Hyde Park Holly-Day is back for 2025 with lots of FREE family holiday activities throughout Hyde Park on Saturday, December 6 at select times between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Presented by the University of Chicago in partnership with Downtown Hyde Park, the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, and the South East Chicago Commission.
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 – “ZOOTOPIA 2” AT THE HARPER THEATER
10 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. | The Harper Theater, 5238 S. Harper Avenue
Free admission to “Zootopia 2” at the Harper Theater! Theater capacity is 222 people – first come/first served. No tickets necessary. Running time one hour 45 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:
Character 1 – Anna
12-12:45 p.m. – Bob’s Pizza – 1518 E. Harper Court
1-2 p.m. – Kilwins – 5226 S. Harper Avenue
Character 2 – Elsa
12-12:45 p.m. – Stan’s Donuts – 5225 S. 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 Street
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.
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!
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.
For event details go to hphollyday.com
Interactive Hyde Park online map and app – welcometohydepark.com