- La Grange Park, IL
- Santa Claus
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- $150 minimum, $175-$100/hr for longer events
Rachel said
“He was amazing very friendly and he played the part very good! ”
The 29 Best Santa Clauses for hire in Gurnee, IL
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56 Santa Clauses serving Gurnee, IL
- St Charles, IL
- Santa Claus
- 38 miles from Gurnee
- $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
- 9 miles from Gurnee
- $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
- 9 miles from Gurnee
- $125-200 per hour.
Alyssa B. said
“Wonderful Santa. Our kids adored him- he was so engaging. Highly recommend. ”
- Crystal Lake, IL
- Santa Claus
- 23 miles from Gurnee
- Contact for rates
Peggy S. said
“VERY GOOD KIDS LOVED THEM VERY ENTERTAINING ”
Santa Jim LLC
New member- Burlington, WI
- Santa Claus
- 29 miles from Gurnee
- $75.(phone number hidden) + travel
Full Service Professional Santa Claus Parades, Tree Lightings, Home Visits, Corporate Events, Summer Santa, Video/Zoom visits, video text messages, Santa...
- Wilmette, IL
- Santa Claus
- 23 miles from Gurnee
- $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
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- 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... ”
- Gurnee, IL
- Santa Claus
- $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... ”
- Waukegan, IL
- Santa Claus
- 3 miles from Gurnee
- $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... ”
- Libertyville, IL
- Santa Claus
- 7 miles from Gurnee
- 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. ”
- Round Lake, IL
- Santa Claus
- 10 miles from Gurnee
- Contact for rates
Johnny said
“Santa Rick was amazing!!! Every parent in attendance shared the same sentiment, Rick was the best Santa we have all ever seen! He sang, read stories, danced and spent time with every child. Mrs.... ”
- Pleasant Prairie, WI
- Santa Claus
- 13 miles from Gurnee
- $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... ”
- Wheeling, IL
- Santa Claus
- 16 miles from Gurnee
- $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... ”
- Crystal Lake, IL
- Santa Claus
- 23 miles from Gurnee
- $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... ”
- Skokie, IL
- Santa Claus
- 25 miles from Gurnee
- $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... ”
Santa Experience
2 Verified bookings- Schaumburg, IL
- Santa Claus
- 25 miles from Gurnee
- 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
- 34 miles from Gurnee
- $400 and up
Jakiya L. said
“Will definitely book again! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Santa Claus
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- $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
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- 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... ”
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83,057 quotes sent
In the past year, Santa Clauses have sent 83,057 quotes to event planners.
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Santa Clauses rank #1 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 36,415 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.
Gurnee ranks #162
Gurnee is the 162nd most popular city for Santa Clauses requests in Illinois.
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Santa Clauses are typically hired for Christmas Parties in Gurnee, IL.
Illinois ranks #4
Illinois is the 4th most popular state for Santa Clauses requests in the United States.
About booking Santa Clauses in Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, 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 Gurnee 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 Gurnee, IL area
These Santa Clauses serve the wider Gurnee and Lake county area and travel to Park City, Waukegan, Wadsworth, Gages Lake, Beach Park, North Chicago, Great Lakes, Old Mill Creek, Zion, Libertyville, Lindenhurst, Lake Bluff, Grayslake, Russell, Lake Forest, Winthrop Harbor, Hainesville, Round Lake Park, Mundelein, Lake Villa, Mettawa, Round Lake Beach, Vernon Hills, Round Lake, Indian Creek, Ingleside, Antioch, Bannockburn, Lincolnshire, and Fort Sheridan.