Santa Claus visits in Ohio, made magical.

Bring warmth, wonder and a little Christmas magic to your next celebration. Meet Santa Marty — a lifelong educator, community volunteer and professional Santa with a heart for every child.

Santa Marty sharing a Christmas picture book with three children

Meet Santa Marty. A heart for every child.

For Santa Marty, being Santa Claus isn’t just a costume — it’s a calling.

After 30 years as a beloved Special Education teacher and community volunteer, he now spreads joy as a full-time Santa, bringing laughter, wonder, and the spirit of giving wherever he goes.

A graduate of the Charles Howard Santa School (Class of 2014) and a recipient of the Lions International Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for humanitarian service, Santa Marty is known for his kindness, professionalism, and heartfelt connection with every child and family he meets.

A Santa visit for every celebration

  • Special Events
  • Company Holiday Parties
  • Corporate Events
  • Commercial Shoots &Retail Appearances
  • Schools
  • Sensory & Special Needs Specialist
  • Breakfast with Santa
Santa’s own Set available with Santa Marty Bookings

Ohio Santa

All Aboard: Santa’s Futuristic Express

Twelve Christmases. A story only your child can tell. A Christmas keepsake by Santa Marty Plas, with yearly conversations about values, interests, and growing skills—from Grade 1 through Grade 12. Coming soon to Amazon.

See Santa Marty in action

Jolly Visits, Big Smiles

Book Santa for your next event and watch the wonder light up every child’s face. Unforgettable memories, guaranteed!

Making Spirits Bright

From private events to special causes, Santa spreads cheer everywhere. Let Santa Marty make your holiday event truly magical!

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Video courtesy of Liberty Center, located in Liberty Township, Ohio.

A little glimpse of the magic

A glimpse into the joy Santa brings to families, classrooms, and communities each Christmas season.

Santa Marty smiling and holding hands with a girl in a red Christmas dress
Santa Marty smiling beside glowing Christmas trees at Liberty Center
Santa Marty laughing with a boy in a green shirt beside the fireplace
Santa Marty showing sleigh bells to a girl wearing a white hair bow
Santa Marty waving from a sofa beside a warmly lit Christmas fireplace
Santa Marty talking with a boy in a burgundy shirt beside a decorated tree
Santa Marty greeting two girls from his gold and turquoise Christmas chair
Santa Marty sharing an illustrated Christmas story with three children
Santa Marty talking with a girl in a red dress holding a candy cane
Santa Marty offering a warm welcome with open arms beside the Christmas fireplace
Santa Marty sharing a moment of wonder with a boy beside a Christmas tree
Santa Marty spreading his arms in welcome beside Christmas trees
Santa Marty smiling on a sofa surrounded by decorated Christmas trees
Santa Marty listening to a boy in a green shirt beside the Christmas fireplace
Santa Marty holding a strap of sleigh bells in his turquoise Christmas chair
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Photography by Mary Rose Jacobi Photography LLC

Kind words. Lasting Christmas memories.

M. Michelle

"He was the best Santa ever! So personal with the kids and remembered them from previous years. He was not just playing the part he helped our kids understand and define the role of Santa as a selfless man who loved others and wanted to bless them."

M. Ellis

"We first visited him in 2017 and every year since! The time he takes with each child to make them feel special is what brought us back every year. He even got to meet our new pup this year! "

T. Krall
Santa Helper

"He is the best Santa. I worked with him this year and so many parents complimented on his Santa magic and how wonderful he was."

E. Kuntz

"He was the best Santa ever! So personal with the kids and remembered them from previous years. He was not just playing the part he helped our kids understand and define the role of Santa as a selfless man who loved others and wanted to bless them."

Book Santa Today

Let’s make your Christmas memorable.