SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 - FREE ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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 family while supplies last.

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

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

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.