Santa Kent

06/19/2026

Class of 59 KHS: classmate Beckie Reed Cole (Jerry) is in a nursing home. Cards can be sent to her at 10 Valley Trail, Sedona, Az 86351. They will be moving June 29th to 81 Garmisch Lane, Leavenworth, WA 98826 so plan your mailing accordingly. Jerry is hoping to be at the class luncheon on July 31st.
Please take care.
Just,
Kent

12/09/2025

It's only 4 more days until I will be in St. Joseph, Illinois at the Fire House. Eddie the Elf told me the firemen were cooking up breakfast at 7:00 before I get there at 10:00. Friends of the Firemen will have activities for the little ones. Come out and be a part of A Holly Jolly Christmas this year!!!

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12/05/2025

Santa Kent at Parlor Donuts from 10 - 12 Saturday December 6th. Old Farm Shopping Center, corner of Mattis and Kirby, Champaign, Illinois. Stop in and visit and enjoy a treat or two. Ho,ho,ho!!!

11/28/2025

Santa Kent is starting his 33rd season of bring hope and joy to children of all ages. For any kind of gathering that the presence of Santa is called for please contact me at 217-898-3357 for availability and cost. Family, business, community, school, nursing home, and church gatherings.
First PUBLIC appearance for 2025 is St.Joseph, Illinois Holly Jolly Christmas, Saturday, December 13th, at 10:00 am at the Fire Department. Before my arrival there will be a pancake breakfast starting at 7:00 and other activities for the children. As always bring your cameras.

12/05/2024

Santa Kent spent the morning with 200 elementary student in Rantoul. Great energy and excitement for them. Next stop is St, Joseph's Holly Jolly Christmas at the Fire house. Santa is scheduled to arrive at 10:00. The St. J O high school band will be there to greet him and the guest. Breakfast starts at 7:00. Activities for the children all morning. Dress warm the next few days.

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10/14/2024

The bookings for the 2024 Christmas 🎅 Season have begun. This will be Santa Kent's 32nd Season and sadly maybe his last. Remember that prior customers have priority.
The original Christmas Story is found in the 2nd Chapter of the Book of Luke. Let's keep the joyful Spirit going!

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11/13/2023

Welcome and Merry Christmas!!! Santa Kent is celebrating Christmas with children of all ages for his 31st season. As of today November 13, 2023 here is his public appearance schedule which will grow as we get closer to the big day.
Sunday, November 19. 1:00 - 5:00 Moore's Rescue Ranch, Champaign. Photo shoots with pets. Still some openings. Contact [email protected] for times and details.

Saturday December 2. 9:30 - 11:30 AM Christmas in Homer at the Village Hall. All kinds of vendors and activities.

Saturday December 2. One Day Only! Santa Mini Sessions with photographer Carrie Mattsey in her studio. Contact for times and details at https://carriemattseyphotography.mypixieset.com/
Great photos all year round.

Saturday December 9. 10:00 - 12:00 St.Joseph's Holly Jolly Christmas at the Fire Station. Great breakfast starts at 7:00.
All kinds of activities for the kids. Sponsored bt the Chamber of Commerce.

Spectrum visits with Santa working out details.

That is all the public scenes. Many private times still available