Hyde Park Holly-Day Celebration

Hyde Park Holly-Day is back for 2023! 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:

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.

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

COSTUMED CHARACTERS
12-2 p.m. | Local Businesses TBD

BUDDY THE ELF
12:30-3:30 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

LIVE REINDEER & SLEIGH
2-4 p.m. | Hyde Park Shopping Center Courtyard
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

This is a free event and no RSVP is required. 

Paid and street parking are available. 

This is an external partner event. Please contact the organization directly with any questions or concerns: acsrodon@uchicago.edu.