Downtown Hyde Park Chicago

Easter Egg Hunt at *Play Toys
2026-04-04 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | *Play Toys•Books•Gifts, 1502 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
April 4, 2026

Get in the holiday spirit at *play for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt with friends, treats, and sweet surprises!
Join us in person for a super fun Easter Egg Hunt like no other. Hop on over to *play and dive into a day filled with colorful eggs, cool prizes, and lots of laughs. Perfect for friends and family who want to celebrate the season together. Don’t miss out on the excitement and good vibes!
Face Painting • Bubbles • Spring Crafts
Please bring your own basket to fill with eggs and other goodies.
FREE to participate.
Open to children of all ages, but we suggest they should be walking independently.
Free parking available in the Hyde Park Shopping Center parking lot.

SSA 61 Commissioners Meeting - April 2026
2026-04-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Polsky Center, 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
~ Public Notice ~

Special Service Area 61 – Hyde Park (SSA61) will host its monthly Commissioners meeting
on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Polsky Exchange North, 2nd Floor.
1452 E. 53rd St.
Chicago, IL 60615
(Location is subject to change).

Click to View the April Meeting Agenda

Hyde Park Spring Garden Fair 2026
2026-05-16 09:00 - 18:00 | Kimbark Plaza, 1228 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
The Hyde Park Garden Fair is Chicago’s oldest community garden sale. The annual garden sale fosters neighborhood gardening projects throughout the South Side.
2026 Fair will be held at
Kimbark Plaza Shopping Center
53rd Street and South Kimbark
Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park Spring Garden Fair 2026 II
2026-05-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Kimbark Plaza, 1228 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States

SSA61 Commissioners Meeting - May 2026
2026-05-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Polsky Center, 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
~ Public Notice ~

Special Service Area 61 – Hyde Park (SSA61) will host its monthly Commissioners meeting
on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Polsky Exchange North, 2nd Floor.
1452 E. 53rd St.
Chicago, IL 60615
(Location is subject to change).

View the Meeting Agenda

3rd Annual Hyde Park Best Steppers Contest
2026-06-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Harper Court, 5235 S. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
🔥 Calling all steppers! 🔥
Join us for the 3rd Annual Hyde Park Best Steppers Contest as we kick off the Harper Court Summer Music Series!
🎶 Music by DJ Eric “ET” Taylor
🎤 Hosted by Mario Smith
🏆 Trophies + CASH PRIZES for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place couples
📍 Harper Court – 5235 S. Harper Court, Hyde Park
📅 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 6–9 p.m.
Sponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with The Silver Room.
News on the Music Series

2026 Jazz in the Court Featuring Meagan McNeal
2026-06-05 12:00 - 14:30 | Harper Court, 5235 S. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Kick off your weekend with Jazz in the Court featuring Meagan McNeal – FREE in Harper Court.
📍 Harper Court – 5235 S. Harper Court, Hyde Park
📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ 12-2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the University of Chicago / produced by Samuel J. Lewis II / In Memory of Carolyn Albritton
🔗 Full Story of the Series

2026 Hyde Park Farmers Market Grand Opening
2026-06-07 09:00 - 14:00 | IL
The South East Chicago Commission and Special Service Area #61 proudly present the Hyde Park Farmers Market, thanks to the partnership of Hyde Park Bank. The new market reveals an entirely fresh look with all new logistics, giving residents and visitors a chance to shop on the weekends and experience an infusion of healthy food, lifestyles, arts and culture.
The Hyde Park Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season.

Season begins Sunday, June 7 through September 27, 2025.
Each Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
54th Street and Lake Park Ave West (Hyde Park Bank parking lot)
Vendors may change each week with special pop up offerings.
Visit the hospitality tent for LINK UP or SNAP payment assistance OR $25.00 match.
FREE street parking nearby on Sundays.

Additional details coming soon.

4th on 53rd Parade and Festival 2026
2026-07-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Nichols Park, 1355 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Celebrate the 4th of July in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, with a beloved local tradition going back 30+ years – the 4th on 53rd Parade and Free Festival! The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. with marching bands, floats, community groups, and kids on decorated bikes – with a free festival after the parade from 12-3 p.m. featuring performances, games, bouncy houses, face painting, magician, and more!
Downtown Hyde Park Chicago

SSA61 Commissioners Meeting - July 2026
2026-07-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Polsky Center, 1452 E. 53rd St., Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
~ Public Notice ~

Special Service Area 61 – Hyde Park (SSA61) will host its monthly Commissioners meeting
on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Polsky Exchange North, 2nd Floor.
1452 E. 53rd St.
Chicago, IL 60615
(Location is subject to change).

Meeting Agenda

Harper Court Music Features Rich Medina + LeftJones
2026-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Harper Court, 5235 S. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Get ready for the Harper Court Summer Music Series July concert:
🎶 Music by Rich Medina + LeftJones
Rich Medina is an elite DJ whose captivating narrative plays like no other. His love affair with music began in his family’s church, arguably from the womb, and has blossomed into an internationally renowned career as a platinum-selling record producer, recording artist, poet, journalist, curator, university and arts institution educator, and 2021 Pew Fellowship recipient.
Hailing from the South Side of Chicago, LeftJones is recognized as one of the city’s most dynamic live bands, blending hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and fusion.
🎤 Hosted by Mario Smith
📍 Harper Court – 5235 S. Harper Court, Hyde Park
📅 Thursday, July 9
⏰ 6–9 p.m.
Sponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with The Silver Room.
Opening act 6-7 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. with headliner from 7-8 p.m.
News story on the Series

2026 Jazz in the Court: Oscar Brown Jr. Tribute
2026-07-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Harper Court, 5235 S. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Celebrate 100 Years of Genius with the Oscar Brown Jr. Tribute Concert!
📍 Harper Court – 5235 S. Harper Court, Hyde Park
📅 Friday, July 10
⏰ 12-5 p.m. (SPECIAL EXTENDED HOURS)
Sponsored by the University of Chicago / produced by Samuel J. Lewis II / In Memory of Carolyn Albritton
Full Story on the Series

Antoine Anthony & The Chicago Players
2026-07-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Nichols Park, 1355 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
The 2026 George Franklin Summer Sunday Concert Series kicks off on Sunday, July 12, from 4-6 p.m. with Antoine Anthony & The Chicago Players.
Antoine Anthony is a Chicago singer/songwriter, inspired by the deep soul and R&B sounds of the 60s, 70s, and 80s as well as his father, a respected church-based vocalist/pianist.

Sunday, July 12
4-6 p.m.
Nichols Park – 1355 E. 53rd Street

Sponsored by Downtown Hyde Park / SSA #61, A&S Beverages, and Toni Preckwinkle – Cook County Board President.

https://4thon53rdparade.com/concerts

Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale
2026-07-16 09:30 - 2026-07-19 18:30 | Hyde Park Shopping Center, 5450 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale
The Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale is back for 2026!

Visit your favorite businesses at the Hyde Park Shopping Center
Thursday-Saturday, July 16-18, from 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. each day,

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Barnes & Noble – 1524 E. 55th StreetBuy one, get one 50% off sale on select young adult and kids’ books. Stop by between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to receive a $1 off coupon for any hand-crafted drink in the cafe.

La Boulangerie & Co – 1550 E. 55th StreetEnjoy a 10% discount on food items on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 p.m., and a 10% discount for brunch on Saturday between 12-2 p.m. (does not include cocktails and wine by the bottle for brunch). Mention the Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale to your server for discount.

Mahari Restaurant – 1504 E. 55th StreetEnjoy a 10% discount for lunch on Thursday and Friday from 12-2 p.m., and a 10% discount for brunch on Saturday. Mention the Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale to your server for discount.

*Play Toys – 1502 E. 55th StreetUp to 70% off select items, lots of dings and dents but ready for play. No gift wrapping available and no returns.

Rosin Eyecare – 1548 E. 55th StreetReceive 25% off prescription lenses with frame purchase, and 40% off all additional complete pairs of glasses with purchase.

Wesley’s Shoes – 1506 E. 55th StreetUp to 70% savings on select women’s clothing tops and bottoms, men’s and women’s sandals, running shoes, dress shoes, and much more.
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Sponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with the Downtown Hyde Park and the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce.

Live Music by Cecy Santana
2026-07-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Nichols Park, 1355 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Summer Sunday Concert Series presents Cecy Santana on July 19, 2026 at Nichols Park 1355 E 53rd Street.
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Cecy Santana is a Chicago-based Brazilian singer, songwriter, and performer known for blending samba, jazz, funk, pop, and Latin rock into a vibrant, high-energy sound. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, she comes from a deeply musical family and has built a strong following in Chicago’s live music scene through performances with her own band and the acclaimed Santana tribute project SUPERNATURAL.

Hyde Park Farmers Market 2026-07
2026-07-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Hyde Park Bank Parking Lot, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Hyde Park Farmers Market shoppers will find fresh produce from local Illinois farms, freshly baked breads and desserts, beautiful plants, packaged foods, personal beauty supplies, and traditional farmers market fare.
The Market runs RAIN or SHINE (unless safety is a concern)*

Season begins Sunday, June 7 through September 27, 2026.
Each Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
54th Street and Lake Park Ave West (Hyde Park Bank parking lot)
Vendors may change each week with special pop up offerings.
Visit the hospitality tent for LINK UP or SNAP payment assistance OR $25.00 match.
FREE street parking nearby on Sundays.

Tammy McCann and DJ Celeste Alexander
2026-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Harper Court, 5235 S. Harper Court, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
Thursday, August 6HARPER COURT SUMMER MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS TAMMY MCCANN WITH DJ CELESTE ALEXANDER
Harper Court, 5235 S. Harper Court
Hyde Park (53rd Street and S. Lake Park Avenue).

Tammy McCann is an award-winning, internationally recognized jazz vocalist and the Artist in Residence at the Music Institute of Chicago. Renowned for her powerful and “emotionally charged” voice, McCann uniquely blends classical vocal technique and gospel aesthetics with jazz.

Chicago has always been a city that produces artists who lead with soul, and DJ Celeste Alexander is no exception. A fixture in the city’s vibrant DJ culture, Celeste brings a rare combination of technical skill, musical depth, and undeniable charisma to every performance — commanding the room from the first track to the last.

DJ Celeste Alexander – 6-7 PM
Tammy McCann – 7-8 PM
DJ Celeste Alexander – 8-9 PM

Bring your chairs and your dance moves! This will be fun!
www.harpercourtmusic.com.

Fall 2026 Hyde Park Garden Fair
2026-09-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Kimbark Plaza, 1228 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL, 60615, United States
September 19 will be the annual Bulb and Mum Sale including alliums, irises, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, crocuses, and more.

Event by Hyde Park Garden Fair

Kimbark Plaza, 53rd and Woodlawn, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois
