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About
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 .
Overview
Hired 43 times
Serves Schaumburg, IL
Background checked
1 employee
37 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Zelle.
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2018
Services offered
Requested character
Santa
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
Exceptional 5.0
27 reviews
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Rahul M.
Dec 28, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
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
Costumed Character Entertainment
Kimmy Y.
Dec 15, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
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
Costumed Character Entertainment
Beverly T.
Dec 18, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
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.
Santa
Colleen C.
Dec 10, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
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
Costumed Character Entertainment
Michelle G.
Dec 4, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
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
Santa
Credentials
Background Check
Alan Ossler
FAQs
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.
