UPCOMING EVENTS

For information about Highwood Festivals, check out Celebrate Highwood.

LUNCH & LEARN:
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​How to Maximize Festival Season for your Business
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Thursday, July 25 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Don't miss the most useful business event of the season!
Join the Highwood Chamber and Celebrate Highwood for FREE networking, lunch and a workshop that will give you the advice you need to leverage all those big Highwood festivals. Thousands of festival goers will pass by your business in the coming weeks. Find out how to make them your customers! Invest an hour to learn tips and tricks to boost foot traffic, cross-promote with festival vendors, and create social media buzz.
11:30-12:15 Networking on the patio with sangria
12:15-1:00 Buffet lunch & the best advice in town
Featuring advice from event organizers at Celebrate Highwood and tips on cross-promotion from deals guru Susie Kohn of NorthShore Plus.

REGISTER FOR FREE HERE

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HIGHWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT 

LAUNCH PARTY & 2-DAY WALK - September 5-7

NEW THIS YEAR!

The Highwood Chamber of Commerce proudly presents Highwood Design Week, with events including a launch party, Design Professionals Design Walk for vendors and Consumer Expo for members of the public interested in interior design, renovation, landscapes and more! PLUS check out the VIP Vendor Tent at Walker & Waukegan Avenues. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & REGISTRATION

Vendor Form

Sponsor Form

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WINE & BEER WALK - Sat. September 21  1-6 PM

Grab your friends and family and spend the day in Downtown Highwood tasting wine and beer, shopping and dining.  The 4th Annual Wine and Beer Walk takes participants on a journey through Downtown Highwood to try some of the best wine and beer options around.  Businesses will open up their doors to showcase their delectable bites, premier products and professional services while serving a select variety of beers and wines. Presented by Bank of Highwood-Fort Sheridan.

REGISTER HERE!

Sponsorship Form

Participation Form

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TRICK OR TREAT - Friday October 25

Stroll through Downtown Highwood if you dare!  Stores will have Spooktacular tricks and treats in store for you!  Vote for your favorite decorated store front and enter to win one of many great prizes including a Chamber Gift Certficate! Presented by Bank of Highwood-Fort Sheridan.

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL - Saturday November 30

Celebrate the start of the Holidays in Highwood with the Highwood Annual Holiday Lights Festival featuring horse drawn carriages, pictures with Santa, face painting, s’mores, holiday music, live performances and more.  Warm up to hot apple cider, hot cocoa and cookies, chestnuts and good old-fashioned caroling while we usher in the holiday season by helping light up the streets of Highwood.  Then make your way out to visit our local shops and restaurants who will be offering some very special in store treats. Presented by Bank of Highwood-Fort Sheridan.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS - Ongoing

The ABL Group / DP Home Design - Thursday July 25, 2019 @ 5:00 PM
The Smilelist - Thursday September 26, 2019 @ 5:00 PM
​Street Level Studio - Thursday October 17, 2019 @ 5:00 PM  

Business After Hours

Business After Hours is a casual gathering at different member businesses to help local businesses connect with one another and forge new relationships.

JUNE 20, 5PM to 9PM
DP Home Design
​& The ABL Group
259 Waukegan Ave Highwood

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Community Events

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