Hyde Park Holly-Day
December 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
Hyde Park Holly-Day
Sponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with Downtown Hyde Park and the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, Hyde Park Holly-Day is back for 2024 and better than ever with FREE holiday family activities throughout Hyde Park on Saturday, December 7 at select times between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Don’t miss the ice carving demo & self-guided sculpture stroll, pictures with your favorite Santas, live reindeer & sleigh, ice skating, free screening of “Moana 2”, Buddy the Elf, costumed characters, dance performances, and holiday crafts. See you in Hyde Park!
See full schedule/locations below:
53rd STREET ACTIVITIES
Self-Guided Ice Sculpture Stroll – 53rd Street
Be on the lookout for 12 ice sculptures on both sides of 53rd St. between S. Lake Park Ave. and Woodlawn Ave. Take pix and tag us at @53rdst_hp and #hphollyday to share in the fun! Want a map? CLICK HERE.
HARPER COURT ACTIVITIES
Ice Carving Demo – 5235 S. Harper Court
Watch two ice artists from Nadeau Ice carve holiday-themed sculptures from blocks of ice using chainsaws! Be sure to dress warmly.
Ice Skating – Harper Court
HYDE PARK ACTIVITIES – VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Free Movie Screening of “Moana 2” at the Harper Theater – 5238 S. Harper Avenue
Free admission to “Moana 2” at the Harper Theater! Total theater capacity is 222 people – first come/first served. No tickets necessary. Running time one hour and 40 minutes. Doors open at 9:15 a.m.
Buddy The Elf
Look for Buddy in Hyde Park (locations TBD).
Costumed Characters – Around Hyde Park
Meet costumed characters at local businesses.
THE PROMONTORY ACTIVITIES
Mama Fresh – The Promontory – 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W.
We’re so excited to have Mama Fresh (Jenny LeFlore), Chicago’s coolest mama/community builder/influencer as our fabulous event emcee!
Soul Santa & Mrs. Claus – The Promontory – 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W.
Free family photos with Soul Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Promontory. Note: This is a very popular event. We will do our best to accommodate as many people as possible, but we may have to stop the line prior to 1 p.m. to ensure that we finish on time. Thanks for your understanding.
Holiday Crafts – The Promontory – 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W.
Kids can create several holiday crafts with Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and winter themes.
Note: Some of the crafts have small pieces which could be a choking hazard for young children. Adults must stay with their children while they are making crafts.
Brown Books & Paintbrushes – The Promontory – 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W.
Hyde Park nonprofit Brown Books & Paintbrushes will be giving away 300 quality, holiday books for ages 0-teen while supplies last. One book per family while supplies last.
Dance Performances – The Promontory – 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W.
1:30 p.m. – Hyde Park School of Dance
1:45 p.m. – Kenwood School of Ballet
HYDE PARK SHOPPING CENTER ACTIVITIES
Santa Maui, Live Reindeer & Sleigh – Hyde Park Shopping Center Courtyard
Free family photos with Santa Maui, two live reindeer, and a sleigh in the Courtyard at Hyde Park Shopping Center! Be sure to dress warmly. Note: This is a very popular event. We will do our best to accommodate as many people as possible, but we may have to stop the line prior to 1 p.m. to ensure that we finish on time. Thanks for your understanding.