Welcome to The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival 2022
2022 Events Schedule
***Well behaved leashed dogs are welcome!**
Community Appreciation Night Thursday October 6
| 5:00-9:00 pm | Three All-You-Can Carve Pumpkin Stations located in Everts Park (along North Avenue), City Hall Park and at Painters Park (424 Sheridan Road across from Buffo’s), Live Music and Full Bar at Painters Park, Interactive Skeleton Displays re-enacting famous dance scenes from movies and pop culture, and more! |
| 5:00-9:00 pm | Unlimited Carnival Ride Special - ONLY $30 per person |
Friday October 7
| 4:00 pm | Festival Opens – Food and Artisan Craft Vendors, Three All-You-Can Carve Pumpkin Stations located in Everts Park (along North Avenue), City Hall Park and at Painters Park (424 Sheridan Road across from Buffo’s), Interactive Skeleton Displays re-enacting famous dance scenes from movies and pop culture, Hay Rides and more! |
| 4:00–11:00 pm | Live Music from three stages; Main Stage located on Green Bay at North Avenue, World Music Stage at Everts Park Bandshell, and the Local Music and Activity Stage located in Painters Park (424 Sheridan Road across from Buffo’s) |
| 4:00–6:00 pm | Trick or Treating Throughout Festival Grounds Sponsored by ‘Z’ Frank Apachi Day Camp |
| 5:00–10:00 pm | Carnival Rides & Games |
| 5:30–9:30 pm | Prime Time Carnival Unlimited Ride Special- ONLY $35 per person |
| 7:45 pm | Highland Park Community Foundation Announcement on Main Stage on Green Bay at North Avenues and Ceremonial Wall Lighting |
| 11:00 pm | Festival Close |
Saturday October 8
| 9:00 am | Superhero 5K Family Fun Run, Walk & Stroll sponsored by Gearhead Outfitters and Windy City Dispensary |
| 11:00 am | Festival Opens – Food and Artisan Craft Vendors, Three All-You-Can Carve Pumpkin Stations located in Everts Park (along North Avenue), City Hall Park and at Painters Park (424 Sheridan Road across from Buffo’s), Interactive Skeleton Displays re-enacting famous dance scenes from movies and pop culture, Hay Rides and more! |
| 11:00 am–11:00 pm | Live Music from three stages; Main Stage located on Green Bay at North Avenue, World Music Stage at Everts Park Bandshell, and the Local Music and Activity Stage located in Painters Park (424 Sheridan Road across from Buffo’s) |
| 1:00 - 10:00 pm | Carnival Rides & Games |
| 1:00 – 5:00 pm | Unlimited Carnival Ride Special - ONLY $30 per person |
| 5:30 –9:30 pm | Prime Time Carnival Unlimited Ride Special- ONLY $35 per person |
| 8:00 pm | Highland Park Community Foundation Announcement on Main Stage at Green Bay and North Avenues and Ceremonial Wall |
| 11:00 pm | Festival Close |
Sunday October 9
| 11:00 am | Festival Opens – Food and Artisan Craft Vendors, Three All-You-Can Carve Pumpkin Stations located in Everts Park (along North Avenue), City Hall Park and at Painters Park (424 Sheridan Road across from Buffo’s), Interactive Skeleton Displays re-enacting famous dance scenes from movies and pop culture, Hay Rides and more! |
| 11:00 am–9:00 pm | Live Music from three stages; Main Stage located on Green Bay at North Avenue, World Music Stage at Everts Park Bandshell, and the Local Music and Activity Stage located in Painters Park (424 Sheridan Road across from Buffo’s) |
| 1:00 - 9:00 pm | Carnival Rides & Games |
| 1:00 – 5:00 pm | Unlimited Carnival Ride Special - ONLY $30 per person |
| 12 pm | Pet Costume Contest at City Hall Park Stage - Pet Costume Contest Sign Up |
| 1 pm | Kids Costume Contest at City Hall Park Stage - Kids Costume Contest Sign Up |
| 2:00 pm | Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest at City Hall Park Stage Sponsored by The Bent Fork Bakery - Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest Sign Up |
| 7:00 pm | Highland Park Community Foundation Announcement on Main Stage at Green Bay and North Avenues and Great Pumpkin Wall |
| 9:00 pm | Festival Close |
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Celebrate Highwood
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What an amazing night we had on Saturday at our annual Roaring 2020's event! Money was raised for our operating fund that allows us to maintain our stellar line-up of events, while so much fun was had by all (evidence via the link below!)
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What an amazing evening!❤️
Big thanks to Better for including our amazing Roaring 2020's event in their top things to do in March piece! We couldn't agree more and CAN NOT wait until tomorrow night!
There are still a few tickets remaining so get yours ASAP before they sell out!
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31 Things To Do in Chicago and the Suburbs This March
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Spring has sprung! If you're ready to get back to exploring the city, check out our list of the 31 best things to do in Chicago this March.Three available tickets for sales if there’s anyone out there searching for tickets don’t hesitate to send me a message and like my post so I can message you thanks.