October 19 | 12 PM - 5 PM
The Lot, 525 Central Ave.

Scarecrow Fest & Walk

Stroll downtown Highland Park businesses to view festive, decorated scarecrows. Then head to The Lot to celebrate the season and vote for your favorite!

Scarecrow Fest & Walk

Downtown Highland Park will transform into an autumn wonderland on October 19, complete with festive scarecrows. 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.

A map of the Scarecrow Trail and participating businesses is forthcoming.

Entertainment

Stop by The Lot (525 Central Ave.) for a jam-packed schedule of on-site and music by local favorites:

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

Participating Businesses

Stroll Downtown Highland Park to see festive scarecrows decorated by local businesses. Vote for your favorite back at The Lot!

A map of the Scarecrow Trail and additional participating businesses will be posted prior to the event. If you are interested in your business participating, please contact Ripple Public Relations at info@ripplepublicrelations.com.

AcuCare NorthShore Wellness
1866 Sheridan Rd., Ste. 303

Freedom Home Care
1749 Green Bay Rd.

Gearhead Outfitters
621 Central Ave.

Goodies
652 Central Ave.

Highland Park Bank & Trust
1949 St. Johns Ave/

Lynfred Winery
1823 St. Johns Ave.

Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar
1879 Second St.

Once Upon a Bagel
1888 First St.

Orange Theory Fitness
1835 Second St.

PromptMed Urgent Care
1849 Green Bay Rd., Ste. 171

Razny Jewelers
1700 Green Bay Rd.

Rock N Rags
613 Central Ave.

ROSS’s Highland Park
625 Central Ave.

Soulshine Boutique & Healing Sanctuary
459 Central Ave., 2nd Floor

The Bar Method
600 Central Ave., Ste. 127

Therapeutic Kneads
1779 Green Bay Rd.

Veracity MedSpa
1788 Second St.

Restaurants

Thank you to our sponsors

Stage provided by the Bitter Jester Foundation for the Arts.