Holly Jolly Holiday Market

Holly Jolly HOliday Market

The Holly Jolly Holiday Market is over for 2023! However, if you are interested in participating as a Vendor or Sponsor or if you are a professional musician or entertainer who is interested in being considered to perform at our 2024 market, please reach out to us at info@ncnaneighbors.org.

Stay tuned for more details on the 2024 Holly Jolly Holiday Market.

2023 Event OVERVIEW

Saturday, December 9th

12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

North Center Town Square - 4100 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Join us for a holly jolly good time! There will be plenty of merchants, food and drink vendors, amazing entertainment and more!

Santa will arrive on his grand sleigh for photos throughout the day. The Winter Queen will also be there walking through the Town Square saying hello to all the kids!

MEMBERS: Purchase your discounted photo with Santa ahead of time for $15.00! You will also get a VIP fast-pass line at the event. Click REGISTER to purchase.

Event Attendees: We are asking for a suggested donation of $5.00 at the gate.

EVENT FAQs

Q: Is there a cost to enter the holiday event?

A: There is a suggested donation of $5.00 per person.

Q: What does the suggested donation go toward?

A: We rely entirely on memberships and donations to exist. Donations collected allow for our 12 person volunteer-run organization to produce events throughout the year such as the Holly Jolly Holiday Market, the North Center Garden Walk, the Community Yard Sale, and several other seasonal initiatives. Each event has costs associated with marketing materials, supplies and logistics. The donations also go toward operations to help us pay our bills with technology, software and administrative fees. We are grateful for our community support!

Q: How do I secure a spot for a photo with Santa?

A: NCNA Members can buy their VIP ticket online now for a discounted price of $15.00! Buy your ticket HERE.

Q: As a member, do I get anything special?

A: NCNA members can buy their Santa photo at a discounted rate until December 6th, and will get a VIP line at the event.

Day-of purchases for Santa photos will cost $20.00 for everyone.

Q: When will Santa be at the event?

A: Santa will be at the event from 1-3pm and again 4-5pm.

Q: What happens at the holiday market?

A: A great time.

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Early purchase VIP Santa Photo tickets are now closed! All community members can purchase tickets for $20 on Saturday at the event!

❄️ The Winter Queen and Snow Angels will also be sharing their holiday magic sharing during the day and will be available for photo opps too! ❄️

A full day of entertainment is planned with stories, dancing and music starts at noon sharp with J Beck and the Gingers, 12:30 with Story Time with Oliver the Ornament, 1:00 O'Hara School of Irish Dance, 1:30 Senn Arts very own Dust Bunnies, 2:20 The Chicago Chorus Girl Project, 2:45 neighborhood favorite Chase Wilkins & Friends and at 5:00 is Pat Owen-Leary. *Please note all times are approximate!

The merch vendors this year offer something for everyone on your holiday list! Check out: Chicago Patty Cakes, ChiTown Clothing, Dana Major Studio, Easel Art Studio, embellish, Lilac Clay Company, Lincoln Square Pottery Studio, Moondance, Oliver the Ornament Books, Planet Access/Visibility Arts, Ruff Haus Pets, Sharon Gaietto Photography, With Love Baked Goods and Workshop Apothecary

The food and drink vendors will have a variety of food options, home made pastries, sweet treats, coffee and flavored coffee drinks, hot chocolate and more! We can't wait for you to try what Cafe Tola, Irene's Finer Diner, Lola's Coney Island and Ritual Coffee has to offer. Holiday inspired adult beverages will be served by Apero and Bottles & Cans.

HJHM wouldn't be possible without the support of our Business Sponsors:

ComEd, thank you for making our holidays ✨BRIGHT!✨

Thanks to our friends Eileen, Jackie and Debbie at the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring Santa this year! 🎅🏽

The Winter Queen and Snow Angels are generously sponsored by Visceral Dance Center! ❄️

Danny from The UPS Store, when you shop local, remember to ship local! You truly are a neighborhood gem! 💎

And of course, Alderman Matt Martin, St. Benedict Preparatory School,

Children's Lighthouse - North Center, Botanical Cafe, Margaret from Dizzy Cow, The Tutu School, and Brownstone Tavern.

Thank you for supporting NCNA! Because of you we are able to host such a great event for our community! ❤️

A special thanks to our Neighbor Sponsors:

❄️ Shane Devins and Ryan Odom ❄️ Mike Kane - Kane Insurance ❄️Christina and Jay Carlile ❄️Larry Griffin ❄️Mark and Joni Croll

New this year, from 2:872-246-1551:00pm we are offering face painting for people of all ages! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Gigi's Playhouse. Please stop by and get some holiday glitter art on while supporting our 2023 HJHM community partner!