This Week's Events In Highland Park Area

Highland Park IL

26 July, 2021

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HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Wondering what there is to do in the Highland Park area this week? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Highland Park. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Have an event you would like to see it in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Highland Park: 2021 Kids Above All Back to School Backpack Drive When: Tuesday, July 27th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 8765 W Higgins Rd What: 2021 Kids Above All Back to School Backpack DriveDates - through September 22 (already going on)donation list can be found at: https://www.kidsaboveall.org/events/backpack/Donations accepted via Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RZ77JWXDK3L0?ref_=wl_share... Learn More Featured Event: The History and Science Behind the Monarch Craze When: Wednesday, July 28th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual - Zoom presentation What: We have all heard the battle cry and "Plant Milkweed for Monarchs!" Will just planting milkweed really fix the problem of the declining population of Midwestern monarchs?  What else can we do to help this iconic insect?  Presented by naturalist and educator Kim White. Registratio... Learn More Featured Event: The History and Science Behind the Monarch Craze (Meridith Clement) Featured Event: LF/LB Sidewalk Sale When: Thursday, July 29th at 10:00 a.m. What: Come support your local businesses and find a treasure trove of deals!  Thursday - Saturday 10-5 Learn More Featured Event: LF/LB Sidewalk Sale (Kristan Lacey) Featured Event: Summer Sidewalk Sale When: Friday, July 30th at 9:00 a.m. What: From the useful to the unique, the shops of Highland Park offer bargains galore during its annual Sidewalk Sale Days. Merchants from throughout Highland Park move their merchandise to the downtown for this shopping extravaganza. Admission is FREE. Ample parking is available in... Learn More Featured Event: Summer Sidewalk Sale (highland park chamber of commerce) Featured Event: Green Bay Trail Day Returns When: Saturday, July 31st at 8:00 a.m. Where: Green Bay Trail from Glencoe's Shelton Park to Scott Ave., Hubbard Woods What: Green Bay Trail Day will showcase the Trail's restoration, recreational opportunities, its butterfly hatchery, and trail history with activities located along the trail between Shelton Park and Scott Ave. Bring family and friends for FREE food, music, prizes and more.  Enter t... Learn More Featured Event: Green Bay Trail Day Returns (Meridith Clement) Beach2Beach Paddle Race When: Saturday, July 31st at 7:00 a.m. Where: Park Avenue Boat Ramp What: The Second Annual Beach2Beach Paddle Race at the North Shore Yacht Club located in Highland Park, IL on the shores of Lake Michigan. $25-50 Registration includes lunch, commemorative mug and Awards Party. 3-mile, 6-mile, and 1-mile family fun races. Prizes in each of the Mi... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions When: Sunday, August 1st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Danny Cunniff Park What: We're a small, female-run company of 22 team members whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. All of our 30 minute mini sessions are free to book and take place out... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions (Rachel Wasserman) See more local events, or add your own, on the Highland Park Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.