Hyde Park Holly-Day Celebration 2024

The Hyde Park Holly-Day Celebration is back for 2024! Presented by the University of Chicago in partnership with Downtown Hyde Park, the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, and the South East Chicago Commission.

We’ve planned some great (FREE!) activities for you to enjoy in Hyde Park, including a new addition this year – ice skating on a synthetic ice rink in Harper Court from 1-5 p.m.

 

 

ICE CARVING DEMONSTRATION

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Harper Court

Watch an ice artist carve two sculptures with a chainsaw from blocks of ice.

Photo by Stoptime Live

 

FREE MOVIE SCREENING – “MOANA 2” AT THE HARPER THEATER

10 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. | The Harper Theater, 5238 S. Harper Avenue
Free admission to “Moana 2” at the Harper Theater! Theater capacity is 222 people – first come/first served. No tickets necessary. Running time one hour 40 minutes. Doors open at 9:15 a.m.

 

SELF-GUIDED ICE SCULPTURE STROLL

All Day | 53rd Street from S. Lake Park Avenue to S. Woodlawn Avenue. Find all 12 ice sculptures – take a photo/video and tag us at #hphollyday

Photo by Stoptime Live

SOUL SANTA & MRS. CLAUS – FREE FAMILY PHOTO

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue West

NOTE: This is a very popular event. We cannot guarantee everyone will be able to take a picture with Santa. We’ll 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 we finish on time. Thanks for your understanding.

 

HOLIDAY CRAFTS (while supplies last)

10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue West

Photo by Stoptime Live

 

COSTUMED CHARACTERS

12-2 p.m. | Local Businesses Below:

Character 1 – Ariel
12-12:45 p.m. – Stan’s Donuts – 5225 S. Harper Court
1-2 p.m. – Kilwins – 5226 S. Harper Avenue
Character 2 – Spiderman
12-12:45 p.m. – Bob’s Pizza – 1518 E. Harper Court
1-2 p.m. – Deep Purpl – 5229 S. Harper Court
Character 3 – Olaf
12-12:45 p.m. – Strugglebeard Bakery – 5221 S. Harper Court
1-2 p.m. – Harper Theater – 5238 S. Harper Avenue
Character 4 – Bluey
12-12:45 p.m. – Hyatt Place Hotel – 5225 S. Harper Avenue
1-2 p.m. – The Silver Room – 1506 E. 53rd Streeet
Photo by Stoptime Live

BUDDY THE ELF

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Be on the lookout for Buddy! He’ll be visiting 53rd Street, The Promontory, The Hyde Park Shopping Center, and local businesses.

 

Photo by Stoptime Live

ICE SKATING

1-5 p.m. | Harper Court, 5235 S. Harper Court

This year we will have ice skating outdoors in Harper Court on a 20′ x 40′ synthetic ice rink from 1-5 p.m. Free skate rentals available. Standard ice skates will damage ice and cannot be worn.

SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK
Skaters and parents/guardians of skaters using the ice rink, acknowledge that there is a risk of injury in ice skating, and by entering  you freely accept the risk. The use of protective equipment is recommended. This rink is used by both experienced and inexperienced skaters. Injury could result from falling or colliding with others.

 

DANCE PERFORMANCES

Starting at 1:30 p.m. | The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue West

The Hyde Park School of Dance and the Kenwood School of Ballet will perform at The Promontory.

Hyde Park School of Dance – Photo by Stoptime Live
Kenwood School of Ballet – Photo by Stoptime Live

SANTA MAUI, LIVE REINDEER & SLEIGH

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Hyde Park Shopping Center Courtyard

Photos with Santa Maui – meet two live reindeer and sit in a sleigh!

Photo by Stoptime Live

 

Photo by Stoptime Live

For event details go to hphollyday.com

Interactive Hyde Park online map and app – welcometohydepark.com