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Santa Scott
- St Charles, IL
- Santa Claus
- Travels up to 50 miles
- $200/hour and up - more the week before Christmas
Overview
Fun, real-bearded, Santa for Events, Corporate Visits, Home Visits, Commercials, Films, and other appearances.
Classically trained actor. 2 seasons as Santa on Polar Express Train Ride out of Chicago and New Orleans. I have appeared as Santa in many television commercials and films.
Retired Bank Executive. Eagle Scout, and former Scoutmaster. Insured - which requires annual background check.
Reading Christmas stories is my specialty. (Listen to my audio file.)
I occasionally work with an EXCELLENT ELF! Let me know if you want to investigate that option.
I have Santa Suits representing both traditional American styles and European styles.
Will travel for film or commercial gigs.
56 Reviews
Santa Scott was the BEST we ever had at our club. Santa Scott and his Elf were amazing with our group of children. He had a plan on how he would work the room and it was perfect! We will hire him again for 2023. Loved that I found him on Gig salad.
Children’s Party Entertainment, Holiday Entertainment, Storyteller, Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Tinsel the Elf & I can’t wait to return to your lovely gathering!
This is our second year with Santa Scott and he just amazes me with his skill as Santa! He is so good with the kids and so in character that the kids are just mesmerized by him. He is the real deal in my opinion! Great job Santa Scott!
Santa Scott was fantastic. He was willing to work with us to make sure we made a Covid-friendly holiday celebration by being outdoors and wearing a mask and working with us to keep distance. Santa Scott was wonderful with all of the children, taking photos and hearing requests, as well as answering a whole host of questions from some of our younger neighbors. His ability to answer every question without hesitation was wonderful, and he was even able to read a book for the kids (and adults). My daughter grabbed one of her Christmas books, which isn't even a common one, and he did an amazing reading of it. I couldn't recommend Santa Scott enough. Thank you so much for making our holiday season so special.
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thank you! It was a wonderful community event, and the children were a joy!
Santa Scott is the absolute best Santa! He came right on time, in a gorgeous Santa suit and a belly full of laughs and Ho Ho Ho’s!!! He sang songs, delivered gifts and answered any questions we had for him. He is reliable, dependable, fun, and the best for making the kids’ experience special!
A truly magical experience for all the kids that they will certainly cherish! Thank you!
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thank you. It was a fun evening.
Our school enjoyed Santa’s visit especially the story time with our Pre-K children. Thank you Mr. Claus for making time to visit us during your busy schedule.
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Response from Santa Scott:
It was a fun visit!
SANTA SCOTT is amazing. Does a great job with children of all ages getting through the lines! Love listening to his conversations with the kids. He is a FOR SURE HIRE again in 2024.
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Your event is the highlight of the season!
Absolutely Phenomenal!! Best Santa Experience!! He is real deal no doubt!! Tinsel the elf was amazing addition to the event aswell! He bought the Christmas magic to residential Christmas Party and the Children loved the entire experience the adults enjoyed every sec aswell
Santa Scott was a hit
Holiday Entertainment
Response from Santa Scott:
You always host a joyous event!
This was our second year working with Santa Scott and we were thrilled to have him back. The kids and parents both LOVED having him for our annual Santa Brunch at The Hawk Country Club. Thank you so much!
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Response from Santa Scott:
It is a wonderful holiday event!
He was wonderful! The pictures turned out great. The kids had a blast. He even sat and read a story to them. Top notch!
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Physical appearance and costume made him a great Santa. Very positive feedback from the homes he visited.
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Santa Scott was timely, professional, and an excellent Santa!
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Response from Santa Scott:
Thanks! It was a fun event!
Santa was amazing and we really enjoyed we did a photo with Santa event with our Resident. All smiles and cheers here!!! Everyone is talking about how great it was and we have to have Santa back again next year!!!
Merry Christmas Santa
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thanks. It was wonderful meeting so many residents of your care facility!
Santa Scott was a GREAT Santa who was FABULOUS in engaging with our families!
Second year we have used Santa Scott and he is really great! Customers love him. Kids love him. I recommend him!
Really happy we went with Santa for our family event. He read a book he brought and one the kids picked them selves. He sang a Christmas song with the kids ranging in ages from 1-8 and then fielded a bunch of questions that he was able to provide quick answers and engaged the kids. You could see in their eyes they all believed it was Santa coming to visit which put a smile on all the parents faces.
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Response from Santa Scott:
It was a fun evening. Thanks!
Santa Scott was Huge hit with the kids and adults alike. We communicated easily prior to visit. He was right on time. Without hesitation definitely the most authentic Santa I have ever seen.
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thanks! It was a fun visit!
What a wonderful experience we had with Santa Scott! He made the time so special and stayed in character well. Our kids created such magical memories.
Santa Scott was awesome! From start to finish he was entertaining and the kids all loved him (young and old alike). His perfect responses to tricky questions came without hesitation showing that he has seen and heard it all. He was definitely one of the highlights of our event.
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Response from Santa Scott:
Thanks! It was a fun visit!
Santa home visit was a beautiful surprise for our kids. Thank you for a memorable evening!
Storyteller, Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thanks! It was a great evening!
Santa Scott is a perfect Santa. We have a 6 and 11 year old, so a bit of a tough crowd. Santa read ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas , talked about the reindeer and the North Pole, and distributed gifts ( provided by us). The girls were thrilled, and the adults were pretty impressed too! Highly recommend Santa Scott.
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Santa Scott IS the real Santa. Knowledgeable and patient… literate and able to answer the most difficult questions asked by curious children … he made a priceless memory for my family and he truest is the best of the best
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Santa Scott was amazing. He came totally prepared and was well rehearsed. The Kids loved him. We did story time as well as Christmas Carols. Thank you Santa Scott for bringing the holiday magic to our home.
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Santa Scott does an amazing job! He looks perfect in the Santa role and has the perfect personality to get everyone in the mood for Christmas. Our little ones were so overjoyed and the adults thought he was amazing. Looking forward to booking him for next year. If we could give 10 stars, we would!!!
Thank you Santa Scott for making our evening magical!
For the first time experience with online ordering entertainment, very very professional, will absolutely recommend this organization to others, Everybody was extremely pleased with the Santa scott well done. Thank you very much.
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thanks. It was a fun event.
Santa Scott was wonderful during our Breakfast with Santa. He sang songs, read a story and greeted each child with kindness only Santa's know. We can't wait to have him back next year!
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thank you! It was a lovely event!
Very realistic and engaged with the children.
Children’s Party Entertainment
Response from Santa Scott:
Thank you!
Everyone that Santa visited in the neighborhood was very happy with the joy he brought to their children. One house even learned that Santa's reindeers can only fly thru the neighborhood on Xmas by FAA rules!
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Response from Santa Scott:
It was fun visiting so many neighbors!
We were thrilled with Santa Scott for our Country Club Santa Brunch! The members were so impressed with how he engaged with the kids and the kids were so excited. We hope to have him return every year.
Great job by Scott, we would hire him again for sure.
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thank you! It was a great visit!
We host a Christmas party every year for friends and their children. Santa Scott was the best Santa to date and will be looking to use him in upcoming years.
Children’s Party Entertainment, Holiday Entertainment, Storyteller, Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thank you! It was a fun evening!
You were an absolute hit with the children and next year we will have you read the story of Christ's birth. Many blessings to you this Christmas and all year through!
Holiday Entertainment, Storyteller, Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thank you! It was a great visit!
Santa Scott was amazing! Highly recommend. He went above and beyond. He made the event really great.
Children’s Party Entertainment, Storyteller, Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thank you! It was a wonderful event!
The kids were surprised and had a wonderful!!
He was the hit of the event. SUCH A REAL LIFE SANTA! Great with kids and adults! I will hire him every time!
Our grandson ran up and hugged Santa Scott as soon as he arrived. He sat and read us “‘Twas the night before Christmas”, and it was really nice.
Santa Scott was a fantastic Santa. I highly recommend him for your event. He is wonderful with kids and adults as well.
Santa Scott was fantastic! He had to deal with adults and children and always remained in character. I highly recommend this Santa.
Best Santa ever
It was great having him at the event, he was a joy to work with!
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
It was a really fun group!
Santa Scott was the best Santa ever - great with the kids - patient and jolly! We used him for two days of Santa Mini sessions and he did great the whole time! Thank you again Santa Scott!
Santa Scott was perfect for our photo mini sessions. He was patient and worked well with all ages. He read the kids stories and asked them questions- He was the real deal! His Santa suits were exquisite and he has different ones which were quite amazing. I would highly recommend him to anyone - our clients were very impressed as well!
This was a last minute thought to hire a Santa. The mall Santas weren't allowing them to do much and were expensive for no reason. Santa Scott was awesome. He interacted with the kids and sang songs. Everything far exceeded any thought I had about what would happen. I would hire him again if hes not soaked up next year before I can hire him.
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thank you. It was a fun gig!
Santa Scott was absolute magic for all of us! We are so grateful for such a wonderful experience from him! He answered all the questions, read books and sang!
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thank you! It was a joyous visit!
Santa Scott was perfect -- sang some carols, read a book, and answered TONS of questions from the kids in our backyard. On time, easy to work with. Hope to book him again next year!
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thanks. The children were wonderful.
Santa Scott did an excellent job. Would definitely use him again and recommend him to friends.
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Response from Santa Scott:
Thank you!
He was absolutely great
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thank you. It was a fun event.
Dealt with over 20 children and made it personal, kept every kid engaged, and was so authentic. Would highly recommend. (Great with Zoom, too!)
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Santa Scott was absolutely wonderful to work with! From booking to coordinating plans, he was very professional and accommodating. We had to quickly pivot our plans for front door visits due to weather. Scott worked with us to ensure our visits with kids was special and he surpassed our expectations! Scott called each child out by name, recalled particular questions to ask them and he even sang some family favorites with the kids. It was such a highlight for everyone this holiday!
Thank you again for making your visit with the kids so wonderful!
We had a wonderful experience with Santa Scott! He brought some Christmas magic to our kids and a few of their friends in a safe way. He was very flexible with our outdoor event planning and adhered to all of our safety requests. The kids absolutely loved it and were in awe. So grateful for the ability to bring them some Santa magic despite the pandemic.
On time (early!), authentic costume, real hair, and fun Q&A for the kids! Totally worth it for a magical hour for my children (2.5 & 6.5).
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Scott:
Thank you! Your children were charming.
Santa Scott attended a family get together at grandmas house. There were seven grandchildren age ranging from 1-12. Typically grandma would take all grandkids to Chicago to visit Santa at Macy’s then dinner at the Walnut room. This year with the pandemic we changed it up. Feedback from the children was outstanding! Santa Scott did his homework and arrived knowing the children’s names and various things about them. He asked each one what they wanted for Christmas, read a book, sang Christmas carols with us, and then posed for photos. My five-year-old son has been talking about it all week!
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We were extremely excited with Santa Scott's visit! He arrived on time, we did a socially distanced backyard Santa surprise with all of the cousins! He read a story to them, he sang songs with them, passed out gifts and they all were able to tell him what they wanted! Would highly recommend!
Very engaging. Used all the information we had provided him. Made it very real for the kids. A great Santa.
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We booked Santa Scott for a home visit and we were very happy with the experience. He was so good with the kids and great at posing for photos! Thank you!
Booking Info
Price Range: $200/hour and up - more the week before Christmas
Gig Length: 30 - 500 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $100,000 - Santa Coverage through Brotherhood of Real- bearded Santas.
What to Expect
Real bearded Santa.
Beautifully read stories.
Ability to answer Santa questions.
Excellent Custom-made Santa Suits.
Photogenic.
Trained singer.
Good with children.
Lively banter.
Empathetic.
About
5+ years a professional Santa. Santa on The Polar Express Train Ride - New Orleans in 2019 and in Chicago in 2021.
B.A. in theatre from Amherst College
MBA McGill University
Retired Executive of an International Bank
Eagle Scout
Former Scoutmaster
Lay leader in Anglican Church since 2001
Sunday School teacher
Trained stage actor (Stanislavsky and Meisner)
Married ~40 years, two adult children
Additional Booking Notes
Require seating appropriate for Santa visit with child/children. Usually a large armchair or couch.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
November 30, 2024 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Willowbrook - Derza |
November 30, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 01, 2024 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Christmas Party |
December 01, 2024 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 03, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 06, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 07, 2024 • 8:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2024 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Surprise |
December 07, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 07, 2024 • 8:30pm - 10:30pm | Religious Celebration |
December 08, 2024 • 9:30am - 2:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2024 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 08, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 09, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | House Party |
December 14, 2024 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 14, 2024 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2024 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2024 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | School Assembly |
December 16, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 18, 2024 • 3:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 21, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 22, 2024 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Christmas Party |
December 23, 2024 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2024 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 26, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | House Party |
December 27, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 05, 2025 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 06, 2025 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
Past Booked Events
December 24, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2023 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 23, 2023 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 23, 2023 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Dinner Party |
December 23, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 23, 2023 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Festival |
December 22, 2023 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Balmoral gig. |
December 21, 2023 • 11:30am - 9:00pm | Santa Trolley |
December 20, 2023 • 11:30am - 9:00pm | Santa Trolley |
December 19, 2023 • 11:30am - 9:00pm | Santa Trolley |
December 18, 2023 • 11:30am - 9:00pm | Santa Trolley |
December 17, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2023 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 15, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 13, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 13, 2023 • 9:00am - 1:00pm | School Assembly |
December 11, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2023 • 10:30am - 2:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | House Party |
December 09, 2023 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 09, 2023 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 08, 2023 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Personal Occasion |
December 06, 2023 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
December 05, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 03, 2023 • 3:00pm - 6:30pm | Repeat customer |
December 03, 2023 • 8:30am - 12:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 02, 2023 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Festival |
December 02, 2023 • 8:00am - 10:30am | Nonprofit Event |
November 30, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 25, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
November 23, 2023 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
January 09, 2023 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 27, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 25, 2022 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2022 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm | Surprise |
December 24, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2022 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 23, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 23, 2022 • 10:00am - 10:45am | Christmas Party |
December 22, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | House Party |
December 21, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 18, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 18, 2022 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2022 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2022 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | School Assembly |
December 15, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 15, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Extension of gig. |
December 14, 2022 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Holiday Party |
December 11, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 11, 2022 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 11, 2022 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 11, 2022 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 10, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2022 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Santa gig -Geneva |
December 04, 2022 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Festival |
December 03, 2022 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 03, 2022 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Festival |
November 27, 2022 • 9:00am - 2:00pm | Photo gig |
November 24, 2022 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | House Party |
November 12, 2022 • 9:00am - 5:00pm | Personal Occasion |
November 05, 2022 • 9:00am - 5:00pm | Personal Occasion |
August 20, 2022 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
July 31, 2022 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Festival |
July 30, 2022 • 8:00am - 12:00pm | Festival |
July 24, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Holiday Party |
December 31, 2021 • 11:00pm - 11:30pm | Dinner Party |
December 25, 2021 • 10:00am - 10:15am | House Party |
December 16, 2021 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 14, 2021 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Studio Session |
November 13, 2021 • 9:00am - 5:00pm | Studio Session |
November 07, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 25, 2020 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2020 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Dinner Party |
December 23, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | House Party |
December 22, 2020 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Surprise |
December 20, 2020 • 11:00am - 11:45am | Surprise |
December 18, 2020 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 18, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | House Party |
December 17, 2020 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
December 15, 2020 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 12, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | House Party |
December 12, 2020 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 11, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Surprise |
December 06, 2020 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 06, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 05, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 05, 2020 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Surprise |
November 30, 2020 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Studio Session |
November 28, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Surprise |
November 27, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Virtual Event |
November 19, 2020 • 3:30pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
Setup Requirements
Require large, sturdy chair.