What's happening in Highland Park in October 2026?

There are 68 events in Highland Park, Illinois in October 2026, including Kids Night Out: The Great Pumpkin at Heller Nature Center, Free Live Music at Madame ZuZu's at Madame Zuzu's (11:00 AM), Open Volleyball at Park Fitness, NOAM BUSKILA LIVE at Mizrahi Grill (5:30 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Highland Park in October 2026?

Yes — 9 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Highland Park. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Highland Park for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Highland Park, Illinois with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Highland Park — October 2026 (68 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Highland Park, Illinois brings 68 live events across the city, led by community (29), sports (12), art (6). 9 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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Kids Night Out: The Great Pumpkin

Free Live Music at Madame ZuZu's

Open Volleyball

Noam Buskila Live

Braeside Market: Outdoor Farmers Market

Speed Puzzle Competition - Carrera de Rompecabezas

Public Skate

Parent/Tot Open Gymnastics

Nutrition Lecture: Eat Well, Live Well + Chair Yoga

Wiggle Time

Illinois State Treasurer's Office - How to use ICash/ cómo usar ICash

Public Skate

Open Volleyball

Ravinia Farmers Market — Wednesday

Ravinia Farmers Market

Not So Spooky Spider Party

Stories in the Sand

Wiggle Time

The Real Stakes: Community Conversations About Gambling And Its Impact

Smart Speed Dating in Highland Park | Cityswoon | Ages 38-52

Film Discussion Group - The Legacy of Hannibal Lecter in Film and TV

Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca

Wiggle Time

Public Skate

AmSpirit Business Connections - Lake Forest Chapter Networking Event

Haciendo Flores Cempasúchil de Papel - Escuela Indian Trail - Creating Beautiful Paper Marigold Flowers -Indian Trail Elem

Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca

Public Skate

Parent/Tot Open Gymnastics

Community Yoga at Park Fitness

Fall Skating Exhibition

Halloween Open Play Pickleball

Insect Pinning

Opening Eve LEGO® Movie Night

Float & Flow Sound Bath

Scary Skate

Madame ZuZu's Live Comedy Night

Game Club

Public Skate

Pumpkin Pool Splash

Day of the Dead Opening Celebration: Tarde de Catrinas

Open Volleyball

Public Skate

Parent/Tot Open Gymnastics

Rewiring Your Heart for Authentic Connection - Virtual event presented with Library Speakers Consortium

Readers' Round Table

Wiggle Time

Public Skate

Spooky Stories for Grown-Ups

Ravinia Farmers Market — Wednesday

Power and Greed on the American Stage - Monopolies, Mergers and Cartels on the American Stage

Personalized Bookmarks

Ravinia Farmers Market

National Chocolate Day at Club Pickle & Padel

Stories in the Woods

Wiggle Time

Día de los Muertos: Ofrenda Walking Tour for Adults

Family Art Night

Social Worker in the Library - Trabajador Social en la Biblioteca

Page Turners - "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson

Kids Night Out: The Great Pumpkin

Kids Night Out: The Great Pumpkin

Free Live Music at Madame ZuZu's

Free Live Music at Madame ZuZu's

Open Volleyball

Open Volleyball

Noam Buskila Live

Noam Buskila Live

Braeside Market: Outdoor Farmers Market

Braeside Market: Outdoor Farmers Market

Speed Puzzle Competition - Carrera de Rompecabezas

Speed Puzzle Competition - Carrera de Rompecabezas

Public Skate

Public Skate