Hyde Park Holly-Day 2019 Activities
Saturday, December 7
Sponsored by the University of Chicago
Free Holiday Movie – “Frozen 2”
Harper Theater | 5238 S. Harper Avenue
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sponsored by the Harper Theater
Check for cancellations for 10 a.m. here, and 12 p.m. here. It’s worth going to theater on day of event to check for no-shows.
Ice Carving Demonstration
5235 S. Harper Court
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Watch as an artist from Nadeau Ice Sculptures transforms blocks of ice before your eyes!
Ice Sculpture Stroll
N/S sides of 53rd Street from S. Lake Park Avenue to S. Woodlawn Avenue
All Day
Can you spy eight ice sculptures? Find them all and take some selfies!
Mama Fresh Chicago presents Soul Santa & Mrs. Claus for Free Holiday Picture
The Promontory | 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Once your photo is taken, it can be texted or emailed to you, or shared on social media.With the email link, you can even order a free print to be sent to your home.
Buddy the Elf
The Promontory | 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Buddy the Elf will be at The Promontory spreading holiday cheer
Holiday Crafts & Activities
The Promontory | 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Partners include Brown Books & Paintbrushes, KAM Isaiah Israel, the Museum of Science and Industry, Real Men Charities, the Shedd Aquarium, and others
Caroling with 4th Ward Alderman Sophia King
5235 S. Harper Court
12 p.m.
Meet Alderman King at Harper Court to go caroling on 53rd Street
Costumed Characters
12 – 2 p.m.
Meet all four – Anna, Elsa, Spiderman, and Batman – and get their autographs!
Anna
Hyatt Place – 5225 S. Harper Avenue (12-12:45 p.m.)
Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery – 5215 S. Harper Avenue (1-2 p.m.)
Elsa
Native Foods – 1518 E. Harper Court (12-12:45 p.m.)
Vanille Patisserie – 5229 S. Harper Court (1-2 p.m.)
Spiderman
Nando’s – 1447 E. 53rd Street (12-12:45 p.m.)
Capital One Cafe – 1455 E. 53rd Street (1-2 p.m.)
Batman
Kilwins – 5226 S. Harper Avenue (12-12:45 p.m.)
Dearborn Denim & Apparel – 1504 E. 53rd Street (1-2 p.m.)
Dance Performances
The Promontory | 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue
Hyde Park School of Dance (Nutcracker Preview) – 1:30 p.m.
Ayodele Drum & Dance Youth Company – 1:45 p.m.
Kenwood School of Ballet – 2 p.m.
Live Reindeer & Buddy the Elf
Hyde Park Shopping Center Courtyard
55th Street/S. Lake Park Avenue
2 – 4 p.m.
See two live reindeer and hang out with Buddy the Elf!