Highland Fright Ride: A Costume Bike Ride After Dark | Weekend Guide
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Highland Fright Ride: A Costume Bike Ride After Dark

Highland Parks & Recreation hosts the 4th Annual Fright Ride on Friday, Oct 2, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. at Main Square Park, a costume-friendly 7.75-mile night bike ride through town.

Highland Parks & Recreation hosts the 4th Annual Fright Ride on Friday, Oct 2, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. at Main Square Park. The costume-friendly night ride covers roughly 7.75 miles, starting and ending at the park, so it is an easy evening out for riders of most comfort levels. Decorate your bike, dig out a costume, and roll through the streets of Highland after dark. Check the park district site to confirm the route and any updates before you ride.

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Highland Fright Ride

Friday, Oct 2, 7 p.m., starting and ending at Main Square Park (3001 Ridge Rd). Costumes encouraged on this roughly 7.75-mile night ride hosted by Highland Parks & Recreation.

Main Square Park

The community heart on Ridge Road with an outdoor amphitheater and plenty of room to gather before the ride.

Erie-Lackawanna Trail

Warm up during the day on the landscaped rail-trail that winds through Highland.

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