Escape the winter chill and turn up the heat on your holiday season! Jewel-Osco is bringing a two-day tropical holiday takeover to Water Tower Place, transforming the iconic shopping destination into a warm, festive escape for the entire weekend. Perfect for families and holiday shoppers alike, Hot Holidays offers a sunny, joyful break from the hectic bustle.
As Jewel-Osco’s last big public event of 2025, Hot Holidays celebrates the culmination of a year filled with fun, free community-focused experiences across Chicagoland that gave back to local charitable organizations and thousands of Jewel-Osco’s loyal shoppers. With more than 125 years of nourishing Chicagoland communities under their belt, Jewel-Osco is wrapping up the year with its most vibrant celebration yet.
Dates: Saturday, December 13 & Sunday, December 14
Time: 11 - 4 pm
Location: Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago - Level 4
Guests can enjoy a lineup of bright, beachy holiday fun, including:
• Snap a Selfie with Santa
• Head to Surf School
• Create a Holiday Lei
• Learn to Hula
• Snag a Seashell Ornament
• Spin to Win Sun-sational Prizes
• Lounge at the ‘Cocoa Cabana’ with JoJo and enjoy complimentary sips
• Live Tropical Entertainment
• Paint Your Own Holiday Cookie
Warm up, dive in, and celebrate the season island style with Jewel-Osco! Hot Holidays is brought to life in partnership with valued Jewel-Osco sponsors including Frito-Lay, Pepperidge Farm, Sargento, Smithfield, Home Run Inn, Seattle’s Best, Cheez-It, General Mills, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Simply, and Turkey Hill.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
For more information, visit celebratewithjewelosco.com .
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Water Tower Place, 835 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
