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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 - FREE ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

53rd STREET ACTIVITIES

Self-Guided Ice Sculpture Stroll - 53rd Street

All Day

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.

HARPER COURT ACTIVITIES - 5235 S. Harper Court

Ice Carving Demo

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Watch two ice artists from Nadeau Ice carve holiday-themed sculptures from blocks of ice using chainsaws! Be sure to dress warmly.

Ice Skating - Harper Court

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Try out your ice skating skills on our outdoor synthetic ice rink in Harper Court. Free skate rentals available. Be sure to dress warmly.


SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK

Skaters and parents/guardians of skaters using the ice rink, acknowledge that there is a risk of injury in ice skating, and by entering  you freely accept the risk. The use of protective equipment is recommended. This rink is used by both experienced and inexperienced skaters. Injury could result from falling or colliding with others.

HYDE PARK ACTIVITIES - VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Free Movie Screening of "Moana 2" - Harper Theater - 5238 S. Harper Avenue

10 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

Free admission to "Moana 2" at the Harper Theater! Total theater capacity is 222 people - first come/first served. No tickets necessary. Running time one hour and 40 minutes. Doors open at 9:15 a.m.

Buddy The Elf

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Look for Buddy on 53rd Street, in Harper Court, at The Promontory, and at the Hyde Park Shopping Center.

Costumed Characters - Around Hyde Park

12-12:45 p.m.

Meet costumed characters at local businesses.


Character 1 - Ariel

12-12:45 p.m. - Stan's Donuts - 5225 S. Harper Court


Character 2 - Spiderman

12-12:45 p.m. - Bob's Pizza - 1518 E. 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

Costumed Characters - Around Hyde Park

1-2 p.m.

Meet costumed characters at local businesses.


Character 1 - Ariel

1-2 p.m. - Kilwins - 5226 S. Harper Avenue


Character 2 - Spiderman

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

THE PROMONTORY ACTIVITIES - 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue West

Mama Fresh - The Promontory

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

We're so excited to have Mama Fresh (Jenny LeFlore), Chicago's coolest mama/community builder/influencer as our fabulous event emcee!

Soul Santa & Mrs. Claus - The Promontory

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Free family photos with Soul Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Promontory. 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.

Holiday Crafts - The Promontory

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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.

Brown Books & Paintbrushes - The Promontory

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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.

Dance Performances - The Promontory

1:30 p.m

1:30 p.m. - Hyde Park School of Dance

1:45 p.m. - Kenwood School of Ballet

HYDE PARK SHOPPING CENTER ACTIVITIES - 55th Street/S. Lake Park Avenue

Santa Maui, Live Reindeer & Sleigh - Hyde Park Shopping Center Courtyard

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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 p.m. to ensure that we finish on time. Thanks for your understanding.

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