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 partnershipContinue reading
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Young Children’s Halloween Activities Weekend of October 25-26
If you have young children who are excited about Halloween, Hyde Park is the place to be on the weekend of Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26! Join the Hyde Park Suzuki Institute forContinue reading
21-Year-Old Business Owner Jasir Bailey to Open StockBoy Chicago on Saturday, October 11
Jasir Bailey, owner of StockBoy Chicago, will open his first retail store on Saturday, October 11, at 12 p.m. at 5239 S. Harper Avenue in Hyde Park. Bailey is a 21-year-old graduate of nearby KenwoodContinue reading
Sanders BBQ Supply Co. to Open Hyde Park Location
James Sanders, chef-owner of Sanders BBQ Supply Co., announced his plans to open a Hyde Park location to Crain’s Chicago Business yesterday: “Days after the New York Times named Sanders BBQ Supply in Beverly oneContinue reading
Fashion Geek Founder Alonzo Jackson Opens New Flagship Store in Hyde Park
Soft Launch Event Scheduled for Saturday, September 13, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Chicago’s own streetwear pioneer Alonzo Jackson, founder and creative force behind Fashion Geek, is proud to announce the opening of his new retailContinue reading
Midnight Sun Make-Up Concert Scheduled for Thursday, October 2 in Harper Court
The July concert for the Harper Court Summer Music Series with Midnight Sun had to be cut short due to rain, but a make-up concert date is scheduled for Thursday, October 2, from 6-9 p.m.Continue reading
Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale – July 17-19, 2025
Get ready for the Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale at the Hyde Park Shopping Center – Thursday-Saturday, July 17-19 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy free parking in the Hyde Park Shopping Center lot atContinue reading
Performers Announced for 2025 George Franklin Memorial Summer Sunday Concert Series
The schedule of performers for the 2025 George Franklin Memorial Summer Sunday Concert Series has been announced. Organized by the Nichols Park Advisory Council and the Chicago Park District, the concerts take place everyContinue reading
Southside STEM Station Offers Free Summer Camps
The newly opened Southside STEM Station has released its calendar of free summer camp opportunities for young people aged eight through high school. The seven camp programs run from June 16 through August 15, 2025.Continue reading
4th on 53rd Parade and Free Festival on Friday, July 4, 2025
Hyde Park’s favorite summer tradition – the 4th on 53rd Parade and Festival – is back on Friday, July 4, 2025, kicking off at 11 a.m. from the Hyde Park Bank parking lot. First organizedContinue reading










