Schedule and hire Santa for a Visit in the areas of Mankato, New Ulm, Fairmont, or St James Minnesota!
Bring the magic of Christmas to your home, event, or community celebration with an authentic Santa visit from Santa Shoppe. We proudly offer the opportunity to book professional Santa appearances throughout South Central Minnesota in the Mankato, New Ulm, Fairmont, and Madelia area, creating memorable holiday experiences for families, businesses, and organizations.
"This Santa did an incredible job engaging my kids when he came to visit us in our home in New Ulm, when he read The Night Before Christmas with them the kids seemed to be in awe! Now we read it almost every night." -BECKY, NEW ULM, MN
Hire a Santa Visit in Mankato, Fairmont, New Ulm and Fairmont Minnesota area!
Santa Shoppe proudly provides Santa visits across South Central Minnesota, including:
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Mankato, Minnesota
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Madelia, Minnesota
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Fairmont, Minnesota
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New Ulm, Minnesota
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And surrounding communities throughout the region
To schedule and hire a Santa visit, please call:
📞 877-224-6717
Our team will gladly help you coordinate and hire the perfect Santa appearance in the Mankato, New Ulm, Fairmont, and St James area for your home, organization, or holiday event. We are proud members of North Star Santas, a group of Minnesota based professional santas, and the Worldwide Santa Network. The Worldwide Santa Network is a network of Santas worldwide that is dedicated to training and portraying Santa in the best way possible.
"I wanted to thank you for coming to our school. It added a special touch to our Christmas play and the kids loved it. A child said that he thought you were the real one" -Mr. Anderson, Mankato Public Schools
Our Signature Santa Visit
Our signature Santa experience is available for booking in Southern Minnesota. The visit is designed to create a magical and memorable moment for every child.
During your visit, Santa will:
🎄 Spend time visiting with children and families
📖 Read the beloved Christmas classic “The Night Before Christmas”
📚 Offer an optional keepsake hardcover book children can treasure long after the visit
🎁 Help facilitate a gift exchange during your celebration
For gift exchanges, we kindly ask that:
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Gifts are reasonably sized so they can fit inside Santa’s gift bag
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There is a present available for each child attending
This ensures every child gets to experience the joy of receiving a gift directly from Santa.
If requested, we can provide a simple questionnaire prior to the visit so Santa can learn about the children ahead of time. This helps make the visit extra personal and magical.
Events We Love to Attend
Santa Shoppe specializes in a wide variety of holiday appearances for Santa in Mankato, New Ulm, Fairmont or St James Minnesota area, including:
🎄 Family home visits
🏢 Office Christmas parties
👨👩👧👦 Family gatherings and celebrations
🏪 Retail store events
📸 Photographer holiday mini-sessions
🎤 TV and radio interviews
🎉 Community festivals and parades
We also do a FREE Photo Shoot with Santa at Hope and Faith Floral and Gifts in Madelia each November where you can donate food for the Madelia Food Shelf, and then get 10 minutes with Santa Claus to take your own pictures! Follow Hope and Faith for more information.
We also work closely with photographers and event organizers to create beautiful and memorable holiday experiences.
Special Rates for Community Organizations
Santa Shoppe proudly supports community traditions and offers discounted rates for:
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Mankato regional Retirement homes
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Mankato regional School groups
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Mankato regional Church organizations
These visits are especially meaningful and bring tremendous joy during the holiday season.
"The residents have long shared the magic of Christmas with their kids when they were young, but now many years later I think you recreated the spirit of Santa again for them. They talked about it all week. Thank you for coming to our faciliy" -SHAWNA, Fairmont, MN
Virtual Visits & Video Messages – Available Nationwide
In addition to in-person appearances in South Central Minnesota, Santa Shoppe also offers nationwide virtual Santa experiences.
🎥 Personalized pre-recorded video messages from Santa
💻 Live virtual visits via Microsoft Teams from Santa’s realistic workshop
These experiences are perfect for:
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Families outside Minnesota
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Virtual Christmas parties
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School classrooms
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Corporate meetings
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Long-distance family celebrations
📞 Call 877-224-6717 for availability and rates.
Santa & Mrs. Claus Appearances
For an additional charge, Mrs. Claus may also accompany Santa for your visits in Mankato, New Ulm, Fairmont, or Madelia for your event, adding even more charm and holiday spirit to your celebration.
We also have several styles of Santa suits available, allowing us to tailor the look of Santa to your event whenever scheduling allows.
Published Non-Peak Santa Visit Rates
(Within 20 miles of Madelia, Minnesota – travel time included. Extra charges apply outside of 20 miles)
Santa Claus
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$100 – First 45 minutes
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$40 – Each additional half hour
Mrs. Claus (optional addition)
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$70 – First 45 minutes
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$30 – Each additional half hour
Keepsake Hardcover Book
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Optional $10 flat rate
Our philosophy is simple:
We furnish the fun and magic — you supply the space and the gifts (if applicable).
Book Early for Best Availability
The Christmas season fills quickly each year. If you are planning on booking and hiring Santa visit in Mankato, Madelia, Fairmont, New Ulm, or anywhere in South Central Minnesota, we encourage you to book early for the best scheduling options.
📞 Call 877-224-6717 today to schedule your Santa visit.
At Santa Shoppe, we believe the spirit of Christmas lives in the joy we create — one visit, one story, and one magical memory at a time. 🎅✨