Scarecrow Fest
October 19 | 12 PM - 5 PM
The Lot | 525 Central Ave.
Downtown Highland Park will transform into an autumn wonderland on October 19, complete with two dozen festive scarecrows decorated by local businesses. Start the day with a self-led, leisurely Scarecrow Walk through Downtown Highland Park, where businesses will showcase the spirit of the season with unique decorated scarecrows in front of their stores. Head back to The Lot (525 Central) to cast your vote for “Best in Show Scarecrow” and commemorate the fall season with scarecrow-themed family fun, kids’ activities, live music, food, decorations, and more, including a one-of-a-kind fall-themed photo op with Mermaid Elle.
12 PM - 1 PM: Ben Tatar & The Tatar Tots
1 PM -1:30 PM: DJ Snicholfritz
1:30 PM - 3 PM: Five-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts will play music for “kids and their grownups”
3 PM - 3:30 PM: DJ Snicholfritz
3:30 PM - 5 PM: Close out the day with fan-favorite and Grammy-nominated kids’ artist Ralph’s World