Food Truck Thursdays
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. For more information on how to be a part of the 2026 event season as a participating or sponsoring business, please contact the Ravinia District’s event management team, Junipr Public Relations 312.235.3245
Thursdays, June 4 - September 3
4:30 PM - Dusk | Jens Jensen Park
Mark your calendars: Food Truck Thursdays returns to the Ravinia District this summer, June 4 through September 3, at Jens Jensen Park! Savor fresh flavors from a variety of food trucks, including Highland Park vendors Abigail’s American Bistro,Indus Progressive Indian, Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar, Shaevitz Kosher Market & BBQ, and Steep Ravine Brewing Company while enjoying warm summer evenings and dancing to great music every Thursday night, 4:30 PM to dusk in the Ravinia District!
We can’t imagine a better way to spend a summer evening than good friends, good food, and of course, great music.
FEATURED TRUCKS
Stay tuned for more information on trucks you can expect to find in 2026
2026 Entertainment Lineup
Get Social!
For sneak peeks at each week’s performers and menus, follow @raviniadistrict on Instagram. We’d love to see your Food Truck Thursdays fun - when you post, be sure to tag @raviniadistrict, @enjoyhighlandpark, and use #EnjoyHighlandPark for a chance to be featured on stories.
Getting to Food Truck Thursdays & Parking
The public is encouraged to walk or bike along the enhanced Green Bay Trail - Robert McLory Bike Trail that leads into the charming Ravinia District, ride the Metra north or south to Ravinia Station at Roger Williams in the Ravinia Business District, or take a Pace Bus. If traveling by car, Highland Park is easily accessible via north Lake Shore Drive to Sheridan Road, US 41 and 294. Exit Clavey Road east to Green Bay Road and east on Roger Williams Avenue. Free parking is available.
