Jewel-Osco Hosts “Hot Holidays”- A Festive Tropical Takeover at Water Tower Place

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 .

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