Santa for Hire over 36 years in business

$150/hour

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I have been playing Santa here in the Northwest Suburbs for over 36 years with 5 star reviews here on Thumbtack. I am available for appointments on Christmas Morning from 7:00 am till 9:00 pm also am available on Christmas Eve morning from 10:00 am till 3:00 pm.I am booked up after 6:00 pm on Christmas Eve if interested I have other time and dates available.Special Late booking for Christmas day for all Customers who contact me before Christmas Eve .

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Hired 43 times

Serves Schaumburg, IL

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1 employee

37 years in business

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2018

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Rahul M.

Dec 28, 2025

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He is fantastic at what he does and arrives on time at the venue. He is highly professional and excellent at creating a grand entrance and engaging kids

Details: 11 - 20 guests • Younger than 4 years old • 11 - 18 years old • 5 - 10 years old • I'm flexible

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Kimmy Y.

Dec 15, 2025

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Santa Al was great to work with! Excellent communication, fun demeaner with children, and professional throughout the whole process!

Details: Over 100 guests • Younger than 4 years old • 5 - 10 years old • 11 - 18 years old • 18 or older • (Holiday) Santa

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Beverly T.

Dec 18, 2016

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Santa was on time and made a fabulous entrance! He was so great with the children asking them questions...warm, happy and gentle. Not scary like some Santas appear to little ones. Would definitely ask him again.

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Colleen C.

Dec 10, 2021

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He was amazing! The kids loved him and he was so accommodating and we got great photos I would hire him again in a heartbeat.

Details: 21 - 40 guests • Younger than 4 years old • 5 - 10 years old • (Holiday) Santa

Santa for Hire over 36 years in business's reply

Thank you so much Santa was happy to be at your gathering

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Michelle G.

Dec 4, 2016

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Very professional and great with kids. This was a new event and we didn't really know what to expect and he was great about going with the flow

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Alan Ossler

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Hello my rates for Santa Visits are $150 per hour to $175.00 depending on time and Traveling Expenses My rates for Christmas Eve are as follows $200 for a half hour visit I am only available from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Christmas Eve Also I am available on Christmas morning from 9:00am till 12:00 pm the rate for Christmas Morning is $250 for a half hour . Merry Christmas to all .
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Drive kids to school everyday. Make sure my reindeer are kept happy. :)
How did you get started doing this type of work?
LOL. I have delivered pizza's part time for many years. At Christmas time I use to wear a Santa hat while delivering pizza's. A repeat customer said to me, "you should play Santa because your personality fits him." And that's how I got started.

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