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  • Inside Scoop: Market After Dark July 25, the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont July 29-Aug. 2, Concerts in the Park and Jazzin’ at the Shedd

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  • Six people—three women, one man, and two boys—pose together at an outdoor festival with vendor tents and a crowd in the background.
    Around Town

    Inside Scoop: Market After Dark July 25, the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont July 29-Aug. 2, Concerts in the Park and Jazzin’ at the Shedd

    By Trent Modglin
    July 21, 2026
    Come celebrate summer in Park Ridge at the next Market After Dark July 25 Year three of the Park Ridge Market After Dark, located ...
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  • Outdoor pool at dusk with people on inflatable tubes watching a movie on a large screen above the pool area.
    Around Town

    Inside Scoop: Family-friendly events this July & August from the Park Ridge Park District

    By Trent Modglin
    July 13, 2026
    For more information and to register for events, visit PRParks.org Family Summer Concert: Kitty Orca Music & Piano Tuesday, July 14 | 6:00pm – ...
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  • Group of diverse people posing together at an outdoor event under tents, smiling and hugging.
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    Inside Scoop: Market After Dark returns July 25, Aug. 22; Dad’s Dash 5K June 20; Taste of Park Ridge July 9-11; Rosemont free Thursday concerts and fireworks; Concerts in the Park and more

    By Trent Modglin
    June 11, 2026
    Market After Dark events continue July 25 and Aug. 22; Park Ridge Farmers Market runs through October The fun-filled recent addition to our community ...
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  • Indoor turf field with kids in red jerseys playing a team sport; a referee stands on the sideline under a blue-domed arena roof.
    Around Town

    Inside Scoop: Discover the year-round opportunities available at the new Oakton Sports Complex

    By Trent Modglin
    April 20, 2026
    By Margaret Holler Park Ridge Park District Families have a brand-new place to play, learn and stay active, right here in Park Ridge. The ...
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  • Around Town

    Inside Scoop: Park Ridge Farmers Market and Market after Dark info, Rita’s free ice day March 20, Park Ridge Park District Easter egg hunts, Maine South Parents’ Scholarship Club and Have Dreams events, Park Ridge Wine Walk and more

    By Trent Modglin
    March 20, 2026
    Park Ridge Farmers Market opens May 23, and Market After Dark returns May 30, July 25 and Aug. 22 Market After Dark, located in ...
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  • Around Town

    Inside Scoop: Chicago Restaurant Week, Road Full of Promise Med13L fundraiser, Preschool and Enrichment Fair, Mikerphone’s Winterfest and more

    By Trent Modglin
    January 20, 2026
    Chicago Restaurant Week Jan. 23-Feb. 8 The 19th annual version of this city-wide culinary celebration runs Jan.23-Feb. 8 with a variety of affordable prix-fixe ...
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  • Around Town

    Inside Scoop: Skating in Rosemont, family holiday events with the Park Ridge Park District, Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago Boat Show and more

    By Trent Modglin
    December 6, 2025
    Ice skating in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park through Jan. 25 Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district has been transformed again this winter with the ...
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    Inside Scoop: Seadog Haunted River Tours, South Park’s Witches Night Out Oct. 17, Lena Brava cooking demonstration Oct. 18, Trunk or Treat Oct. 24, and Spirits of Park Ridge Whiskey & Wine Tasting Oct. 25

    By Trent Modglin
    October 16, 2025
    Seadog Haunted River Tour from City Cruises through Oct. 31 City Cruises, operator of Chicago’s year-round premier water experiences, has a pretty stellar fall ...
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The Real Chicago — an eye-catching, family friendly entertainment magazine for active locals and tourists — originally launched in 2006. It now has a sister publication: The Real Park Ridge. Proud to be servicing our new home in Park Ridge, as well as the surrounding areas of Rosemont, Niles, Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect and NW Chicago.

The Real Park Ridge is printed and distributed seasonally four times per year (December, March, June and September) to thousands of Park Ridge homes, as well as more than 150 area restaurants, bars, boutiques, coffee shops, salons, spas, offices and hotels. Make sure to sign up for our e-mail newsletter and download our new digital app for the latest events, deals and feature articles.

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A fun summer Friday night in Park Ridge = fish and A fun summer Friday night in Park Ridge = fish and chips on @theharpandfiddle patio, craft beer sampling at @wehavegreatbeerpr and great live tunes from @terrybyrnemusic 

#therealparkridge #summer #parkridgeillinois #patiovibes
And that’s a wrap on another fun, successful Park And that’s a wrap on another fun, successful Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 from the @parkridgechamber 

Great food, drink, music and community vibes — and lots of great work from lots of great volunteers to make it all happen. See you on Aug. 22 for the summer finale
You are not going to want to miss the next Park Ri You are not going to want to miss the next Park Ridge Market after Dark — @mad60068 — this Saturday, July 25. We are filled to the brim with breweries, distilleries, wineries, artisans, live music, local food trucks and plenty of friendly faces. Bring your crew out to this new summer celebration benefiting the @parkridgechamber 

The fun starts at 4:30.
Thanks to @heronagency for an afternoon spent aboa Thanks to @heronagency for an afternoon spent aboard the Chicago Seadog River & Lake Architectural Tour from @citycruises 

Talk about feeling like a tourist for the day on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. Unique, educational and entertaining at the same time.
When the brother in law visits and basically escap When the brother in law visits and basically escapes with your son and nieces every night for a little @triplescoopdicecream
Inside Scoop: The next Park Ridge Market after Dar Inside Scoop: The next Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 is coming up this Saturday, July 25, The National Sports Collectors Convention Inc. @nsccshow takes over Rosemont July 29-Aug. 2, Concerts in the Park Fridays and Jazzin’ at the @@shedd_aquarium  Wednesdays

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Read the Kid Zone section from our big summer issu Read the Kid Zone section from our big summer issue with fun info about the @parkridgeparks Country Farm Fair this Saturday and Movies in the Park (Cars) Aug. 6, as well as climbing adventures in the AC at @funtopiaglenview and the new Powering the Future exhibit at the @griffinmsi (where the popular Spider-Man is extended!)

Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Summer getaway: We gathered a few of our favorite Summer getaway: We gathered a few of our favorite spots and sights from the uniquely charming Door County peninsula

Read the feature from our big summer issue here: therealparkridge.com
It was great seeing our friends at the @easystreet It was great seeing our friends at the @easystreetpizza tent at the Taste of Park Ridge last weekend. And it was equally as great to discover one of their new summer specials on Devon Avenue... the southwest chicken egg rolls. Let’s get together and bug them enough to keep them on the regular menu going forward. C’mon, who’s with me?
Inside Scoop: From Flick & Float nights and s’more Inside Scoop: From Flick & Float nights and s’mores bonfires to fun concerts and early childhood expos, there are plenty of family-friendly events this July & August from the @parkridgeparks 

Read it all here: therealparkridge.com
Properties recently listed by @mattsteigerrealesta Properties recently listed by @mattsteigerrealestate 

110 N. Merrill St. in Park Ridge 
1404 S. Ashland Ave. in Park Ridge 
400 Ascot Dr., #3E in Park Ridge 

“Matt has in-depth knowledge of the area and was able to leverage it in our search. He was always available and arranged showings promptly and efficiently. ... Personable and helpful at all times. ... He almost felt like a family member in our dealings with him.” 

See more: atproperties.com/site/mattsteiger
The 2026 edition of the Taste of Park Ridge is und The 2026 edition of the Taste of Park Ridge is underway and runs through Saturday. What foods and bands are you most looking forward to?
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