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  • Inside Scoop: Private rental opportunities abound at the new Oakton Sports Complex

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  • Interviews
    By Trent Modglin
    October 6, 2026
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    Park Ridge Park District Q&A: Justin Schuring
 on the variety of the membership options, fun classes this fall, and the welcoming atmosphere at Centennial Fitness Center

    Park Ridge Park District Q&A with Justin Schuring
 The superintendent of the Centennial Fitness Center on the variety of membership options, fun classes this fall, and a welcoming atmosphere Park Ridge Park District Q: Describe the energy you’ll find at Centennial Fitness Center on any given day. A: There is definitely an upbeat, positive energy every ...
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  • Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    September 15, 2026
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    Inside Scoop: Fall events galore like Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest, Rosetoberfest, Pumpkin Palooza, Chicago Gourmet, Ace Hardware’s Harvest Fest, Spirits of Park Ridge, Trunk or Treat and more

    Sketchbook Brewing’s sixth annual Oktoberfest Sept. 18-20 Sketchbook Brewing’s annual Oktoberfest celebration will take place Sept. 18-20 at their Skokie taproom. This free event will boast live music, stein-hoisting and hammerschlagen competitions, a variety of food truck options, giant soft pretzels and, of course, plenty of fresh Oktoberfest beer. 4901 Main Street in Skokie. More ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    August 28, 2026
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    Inside Scoop: Private rental opportunities abound at the new Oakton Sports Complex

    By Margaret Holler
 Park Ridge Park District marketing director Looking for a unique place to host your next gathering, celebration or team event? The new Oakton Sports Complex offers a variety of private rental opportunities designed for team sports, birthday parties, corporate outings, family celebrations and community groups. The state-of-the-art facility features a flexible indoor ...
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  • Child in a light blue shirt climbs a blue vertical pole on a multi-level indoor obstacle course in a gym. It has a rock wall, tires, and bright yellow padded flooring nearby.
    Kid Zone
    By Trent Modglin
    July 21, 2026
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    Kid Zone: Funtopia, Powering the Future exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Park District’s Country Farm Fair and Movie in the Park

    Indoor adventures at Funtopia in Glenview Take a break from the sun with opportunities for rock climbing, exploring cave systems, conquering a ropes course, playing in the jungle gym and showing some bravery during a free fall on the giant slide. It’s all available at Funtopia in Glenview, where they “believe in the movement — ...
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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
    By Trent Modglin
    July 13, 2026
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    Inside Scoop: Family-friendly events this July & August from the Park Ridge Park District

    For more information and to register for events, visit PRParks.org Family Summer Concert: Kitty Orca Music & Piano Tuesday, July 14 | 6:00pm – 6:45pm Prospect Park, 733 N. Prospect Ave. Ages 5 and under Join Miss Jennifer with her guitar and ukulele for a FREE concert celebrating our favorite parts of summer! Embrace your inner ...
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  • Loaded nachos with guacamole, sour cream, shredded chicken, pico de gallo, and melted cheese, beside a margarita glass.
    Park Ridge Insider
    By Trent Modglin
    July 1, 2026
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    Park Ridge Insider Jerry Kussy

    Don Juan’s chicken nachos and margarita What do you do for a living? I am a senior mortgage advisor with Wintrust Mortgage here in town. My main branch is Village Bank & Trust on Cumberland and Touhy, which is a Wintrust Bank location. I’ve been in the industry for 25 years and specialize in structuring ...
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  • Group of diverse people posing together at an outdoor event under tents, smiling and hugging.
    Around Town
    By Trent Modglin
    June 11, 2026
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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

    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 events calendar is back — and even better — for its third year. Market After Dark, located in the same area as the Park Ridge Farmer’s Market (15 Prairie Ave.), was ...
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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
    By Trent Modglin
    April 20, 2026
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    Inside Scoop: Discover the year-round opportunities available at the new Oakton Sports Complex

    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 Oakton Sports Complex, located at 2800 W. Oakton Street, is now open and filled with year-round opportunities for kids, teens and adults to get moving and have fun together. This beautifully ...
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Congrats on the “official” opening of @ivnparkridg Congrats on the “official” opening of @ivnparkridge on Devon Avenue in South Park, where a fun (and informative) @parkridgechamber ribbon cutting ceremony was held last night. 

Read more about this approachable wellness clinic that’s focused on helping people be more proactive about their health in our big fall issue feature on six new businesses in town at TheRealParkRidge.com
Tis the season for an all-time classic scary movie Tis the season for an all-time classic scary movie at the @thepickwicktheatre  courtesy of @parkridgeclassicfilm 

Come out to catch Steven Spielberg's POLTERGEIST on Wednesday, October 28 on the Pickwick's mega screen at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Film critic Nick Digilio will introduce the 7 p.m. screening, and there will be pre-show music at 6:30 p.m. courtesy of organist Jake McDonagh.
After a long weekend of entertaining friends, it t After a long weekend of entertaining friends, it turned out to be an @easystreetpizza deep dish kind of Sunday night
Shop Around the Corner: Spotlight on the new @anim Shop Around the Corner: Spotlight on the new @animahausco in Park Ridge

Owner Renata Karkut describes her new new South Park boutique that focuses on natural beauty, quality, comfort, and a more thoughtful way of living 

“I want Anima Haus to become known for the quality of the materials we choose. … The pieces are meant to be special and feminine while still being comfortable and easy to wear in real life.”

Read the feature from our big fall issue now at TheRealParkRidge.com
The Kid Zone section from our fall issue includes… The Kid Zone section from our fall issue includes…

the quirky fun at @museumofillusions_chicago 

@playballdirect batting cages and instruction in Mount Prospect

And the last two weekends of @goebberts_ Fall Fest 

Read the feature now at TheRealParkRidge.com
"Most people are surprised at the incredible worko "Most people are surprised at the incredible workout they can get in just 15-30 minutes. It’s is a unique, efficient, and effective way to fit fitness into a busy schedule.” — @hotworxparkridge general manager Nicole Paus

Read more about HOTWORX on Northwest Highway and five other new businesses that have opened recently at TheRealParkRidge.com
A great little Bears-watching fundraiser for the @ A great little Bears-watching fundraiser for the @parkridgechamber is coming up this Thursday at @eliacafe_ on NW Highway. 

Come watch Caleb and the boys handle the Patriots with some delicious eats and fun community vibes.
Get ready for the fun annual Witches Night Out nig Get ready for the fun annual Witches Night Out night out at @ashwillowsalon and @renatasorganics in South Park tonight
We were delighted to be invited to the grand openi We were delighted to be invited to the grand opening of the beautiful new @bricktonmontessorischool location at 1695 S. River Rd in Des Plaines last month. After a two-year renovation, the finished product is something to behold, and it was difficult to decide who was more excited about the new facility: the kids, the staff or the parents. Brickton.org
Quite the working lunch today at the Edison Park f Quite the working lunch today at the Edison Park favorite @cafe.touche which included one of the best smash burgers we’ve had to date (think sautéed onions, cheddar, pickles and 1000 island). A stellar chicken salad and Cubano sandwich (with pulled pork pork, ham, avocado, pickles, gruyere cheese, and Cajun-dijon mustard) too.
Time to grab your team for the Park Ridge - Friend Time to grab your team for the Park Ridge - Friends of the Parks annual Trivia Night fundraiser

Saturday, November 14 from 6-10 p.m.
Prospect Park’s O’Connor Building
733 N. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge
Doors open at 6 p.m. |  Trivia starts promptly at 7 p.m.
This event is adults only, 21+
$360 per team (up to eight players)

Registration includes:
* Eight rounds of trivia
* Pasta and salad from fire + wine
* Soft drinks and 24 drink tickets per team
(Drink tickets may be used for beer, wine, or hard seltzer.)

Teams are encouraged to create a team name and decorate their table. Registration closes Nov. 8 (or earlier if it sells out). 

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From our big fall issue, a spotlight on six new bu From our big fall issue, a spotlight on six new businesses in town. Welcome to Park Ridge: @brew.pkr 
@barestudioesthetics 
Mandram by @thalaivasindiankitchen @hotworxparkridge 
@hellohollyparkridge 
@ivnparkridge 

Read the feature now at therealparkridge.com
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