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Thursday, Oct. 8: Sunny - High 79° / Low 51°
Friday, Oct. 9: Increasing clouds in the afternoon - High 82° / Low 53°
Saturday, Oct. 10: Sunny - High 80° / Low 60°.
Highland Local Events for…
🎃 Planning some Halloween fun?
Find haunted homes, trunk or treats, family activities, Halloween night details, and more in our Highland Halloween Guide 2026 - updated all month.
Thursday, October 8
3:30 PM - Teen Gaming Afternoon - at Highland Branch Library, 2841 Jewett St
5:00 PM - Halloween Cat Jr Canvas Paint - Lincoln Center 2450 Lincoln St, Highland
6:00-9:00 PM - Unhinged Paint & Sip Night (15+) - at Tappers on 45th, 3030 45th St, Highland
6:00-6:45 PM - Yoga for the Body, Mind, and Soul - at Trinity Healing Center, 3145 45th St Suite A, Highland
Friday, October 9
9:00-11:00 AM - Coffee with a Cop - at Sip Coffee House, 2815 Jewett Ave, Highland
10:30 AM AND 1:00 PM - Intro to Financial Emergency Preparation and Recovery - at Highland Branch Library,
6:00-9:00 PM - Art Exhibit Opening Reception - at Promise You Art House, 8830 Kennedy Ave, Highland
6:30 PM (movie 7:00 PM) - Annual Movie Night: Hocus Pocus at Scheeringa Farms & Greenhouses, 9436 Cline Ave, Highland
7:00 PM - Tinker’s Open Mic Night - Tinker’s Attic 2513 Highway Ave Highland
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Reiki Healing Circle - Trinity Healing Center, Highland
Saturday, Oct. 10
8:00 AM-1:00 PM - Farmer's Market Saturday - at Zandstra's Farm and Greenhouse, 10202 Kennedy Ave
9:00 AM-2:00 PM - Highland Parks Indoor Garage Sale - at Lincoln Community Center, 2450 Lincoln St
11:00 AM-4:00 PM - Ultrastructure: Plants and Science Can Be Fun (art show, artists' talk at 3 PM) - at Promise You Art House, 8830 Kennedy Ave
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Chili Cook-Off - America's Antique Mall
3:00 PM - History of Mexico and Puerto Rico -at Highland Branch Library Meeting Room A, 2841 Jewett St
4:00-11:00 PM - 6th Annual Salzeider Family Charity Oktoberfest (21+) - at Wicker Memorial Park West Pavilion
Dusk-11:00 PM - Highland Haunted Haven Opening Night - at 9443 Anthony Pl
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Highland Local Sport Events for…
Thursday, October 8
5:00 PM - HMS Cross Country - LMSAC Conference Meet - Kahler Middle School, Dyer
5:30 PM - HHS Volleyball (Girls JV) vs Munster HS - at Munster HS, Munster
6:30 PM - HHS Volleyball (Girls V) vs Munster HS - at Munster HS, Munster
7:00 PM - HHS Soccer (Boys V) vs Hammond Central/Munster winner - Sectional Semifinal (if Highland advances) - at Highland High School
Friday, October 9
6:30-11:00 PM - Highland Pop Warner Titans Football Night in the Region - at Diamond Plate Eatery at APF, 3150 45th St, Highland
7:00 PM - HHS Football (Boys V) vs Kankakee Valley HS - at Kankakee Valley HS, Wheatfield
Saturday, October 10
8:00 AM - HMS Volleyball Tournament - Hanover Central Jr-Sr High School, Cedar Lake
10:00 AM - HHS Football (Boys JV) vs Kankakee Valley HS - at Highland High School
2:00 PM - HHS Soccer (Girls V) - Sectional Championship (if Highland advances) - at Illiana Christian HS, 10920 Calumet Ave, Dyer
6:00 PM - HHS Soccer (Boys V) - Sectional Championship (if Highland advances) - at Highland High School
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🏈 Titans Take Over the APF for Football Night in the Region
Highland Pop Warner’s Titans football and cheer teams are taking over the Athletic Performance Factory for Football Night in the Region on Friday, Oct. 9, from 6:30 to 11 p.m.
The event takes place at Diamond Plate Eatery inside the APF, 3150 45th St., where the Titans will be featured on Region Sports Network. Players, coaches, and league representatives are scheduled for live interviews during halftime.
Players and families can also enjoy free duckpin bowling and sports simulators, with food and refreshments available for purchase.
The event gives Highland’s young athletes a chance to experience the excitement of live sports television while representing their hometown and celebrating the league’s impact in the community.
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Thursday Throwdown
One Question. One Vote. Highland Decides
Check back next Thursday for the winner.
When is the best time to decorate for Halloween?
Last week’s winner: The marching band, Sapphires, and cheer energy.
Raise a Stein for Charity at Wicker Park's Oktoberfest
Prost, Highland! The 6th annual Salzeider Family Charity Oktoberfest takes over Wicker Memorial Park’s West Pavilion on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 4 to 11 p.m.
The 21-and-over event features Bavarian Oktoberfest beer, a cocktail bar, live music from The German Band and Eli and the Elements, plus Oktoberfest games, giveaways, a stein-holding competition and a best costume contest. Guests also receive a commemorative beer mug.
Individual tickets are $50 and include two beers and one food item. Groups can reserve one of just 20 tables for eight for $375, including 18 beers and eight food vouchers.
All net proceeds benefit local Northwest Indiana charities. For tickets or table reservations, contact Samantha Teodosi at 219-678-0421.
Highland’s 2027 Budget Goes to a Final Vote Oct. 12
The Highland Town Council is set to adopt the town’s 2027 budgets at its Monday, Oct. 12, meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 3333 Ridge Road.
Three budgets are up for a final vote: the civil town, Sanitary District, and Waterworks District. No one objected during the Sept. 28 public hearings, though one resident asked where the budget figures could be found. Those numbers are posted on the state’s Indiana Gateway website.
At this stage, the council can reduce the proposed budgets but cannot increase them.
The town’s Comprehensive Master Plan is also expected to come up for a vote that same night.
Source: Sept. 28 meeting video and Town Council Agenda
Talk soon,
Shannah Holt
Founder & Publisher, Highland Local Scoop