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SUMMARY:SSA61 Commissioners Meeting - December 2025
DESCRIPTION:~ Public Notice ~\n\n\nSpecial Service Area 61 – Hyde Park (SSA61) will host its monthly Commissioners meeting\non Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025 at Polsky Exchange North\, 2nd Floor. \n1452 E. 53rd St.\nChicago\, IL 60615\n(Location is subject to change). \n\n\nDownload the Agenda  \n  \n———–
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/ssa61-commissioners-meeting-december-2025/
LOCATION:Polsky Center\, 1452 E. 53rd St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commissioners Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182423
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SUMMARY:HPFM Holiday Market 2025
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 20\, 2025\, Chicago’s Hyde Park Farmers Market (HPFM) will host a day of shopping at The Promontory (5311 S Lake Park Ave W)\, offering a festive indoor experience from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.\nShop locally this season and explore a range of unique holiday gifts\, including packaged goods\, original art\, jewelry\, wellness products\, holiday stationery\, and custom gift baskets—perfect for seasonal shopping.
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/hpfm-holiday-market-2025/
LOCATION:The Promontory\, 5311 S Lake Park Ave West\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182423
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T013228Z
UID:10871-1769511600-1769517000@downtownhydeparkchicago.com
SUMMARY:SSA61 Commissioners Meeting - January 2026
DESCRIPTION:~ Public Notice ~\n\n\nSpecial Service Area 61 – Hyde Park (SSA61) will host its monthly Commissioners meeting\non Tuesday\, January 27\, 2026 at Polsky Exchange North\, 2nd Floor. \n1452 E. 53rd St.\nChicago\, IL 60615\n(Location is subject to change). \n\n\nDownload the Agenda 
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/ssa61-commissioners-meeting-january-2026/
LOCATION:Polsky Center\, 1452 E. 53rd St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commissioners Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182423
CREATED:20260304T170907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T174505Z
UID:10924-1774350000-1774355400@downtownhydeparkchicago.com
SUMMARY:SSA61 Commissioners Meeting - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:~ Public Notice ~\n\n\nSpecial Service Area 61 – Hyde Park (SSA61) will host its monthly Commissioners meeting\non Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 at Polsky Exchange North\, 2nd Floor. \n1452 E. 53rd St.\nChicago\, IL 60615\n(Location is subject to change). \n\n\nClick to View the March Meeting Agenda  \n 
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/ssa61-commissioners-meeting-march-2026/
LOCATION:Polsky Center\, 1452 E. 53rd St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commissioners Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182423
CREATED:20260304T165857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T165857Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt at *Play Toys
DESCRIPTION:April 4\, 2026 \n\n\nGet in the holiday spirit at *play for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt with friends\, treats\, and sweet surprises! \nJoin 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! \nFace Painting • Bubbles • Spring Crafts \nPlease bring your own basket to fill with eggs and other goodies. \nFREE to participate. \nOpen to children of all ages\, but we suggest they should be walking independently. \nFree parking available in the Hyde Park Shopping Center parking lot.
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/easter-egg-hunt-at-play-toys/
LOCATION:*Play Toys•Books•Gifts\, 1502 E. 55th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182424
CREATED:20260426T161833Z
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UID:10987-1777374000-1777379400@downtownhydeparkchicago.com
SUMMARY:SSA 61 Commissioners Meeting - April 2026
DESCRIPTION:~ Public Notice ~\n\n\nSpecial Service Area 61 – Hyde Park (SSA61) will host its monthly Commissioners meeting\non Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026 at Polsky Exchange North\, 2nd Floor. \n1452 E. 53rd St.\nChicago\, IL 60615\n(Location is subject to change). \n\n\nClick to View the April Meeting Agenda  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/ssa-61-commissioners-meeting-april-2026/
LOCATION:Polsky Center\, 1452 E. 53rd St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commissioners Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182424
CREATED:20260326T040425Z
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SUMMARY:Hyde Park Spring Garden Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Hyde Park Garden Fair is Chicago’s oldest community garden sale. The annual garden sale fosters neighborhood gardening projects throughout the South Side. \n2026 Fair will be held at\nKimbark Plaza Shopping Center\n53rd Street and South Kimbark \nChicago\, IL 60615
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/hyde-park-spring-garden-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Kimbark Plaza\, 1228 E 53rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182424
CREATED:20260326T041154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T041154Z
UID:10970-1779008400-1779030000@downtownhydeparkchicago.com
SUMMARY:Hyde Park Spring Garden Fair 2026 II
DESCRIPTION:The Hyde Park Garden Fair is Chicago’s oldest community garden sale. The annual garden sale fosters neighborhood gardening projects throughout the South Side. \n2026 Fair will be held at\nKimbark Plaza Shopping Center\n53rd Street and South Kimbark \nChicago\, IL 60615
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/hyde-park-spring-garden-fair-2026-ii/
LOCATION:Kimbark Plaza\, 1228 E 53rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182424
CREATED:20260429T133337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T180721Z
UID:10993-1779793200-1779798600@downtownhydeparkchicago.com
SUMMARY:SSA61 Commissioners Meeting - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:~ Public Notice ~\n\n\nSpecial Service Area 61 – Hyde Park (SSA61) will host its monthly Commissioners meeting\non Tuesday\, May 26\, 2026 at Polsky Exchange North\, 2nd Floor. \n1452 E. 53rd St.\nChicago\, IL 60615\n(Location is subject to change). \n\n\nView the Meeting Agenda
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/ssa61-commissioners-meeting-may-2026/
LOCATION:Polsky Center\, 1452 E. 53rd St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commissioners Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182424
CREATED:20260520T030359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T030359Z
UID:11045-1780596000-1780606800@downtownhydeparkchicago.com
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Hyde Park Best Steppers Contest
DESCRIPTION:🔥 Calling all steppers! 🔥 \nJoin us for the 3rd Annual Hyde Park Best Steppers Contest as we kick off the Harper Court Summer Music Series! \n🎶 Music by DJ Eric “ET” Taylor\n 🎤 Hosted by Mario Smith\n 🏆 Trophies + CASH PRIZES for 1st\, 2nd & 3rd place couples \n📍 Harper Court – 5235 S. Harper Court\, Hyde Park\n 📅 Thursday\, June 4\n ⏰ 6–9 p.m. \nSponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with The Silver Room. \nNews on the Music Series
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/3rd-annual-hyde-park-best-steppers-contest/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182424
CREATED:20260520T021636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T023606Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Jazz in the Court Featuring Meagan McNeal
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your weekend with Jazz in the Court featuring Meagan McNeal – FREE in Harper Court. \n📍 Harper Court – 5235 S. Harper Court\, Hyde Park \n📅 Friday\, June 5 \n⏰ 12-2:30 p.m. \nSponsored by the University of Chicago / produced by Samuel J. Lewis II / In Memory of Carolyn Albritton  \n🔗 Full Story of the Series
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/2026-jazz-in-the-court-featuring-meagan-mcneal/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182424
CREATED:20260304T172830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T172830Z
UID:10928-1780822800-1780840800@downtownhydeparkchicago.com
SUMMARY:2026 Hyde Park Farmers Market Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Hyde Park Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season. \n\nSeason begins Sunday\, June 7 through September 27\, 2025.\nEach Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm\n54th Street and Lake Park Ave West (Hyde Park Bank parking lot)\nVendors may change each week with special pop up offerings.\nVisit the hospitality tent for LINK UP or SNAP payment assistance OR $25.00 match.\nFREE street parking nearby on Sundays.\n\nAdditional details coming soon.
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/2026-hyde-park-farmers-market-grand-opening/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182424
CREATED:20260609T042444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T042444Z
UID:11102-1783162800-1783177200@downtownhydeparkchicago.com
SUMMARY:4th on 53rd Parade and Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nCelebrate 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! \nDowntown Hyde Park Chicago
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/4th-on-53rd-parade-and-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Nichols Park\, 1355 E 53rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182424
CREATED:20260521T181723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T181723Z
UID:11061-1783422000-1783427400@downtownhydeparkchicago.com
SUMMARY:SSA61 Commissioners Meeting - July 2026
DESCRIPTION:~ Public Notice ~\n\n\nSpecial Service Area 61 – Hyde Park (SSA61) will host its monthly Commissioners meeting\non Tuesday\, July 7\, 2026 at Polsky Exchange North\, 2nd Floor. \n1452 E. 53rd St.\nChicago\, IL 60615\n(Location is subject to change). \n\n\nMeeting Agenda (coming soon) \n 
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/ssa61-commissioners-meeting-july-2026/
LOCATION:Polsky Center\, 1452 E. 53rd St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commissioners Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182424
CREATED:20260520T033148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T033148Z
UID:11048-1783620000-1783630800@downtownhydeparkchicago.com
SUMMARY:Harper Court Music Features Rich Medina + LeftJones
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the Harper Court Summer Music Series July concert: \n🎶 Music by Rich Medina + LeftJones \nRich 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. \nHailing 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. \n 🎤 Hosted by Mario Smith \n📍 Harper Court – 5235 S. Harper Court\, Hyde Park\n 📅 Thursday\, July 9\n ⏰ 6–9 p.m. \nSponsored by the University of Chicago in partnership with The Silver Room.\nOpening act 6-7 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. with headliner from 7-8 p.m. \nNews story on the Series
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/harper-court-music-features-rich-medina-leftjones/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182424
CREATED:20260520T023246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T023246Z
UID:11039-1783684800-1783702800@downtownhydeparkchicago.com
SUMMARY:2026 Jazz in the Court: Oscar Brown Jr. Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 100 Years of Genius with the Oscar Brown Jr. Tribute Concert! \n📍 Harper Court – 5235 S. Harper Court\, Hyde Park \n📅 Friday\, July 10 \n⏰ 12-5 p.m. (SPECIAL EXTENDED HOURS) \nSponsored by the University of Chicago / produced by Samuel J. Lewis II / In Memory of Carolyn Albritton \nFull Story on the Series
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/2026-jazz-in-the-court-oscar-brown-jr-tribute/
LOCATION:Harper Court\, 5235 S. Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182424
CREATED:20260520T140816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T140816Z
UID:11051-1789808400-1789833600@downtownhydeparkchicago.com
SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Hyde Park Garden Fair
DESCRIPTION:  \nSeptember 19 will be the annual Bulb and Mum Sale including alliums\, irises\, daffodils\, tulips\, hyacinths\, crocuses\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent by Hyde Park Garden Fair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKimbark Plaza\, 53rd and Woodlawn\, Chicago\, IL\, United States\, Illinois
URL:https://downtownhydeparkchicago.com/event/fall-2026-hyde-park-garden-fair/
LOCATION:Kimbark Plaza\, 1228 E 53rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garden Fair
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