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 on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days.
Free, open to the public and perfect for families and holiday shoppers alike, Hot Holidays offers a sunny, joyful break from the season’s hustle.
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.
Location: Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., 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
Enjoy 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.
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