Highland Parks & Recreation

09/22/2026

Here is the registration link for the Bike Rodeo this weekend! https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/2712/campaign/10358

Join the Highland Police Department for a free Bike Rodeo on Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 a.m. to noon! Children ages 4–10 will enjoy bike-safety instruction and practice drills—and two lucky participants will win a new bicycle!

Participants must be part of the Highland School District and bring a helmet. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

https://www.highlandil.gov/news_detail_T14_R561.php

09/22/2026

🍂 It finally feels like fall! We’re thankful for these cooler temperatures and a beautiful evening to enjoy the Tuesday Community Market.

Check out our updated vendor map and see who you can find this afternoon at Highland Square. With only 2 markets left this season, there aren’t many opportunities remaining to shop your favorite local vendors!

🕓 Today | 4–7 PM
📍 Highland Square

Grab a friend, enjoy the cooler weather, and come see us at the market! 🍎🛍️

09/18/2026

🍷🍇 Young at Heart Goes W**e Tasting! 🍇🍷

What a grape day with our Young at Heart crew! 😄 We started our day by heading down to Blue Sky Vineyard, where we enjoyed some delicious w**e, a wonderful lunch, and best of all, great company!

🍷 Our second stop was Pheasant Hollow W**ery, where everyone enjoyed sampling some more delicious w**es and soaking up the beautiful w**ery atmosphere.

🍇 And last but certainly not least, we visited Crooked Creek W**ery! This stop was extra special as we learned about the incredible history and background of the w**ery, all while enjoying the delicious w**es they have to offer.

☀️ Despite the warm temperatures, this group didn't let the heat stop them from having a fantastic day! And judging by what made its way back onto the bus…there may have been a box or two of w**e coming home with us! 😉🍷

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for another fun Young at Heart adventure! Until next time…when we get to experience Price Is Right Live! 🎉🎤

🍷 Cheers to good friends, great memories, and another adventure in the books! ❤️

09/18/2026

Basketball Registration is STILL OPEN!

It’s time to hit the court! Registration for our youth basketball programs is still available!

Fun, competition, teamwork, and plenty of opportunities to learn and improve!

Register today and get your spot on the court!

Visit www.highlandilsports.com to register and find program details.

09/18/2026

🍂 The countdown continues! Only 2 Tuesday Community Markets remain this season! 🛍️

There are just two more chances to stop by Highland Square, visit your favorite local vendors, and pick up fresh produce, homemade goodies, sweet treats, and more.

Join us Tuesday from 4–7 PM and make the most of the final weeks! ❤️

📍 Highland Square
🕓 Tuesdays | 4–7 PM

Only 2 left—don’t miss them!

09/17/2026

Funky Butt Brass Band on stage until 9pm

09/17/2026

🎉 THAT’S A WRAP ON OUR 250 MILE CHALLENGE! 🎉

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our 250 Mile Challenge! 💪

With just a little over 100 participants, we hope this challenge brought a little extra motivation into your life to simply MOVE YOUR BODY! Whether you made your way to the Korte Recreation Center, worked out at your favorite gym, exercised at home, or simply got outside and enjoyed the trails, every mile and every movement counted! ❤️

Our goal was to get people moving, and we hope this challenge helped you create some momentum that you can carry with you long after the challenge ended. 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚶‍♀️

🥁And now… our winners! 🥁

Since this challenge was inspired by the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, we decided to spread the wealth and select THREE winners! 🎉

🥇 $500 Winner: Pam S.
🥈 $250 Winner: Chris F.
🥉 $250 Winner: Scott W.

CONGRATULATIONS, PAM, CHRIS & SCOTT! 🎉👏

And congratulations to EVERYONE who participated! We hope you have picked up your 250 Mile Challenge shirt and are wearing it proudly! 👕💪 You earned it!

But don't stop now! 🔥 If you want to keep your momentum going, our Beat the Winter Blues 200 Mile Challenge is happening NOW through February 1st! ❄️➡️☀️

Keep moving, keep motivating yourself, and most importantly, keep finding ways to enjoy being active! ❤️

👉 Sign up here for the Beat the Winter Blues Challenge: https://parksrec.highlandil.gov/prod/ParksRec/portal/Home

09/15/2026

🛍️ It’s Market Day!

We’re getting ready for another great evening at the Tuesday Community Market! Join us tonight from 4–7 PM at Highland Square and check out this week’s updated vendor map to see who will be joining us.

With only a few market days left this season, come out, shop local, and enjoy the evening in the Square! 🌽🍪🌻

📍 Highland Square
🕓 Tonight | 4–7 PM

See you there!

09/11/2026

🍂 The countdown is on! Only 3 Tuesday Community Markets are left for the season! 🛍️

Don’t miss your chance to shop your favorite local vendors, pick up fresh produce, homemade goodies, sweet treats, and more while the market season is still here.

Join us next Tuesday from 4–7 PM at Highland Square and make the most of these final market days! ❤️

3 markets. 3 more chances to shop local. See you at next Tuesday!