Events Calendar - Community News and Events
SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE 2024
We are once again thrilled to bring you the Highland Park Summer Sidewalk Sale! Please join us Friday and Saturday, July 26th & 27th, for the community's biggest sale of the year!
Port Clinton Concerts - Urban Roots Band
On Friday, August 2nd from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, enjoy the classic roots reggae beats of Urban Roots Band! What?s better than a summertime Friday evening? A summertime Friday evening with a concert! The City of Highland Park is excited to announce the return of free, City-sponsored Port Clinton Concerts on select Friday evenings in July and August. Enjoy the warm summer air and kickoff your weekend with live music from a diverse range of artists and genres including: folk, reggae, blues, soul, classic rock, Latin, and more.
Going All the Way Home To Spirit – Gary Renard
Going All the Way Home To Spirit with Gary Renard, in-person or Zoom 2-day immersion, August 3 & 4, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Infinity Foundation
North Shore New Friend Adoption Event
Calling all animal lovers in the northern suburbs! PAWS is bringing adoptable dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens to the Glenn L. Felner North Shore Adoption Center in Highland Park on Sunday, August 4, noon–3 p.m. for an afternoon of mixing, mingling, and shaking paws.
AUGUST'S FIRST WEDNESDAY CONNECTIONS
Join the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce for August's First Wednesday Connections event on August 7th! We're pleased to have the Highland Park Community Foundation join us for this evening First Wednesday Connections. Learn more about their work helping our community, and about our joint partnership - Connecting Commerce with Community. Light refreshments will be available and a cash bar.
Port Clinton Concerts - Mr. Blotto Acoustic Duo
On Friday, August 9th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, enjoy Mr. Blotto Acoustic Duo, an acoustic jam band playing songs from bands like Allmans, Grateful Dead, and Phish! What's better than a summertime Friday evening? A summertime Friday evening with a concert! The City of Highland Park is excited to announce the return of free, City-sponsored Port Clinton Concerts on select Friday evenings in July and August. Enjoy the warm summer air and kickoff your weekend with live music from a diverse range of artists and genres including: folk, reggae, blues, soul, classic rock, Latin, and more.
Gearhead Outfitters Adoption Event
Looking for a best friend who can keep up with your active lifestyle? Look no further. On August 10, 1–4 p.m., PAWS Chicago is bringing athletic, adoptable dogs to Gearhead Outfitters in Highland Park. Stop by and take your first step toward a new adventure.
Food Truck Thursday and Live Entertainment
Live music, live music, children's entertainment, free admission
Port Clinton Concerts - The Oh Yeahs!
On Friday, August 16th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, enjoy The Oh Yeahs! with their folk with lush harmonies sound! What's better than a summertime Friday evening? A summertime Friday evening with a concert! The City of Highland Park is excited to announce the return of free, City-sponsored Port Clinton Concerts on select Friday evenings in July and August. Enjoy the warm summer air and kickoff your weekend with live music from a diverse range of artists and genres including: folk, reggae, blues, soul, classic rock, Latin, and more.
Pilgrim Players Annual Benefit Concert
Pilgrim Players Concert, Bach and Schubert, Northmoor Country Club, Highland Park
SEPTEMBER'S FIRST WEDNESDAY CONNECTIONS
Join the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce for September's First Wednesday Connections event on September 4th at 7:30 am at Bluegrass Restaurant!
Food Truck Thursdays and live entertainment
Food trucks, live music, free admission
Food Truck Thursday and Live Entertainment
Food trucks, live music, free admission
Highwood Holiday Light Village
Highwood, Illinois Holiday Lights Village, Everts Park Visit during holiday season