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.
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
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
COSTUMED CHARACTERS
12-2 p.m. | Local Businesses Below:
12-12:45 p.m. – Stan’s Donuts – 5225 S. Harper Court
12-12:45 p.m. – Bob’s Pizza – 1518 E. Harper Court
1-2 p.m. – Deep Purpl – 5229 S. Harper Court
12-12:45 p.m. – Strugglebeard Bakery – 5221 S. Harper Court
1-2 p.m. – Harper Theater – 5238 S. Harper Avenue
12-12:45 p.m. – Hyatt Place Hotel – 5225 S. Harper Avenue
1-2 p.m. – The Silver Room – 1506 E. 53rd Streeet
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.
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.
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.
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!
For event details go to hphollyday.com
Interactive Hyde Park online map and app – welcometohydepark.com