South East Chicago Commission (SECC) and Special Service Area 61 invite local residents and visitors in or near Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, Washington Park, and Woodlawn to join community festivities and experiences this holiday season.
While Amazon may be a convenient way to shop online, local businesses are critical to our neighborhoods and our support is essential. You are encouraged to take advantage of delicious Thanksgiving meals prepared by local award winning chefs, shop for local unique gifts, hunt for photo opportunities, and feel the sense of fellowship.
Nationally-recognized Small Business Saturday is November 26, 2022. Chicago’s South Side Lakefront neighborhoods welcome you to shop your favorite stores, take a small business tour, visit new grand openings, and buy from local vendors at pop up shops and markets. #smallbizlocal2022
Looking for family fun and entertainment? It’s time to get out and explore. The rich diversity on the Southside brings Hanukkah decorations, Kwanzaa celebrations, Santa, Buddy the Elf, live reindeer, ice carving demonstrations, tree lighting ceremonies and more.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Holidays In Bronzeville
November 25 – December 31
Multiple events and activities
https://shoplocalbronzeville.com
Small Business Saturday Networking Event
Saturday | November 26
3pm – 6pm
Park Supper Club
65 E. Garfield Blvd
https://eventnoire.com/e/sbs2022
SIP – SHOP – VIBE
Saturday | November 26
12pm – 6pm
Recycled Modern
5231 S. Harper Court
Small Business Saturday Tour
Saturday | November 26
Cottage Grove Corridor
December Chamber Check In
Thursday | December 1
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Hyatt Place South
5225 S. Harper
Winter Reception & Fundraiser
Friday | December 2
7pm – 9pm
The Grand Ballroom
https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/holidayparty/
Hyde Park Holly-Day
Saturday | December 3
10am – 6pm
Downtown Hyde Park.
#SSA61ShopLocal
https://hphollyday.com
Christmas on 55th
Sunday | December 4
3pm – 6pm
KLEO Center
119 E. Garfield Blvd
https://eventnoire.com/e/co55
HPFM Holiday Market
Saturday | December 17
9am-2pm
The Promontory
5311 S. Lake Park Ave
#SSA61ShopLocal
Events produced and promoted by the QCDC, Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, Washington Park Chamber of Commerce, Woodlawn Chamber of Commerce, University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement, Special Service Area 61 and South East Chicago Commission.
