Local holiday tradition Hyde Park Holly-Day is back for its sixth year, scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2021, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Spend the day in downtown Hyde Park and enjoy a full schedule of fun, free family activities sponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with Downtown Hyde Park, the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, and the South East Chicago Commission.
Activities include:
Watch an ice artist from Nadeau’s Ice Sculptures carve sculptures with a chainsaw from blocks of ice, right before your eyes. Dress warmly!
Find all 12 ice sculptures before they melt– take a photo/video and tag us at #hphollyday. Dress warmly!
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue West
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.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue West
Note: Some of the crafts have small pieces which could be a choking hazard for young children. Parents must stay with their children while they are making crafts.
Starting at 1:30 p.m. featuring the Hyde Park School of Dance and Kenwood School of Ballet | The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue West
12-2 p.m. | Local Businesses
Meet costumed characters at local businesses.
Anna
12-12:45 p.m. – Stan’s Donuts – 5225 S. Harper Court
Elsa
12-12:45 p.m. – Deep Purpl – 5229 S. Harper Court
Wonder Woman
12-12:45 p.m. – Kilwins – 5226 S. Harper Ave.
Spiderman
12-12:45 p.m. – Connect Gallery – 1520 E. Harper Court
Anna
1-2 p.m. – Lululemon – 1451 E. 53rd St.
Elsa
1-2 p.m. – Capital One Cafe – 1465 E. 53rd St.
Wonder Woman
1-2 p.m. – Hyatt Place – 5225 S. Harper Ave.
Spiderman
1-2 p.m. – The Silver Room – 1506 E. 53rd St.
For event details go to the Facebook event page or hphollyday.com
Interactive Hyde Park online map and app – welcometohydepark.com