FREE PHOTOS with SANTA TALLAHASSEE​
Santa Tallahassee and Santa Claus Tallahassee
are the names of the same wonderful Santa who
has been bringing the Magic of Christmas to children,
families, and businesses in Tallahassee for 20 years.
"Santa Rodger"
email
santaclaustallahassee@gmail.com
Toy Shoppe Phone
850-345-9413
Free Photos with Santa see Below
Welcome to Santa Tallahassee
I have been portraying Santa Claus for 20 years in Tallahassee.
I am often referred to as "The Real Santa."
I visit preschools, assisted living, senior living, local establishments,
corporate events and home visits in Tallahassee, Florida, and surounding areas.
email santaclaustallahassee@gmail.com Toy Shoppe Phone 850-345-9413
These are dates for 2025
2026 dates will be posted first part of November!
Free Photos with Santa
Santa has many private events.
Santa also makes himself available at many public events every year.
These are the public events for 2025.
The dates for 2026 dates will be posted first part of November!
Most commercial businesses only give you ONE Free Photo!
Bring your cameras and phones and take as many photos as you like!
Tallahassee Nurseries
2911 Thomasville Rd.
Tallahassee, Fl 32308
850-385-2162
Friday, November 21, 6-8 pm
Saturday, November 22, 6-8 pm
Sunday, November 23, 12-2 pm
Saturday, November 29, 4-6 pm
Sunday, November 30, 12-2 pm
Sunday, December 7th, 11-1 pm
Sunday, December 14th, 4-6 pm
Bradley's Country Store
10655 Centerville Rd.
Tallahassee, FL 32309
December 13, 11-3 pm
850-893-4742
Northside Community Center
8005 Oak Grove Rd.
Tallahassee, Fl 32312
December 14, 11-1 pm
850-404-0035
District 850 Amusement Center
2662 Fleischmann Rd,
Tallahassee, FL 32308
December 20, 6-8 pm
850-513-2123
Edison Restaurant
470 Suwannee St.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
December 21, 10-2 pm
850-765-9771
So.... who is this Santa Rodger person?
I am Rodger Tripp. Happily Married for 51 years. We have three children, two grandchildren and two cats.
A new yellow Lab puppy named Jack.
We have lived in Tallahassee for 46 years.
I graduated from Florida State University with Degrees:
Child Development and Family Relations
Early Childhood Education
Music Education
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I taught preschool and was a preschool director for 13 years. The last 35 years I have been Educationally Entertaining in preschools and entertaining in assisted living and memory care facilities.
As "Santa" I will always be in character. I will continue to educate myself in the traditions of Christmas, so I can bring Christmas cheer and love to all people I meet in my journeys and travels. I will open my heart to listen to the secret dreams of both children and adults. I will
never promise a gift to a child as I know the only gift I can give, as "Santa," is me. I will always do my best to pass on the love and joy of the Christmas, Holiday season. I will always fulfill the wishes of children and adults as to their dreams, wishes, and beliefs about
"Santa" and Christmas.
Today, Children see "Santa" everywhere. "How can he be in so many places at one time?"
Many parents tell their children, "From early November up until Christmas Eve
"Santa" needs lots of helpers."
"Are you the real "Santa?"
This is a question all "Santas" hear. I answer in many different ways. Such as, "I looked
real this morning when I saw myself in the mirror brushing my teeth." I also tell
them the "Real Santa" will not tell you he is the "Real Santa," you have to decide.
"Yeah, but... how will I know?"
You will know the "Real Santa" by the feelings in your heart.
After All....."Santa" lives in the Hearts of Many.
Ho Ho Hooooo...On Dasher, on Dancer, On Prancer and Vixen,
On Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen and...... On Rudolph..... Dash Away, Dash Away, Dash Away All!!
Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good Night!!