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  • Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques for a pair of their top-selling seasonal items

  • 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

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  • Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    July 27, 2024
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    Park Ridge Insider Stefanie Caito on Holt’s unique pizza options, Mystic Waters’ lazy river, the denim and friendly staff at 2 Sisters Boutique, and staycations at the Swissotel

    Holt’s mac & cheese pizza What you do for a living: I’m a master-level hairstylist at Ash & Willow Eco Salon and Beauty Apothecary here in Park Ridge, specializing in both cut and color services. How long you’ve lived here: I was born and raised in Park Ridge, living here for 39 years. What you like ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    April 19, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Pool passes, birthday party packages and more — plan ahead to make a big splash this summer with the Park Ridge Park District

    By Margaret Holler
 Marketing and Public Relations Director
 Park Ridge Park District The warmer weather of spring tends to bring everyone’s thoughts to starting to plan for summer. Summer in Park Ridge, like many areas, is synonymous with the outdoors and with water fun. And there is no better way to spend the hot summer ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    May 18, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: From a cold treat at Rita’s to early-bird Centennial pool passes and a stroll through the Chicago Botanic Garden, it’s time to leap into spring

    By Sophia Gianaris Staff intern Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Drive on over to a family favorite for a post-dinner treat. Rita’s is already open for the season and ready to tempt your sweet tooth with Italian ice, frozen custard, gelato, milkshakes, cookies and more. This locally owned chain dessert shop has franchises in ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    June 27, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Rosemont’s Rockin’ in the Park, local wine clubs, Taste of Park Ridge, pool parties and Rivers Casino’s new event center

    Rosemont’s free Rockin’ in the Park concerts Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place) is welcoming back the Rockin’ in the Park free summer concert series, running every Thursday and select weekend and holiday evenings through September 1 and featuring music by classic cover bands alongside food and beverage tents on the park’s ...
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  • Kid Zone
    By Trent Modglin
    April 6, 2022
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    Kid Zone: Free admission days and the world’s largest display of LEGO art at the Museum of Science and Industry

    Did you know that there are several days throughout the year where Illinois residents can visit the Museum of Science and Industry (and other Chicago museums) for free? Plenty of weekend opportunities too (see below for remaining 2022 dates). And new at the MSI, you and the kiddos can discover more than one million LEGO ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    March 25, 2022
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    Plan to make a splash this summer with the Park Ridge Park District — pool passes on sale April 1

    The warmer weather of spring tends to bring everyone’s thoughts to starting to plan for summer. Summer in Park Ridge, like many areas, is synonymous with the outdoors and water fun. There is no better way to spend the hot summer days than at the aquatic facilities in Park Ridge. Summer pool passes for 2022 ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    June 18, 2021
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    Create memories that last a lifetime this summer with the Park Ridge Park District

    What a year we’ve all had! When the weather warms and the days are longer, we are all looking to get out and enjoy this great city. Park Ridge has so much to offer, and the Park Ridge Park District is working to bring back all the activities and events we missed so much. All ...
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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.

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Foodie frenzy pic of the week Location: The stell Foodie frenzy pic of the week

Location: The stellar @neta_sushi on Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge

Time: Wednesday evening, before a movie at @thepickwicktheatre 

Dish: Philly roll with smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado, along with a Crabby Crunch roll with snow crab and avocado deep fried in panko batter and topped with unagi sauce and spicy mayo
Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques — @shop Summer faves: We asked two local boutiques — @shop2sisters and @raffiagifts — for a pair of their top-selling seasonal items

Read the feature from our new summer issue now at therealparkridge.com
This Thursday, June 18, head to @holtsparkridge or This Thursday, June 18, head to @holtsparkridge or the @pinesroompr for a great meal and a few drinks to support the @mainesouthparentsscholarclub 

The patio is calling, and so are Holt's burgers, pizza and — our favorite — the fried chicken + elotes tacos.
Join @olsonsaceparkridge this Saturday, June 20 fo Join @olsonsaceparkridge this Saturday, June 20 for a fun Dad's Dash 5K run / 1 mile walk, with proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House, dedicated to providing comfort, care and housing for families with children receiving medical treatment.
Join @therealparkridge magazine and @attorney_stev Join @therealparkridge magazine and @attorney_steve_judge at @shop2sisters Boutique tonight, Tuesday, June 16, for a Father’s Day-themed Sip & Shop event from 6–8 p.m.

Come shop for Dad, but let’s be honest, Mom deserves something too. Enjoy 15% off your purchase throughout the event while browsing great gifts, clothing, accessories, and more.

We’ll also be featuring a special tasting experience, including Two Eagles bourbon & old fashioneds, as well as beer tastings from Une Année Brewery in Niles and Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village. 

Whether you’re shopping for Father’s Day, treating yourself, or just looking for a fun night out in Park Ridge, stop by for great local shopping, beer, bourbon and community.
Half-price pizzas, drink specials and patio time a Half-price pizzas, drink specials and patio time at @howardstreetinn following a Park Ridge dads golf league at @tamoshantercc = a quality Monday
Local recommendations from our recent spring issue Local recommendations from our recent spring issue include @bricktonmontessorischool @kickhouse_parkridge @suits2020chicago @parkridge_pickups @mullysgrillrestaurant burgers @octobercafechicago @firstwatch breakfasts @sky_music_company and more 

Read it all here: TheRealParkRidge.com
Inside Scoop from our new summer issue: Read it al Inside Scoop from our new summer issue: Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com

Park Ridge Market after Dark @mad60068 returns July 25 and Aug. 22

Serve it Forward pickleball event benefiting @have.dreams June 13

@olsonsaceparkridge Dad’s Dash 5K June 20

Taste of Park Ridge returns July 9-11

Rosemont’s free @parkwaybankpark Thursday concerts and fireworks

Concerts in the Park from the @parkridgeparks and Concerts in the Park from the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society 

Read it all now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Swing by @shop2sisters next Tuesday to shop for Fa Swing by @shop2sisters next Tuesday to shop for Father’s Day (or yourself), save 15% and sample some great bourbon and beer with @therealparkridge magazine and @attorney_steve_judge
Did you know: With the Oakton driving range re-ope Did you know: With the Oakton driving range re-opening delayed until later this summer, the @parkridgeparks has made arrangements with the @desplainesparkdistrict for Park Ridge residents to receive the discounted resident rate at the Des Plaines Golf Center driving range. Yep, check it out.
Hidden gem spotlight: @macushlabeer @hmartoffici Hidden gem spotlight: 
@macushlabeer 
@hmartofficial Korean food court
@rand_redhots 

Read the feature from our spring issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The summer issue of The Real Park Ridge is out, an The summer issue of The Real Park Ridge is out, and bigger and better than ever. As the largest and most widely-read magazine in the area, we take pride in our content and reach. Head to your mailbox or any of the 230+ local businesses receive each issue. 

Features include patio season dishes at spots like @ziassocial @fireandwinege @tavernpointchi @shemroonkababhouse @theharpandfiddle and more, as well as local insider info, spotlights on @have.dreams … upcoming @mad60068 events, new @griffinmsi exhibits, @uptownmedspaparkridge skincare tips, summer must-have items at @shop2sisters and @raffiagifts … joining the first-timer’s club at @kickhouse_parkridge … date night at @millennium_park … free Wednesday fitness sessions from @powherhouse__fitnessstudio and Thursday concerts in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark … spots to escape and relax like @tealula and @chicagobotanic … Door County favorites and much, much more.
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