Ravinia Farmers Market

WEDNESDAYS, JUN. 3 - OCT. 28 | 7 AM - 1 PM
Jens Jensen Park | 540 Roger Williams Ave.

Head to the heart of Highland Park’s Ravinia District for your favorite local farmers market! Shop seasonal produce, meet local vendors, and enjoy live performances throughout the morning.

SEPTEMBER 4 | NASHVILLE NOSH

Nothing makes you feel like family quite like Southern hospitality! Enjoy a family-friendly Nashville-inspired evening with The Barn Steakhouse, County Line String Band (featuring a Dolly Parton frontwoman), Line Dancing with Heather, and a “Fearless”-Era Taylor Swift impersonator. Kids will enjoy chalk, bubbles, ring toss, and tic-tac-toe in the plaza.

Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton: Nashville Nosh

SEPT. 4 | 6 PM - 8 PM
Port Clinton Square | 600 Central Ave.

Dine & dance your way across the globe this summer in the heart of Highland Park. No passport necessary.

The City of Highland Park's FREE Friday evening concert series returns in 2026 with a special, global twist. Grab your friends, neighbors, and family and head to Port Clinton Square. Over the course of 10 Friday evenings this summer, enjoy world cuisine from HP restaurants with accompanying music and cultural performances.

From Thailand to France to Mexico, Ukraine, Italy, America, India, and beyond, you're invited to experience the flavors that make Highland Park's culinary scene one of the most diverse on Chicago's North Shore.

Food Truck Thursdays

THURSDAYS, JUN. 4 - SEPT. 3 | 4:30 PM - DUSK
Jens Jensen Park | 540 Roger Williams Ave.

Food Truck Thursdays are the spot to be in the Ravinia District this summer, June 4 through September 3, at Jens Jensen Park! Savor fresh flavors from a variety of food trucks, select Highland Park vendors. Enjoy warm summer evenings and dance to great music every Thursday night, 4:30 PM to dusk.

We can’t imagine a better way to spend a summer evening than good friends, good food, and of course, great music.

Food Truck Thursdays are presented by the City of Highland Park and the Ravinia District Special Service Area 17 property owners, and are managed by Bensidoun USA. The music for Food Truck Thursdays is coordinated by City contractor, Life Rhythms, Inc., and is co-sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation.

Ravinia Farmers Market

WEDNESDAYS, JUN. 3 - OCT. 28 | 7 AM - 1 PM
Jens Jensen Park | 540 Roger Williams Ave.

Head to the heart of Highland Park’s Ravinia District for your favorite local farmers market! Shop seasonal produce, meet local vendors, and enjoy live performances throughout the morning.

Food Truck Thursdays

THURSDAYS, JUN. 4 - SEPT. 3 | 4:30 PM - DUSK
Jens Jensen Park | 540 Roger Williams Ave.

Food Truck Thursdays are the spot to be in the Ravinia District this summer, June 4 through September 3, at Jens Jensen Park! Savor fresh flavors from a variety of food trucks, select Highland Park vendors. Enjoy warm summer evenings and dance to great music every Thursday night, 4:30 PM to dusk.

We can’t imagine a better way to spend a summer evening than good friends, good food, and of course, great music.

Food Truck Thursdays are presented by the City of Highland Park and the Ravinia District Special Service Area 17 property owners, and are managed by Bensidoun USA. The music for Food Truck Thursdays is coordinated by City contractor, Life Rhythms, Inc., and is co-sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation.

The Shops on Elm Place present

End of Summer Party

AUG. 26 | 3 PM - 5:30 PM | FREE
The Shops on Elm Place | 585 - 601 Elm Pl.

End summer in style with The Shops at Elm Place on August 26! Enjoy an afternoon jam-packed with free family fun, giveaways, exclusive experiences, and more. Plus, at 4 PM, the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce will host a very special ribbon cutting celebrating a combined 277 years of milestone anniversaries.

Participating Businesses:

• Love’s Yogurt – 585 Elm Pl. | over 40 years"
  Take part in “spread the love” sidewalk chalking

• Joan Barry Hair Designers – 587 Elm Pl. | 25 years
  Add a pop of color with fun temporary hair color spray

• The BBQ Pit – 589 Elm Pl. | 48 years
  Dig into popular barbecue favorites including sliders and mac n cheese, compliments of Gilbert Orthodontics

• Studio Lagree – 593 Elm Pl. | 12 years
  Group class giveaways

• TREVI Longevity & Aesthetics Institute – 595 Elm Pl., Ste. 208 | 15 years
  Free B-12 shots, IV bags, and hydrating snacks

• My Sister’s Circus – 599 Elm Pl. | 29 years
  Take part in circus games and explore the discounted shopping rack

• Gilbert Orthodontics – 601 Elm Pl. | 10 years
  Complimentary digital scans, prize giveaways, discounts off orthodontic treatment, and host of the evening

• ABC Design Jewelers – 603 Elm Pl. | 5 years
  Ear piercing, complimentary jewelry cleaning, diamond stud special on new purchases, and a children’s jewelry trunk show, followed by an adult-only after party and lounge sponsored by Summer Classics Home

• Eye Magic by Michael Scott – 605 Elm Pl. | 38 years in business, 2 years owned by Michael Scott
  Test your vision with the Magnificent Eye Chart Magnification Station

• The Custom Framer – 607 Elm Pl. | 30 years in business, 6 years owned by Josh Gordon
  Capture the moment at the SMILEstones selfie station

• Summer Classics Home – 1850 Second St., Ste. 162 | 10 years
  Enjoy the outdoor lounge and dining areas covered from the sun by their beautiful outdoor furniture

Ravinia Farmers Market

WEDNESDAYS, JUN. 3 - OCT. 28 | 7 AM - 1 PM
Jens Jensen Park | 540 Roger Williams Ave.

Head to the heart of Highland Park’s Ravinia District for your favorite local farmers market! Shop seasonal produce, meet local vendors, and enjoy live performances throughout the morning.

Vintage Car Show

AUG. 22 | 12 PM - 4 PM
St. Johns North Parking Lot | 525 Central Ave.

Step back in time and experience the golden age of automobiles… and take a look at the future with a brand new EV showcase. Mark your calendars for 2026’s Vintage Car Show: Saturday, August 22.

Admire the elegance, craftsmanship, and the nostalgia of a bygone era. Relive the golden age of automobiles at the Vintage Car Show on Saturday, August 22 from 12 PM - 4 PM. Head to the St. John’s North Lot (525 Central Ave.) and peruse a fabulous array of vintage vehicles, all while enjoying DJ Big Cat spinning your favorite tunes, kid-friendly activities, plus delicious food and ice cold beverages from local Highland Park restaurants. Additionally, 87.7 MeTV-FM will be onsite with station reps giving out swag. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply curious, you will definitely enjoy this journey through automotive excellence. Expect to see a diverse lineup of cars featuring vintage and antique models, unique classics, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles, and more.

Get ready for more cars, more food, and more fun in 2026!

New for 2026: Enjoy even MORE cars with an expanded event footprint, extending onto St. Johns Avenue between Central Avenue and Park Avenue. Plus, take a look at how sustainable the future can be with a brand new electric vehicle showcase.

AUGUST 21 | BOLLYWOOD BEATS & EATS

Eat to the Bollywood Beat with elevated Indian cuisine from the award-winning Indus Progressive Indian. Bollywood dancers and music from Manmeet Kaur will be the evening’s entertainment. Kids will enjoy chalk, ring toss, and tic-tac-toe, plus bubbles courtesy of Civil Tech.

Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton: Bollywood Beats & Eats

AUG. 21 | 6 PM - 8 PM
Port Clinton Square | 600 Central Ave.

Dine & dance your way across the globe this summer in the heart of Highland Park. No passport necessary.

The City of Highland Park's FREE Friday evening concert series returns in 2026 with a special, global twist. Grab your friends, neighbors, and family and head to Port Clinton Square. Over the course of 10 Friday evenings this summer, enjoy world cuisine from HP restaurants with accompanying music and cultural performances.

From Thailand to France to Mexico, Ukraine, Italy, America, India, and beyond, you're invited to experience the flavors that make Highland Park's culinary scene one of the most diverse on Chicago's North Shore.

Food Truck Thursdays - 90s Theme Night

THURSDAYS, JUN. 4 - SEPT. 3 | 4:30 PM - DUSK
Jens Jensen Park | 540 Roger Williams Ave.

Food Truck Thursdays are the spot to be in the Ravinia District this summer, June 4 through September 3, at Jens Jensen Park! Savor fresh flavors from a variety of food trucks, select Highland Park vendors. Enjoy warm summer evenings and dance to great music every Thursday night, 4:30 PM to dusk.

We can’t imagine a better way to spend a summer evening than good friends, good food, and of course, great music.

Food Truck Thursdays are presented by the City of Highland Park and the Ravinia District Special Service Area 17 property owners, and are managed by Bensidoun USA. The music for Food Truck Thursdays is coordinated by City contractor, Life Rhythms, Inc., and is co-sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation.

Ravinia Farmers Market

WEDNESDAYS, JUN. 3 - OCT. 28 | 7 AM - 1 PM
Jens Jensen Park | 540 Roger Williams Ave.

Head to the heart of Highland Park’s Ravinia District for your favorite local farmers market! Shop seasonal produce, meet local vendors, and enjoy live performances throughout the morning.

39th Annual Dr. Mark & the Sutures FREE Community Concert

AUG. 15 | 7 PM | FREE
Port Clinton Square - 600 Central Ave.

A splendid time is guaranteed for all when Dr. Mark and the Sutures play their annual free all-Beatles show right in the heart of Downtown Highland Park. "Dr. Mark" your calendars now, then roll up, come together, and get back with the Fab Five on August 15 at Port Clinton Square.

Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton: Bon AppétEAT

AUG. 14 | 6 PM - 8 PM
Port Clinton Square | 600 Central Ave.

Dine & dance your way across the globe this summer in the heart of Highland Park. No passport necessary.

The City of Highland Park's FREE Friday evening concert series returns in 2026 with a special, global twist. Grab your friends, neighbors, and family and head to Port Clinton Square. Over the course of 10 Friday evenings this summer, enjoy world cuisine from HP restaurants with accompanying music and cultural performances.

From Thailand to France to Mexico, Ukraine, Italy, America, India, and beyond, you're invited to experience the flavors that make Highland Park's culinary scene one of the most diverse on Chicago's North Shore.

AUGUST 14 | BON APPÉT-EAT

This week will make you think that you’re enjoying a warm summer evening in Montmartre. Enjoy authentic French flavors from That Little French Guy and curated wines from Lynfred Winery. Jazz ensemble Lush Life will provide the perfect Parisian ambiance. Kids will enjoy chalk, bubbles, ring toss, a meet & greet with Belle from Beauty & the Beast, a French mime, and movie trivia presented by Wayfarer Theaters.

Food Truck Thursdays

THURSDAYS, JUN. 4 - SEPT. 3 | 4:30 PM - DUSK
Jens Jensen Park | 540 Roger Williams Ave.

Food Truck Thursdays are the spot to be in the Ravinia District this summer, June 4 through September 3, at Jens Jensen Park! Savor fresh flavors from a variety of food trucks, select Highland Park vendors. Enjoy warm summer evenings and dance to great music every Thursday night, 4:30 PM to dusk.

We can’t imagine a better way to spend a summer evening than good friends, good food, and of course, great music.

Food Truck Thursdays are presented by the City of Highland Park and the Ravinia District Special Service Area 17 property owners, and are managed by Bensidoun USA. The music for Food Truck Thursdays is coordinated by City contractor, Life Rhythms, Inc., and is co-sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation.

Ravinia Farmers Market

WEDNESDAYS, JUN. 3 - OCT. 28 | 7 AM - 1 PM
Jens Jensen Park | 540 Roger Williams Ave.

Head to the heart of Highland Park’s Ravinia District for your favorite local farmers market! Shop seasonal produce, meet local vendors, and enjoy live performances throughout the morning.

Frozen with a Firefighter

AUG. 10 | 9 AM - 1 PM | FREE
McDonald’s - 1988 First St.

Join McDonald’s and the Highland Park Fire Department on August 10 for Frozen with a Firefighter! Meet Highland Park Firefighters and the Hamburglar, take photos in a real firetruck, enjoy a FREE small frozen drink, and get your car seat safety-checked to ensure proper fit and install.

America250 at Ravinia Festival - This Land: America in Song

AUG. 8 | 1:30 PM
Ravinia Festival | Bennett Gordon Hall

Ravinia Festival’s Steans Institute performance-study fellowship program for emerging professional classical singers presents an afternoon concert featuring a kaleidoscope of musical impressions of America from diverse times, places, and viewpoints, including music by Ives, Weill, Puccini, Britten, Montsalvatge, Dvořák, and Rameau.

AUGUST 7 | AMERICAN MELTING POT

America is truly a melting pot, a delicious melting pot! Savor the flavors and fusions that have shaped American cuisine with BWB Shakes during AMERICAN MELTING POT night on August 7. Steep Ravine Brewing Company will also offer a selection of craft beers for those 21+. In addition to sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and bean bag tic tac toe for the kids, entertainment will include music from Uptown Shakedown and trivia from Wayfarer Theaters.

Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton: American Melting Pot

AUG. 7 | 6 PM - 8 PM
Port Clinton Square | 600 Central Ave.

Dine & dance your way across the globe this summer in the heart of Highland Park. No passport necessary.

The City of Highland Park's FREE Friday evening concert series returns in 2026 with a special, global twist. Grab your friends, neighbors, and family and head to Port Clinton Square. Over the course of 10 Friday evenings this summer, enjoy world cuisine from HP restaurants with accompanying music and cultural performances.

From Thailand to France to Mexico, Ukraine, Italy, America, India, and beyond, you're invited to experience the flavors that make Highland Park's culinary scene one of the most diverse on Chicago's North Shore.

Food Truck Thursdays

THURSDAYS, JUN. 4 - SEPT. 3 | 4:30 PM - DUSK
Jens Jensen Park | 540 Roger Williams Ave.

Food Truck Thursdays are the spot to be in the Ravinia District this summer, June 4 through September 3, at Jens Jensen Park! Savor fresh flavors from a variety of food trucks, select Highland Park vendors. Enjoy warm summer evenings and dance to great music every Thursday night, 4:30 PM to dusk.

We can’t imagine a better way to spend a summer evening than good friends, good food, and of course, great music.

Food Truck Thursdays are presented by the City of Highland Park and the Ravinia District Special Service Area 17 property owners, and are managed by Bensidoun USA. The music for Food Truck Thursdays is coordinated by City contractor, Life Rhythms, Inc., and is co-sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation.

Ravinia Farmers Market

WEDNESDAYS, JUN. 3 - OCT. 28 | 7 AM - 1 PM
Jens Jensen Park | 540 Roger Williams Ave.

Head to the heart of Highland Park’s Ravinia District for your favorite local farmers market! Shop seasonal produce, meet local vendors, and enjoy live performances throughout the morning.

National Night Out & Fireworks

AUG. 4 | 6 PM - 9:30 PM | FREE
Hidden Creek AquaPark - 1220 Fredrickson Pl.
Sunset Valley Golf Club - 1390 Sunset Rd. (additional fireworks viewing)

The City of Highland Park is excited to announce that this year's National Night Out is getting a very special show! Enjoy a lively and FREE fireworks display beginning at 9:15 PM. View the fireworks directly from Hidden Creek AquaPark. Additional fireworks viewing areas will be located at Sunset Valley Golf Club*.

Before the fireworks, meet the men and women of the Highland Park Police Department and enjoy tons of activities, games, and fun for the whole family at National Night Out. This year’s festivities will take place on August 4 at Hidden Creek AquaPark (1220 Fredrickson Pl.). The fun includes free swimming, a bounce house, a live DJ, snacks, a petting zoo, a touch-a-truck exhibit, community partner booths, and more! PLUS the Bulgarian American Police Association and Relish Catering Kitchen are teaming up to provide free pizza. We can’t wait to see you there!

*Please no outside food or drinks. There will be a limited menu available at Sunset Valley Golf Club. Arrival for fireworks viewing at Sunset Valley Golf Club begins at 6 PM.

National Night Out is proudly sponsored and supported by:
The City of Highland Park, Park District of Highland Park, Target, Sunset Foods, Costco, Jewel-Osco, Highland Pop, Mutual Ace Hardware, McDonald’s, Bulgarian American Police Association, Relish Catering Kitchen

America250 at Ravinia Festival - This Land: America in Song

AUG. 2 | 5 PM
Ravinia Festival | Hunter Pavilion

Ted Sperling hosts and conducts “This Land,” traversing two centuries-plus of popular music across U.S. history with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra—Stephen Foster gems, Sam Cooke and Bob Dylan anthems, songs from stage and screen, and more.

America250 at Ravinia Festival - Emanuel Ax with Chicago Symphony Orchestra: John Adams & Rachmaninoff

AUG. 1 | 7:30 PM
Ravinia Festival | Hunter Pavilion

Emanuel Ax guests with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, playing the new Piano Concerto written for him by John Williams. Chief Conductor Marin Alsop also leads music by John Adams and Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, written shortly before he became an American citizen. 

America250 at Ravinia Festival - Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Carlos Simon’s Good News Mass

JUL. 31 | 7:30 PM
Ravinia Festival | Hunter Pavilion

Chief Conductor Marin Alsop leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Carlos Simon’s Good News Mass, combining African American spirituality and classical music tradition, and dovetails to the American-heartland inspirations in Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony. 

Get ready for a Taste of Thailand with cuisine from Ruby of Siam and perfectly paired wine selections from Lynfred Winery. In addition to sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and bean bag tic tac toe for the kids, entertainment will include music from The Muzik Engine, Thai dancers, and trivia from Wayfarer Theaters & J. Blanton Plumbing.

Downtown Concerts at Port Clinton: Treasures of Thailand

JUL. 31 | 6 PM - 8 PM
Port Clinton Square | 600 Central Ave.

Dine & dance your way across the globe this summer in the heart of Highland Park. No passport necessary.

The City of Highland Park's FREE Friday evening concert series returns in 2026 with a special, global twist. Grab your friends, neighbors, and family and head to Port Clinton Square. Over the course of 10 Friday evenings this summer, enjoy world cuisine from HP restaurants with accompanying music and cultural performances.

From Thailand to France to Mexico, Ukraine, Italy, America, India, and beyond, you're invited to experience the flavors that make Highland Park's culinary scene one of the most diverse on Chicago's North Shore.

Food Truck Thursdays

THURSDAYS, JUN. 4 - SEPT. 3 | 4:30 PM - DUSK
Jens Jensen Park | 540 Roger Williams Ave.

Food Truck Thursdays are the spot to be in the Ravinia District this summer, June 4 through September 3, at Jens Jensen Park! Savor fresh flavors from a variety of food trucks, select Highland Park vendors. Enjoy warm summer evenings and dance to great music every Thursday night, 4:30 PM to dusk.

We can’t imagine a better way to spend a summer evening than good friends, good food, and of course, great music.

Food Truck Thursdays are presented by the City of Highland Park and the Ravinia District Special Service Area 17 property owners, and are managed by Bensidoun USA. The music for Food Truck Thursdays is coordinated by City contractor, Life Rhythms, Inc., and is co-sponsored by the Highland Park Community Foundation.

Ravinia Farmers Market

WEDNESDAYS, JUN. 3 - OCT. 28 | 7 AM - 1 PM
Jens Jensen Park | 540 Roger Williams Ave.

Head to the heart of Highland Park’s Ravinia District for your favorite local farmers market! Shop seasonal produce, meet local vendors, and enjoy live performances throughout the morning.

America250 at Ravinia Festival - Chanticleer: Our American Journey

JUL. 26 | 1:30 PM
Ravinia Festival | Martin Theater

The Grammy-winning ensemble Chanticleer traces centuries of musical heritage, exploring spirituals, shape-note songs, barbershop, and vocal jazz alongside bluegrass, folksong, and more as blueprints of contemporary classics. 

America250 at Ravinia Festival - On the Movies with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

JUL. 24 | 8 PM
Ravinia Festival | Hunter Pavilion

Chief Conductor Marin Alsop and composer Laura Karpman rack focus on one of America’s leading features in global culture—the movies!—for an evening with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra that illuminates film-music perspectives by and about women.