FREE PHOTOS with SANTA TALLAHASSEE​
santaclaustallahassee.com and santatallahassee.com
are owned and operated by Santa Rodger
Rodger is a Professional Real Bearded Santa
with Degrees in Child Development and Early Childhood Education
from Florida State University.
Santa Rodger has Class Level 2 Background FBI Check, Liability Insurance
Forty nine years working in preschools, assisted living and memory care facilities.
SantaTallahassee, SantaClausTallahassee
I, Santa Rodger, have a Masters Degree in Santaclausology.
Santa Rodger has a real beard,
wears a professional custom made Santa Suit with real Boots and Belt.
He even has Bells on his Boots that were made in 1856. Santa Rodger's email is
santaclaustallahassee@gmail.com and Toy Shoppe # is 850-345-9413.
Santa Rodger portrays Santa in many public places
where you can take your own photos.
Yes, better photos then the photo company photos.
A list all public places where you may take your photos for free is posted below.
Free Photos with Santa see Below
Go to section at bottom of this page for public places to take your own photos!
Santa Rodger - Tallahassee's Real-Bearded Santa
Santa Rodger has proudly called
Tallahassee home for 47 years and has spent the past 21 years
bringing the Magic of Christmas to children, families
and businesses throughout North Florida.
"Santa Rodger"
email
santaclaustallahassee@gmail.com
Toy Shoppe Phone
850-345-9413
International Brotherhood of
Real Bearded Santas
Free Photos with Santa
Santa has many private events.
Santa makes himself available at many public events every year.
These are the public events for 2026
Bring your cameras and phones and take as many photos as you like!
Goodwood Museum
Mingle and Jingle Market
1600 Miccosukee Rd.
Tallahassee, Fl 32308
Saturday, November 14, 6-9:00 pm
Tallahassee Nurseries
2911 Thomasville Rd.
Tallahassee, Fl 32308
850-385-2162
Friday, November 20, 6-8 pm
Saturday, November 21, 6-8 pm
Sunday, November 27, 4-6 pm
Saturday, November 28, 12-2 pm
Sunday, November 29, 4-6pm
Sunday, December 6th, 11-1 pm
Sunday, December 13th, 4-6 pm
Bradley's Country Store
10655 Centerville Rd.
Tallahassee, FL 32309
December 12, 11-3 pm
850-893-4742
District 850 Amusement Center
2662 Fleischmann Rd,
Tallahassee, FL 32308
December 11, 6-8 pm
850-513-2123
Edison Restaurant
470 Suwannee St.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
December 13th, 10-2 pm
December 20th, 10-2 pm
850-765-9771
IBRBS - International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas
Welcome to Santa Tallahassee
email santaclaustallahassee@gmail.com Toy Shoppe Phone 850-345-9413
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.
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!!