RAVINIA DISTRICT THIRD THURSDAYS TO FOCUS ON FAMILY

The Ravinia District is excited to announce its August Third Thursday will focus on the family. Highland Park Bank and Trust will host their annual outdoor carnival in the Ravinia District’s Brown Park, on August 20th from 4-7pm. Families will enjoy the FREE carnival atmosphere, food and entertainment. The kid friendly carnival will be complete with a bounce house, face painting, carnival games and a raffle to win a free backpack.

Children from The Performers School in Highwood will be putting on a short concert at the event. Other Ravinia businesses will also be participating in the family fun. Joe Palminteri State Farm will have popcorn with a topping bar, visit Design Quartet at Ravinia for complimentary face painting, Full Circle Architects will have a spread of drawing and coloring activities, head over to Ravinia Barber Shop for hair and Pieros Pizza will be handing out slices of Pizza and small samples of Pasta. The Highland Park Public Library will be hosting family friendly activities during the event. Ravinia Festival is excited to bring an instrument petting zoo to the Ravinia Business District.

Other participating businesses include, SoShee Boutique, Arthur M. Feldman Gallery and Uncle Dan’s- The Great Outdoor Store, and The Highland Park Fire Department.

Ravinia District’s Third Thursdays will feature several themes throughout 2015 including: a progressive holiday party, and quarterly Design and Dine evenings. Other Ravinia District “Doings” to watch for include: Free music series in Jens Jensen Park every Saturday from 11am-2pm through August, Ravinia Farmers Market through October 28; and the 1st annual Ravinia District fall festival celebrating music and community, scheduled for October 2-3. For more information on District ‘Doings’ visit https://www.facebook.com/RaviniaDistrict.HighlandPark?fref=ts. For information on Ravinia District visit https://www.cityhpil.com/Index.aspx?NID=631.