is a two-week-plus festival held every January or February since 1886, minus the WWII years. Enjoy the parades, medallion hunt, beer tents, giant snow slides, the ice palace, and other free and low cost family activities. Embrace the cold!

is a yearly weekend event held mid-summer featuring an art fair, live music, a beer tent, petting zoo, business fair, inflatable rides and games along with a 5K road race and a weiner dog race, more food than can possibly be listed, and many, many other fun festivities for the whole family.

is technically called Mann Theatres Highland I & II, but everyone knows it as the Highland Theater. It has an old-timey feel to it, and it's been around for roughly fifty years. If you want a touch of the sixties as you watch a movie, this is a great place to go.

This is a free outdoor music series open to the public. Nothing says summer like listening to music with the sun on your face and a breeze ruffling your hair. There are performances nearly every day at one of the parks. Don’t miss out!

was started in 1994 by Founder and Producing Artistic Director Barbara Brooks after giving birth to her son. She wanted a way for her son and his friends (in the future, obviously) to share the richness of their diverse backgrounds. Since then, the MJTC has grown into an award-winning theater company and are nationally known.

is the combination of the Hillcrest Recreation Center and Highland Park Library renamed. They added an additional 5,000 square feet of public space and have included many new public amenities, including a dedicated teen zone and an increased children's area. There are activities for everyone, including after class programs, open gym, sports, and much more. […]

hearkens back to the days of jazz-filled speakeasies in the heart of New Orleans. Their menu is Creole inspired, including gumbo and fried catfish po'boys, and their cocktails are lovingly crafted in the spirit of Prohibition masters who practiced their art behind closed doors. And, of course, they are passionate about music, especially jazz, soul, […]

proudly root for the Packers as the owners are from Wisconsin. They sport their green and gold with pride as they serve Highland Park Signature Sandwiches and plenty of beer. If you're a transplanted Packers fan and want to root for your team, head out to Tiffany's.

is the place to go if you want brand-name clothing at a reasonable price. They have a wide variety of brands, styles, and sizes, which means something for everyone. And, of course, you can bring in clothing you no longer need to sell as well. It's a good deal for everyone.

is a neighborhood boutique focused on vintage women's clothing as well as an eclectic collection of home decor, seasonal decorations, gifts, and more. If you want to add a little beauty to your life, try gypsy moon.

is a specialty shop, focused on repairing watches and clocks, but will also do some small jewelry. With over 30 years in the business, this is the premier place to go for your watch/clock-related repairs.

is a used book store with something for everyone and an ever-changing inventory. Need some extra cash? Bring in the books you’ve already read for store credit or cash, then you can buy more books in return. A win-win situation for everyone.