- La Grange Park, IL
- Santa Claus
- 14 miles from Des Plaines
- $150 minimum, $175-$100/hr for longer events
Rachel said
“He was amazing very friendly and he played the part very good! ”
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65 Santa Clauses serving Des Plaines, IL
- St Charles, IL
- Santa Claus
- 23 miles from Des Plaines
- $200/hour and up - more the week before christmas
Joyce T. said
“Santa Scott was entertaining and has the appearance of a Real Santa Claus. My family really enjoyed Santa Scott. My 3 year old elated granddaughter said Santa Scott was "Amazing"! We will definitely... ”
- Mundelein, IL
- Santa Claus
- 17 miles from Des Plaines
- $150.00 and up
Marie said
“I cannot express the gratitude I have for Ray and his visit for my grandson on Christmas Eve. He was precious. My grandson was out of his mind excited and Ray did such a great job sharing little... ”
- Mundelein, IL
- Santa Claus
- 17 miles from Des Plaines
- $125-200 per hour.
Alyssa B. said
“Wonderful Santa. Our kids adored him- he was so engaging. Highly recommend. ”
- Naperville, IL
- Santa Claus
- 24 miles from Des Plaines
- $75 - $2,000
Kelly W. said
“Santa Fred was fabulous. He was authentic, brought cheer and jokes, and was excellent with the kids. Furthermore, I filled out the survey in advance with a few specifics related to some of the... ”
- Naperville, IL
- Santa Claus
- 24 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for rates
Nayeli N. said
“Best Santa ever!!! ”
- Crystal Lake, IL
- Santa Claus
- 26 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for rates
Peggy S. said
“VERY GOOD KIDS LOVED THEM VERY ENTERTAINING ”
- Tinley Park, IL
- Santa Claus
- 32 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for rates
Gabrielle G. said
“Santa Wayne is just the best! Our kids love him every year. The magic he brings is undeniable! ”
- Wilmette, IL
- Santa Claus
- 9 miles from Des Plaines
- $40 (jan-oct) to $200 per hour plus travel.
Mary B. said
“Great experience all around! He even brought small gifts for all the kids which was an unexpected surprise. Will definitely book again! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Santa Claus
- 17 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for rates
Elizabeth H. said
“Santa Frank was very easy to work with, communicated well and was was professional. I booked him for a corporate family event. He showed up early and was pleasure to work with. The kids loved him at... ”
Santa Bill - Santa's Real Deal
1 Verified booking- Mount Prospect, IL
- Santa Claus
- 4 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for rates
Bill is a true, authentic Santa, with the personality to match. Real beard and a great personality make for a magical Santa experience. Available for corporate...
- Harwood Heights, IL
- Santa Claus
- 6 miles from Des Plaines
- $100 and up depending on time & distance
Sandra D. said
“Thank you Santa T for making my event special. My family spoke highly of you. ”
- Skokie, IL
- Santa Claus
- 7 miles from Des Plaines
- $200 and up
Amy S. said
“I'm the executive director of a non-profit organization. Tom has been Santa for our holiday event in Winnetka, IL for the last two years (and was our Santa at a previous organization I worked with... ”
- Wheeling, IL
- Santa Claus
- 8 miles from Des Plaines
- $150 per hour
Jennifer K. said
“Santa Jeff and Mrs. Claus rocked our event for our annual Santa Breakfast for the second year in a row. Everyone enjoyed themselves and was in the Christmas spirit! We will have them again next... ”
Santa Experience
2 Verified bookings- Schaumburg, IL
- Santa Claus
- 10 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for rates
Make this Christmas one to remember for years to come by having Santa come to your house. No waiting in long department store lines or paying high prices for...
- Oak Park, IL
- Santa Claus
- 11 miles from Des Plaines
- $125 first hour; discounts for added time
Mary E. W. said
“Santa Howie is amazing. Always prompt, great jolly vibes, and the kids love him. We hire hi for our work holiday party which is mostly adults and only a handful of kids. He socializes with the... ”
- Oak Park, IL
- Santa Claus
- 11 miles from Des Plaines
- $400 and up
Jakiya L. said
“Will definitely book again! ”
- Brookfield, IL
- Santa Claus
- 15 miles from Des Plaines
- $150 and up
Liam B. said
“True professional. So patient and kind with all the children and adults. Very authentic santa suit and persona. Couldn't be happier! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Santa Claus
- 17 miles from Des Plaines
- $125 and up
Allison K. said
“We were very pleased with Santa Matt's visit. He was very believable and the boys really enjoyed him. Everyone was full of smiles and it was fun to hold onto the magic of Christmas a little longer. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Santa Claus
- 17 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for rates
Ana V. said
“We had Santa John visit us again this Christmas Eve (also booked him in 2023), and once again he absolutely exceeded every expectation!!! From the moment he walked in, he was Santa — not someone in... ”
- Libertyville, IL
- Santa Claus
- 18 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for rates
Becky C. said
“Santa Mike was the best. The kids loved him. There was one child that didn't want to go near Santa. But Santa Mike's wonderful charm and a bit of coaxing, the child came up to him for a visit. ”
- Warrenville, IL
- Santa Claus
- 21 miles from Des Plaines
- $200 and up
Lindsey F. said
“We had the best time with Santa Jim and the kids absolutely loved it and were so excited! We will be booking again! Thank you! ”
- Oak Lawn, IL
- Santa Claus
- 23 miles from Des Plaines
- A one hour min of $135
Gary J. said
“We all loved him. Kids and adults alike!!!
Definitely may our family Christmas party full of love, joy, and happiness. Very kind and compassionate as well. ”
- Oak Lawn, IL
- Santa Claus
- 23 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for rates
Maria C. said
“Santa and Mrs. Clause were perfect. Very nice people. Came on time and great with communication. ”
- Waukegan, IL
- Santa Claus
- 23 miles from Des Plaines
- $100 - 1200
Rachel M. said
“North Shore Santa was very prompt and professional. He was great with kids and adults and made the event very fun. A couple of the kids wanted to keep going back to talk and take pictures with... ”
- Gurnee, IL
- Santa Claus
- 23 miles from Des Plaines
- $150 per hour
Susan K. said
“We liked Santa Ted so much last year, we hired him again this year. He’s really good with kids and great interacting with everyone! We won’t be in town for the holidays on 2026 but if we were I’d book... ”
- Geneva, IL
- Santa Claus
- 25 miles from Des Plaines
- Contact for rates
Gregory F. said
“Santa was a major hit. Interacted with all the kids and made the event go off fantastically. We will definitely be looking to hire him again for future events ”
- Crystal Lake, IL
- Santa Claus
- 26 miles from Des Plaines
- $75 - $300 per hour
Rhonda J. said
“Santa was a big success! He knew right from hire that Santa would be visited by more seniors and familes than children and that it was a Senior Facility family event with musical entertainment and DJ... ”
- Orland Park, IL
- Santa Claus
- 28 miles from Des Plaines
- $300 and up
Veronica R. said
“When Santa Harold arrived my kiddos were super excited!! They kept running to the window to see when Santa Harold was walking up the front stairs. From the front door meet and greet, taking cute... ”
- Blue Island, IL
- Santa Claus
- 28 miles from Des Plaines
- $250 and up
Erica S. said
“We had an absolutely incredible day with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Each year, my family hosts a progressive dinner, and we’ve made it a tradition to have Santa visit the kids. This year, I’ve never seen a... ”
- Blue Island, IL
- Santa Claus
- 28 miles from Des Plaines
- $100 to $200 per hour
Stephanie M. said
“Santa Kerry was great with the kids. We have an annual Santa Brunch at our restaurant and I was very lucky he was able to fit us into his schedule as I started planning a bit late. His communication... ”
- Pleasant Prairie, WI
- Santa Claus
- 36 miles from Des Plaines
- $100-$250
Marie F. said
“Had such a terrific experience with David at my Christmas party. He did an authentic job, entertaining us as well as interacting with adults and children alike. Very realistic costume and surprisingly... ”
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Quick facts for Santa Clauses in Des Plaines, IL
83,079 quotes sent
In the past year, Santa Clauses have sent 83,079 quotes to event planners.
1st most popular
Santa Clauses rank #1 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 36,417 Santa Claus reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
1 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1 days (on average) to hire a Santa Claus.
Des Plaines ranks #48
Des Plaines is the 48th most popular city for Santa Clauses requests in Illinois.
Popular events
Santa Clauses are typically hired for Holiday Parties, Dinner Parties, and Christmas Parties in Des Plaines, IL.
Illinois ranks #4
Illinois is the 4th most popular state for Santa Clauses requests in the United States.
About booking Santa Clauses in Des Plaines, IL
Ensure your Christmas festivities are a success with a visit from Saint Nicholas himself. Skip the shopping mall this holiday season and let Santa travel straight from the North Pole to Des Plaines, IL for your holiday event. With their authentic red suits and fluffy white beards, our professional Santa Claus performers are ready to make your Christmas celebration unforgettable!
Santa Claus is a must-have for any holiday party, corporate event, or community gathering. Hire Santa to deliver presents, read stories, and pose for photo ops in front of the Christmas tree. The cost of booking Santa in Des Plaines, Illinois will vary depending on how long you need him, the activities that are included, and the Santa’s likeness — real-bearded Santas typically have higher rates.
Begin your search by browsing Des Plaines Santa profiles on GigSalad to request free quotes. Santas book up quickly around Christmas, so start planning as early as possible. Look at photos, videos, and reviews from past clients to choose the perfect Santa for your event. When talking about renting Santa services, discuss important details like arrival times, setup requirements, preferred activities, and any special requests you might have.
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Santa Clauses serving the Des Plaines, IL area
These Santa Clauses serve the wider Des Plaines and Cook county area and travel to Park Ridge, Rosemont, Mount Prospect, Niles, Glenview, Elk Grove Village, Prospect Heights, Morton Grove, Glenview Nas, Schiller Park, Golf, Norridge, Harwood Heights, Bensenville, Arlington, Arlington Heights, Techny, Franklin Park, Wood Dale, Northfield, North Brook, Northbrook, Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Itasca, Wheeling, River Grove, Northlake, Lincolnwood, and Elmwood Park.