Welcome To Hyde Park

South Side Fireflies
2026-04-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | UChicago Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
South Side Fireflies
South Side Fireflies is back on the Arts Block!
South Side Fireflies is a free early childhood music program that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to sound and play through the Earth, Wind & Fire songbook. Led by teaching artists Shanta Nurullah, Zahra Baker, Angel Bat Dawid and Julian Otis, Fireflies is a place for families to gather on Saturday mornings for music and fun on the Arts Block.
Presented by Arts + Public Life in partnership with Music Moves Chicago, Old Town School of Folk Music’s place-based, youth-focused, intergenerational initiative that aims to inspire, restore, and transform communities by providing access to high-quality arts education, concerts, and workforce readiness through partnerships with community organizations, schools, and other institutions located in South and West side neighborhoods.
*This program is most suitable for children ages 1-5, but all age groups are welcome to participate.
**Registration is not required, but encouraged to receive email updates and reminders about the other dates in this series.

Easter Egg Hunt at *Play Toys
2026-04-04 10:30 - 11:30 | *Play Toys•Books•Gifts, 1502 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Easter Egg Hunt at *Play Toys

Get in the holiday spirit at *play for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt with friends, treats, and sweet surprises!
Join us in person for a super fun Easter Egg Hunt like no other. Hop on over to *play and dive into a day filled with colorful eggs, cool prizes, and lots of laughs. Perfect for friends and family who want to celebrate the season together. Don’t miss out on the excitement and good vibes!
Face Painting • Bubbles • Spring Crafts
Please bring your own basket to fill with eggs and other goodies.
Open to children of all ages, but we suggest they should be walking independently.
Free parking available in the Hyde Park Shopping Center parking lot.

The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60637
The Hyde Park Kenwood Food Pantry
The food pantry, located at Hyde Park Union Church, provides nonperishable groceries and limited refrigerated and frozen foods to 500 to 800 people every month on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.
We serve the area of 39th – 63rd St., Cottage Grove east to Lake Michigan, and patrons can come twice a month. All will be served on their first visit, regardless of residency. If you are looking for food outside of our service area or hours, you can visit the website of the Greater Chicago Food depository to find additional services.
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Volunteers order food, unload deliveries, pre-pack bags and distribute food. ​If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Church Office or Margy Mitchell, the Food Pantry coordinator.
Time and Location
Every Saturday (including Christmas, New Year’s Day, and July 4th) from 10 am to 1 pm;
Hyde Park Union Church
5600 S. Woodlawn — enter by the side door at 1169 E. 56th St.
Chicago, IL 60637

The Fragrance Bar - Suuri Design
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Suuri Design, 5225 S. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, United States
The Fragrance Bar – Suuri Design
Join us for a 45-minute BYOB immersive Fragrance Workshop where you’ll design your own oil-based roller fragrance—crafted with intention and completely unique to you.
In this experience, you’ll learn the art of perfume creation while exploring the role of top, middle, and base notes in scent blending. With over 25 curated fragrance oils to choose from, you’ll layer your favorites to create a scent that feels personal and memorable. To deepen your creation, you’ll have the option to infuse your perfume with botanicals that align with your energy and intention.

All materials included
Lasts approx. 45 minutes
BYOB – (wine and beer only) we have openers and glassware covered
Please arrive 10 minutes early to settle in and get inspired

*All event purchases are final sale and if you need to reschedule, it must be done within 48 hours of the scheduled class. Just give us a call at 312.268.2082
Address: 5225 S. Harper Ct., Chicago, IL 60615
Parking: 53rd Street and Harper Avenue have metered parking. The closest parking garage is Harper Court Public Garage at 5222 S. Lake Park Avenue (between 52nd and 53rd Street)
Can’t make it? Please let us know if you’re unable to attend, and we will work with you to reschedule! We are not able to offer refunds for any event purchases.
Questions? Feel free to call or email: 312-268-2082/ asmith@suuridesign.com
Click HERE to register

Barnes & Noble Children's Storytime - Thursday Mornings
2026-04-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Barnes & Noble, 1524 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Barnes & Noble Children’s Storytime – Thursday Mornings
Join us for storytime in the Barnes & Noble kids’ department!

Committed Knitters
2026-04-01 11:00 - 15:00 | UChicago Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Committed Knitters
Committed Knitters meets bi-weekly at the Arts Incubator Flex Space for a cozy, creative gathering open to all skill levels.
Committed Knitters invites you to our bi-weekly gatherings at the Arts Incubator Flex Space. Whether you’re a longtime knitter or picking up needles for the very first time, you’re welcome here. Come spend time in community, exchange ideas, and make steady progress on your projects in a relaxed, creative setting.
Supplies are provided—just bring yourself.
Drop in anytime.
Registration is not required, but encouraged to receive email updates and reminders about the other dates in this series.

Tipsy Trivia at Daisy's Po-Boy and Tavern
2026-03-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern, 5215 S. Harper Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Tipsy Trivia at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern
Join us at Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern every Tuesday for an exciting evening of interactive trivia hosted by Ben! Experience six engaging rounds where all questions and answers are presented on TVs via PowerPoint, making it easy for everyone to follow along and participate. Each round features picture clues to help your team crack the answers, adding a fun visual twist to the challenge.
Enjoy food and drink specials throughout the evening!
May: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
June: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

Intro to Sock Knitting
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Intro to Sock Knitting
Are you interested in knitting socks but don’t know where to begin? Join our Beginner Sock Knitting class with Avery! This three-class series will guide you through the entire process of knitting a top-down sock, covering all the essential techniques from start to finish.
If you’re unsure which type of needle to choose, Avery will discuss various options during the first class. You don’t need to buy needles beforehand; you can purchase them at the first class.
Level: Advanced Beginner
Pre-requisites: This class is perfect for first-time sock knitters. Students should feel confidentknitting, purling, casting on, binding off, increasing, decreasing, and knitting in the round.
Included in class:
One Sock Kit, a comprehensive beginner sock pattern by Kate Atherley, and Amble sock yarn from the Fibre Co. and a tote bag.
What to bring:

US 1 and US 1.5 double-pointed needles (available to purchase separately at the time of the class)
Darning needle

Jeopardy Bar League at Truth Be Told
2026-03-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Truth Be Told, 1227 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Jeopardy Bar League at Truth Be Told
Get ready for Jeopardy Bar League, a live version of the iconic TV show, at Truth be Told, Sundays from 6 – 8 pm starting November 16.
See you there!

Barnes & Noble Children's Storytime - Sunday Afternoons
2026-03-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Barnes & Noble, 1524 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Barnes & Noble Children’s Storytime – Sunday Afternoons
Join us for storytime in the Barnes & Noble kids’ department!

Hyde Park Farmers Market
2026-03-29 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Hyde Park Farmers Market
The South East Chicago Commission and Special Service Area #61 proudly present the Hyde Park Farmers Market, thanks to the partnership of Hyde Park Bank. The new market reveals an entirely fresh look with all new logistics, giving residents and visitors a chance to shop on the weekends and experience an infusion of healthy food, lifestyles, arts and culture.
Shoppers will find fresh produce from local Illinois farms, freshly baked breads and desserts, beautiful plants, packaged foods, personal beauty supplies, and traditional farmers market fare. Several market vendors accept Mastercard and Visa, LinkUp, and SNAP payments in addition to cash.

The Hyde Park Farmers Market:

Each Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
1516 E 54th St – 54th Street and Old Lake Park Ave West
(Hyde Park Bank parking lot)
Facebook Page
Instagram Page

The Market begins with the grand opening on Sunday, June 7 and the season continues through Sunday, September 27, 2025. You are invited to experience the new energy, entertainment, community engagement and a fantastically-curated collection of vendors.

Knitting 201: German Short Rows - Woolly Wormhead Rhinebeck Hat
2026-03-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Knitting 201: German Short Rows – Woolly Wormhead Rhinebeck Hat
Join Avery for an exciting class on Woolly Wormhead’s Rhinebeck Hat and the theory behind German short rows. You will learn about the anatomy of German short rows, their uses, how to knit a German short row sock heel, and how to fix mistakes. Together, you’ll begin the Rhinebeck Hat, incorporating a crochet provisional cast-on demo and a chart reading refresher. If time permits, there will also be a demonstration of grafting in garter stitch.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Students should feel confident knitting, purling, casting on, binding off, increasing, and decreasing.
Included in the class: Rhinebeck Hat kit. Students will pick one of four colorways. The kit includes one full skein and one mini skein of Polka Dot Sheep’s Stumptown DK in coordinating colors and print pattern packaged in a resealable plastic project bag.
You will need to bring:

2 colors of smooth, light-colored DK- or worsted-weight yarn for knitting a swatch
US 6 (for DK-weight) or US 8 (for worsted-weight) needles for working small circumferences in the round (DPNs, magic loop, or 9″ circulars)
US 3 24″ circular knitting needles or straight needles, or size needed to obtain gauge: 24 sts x 44 rows in 4×4 in. in garter stitch in DK weight yarn. *Row gauge, not stitch gauge, determines the circumference of the hat
D/3.25mm crochet hook (or similar size, provisional cast-on). * Some crochet hooks will be available to borrow
Approx. 3 yds smooth waste yarn
Rhinebeck Hat pattern and yarn (see information about kits)
Tapestry needle
3 interlocking stitch markers
Notepaper and pencil

Saturday Soul Pop-Ups
2026-03-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Strugglebeard Bakery, 5221 S. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Saturday Soul Pop-Ups
Strugglebeard Bakery is celebrating Women’s History Month with “Saturday Soul Pop-Ups” featuring four inspiring women-owned businesses every Saturday in March.
March 7 – Kissed By A Bee Organics
March 14 – Sugar Kane Candles
March 21 – Queen’s Touch
March 28 – Sandwich Goat Seasoning
Stop by Strugglebeard at 5221 S. Harper Court on Saturdays from 12-5 p.m.
Click HERE for more information.

Simone Dinnerstein, Piano
2026-03-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
Simone Dinnerstein, Piano
“An artist of strikingly original ideas and irrefutable integrity” – The Washington Post
Simone Dinnerstein is a pianist of uncommon depth, whose recordings and performances have reshaped the landscape of classical music. She first gained worldwide recognition with her 2007 recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, praised for its balance of precision and individuality. Since then, she has topped classical charts, premiered Philip Glass’s Piano Concerto No. 3, brought Cuba’s Havana Lyceum Orchestra to the U.S. for the first time, curated groundbreaking Bach programs, and created multimedia projects blending music and visual art. Her program mirrors the vast range of her decades-long career, blending classical and contemporary piano works.

Spring Break Camps
2026-03-27 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-26 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-25 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-24 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 60637, United States
Make the most of your spring break by joining a thrilling week of STE(A)M exploration.
During these five-day programs students can discover weather secrets, engage with game design or learn the basics of engineering. Programming is available for grades K through 12.
When: Monday, March 23, 2026 – Friday, March 27, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $500 per camper ($450 for Griffin MSI members)

Add After Camp (3–4 p.m.): +$100 per camper (+$90 members)

Snack and beverage provided. Campers will need to bring a lunch.
See session themes and schedules: https://www.griffinmsi.org/…/camps…/spring-break-camps

Friendship Bracelet Club
2026-03-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Friendship Bracelet Club
Kids aged 7 to 18 are welcome to join Friendship Bracelet Club, a place where they can learn, get some help, or make! Karla Ocampo is leading the club, and she’s all about keeping kids engaged and inspired to make friendship bracelets.
Kids can choose 3-4 DMC threads included in the class cost. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and a small snack (nothing with nuts, please).
Level: Beginner. No experience necessary
Pre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18
Included in class:
Kids can choose 3-4 DMC threads and a cardboard loom.

Woobles Club
2026-03-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Woobles Club
Kids aged 7 to 18 are welcome to join Woobles Club, a place where they can learn, get some help, or just hang out with other Wooblers! Karla Ocampo is leading the club, and she’s all about keeping kids engaged and inspired to finish their Woobles.
Wooble kits are sold separately and aren’t included in the club fee. Kits can be purchased at the time of the class. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and a small snack (nothing with nuts, please).
Level: Beginner. No experience necessary
Pre-requisites: Ages 7 – 18

Learn Embroidery
2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Fiber Friends Studios, Inc., 1744 E 55th Street, Chicago, 60615
Learn Embroidery
Learn the basics of embroidery while making a cute and useful needle case. Students will learn how to thread a needle, tie knots, and do chain stitch, star stitch, stem stitch, and French knots.
Level: Beginner. No prior experience needed.
Pre-requisites: Ages 15+.
Included in class: A kit that contains soft wool-mix felt, a needle, DMC embroidery thread, instructions, templates, and a stitch guide.
