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  • Kid Zone
    By Trent Modglin
    July 21, 2025
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    Kid Zone: New Spider-Man exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, Raging Waves water park upgrades, and the Mountain View Adventure Center

    New Spider-Man exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry Step into the exciting world of one of the most beloved superheroes of all time in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing — The Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry. In this immersive exhibit, you’ll see rare comic books, view props and costumes from your ...
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  • Chicago Scene
    By Trent Modglin
    February 7, 2025
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    Chicago Scene: High Five Ramen, Clue — Live on Stage, award-winning ROOH adds tasting menu and James Bond exhibit extended at Museum of Science and Industry

    High Five Ramen We all know there are a few chilly nights still lingering out there, and what better way to warm up than with a nice bowl of ramen? One of our favorite hidden gems anywhere is High Five Ramen, a tiny subterranean restaurant located just underneath Green Street Smoked Meats in Chicago’s incredibly ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    December 14, 2024
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    Kid Zone: See Blue Man Group over the holidays before it leaves Chicago, Cinderella at the Marriott Theatre through Dec. 29, and exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry

    Blue Man Group NYE and holiday shows — see it before it leaves Chicago Jan. 5 The holiday season is the perfect time to leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular journey bursting with music, laughter and surprises. To make it easier, Blue Man ...
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  • Kid Zone
    By Trent Modglin
    July 19, 2024
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    Kid Zone: Penguin Encounters at Lincoln Park Zoo, the SpaceX Dragon at the Museum of Science & Industry and Wonder Woods Mini Golf at the Morton Arboretum

    Penguin encounters at the Lincoln Park Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo, located in Chicago’s beautiful Lincoln Park just a couple miles north of downtown along the lakefront, is free every day of the year and offers plenty of exciting viewing — and learning — opportunities throughout its sprawling, tree-covered grounds. Looking for a unique experience? Get ...
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  • Kid Zone
    By Trent Modglin
    December 25, 2023
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    Kid Zone: Winterland at Gallagher Way, The Snow Queen at Marriott Theatre and The Great Train Story at the Museum of Science and Industry

    Wintrust Winterland at Gallagher Way is back at Wrigley Field Get ready for a whimsical winter wonderland, as Wintrust Winterland at Gallagher Way is back with family-friendly activities and new interactive experiences at both Gallagher Way and inside Wrigley Field. Explore the 12,000-square-foot Gallagher ice rink, carnival games, ice bumper cars, rides, the Infield Express ...
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  • Chicago Scene
    By Trent Modglin
    December 5, 2023
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    Chicago Scene: Guinness Open Gate Brewery opens, local 7th grader Leighton Tantillo stars in “A Christmas Carol,” Pompeii exhibit extended to January and the Magic Parlour’s new home

    Guinness Open Gate Brewery opened this fall The anticipation: Diageo, owners of the internationally renowned Guinness family of beers, took on a two-year project of renovating a 120-plus-year-old former railroad building in the Fulton Market District just north of the West Loop’s Restaurant Row. “Combining over 260 years of Irish brewing experience with American beer ...
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  • Chicago Scene
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    June 6, 2023
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    Chicago Scene: Haymarket Brewing Company in the West Loop and the Pompeii exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry

    By Trent Modglin Haymarket Brewing Company
 Co-owner Pete Crowley has been brewing beer for 25 years (and has some 75 medals to show for his skills), starting his professional career at The Flying Dog in Aspen and then eventually Rock Bottom Brewery in downtown Chicago, where he met his business partner, John Neurauter. The pair ...
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    December 7, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Rosemont’s Sparkle Lights Festival, Wellness & Beauty by MD Ventures opens new space Dec. 10, Harp & Fiddle’s annual Christfiddle Market Dec. 11 and much more

    Rosemont’s Sparkle Light Festival is open through Jan. 1 This holiday season, Rosemont’s Impact Field is shining a little brighter with the debut of Sparkle Light Festival, where visitors can enjoy an immersive display of millions of holiday lights amongst outdoor holiday activities including train rides, winter tubing and themed mazes. Guests are invited to ...
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Don’t sit at home tonight. Get out and enjoy the b Don’t sit at home tonight. Get out and enjoy the best winter festival in the area — Winterfest from the @parkridgechamber 

So many activities spread across three neighborhoods.
Not quite ready to hang with the extended family t Not quite ready to hang with the extended family the next few days? Come party it up at @tavernpointchi tonight. Five DJs. Drinks. Dancing. Vibes.
Who’s ready for Winterfest from the @parkridgecham Who’s ready for Winterfest from the @parkridgechamber this Friday? Three trollies, boutique sales, reindeer, carolers, Santa’s village, photos with the Grinch and more festive fun.
New in town: Brothers behind the new Mediterranean New in town: Brothers behind the new Mediterranean-inspired @eliacafe_ on Northwest Highway believe in treating people like family 

“It’s part of our culture to treat people like family. And I hate the idea that the owners shouldn’t roll up their sleeves. We’ve never believed in that.” — Billy Pyroulis

Read the spotlight from our fall issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Because sometimes, when you can’t decide between t Because sometimes, when you can’t decide between the @shemroonkababhouse steak and salmon, you get both. And then you have leftovers. And then you’re happy the next day too.
Dinner crowd, class reunion, live Irish music and Dinner crowd, class reunion, live Irish music and a fun and frenzied @mainesouthparentsscholarclub Bunco fundraiser. Just another busy Thursday at the @theharpandfiddle
Break away from the leftover turkey sandwiches and Break away from the leftover turkey sandwiches and head to @patinawinebar on Saturday, Nov. 29 for a complimentary wine tasting.
Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark entertainment district Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark entertainment district is kicking off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink this Saturday, November 22.  Visitors can enjoy ice skating beginning at 11 a.m. in addition to several other holiday offerings available throughout the afternoon leading up to the Park’s annual “Light Up The Park” tree lighting event at 5:30.

A variety of family-friendly festivities will be available from 2-6 p.m. including visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free horse-drawn sleigh rides, carolers and ice sculpting. Admission to the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink is free. Guests are invited to bring their own skates. Skate rentals are available on-site for $8.
Talk about a welcome addition to Park Ridge... If Talk about a welcome addition to Park Ridge... 
If you haven't yet, make sure to check out @dimarkocoffee on Main Street. Open till 10 p.m. every day and featuring some great coffee, smoothies, pastries, paninis and more. Look for more on this new business in our upcoming winter issue.
Talk about the gift that keeps on giving. When you Talk about the gift that keeps on giving. When you purchase a $100 gift card from the fantastic new @fireandwinege in Park Ridge this holiday season, you’ll get a Loyalty Bonus Card that you can use for $10 off your bill each month at any BG Hospitality Group establishment. That’s $120 in savings for the year (not to mention some great pasta, seafood, steak and wine). 

Read more about Fire + Wine’s Chef’s Cut steak boards from our fall issue at TheRealParkRidge.com
Feel-good focus: @bbbschi celebrates a meaningful Feel-good focus: @bbbschi celebrates a meaningful 10-year partnership with Maine Township

“We believe all kids are completely filled with potential, and we know what they’re capable of. We’re not saving anyone or rescuing anyone, but the magic can happen when it’s right. … We’re just here to stand in the way of the things that can knock them down.” — Dawn Steffen, regional director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago. 

Read the spotlight feature on the local Big Brothers Big Sisters program now at TheRealParkRidge.com
Enjoyed the grand opening of the impressive @rosem Enjoyed the grand opening of the impressive @rosemonticearena and @hattysclub 

Quite the facility… and a stylish restaurant and bar to match.
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