Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays Get Grateful and Groovy

Food Truck Thursdays in the Ravinia District in the City of Highland Park will celebrate peace, love, and tie-dye with a special themed night on August 17, from 4:30-8:30 PM with live music by Grateful Dead cover band Railheart, and children's entertainers, Ben Tatar & The Tatar Tots. Attendees are invited to come out dressed in their favorite hippie attire to dance, groove, and vibe the night away with the entire family.

Participating businesses throughout the Ravinia District will give out white bandanas throughout the week of August 14 to children to tie-dye on August 17. Families then are encouraged to bring their bandanas back to the tie-dye booth at Food Truck Thursdays across from the music area at Grateful Dead Night. Limited bandanas are available, so stop by participating businesses to get yours in advance.  A limited number of bandanas will be available at Food Truck Thursdays. No other items will be allowed to be brought in to tie-dye on-site.

Of course, besides the groovy theme, alfresco diners are invited to experience various food offerings and drinks from more than a dozen rotating food trucks every week on Dean Avenue. Guests can enjoy beer, wine, and specialty cocktail selections from Ravinia District restaurants Abigail's American Bistro and Ravinia Brewing Company.  

Food Truck Thursdays are a summer staple within the community and will run through September 28, 2023. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs or dine at one of the many picnic benches in Jens Jensen Park while enjoying live music (weather permitting) from 4:30-8:30 PM (June-August) and 4:30-8 PM (September). The eclectic 2023 musical lineup includes various genres and theme nights for all-ages fun.

The public is encouraged to walk or bike along the enhanced Green Bay Trail  - Robert McLory Bike Trail that leads into the charming Ravinia District.  The Ravinia District of Highland Park is easily accessible from north or south by riding the Metra to the Ravinia Station, Pace Bus, or if traveling by car, Highland Park is easily accessible via north Lake Shore Drive to Sheridan Road, US 41 and 294. Exit Clavey Road east to Green Bay Road and east on Roger Williams Avenue. Free parking is available.