas! I honestly can’t thank you enough. We got awesome pictures too!”

Steve H.

Millcreek, UT

Rates

Most home visits last from 15 to 30 min.  Santa Dave will talk with each child while family members take photos.
Group photos may also be taken, time permitting

Before Christmas Eve
The base rate for a 25 mile radius from Santa Dave’s home: $100.00 for the first half hour. $75 per hour for each a half hour hour after the first half hour.

Christmas Eve

 Santa Dave is loading his sleigh.

Christmas Day

 Santa Dave spends the day and home with Mrs. Claus…and takes a nap!


Travel

For distances greater than 25 miles from Santa Dave’s location add $50.00 up to 25 miles. For distances more than 50 miles please contact Santa Dave.

Contact Santa for your Salt Lake area visit:
Phone: 801-964-9151