Santa Claus & Ms. Claus
Santa, Ms. Claus and their elves come ready to host the whole holiday party — songs, contests, dances and gift-giving for kids and adults.
Christmas Bear
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Final price depends on event details and is calculated individually
What's included
- Best for ages 1 to 7
- Duration 30 to 45 minutes
- Gentle hugs & photo time
- Soft costume — toddler-friendly
About Christmas Bear
A giant cuddly Christmas Bear in a red Santa coat arrives to make every photo of the day picture-perfect. He doesn’t talk — he hugs, waves, dances slowly and poses with every child for as long as they need.
The silence is the point, not a limitation. Loud characters ask something of a child: respond, answer, perform back. The bear asks nothing. He simply arrives, kneels down, opens his arms and waits. Toddlers who freeze up around Santa will walk straight into a hug from him within a minute.
Everything happens at half speed. He waves slowly, dances slowly, turns slowly so a nervous child can watch him coming. There’s no surprise in anything he does, and for the very youngest guests — and for sensory-sensitive kids who find noise and movement overwhelming — that predictability is exactly what makes the magic land.
The photos are what parents book him for. He’s enormous and soft and endlessly patient, so nobody’s rushing the shot. Children lean on him, climb on him, fall asleep against him. We’ve never once had to hurry a child through a picture with the bear, because he’ll stay in the pose until they’re done with it.
Perfect for toddler-heavy events, intimate family gatherings and any party where a louder character might overwhelm. He pairs wonderfully with Santa or the elves as a gentle warm-up before the bigger moment — or works solo as a 30-minute hugs-and-photos visit that leaves a room full of very calm, very happy small people.
Christmas Bear Gallery
Real moments from our Christmas Bear performances
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— Parent reviews
Words from the grown-ups.
Words from the grown-ups.
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Jules T.
Mom of three · Lakeview
"Best part: when kids opened them weeks later they still smelled exactly the same. Quality."
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Mark D.
Dad · West Loop
"Strong supervision, calm pace, beautiful results. My 8-year-old felt like a grown-up artisan."
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Lena S.
Mom · Bucktown
"These candles ended up in every relative's house as gifts. The kids were so proud."
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Ines T.
Mom · Ravenswood
"Worth it just for the photos. Our living room turned into a snow globe of confetti."
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Ben K.
Dad · Avondale
"Twelve kids, twelve melted faces. The cleanup crew was as professional as the performers."
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Sarah M.
Mom · Wrigleyville
"My five-year-old still asks when the 'paper rain' is coming back. Total magic, zero mess for us."
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Maya R.
Mom of two · Wicker Park
"Such a clever alternative to face paint — easier on shy kids, equally magical results."
— Frequently asked
Everything parents ask.
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No — the character communicates with gestures, hugs and slow dancing. That’s exactly what makes it work for younger kids.
Yes — pairing the bear with Santa gives toddlers a soft ‘warm-up’ before the bigger Santa moment.
Ages 1 to 7 is the sweet spot. Older kids enjoy him too, but the gentle, silent format is built for the very young — and for any child who finds loud characters too much.
30 to 45 minutes. It’s a photo-and-hugs moment rather than a full show, so we keep it short and unhurried. Tell us your schedule and we’ll slot in wherever it fits best.
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