Be on the lookout for 12 ice sculptures on both sides of 53rd St. between S. Lake Park Ave. and Woodlawn Ave. Take pix and tag us at @53rdst_hp and #hphollyday to share in the fun! Want a map? CLICK HERE.
Watch two ice artists from Nadeau Ice carve holiday-themed sculptures from blocks of ice using chainsaws! Be sure to dress warmly.
Free admission to "Hexed" at the Harper Theater! Total theater capacity is 222 people - first come/first served. No tickets necessary. Running time one hour and 39 minutes. Doors open at 9:15 a.m.
Meet costumed characters at local businesses.
Character 1 - Spider Man
12-12:45 p.m. - TBD
Character 2 - Elsa
12-12:45 p.m. - Stan's Donuts - 5225 S. Harper Court
Character 3 - Olaf
12-12:45 p.m. - Strugglebeard Bakery - 5221 S. Harper Court
Character 4 - Bluey
12-12:45 p.m. - Hyatt Place Hotel - 5225 S. Harper Avenue
Meet costumed characters at local businesses.
Character 1 - Spider Man
1-2 p.m. - Kilwins - 5226 S. Harper Avenue
Character 2 - Elsa
1-2 p.m. - Deep Purpl - 5229 S. Harper Court
Character 3 - Olaf
1-2 p.m. - Harper Theater - 5238 S. Harper Avenue
Character 4 - Bluey
1-2 p.m. - The Silver Room - 1506 E. 53rd Street
We're so excited to have Mama Fresh (Jenny LeFlore), Chicago's coolest mama/community builder/influencer as our fabulous event emcee!
Free family photos with Soul Santa and Mrs. Claus. Note: This is a very popular event. We will 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 that we finish on time. Thanks for your understanding.
We will have three face painters ready to add some holiday magic on your child's face, arms, or hands — as well as a balloon twist artist!
Kids can create several holiday crafts with Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and winter themes.
Note: Some of the crafts have small pieces which could be a choking hazard for young children. Adults must stay with their children while they are making crafts.
Hyde Park nonprofit Brown Books & Paintbrushes will be giving away 300 quality, holiday books for ages 0-teen. One book per child - child must be present to receive book.
1:30 p.m. - Kenwood School of Dance
1:50 p.m. - Hyde Park School of Dance
Free family photos with Santa Maui, two live reindeer, and a sleigh in the Courtyard at Hyde Park Shopping Center! Be sure to dress warmly. Note: This is a very popular event. We will do our best to accommodate as many people as possible, but we may have to stop the line prior to 1:30 p.m. to ensure that we finish on time. Thanks for your understanding.