If you're looking for a Santa Claus for hire in the Bay Area, I Am Princess Parties brings Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a Helper Elf right to your home party, school winter festival, or company holiday event — across Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, San Jose, Fremont, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Lafayette, Moraga, Sacramento, and surrounding communities. We're a stage-grade character company: our performers don't just pose for a picture and leave. They stay in character, get everyone singing and dancing along, and share the sweet meanings behind the music — because we believe true magic comes from mindfulness, love, and kindness.
December dates are reserved first-come, so the sooner you reach out, the better your chances of getting the day you want. Here's everything you need to know.
Who can visit your party?
Santa Claus on his own — the classic visit. Santa arrives in full character, ready for stories, songs, hugs, and photos with every child (and plenty of grown-ups, too).
Santa & Mrs. Claus together — our favorite. Our Santa and Mrs. Claus are a real married couple, and they truly love doing holiday visits together. There's a warmth the two of them bring into a room that you just can't fake, and it doubles the magic for photos and story time.
Santa + a Helper Elf — add a cheerful Helper Elf for bigger groups: an extra pair of hands for games, dancing, and keeping the line for Santa moving with a smile.
Santa, Mrs. Claus & the Helper Elf — the full North Pole crew for large parties, school festivals, and company events.
Anna & Elsa — planning a winter-themed party instead? Our winter sisters bring the same singing, dancing, storybook magic in a snowy palette: $1,000 for 2 hours.
What a holiday visit feels like
Our performers are stage-grade entertainers — performing artists and teachers who stay in character from the first knock at the door to the final wave goodbye. Expect the room to light up: kids down at eye level with Santa, shrieks of laughter, everyone singing along, and those real, unposed moments your guests will talk about long after the holidays.
And underneath the fun, there's heart. At I Am Princess Parties, we teach children that true magic comes from mindfulness, love, and kindness — so between the songs and the silliness, our characters share the beautiful meanings behind the music and help little ones shine from the inside out.
Holiday character pricing
Clear, simple pricing — no surprises:
Solo Santa Claus: $400/hour
Santa & Mrs. Claus: $1,000 for 2 hours
Santa + Helper Elf: $1,100 for 2 hours
Santa, Mrs. Claus & Helper Elf: $1,300 for 2 hours
Helper Elf: $150/hour
Anna & Elsa: $1,000 for 2 hours
Holiday bookings have a 2-hour minimum. A 50% deposit reserves your date, and the balance is due on the day of your event.
Holiday parties we serve
Home holiday parties — from cozy family gatherings to big neighborhood celebrations
School winter festivals & classroom celebrations
Company holiday parties & corporate family events — Santa and friends are a wonderful way to make the kids at your company party feel like the guests of honor
Community & neighborhood events
Areas we serve
I Am Princess Parties is based in the East Bay and brings holiday characters across Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Lafayette, Moraga, San Jose, Fremont, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Sacramento, Salinas, and surrounding Bay Area communities. Just ask if you're nearby — we'll be happy to check your date and location.
How to book your Santa visit
1. Pick your characters — Santa solo, the Claus couple, the full crew, or Anna & Elsa.
2. Check your date — visit our party packages page or call us at (925) 263-6543 and we'll check availability for your date. (We can only hold a date once it's reserved, so don't wait on December weekends.)
3. Reserve with your deposit — a 50% deposit reserves your date, and the balance is due on the day of your event.
Why families and companies choose I Am Princess Parties
Stage-grade performers — a character company of performing artists and teachers, creating magical experiences for children since 2018
As seen on TV — I Am Princess Parties has been showcased on Fox News (watch the segment) and KRON4
Loved by Bay Area families — 5.0 stars on Google and 4.9 stars across 76 reviews on Yelp
More than a photo op — singing, dancing, stories, and the meanings behind the music, all wrapped in mindfulness, love, and kindness
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire Santa Claus in the Bay Area?
With I Am Princess Parties, solo Santa is $400/hour. Santa & Mrs. Claus together are $1,000 for 2 hours, Santa plus a Helper Elf is $1,100 for 2 hours, and the full crew — Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Helper Elf — is $1,300 for 2 hours. A Helper Elf on their own is $150/hour. Holiday bookings have a 2-hour minimum.
Can we book Santa and Mrs. Claus together?
Yes — and it's our favorite way to visit. Our Santa and Mrs. Claus are a real married couple who prefer doing holiday visits together, and guests love the warmth (and the photos) of having them both. The pair is $1,000 for 2 hours.
Is there a minimum booking time for holiday characters?
Yes. Holiday bookings have a 2-hour minimum, which gives every child unhurried time with Santa for stories, songs, and photos.
How do we reserve our date?
A 50% deposit reserves your date, and the balance is due on the day of your event. Start by checking your date on our packages page or calling (925) 263-6543. December dates are reserved first-come, so we recommend reaching out as early as you can — we can't hold a date without a deposit.
Which cities do you serve?
We serve Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Lafayette, Moraga, San Jose, Fremont, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Sacramento, Salinas, and surrounding Bay Area communities. If you're nearby and don't see your city, ask — we'll be happy to check.
Do you perform at company holiday parties, or only home parties?
Both! Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Helper Elf visit home parties, school winter festivals, and company and corporate holiday events of all sizes. Characters are a wonderful way to make the children at a company party feel celebrated — and the grown-ups usually end up in the photos, too.
Ready to book your Santa?
December will be here before we know it. Check your date on our party packages page or call (925) 263-6543 — we'd love to bring a little North Pole magic to your celebration.
With love and magic,
I Am Princess Parties
