Downtown Highland Park Home Sweet Home for the Holidays Adds Special Whimsy to the 2023 Holiday Season

 

Highland Park continues to be an epicenter of delightful family activities year after year, season after season including this holiday season! During November and December, Downtown Highland Park Alliance invites families to several events adding extra magic to the holidays.

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New Outdoor Entertainment Venue The Lot Launches with Taste of Highland Park June 24-25

 

Highland Park's The Lot joins the Community with Taste of Highland Park June 24-25

**No compensation was received for this post. All opinions are 100% my own.

Food festivals and live music are truly the hallmarks of summer here in the Chicago suburbs. The Lot in Highland Park, a new alfresco dining location at the corner of Central and St. Johns, promises to provide quite the festive community venue for summer events. Additionally, The Lot is set to be a dynamic outdoor event location with events set through December. 

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Diver Cantina North Shore Brings Tropical Vibe to Highland Park

Escaping to the Islands for an Evening at Diver Cantina in Highland Park, IL

*Disclosure: I did receive a complimentary meal in order to complete an accurate review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

Upon walking into the new Diver Cantina North Shore, we felt the island vibe of the eatery immediately. Visiting on a rather chilly day, the island vibe buoyed our spirits. We knew were in for a special evening. So, our Diver journey began!

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Morning of Blissful Restoration at North Shore Salt Therapy Center in Highland Park, Illinois

 
Pampering Myself with Relaxation and Self Care at North Shore Salt Therapy Center

**Disclosure: I did receive a complimentary experience to bring you this review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

Until a few weeks ago, I could be counted as a total newbie to salt therapy. Cue a blissful morning escape to North Shore Salt Therapy Center in Highland Park! If you have been curious about self care with salt therapy and this fantastic small business, follow along:

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Wandering the Wooded Paths of Heller Nature Center in Highland Park, Illinois

Snow Dusted Pines, A Tranquil Pond and a Log Cabin Enchant at Heller Nature Center

Heller Nature Center nestled in Highland Park, Illinois offers about three miles of trails, a nature play area, nature center and more. Throughout the year, Heller Nature Center presents a variety of nature adventures and experiences including introductions to beekeeping. On a recent snowy day, we headed over to Heller Nature Center to wander the woods of snow covered trees.

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Coffee Time at Coffee Speaks in Highland Park, Illinois

I am always of the lookout for coffee spots in the Chicago suburbs. Well, truthfully I am looking for places that make great mocha lattes. A couple of weekends ago, we decided to spend some time strolling around Highland Park. I figured that it was the perfect opportunity to try Coffee Speaks.

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Perfect Little Coffee Stop at Perfect Blend in Highland Park

I am always scouting for new coffee shops during our Chicago suburban explorations. After visiting the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve, we stopped at Perfect Blend in Highland Park for a little coffee on the way home. Coffee shops pretty much run the gambit between being strictly place for a coffee concoction to full service restaurants. The Perfect Blend is somewhere in between which gives you a lot of options if you are looking for something to nibble on with your coffee.

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Madame ZuZu's Tea Shop and Art Studio {Date Night} (CLOSED)

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A couple weeks ago my husband and I had a night out. We both enjoy tea, so we thought that we would check out Madame ZuZu's in Highland Park for a little relaxation. We visited on a nice summer night and enjoyed the ambiance of Highland Park as diners assembled to eat outdoors at some of the neighboring restaurants.

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