University of Chicago Service League to Host Annual Holiday Bazaar Benefiting Local Charities

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Hyde Park · November 22, 2025

Hyde Park residents looking to get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting local causes can mark their calendars for Saturday, November 8. The University of Chicago Service League will host its annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church on South Woodlawn Avenue.

The festive community event will feature a variety of items for purchase, including homemade baked goods, jewelry, handcrafted items, vintage treasures, and themed gift baskets. Attendees can also participate in a silent auction and enter raffles for gift certificates to local restaurants and stores. All proceeds from the bazaar will directly benefit carefully selected Chicago charities, with a focus on organizations serving the Hyde Park area.

Community members are encouraged to stop by this free event to find unique holiday gifts while connecting with neighbors and supporting worthwhile local causes. The bazaar represents a longstanding Hyde Park tradition of community service and engagement during the holiday season.

Sources:
1. https://www.hpherald.com/site/events_calendar.html
2. https://www.hpherald.com/evening_digest/dance-showcase-soap-sculpting-and-a-holiday-bazaar-this-weeks-hyde-park-happenings/article_3d8e78fc-39c3-4aad-80a7-1817900e08c5.html