Highland Parks & Recreation

06/05/2026

🌸🌿 Young at Heart Adventures! 🌿🌸

Our Young at Heart group enjoyed a wonderful day exploring the beautiful Missouri Botanical Garden! With perfect weather and stunning blooms around every corner, there was no shortage of beauty to take in.

After strolling through the gardens and admiring the colorful flowers and peaceful scenery, we took a relaxing lunch break at the Kemper Center before continuing our adventure.

A day filled with sunshine, friendship, and nature's beauty made for another memorable Young at Heart trip! 🌺☀️🌷

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06/05/2026

What a fantastic first week of Playground! ☀️🎉

Our campers have already enjoyed games, crafts, outdoor adventures, new friendships, and so many fun memories. We can’t wait for all the exciting activities still to come this summer!

Missed out on June session? There’s still time to join us for our July session! Registration is open through July 2.

📅 July Session: July 6–24
⏰ Monday–Friday, 9:00–11:30 a.m.
👧🧒 For children entering Kindergarten through 6th Grade

We would love to have your child join us for three more weeks of summer fun!

06/04/2026

https://www.32auctions.com/Highandparksrec26

📢 SURPLUS AUCTION NOW OPEN! 📢

Parks & Recreation Dept. Surplus Auction is underway and runs from June 4 through June 10 at 8 PM!

Browse and bid on a variety of surplus items. Winning bidders may pick up their items beginning Thursday, June 11 at either the Korte Recreation Center or the Weinheimer Community Center.

💲 Payment will be collected at the time of pickup.

Silent auction 'Parks & Recreation Surplus' hosted online at 32auctions.

06/02/2026

🎆 Thank You to Our Fireworks Sponsors! 🎆

As we prepare to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary, we want to extend a huge THANK YOU to the businesses and organizations that have already stepped up to support our 2026 Fireworks Show! Your generosity helps make this community tradition possible and ensures an unforgettable celebration for everyone.
Highland Moose Lodge 2479 Highland Optimist City of Highland, Illinois Government Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. Essenpreis Plumbing Lee's Fine Jewelry Luitjohan Flooring America Plocher Construction Company Rosenthal Optometric Houseman Supply Inc. The Smile Shoppe Michael's Coffee Shop McGinley Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Bradford National Bank

The 2026 Fireworks Show will take place on Saturday, July 4th at dusk, and we're excited to bring our community together for this historic occasion.

There is still time to become a sponsor! If your business or organization would like to help support this special event, donations are still being accepted. Every contribution helps make the show bigger and better for our community.

For sponsorship information, please contact us today. Let's make this 250th celebration one to remember! 🇺🇸✨

06/02/2026

🛍️🌼 Market Day is here!

Be sure to stop by the Highland Community Market today and check out some of our new vendors joining the market this season in addition to your favorites! Whether you're looking for fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items, or something unique, there’s always something new to discover.

We can't wait to see you there!

06/01/2026

First day of Playground will meet at the Korte Recreation Center for drop-off if raining. Excited to see the kids soon!

05/29/2026

🛍️🌼 Stock up next Tuesday at the Highland Community Market!

Be sure to grab your favorite produce, baked goods, homemade treats, and local products because there will be no market on June 9th.

Take advantage of the extra shopping opportunity and support your favorite vendors before our one-week break. We’ll be back the following week ready for another great market season!

See you Tuesday on the Square! ☀️

05/26/2026

☀️ Tuesday is Market Day! Stop by the Highland Community Market to support local vendors, grab a treat, and enjoy a relaxing evening downtown. Be sure to check out this week’s vendor map before you head out!

05/23/2026

Holiday Hours for the KRC & WCC

05/23/2026

🌟 Market Vendor Map

Planning your visit to our Community Market on Tuesday? We’ve made it easy to find all your favorite vendors, makers, and tasty treats with our map! 🗺️✨

Whether you’re coming to shop local or discover something new, we hope you stop by the Square on Tuesday. 💛