Santa Scott
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.
Reviews
88 reviews
Brittany M. O.
May 20, 2026A Wish Come True
We have adored working with Santa Scott over the years. He brings such a warm presence and magical energy. Recently our daughter had a serious surgery and Santa came to visit! He was calm and caring when he came to visit her. He read the room well and matched her energy. He brought such joy to her recovery and we feel so blessed for all he did to lift her spirits. He truly has been such a blessing to our family.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Brandi W.
December 9, 2025Amazing! Nothing but amazing to Say!
Santa Scott was AMAZING! Hes so great with the kids and so real. He sings and story tells also! He is the best. Already booked for next year. Thank you for a great event.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Santa Scott
Thank you. It was a fun event!
Jessica T.
December 19, 2022The Best Santa we Ever Had!
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.
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment, Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus, Storyteller
Santa Scott
Tinsel the Elf & I can’t wait to return to your lovely gathering!
Ari B.
January 5, 2026Truly Santa!
Santa Scott was a HUGE hit at our wedding. He came out as a surprise during the reception, and I've never seen adults react like that to Santa. He perfectly looked and acted the part (with a beautiful suit)! Santa Scott came out and was word-perfect on a script we'd written him with three announcements. Then he spent 2 hours in our Photo Booth where he took delightful photos with our overjoyed guests. We loved him and cannot imagine having had anyone else to celebrate our special day! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HIM!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Dianna R.
January 5, 2026Best Santa Ever!!!
My granddaughters absolutely loved seeing Santa Scott!! My oldest granddaughter said that all of the Santas that she saw were all fake. She believes that the real Santa is magic and you can't see him. So we were very concerned that she would feel the same with Santa Scott. But, Santa Scott restored her faith in Santa!!! She loved seeing him and talked about him later that night when she was being tucked in to bed.
THANK YOU SANTA SCOTT!!!!!!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Booking information
Price range: $200/hour and up - more the week before christmas
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 500 minutes
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.
I work from a chair. Limited mobility precludes dancing and log times standing.
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 2026
28
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 11:00am
•
Willowbrook, IL
December 2026
05
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
9:00am - 12:00pm
•
Algonquin, IL
06
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
St Charles, IL
12
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 11:45am
•
Seneca, IL
13
Sunday
House Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Wilmette, IL
13
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00pm - 1:30am (Mon)
•
Kildeer, IL
Past booked events
May 2026
20
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
11:00am - 11:15am
•
Geneva, IL
January 2026
03
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Marengo, IL
03
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
St Charles, IL
December 2025
25
Thursday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Glenview, IL
24
Wednesday
House Party
8:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Elk Grove Village, IL
24
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Morris, IL
24
Wednesday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Geneva, IL
23
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
St Charles, IL
22
Monday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Elmhurst, IL
21
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Willowbrook, IL
20
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
20
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Lemont, IL
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Itasca, IL
20
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
McHenry, IL
20
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:30am - 11:00am
•
Downers Grove, IL
19
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Schaumburg, IL
19
Friday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 11:00am
•
New Lenox, IL
18
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Downers Grove, IL
18
Thursday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 11:00am
•
Mokena, IL
15
Monday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Aurora, IL
15
Monday
School Assembly
9:00am - 12:00pm
•
Carol Stream, IL
14
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00pm - 1:00am (Mon)
•
Lake Zurich, IL
14
Sunday
House Party
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Wilmette, IL
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Geneva, IL
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Lake Forest, IL
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 12:00pm
•
Elgin, IL
12
Friday
Retirement Community Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Dekalb, IL
11
Thursday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Northbrook, IL
07
Sunday
House Party
4:30pm - 5:15pm
•
South Elgin, IL
07
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Burr Ridge, IL
06
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
St Charles, IL
05
Friday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Seneca, IL
05
Friday
Corporate Event
1:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Glen Ellyn, IL
02
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
November 2025
29
Saturday
House Party
9:00am - 11:00am
•
Willowbrook, IL
July 2025
25
Friday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Wilmette, IL
05
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Oak Park, IL
June 2025
17
Tuesday
Camp Event
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Roscoe, IL
December 2024
28
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:15pm
•
Marengo, IL
28
Saturday
Revised start
4:30pm - 5:30pm
27
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Shorewood, IL
26
Thursday
House Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
St Charles, IL
26
Thursday
Revised start time
3:00pm - 4:00pm
24
Tuesday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Wayne, IL
24
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Lake In The Hills, IL
24
Tuesday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Geneva, IL
23
Monday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Rockford, IL
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Mokena, IL
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Caledonia, IL
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Naperville, IL
19
Thursday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:30am
•
Waukegan, IL
18
Wednesday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Aurora, IL
17
Tuesday
Daniella gig
5:30pm - 6:30pm
16
Monday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Lisle, IL
16
Monday
School Assembly
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Carol Stream, IL
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Oak Brook, IL
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Lake Zurich, IL
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Valparaiso, IN
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Burr Ridge, IL
14
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Seneca, IL
10
Tuesday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Aurora, IL
09
Monday
Shirley Hamilton
6:00pm - 10:00pm
09
Monday
House Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
08
Sunday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
South Elgin, IL
08
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Glen Ellyn, IL
08
Sunday
Christmas Party
9:30am - 2:30pm
•
St Charles, IL
07
Saturday
Religious Celebration
8:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Niles, IL
07
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:30pm - 6:15pm
•
Lemont, IL
07
Saturday
Surprise
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Elburn, IL
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00am - 12:00pm
•
Northbrook, IL
06
Friday
Nonprofit Event
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Marengo, IL
06
Friday
Personal Occasion
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Geneva, IL
02
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
01
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
01
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Chicago, IL
November 2024
30
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
St Charles, IL
30
Saturday
Willowbrook - Derza
9:00am - 11:00am
December 2023
24
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Naperville, IL
24
Sunday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Geneva, IL
23
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Mount Prospect, IL
23
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Western Springs, IL
23
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Glen Ellyn, IL
23
Saturday
Festival
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Schaumburg, IL
22
Friday
Balmoral gig.
5:00pm - 9:00pm
21
Thursday
Santa Trolley
11:30am - 9:00pm
20
Wednesday
Santa Trolley
11:30am - 9:00pm
19
Tuesday
Santa Trolley
11:30am - 9:00pm
18
Monday
Santa Trolley
11:30am - 9:00pm
17
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Bellwood, IL
17
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Lake Zurich, IL
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Harwood Heights, IL
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Naperville, IL
16
Saturday
Corporate Event
9:00am - 12:00pm
•
Schaumburg, IL
15
Friday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Seneca, IL
14
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Vernon Hills, IL
13
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Downers Grove, IL
13
Wednesday
School Assembly
9:00am - 1:00pm
•
Carol Stream, IL
11
Monday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Lisle, IL
10
Sunday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Glen Ellyn, IL
10
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:30am - 2:30pm
•
St Charles, IL
09
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
St Charles, IL
09
Saturday
House Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Wheaton, IL
09
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Lombard, IL
09
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:30am - 1:00pm
•
Evanston, IL
08
Friday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Geneva, IL
06
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Geneva, IL
05
Tuesday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Northbrook, IL
03
Sunday
Repeat customer
3:00pm - 6:30pm
03
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
8:30am - 12:30pm
•
Kenilworth, IL
02
Saturday
Festival
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
North Aurora, IL
02
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
8:00am - 10:30am
•
Algonquin, IL
November 2023
30
Thursday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Addison, IL
25
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Riverside, IL
23
Thursday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Carol Stream, IL
January 2023
09
Monday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Wheaton, IL
December 2022
27
Tuesday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
North Aurora, IL
25
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 10:30am
•
Park Ridge, IL
24
Saturday
Surprise
8:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Lake Zurich, IL
24
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
River Forest, IL
24
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Geneva, IL
24
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Richmond, IL
23
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Lake In The Hills, IL
23
Friday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 10:45am
•
Chicago, IL
22
Thursday
House Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Vernon Hills, IL
21
Wednesday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Rockford, IL
18
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
North Barrington, IL
18
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Lake Zurich, IL
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Sycamore, IL
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Naperville, IL
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Seneca, IL
16
Friday
School Assembly
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Elgin, IL
15
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Lisle, IL
15
Thursday
Extension of gig.
5:00pm - 7:00pm
14
Wednesday
Holiday Party
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Woodridge, IL
11
Sunday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Oak Brook, IL
11
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Elmhurst, IL
11
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Naperville, IL
11
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Wheaton, IL
10
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
St Charles, IL
10
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Cherry Valley, IL
10
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
St Charles, IL
09
Friday
Santa gig -Geneva
5:00pm - 6:00pm
04
Sunday
Festival
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
North Aurora, IL
03
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Schiller Park, IL
03
Saturday
Festival
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
North Aurora, IL
November 2022
27
Sunday
Photo gig
9:00am - 2:00pm
24
Thursday
House Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Elgin, IL
12
Saturday
Personal Occasion
9:00am - 5:00pm
•
Hebron, IL
05
Saturday
Personal Occasion
9:00am - 5:00pm
•
Hebron, IL
August 2022
20
Saturday
House Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Barrington, IL
July 2022
31
Sunday
Festival
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Algonquin, IL
30
Saturday
Festival
8:00am - 12:00pm
•
Algonquin, IL
24
Sunday
Holiday Party
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Rockford, IL
December 2021
31
Friday
Dinner Party
11:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Buffalo Grove, IL
25
Saturday
House Party
10:00am - 10:15am
•
Park Ridge, IL
16
Thursday
Corporate Event
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
November 2021
14
Sunday
Studio Session
1:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Hebron, IL
13
Saturday
Studio Session
9:00am - 5:00pm
•
Hebron, IL
07
Sunday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
St Charles, IL
December 2020
25
Friday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Mokena, IL
24
Thursday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Park Ridge, IL
23
Wednesday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Ottawa, IL
22
Tuesday
Surprise
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Chicago, IL
20
Sunday
Surprise
11:00am - 11:45am
•
Genoa City, WI
18
Friday
Personal Occasion
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Lisle, IL
18
Friday
House Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Naperville, IL
17
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Westmont, IL
15
Tuesday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
12
Saturday
House Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Schaumburg, IL
12
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Willowbrook, IL
11
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Woodridge, IL
09
Wednesday
Surprise
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
06
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Downers Grove, IL
06
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Elgin, IL
05
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
05
Saturday
Surprise
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
November 2020
30
Monday
Studio Session
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Wheeling, IL
28
Saturday
Surprise
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Naperville, IL
27
Friday
Virtual Event
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Mokena, IL
19
Thursday
Personal Occasion
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
St Charles, IL
Setup requirements
Require large, sturdy chair.