Tag: Park Ridge Park District
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Kid zone: Affordably exploring some favorite local parks and community centers with the kiddos this fall
Little Bear Park photo courtesy of ThinkConfluence.com By Grace Rhee There’s nothing like a crisp, fall morning to motivate me to make the most of my day. I want to find some new, engaging things to do with my toddler, but I’m also mindful of the fact that a solo mom outing with him and ... -
Inside Scoop: Park Ridge and Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest celebrations, Fall Wine Walk, Rosemont’s Family Fun Fest and more
Park Ridge’s annual Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 24 The annual Park Ridge Oktoberfest celebration will take place on Saturday, September 24 at Hodges Park, located at 101 Courtland Avenue, from noon-9 p.m. Sponsored by the Park Ridge Park District, Harp and Fiddle, Beer on the Wall and Mpowered Smiles Orthodontics, attendees can expect great food and ... -
Park Ridge Insider Matt Coyne on dining at Mel’s Craft BBQ, Harp & Fiddle and Daniel’s Charcuterie, the selection at Around the World Cigars, and the seclusion of the Wildwood Nature Center
Harp & Fiddle What you do for a living: I am an insurance agent. My brother, Ed Coyne, and I own E.J. Coyne & Company Insurance, which has been located in Park Ridge for over 40 years. How long you’ve lived here: Since 1990. My wife and I were married in 1989, and Park Ridge was the perfect ... -
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 ... -
Inside Scoop: Enjoy an assortment of outdoor events this summer with the Park Ridge Park District
By Margaret Holler Marketing and Public Relations Director Park Ridge Park District There are so many special events at the Park Ridge Park District this summer. I love how summer events brings out families and friends and enhances the wonderful community feel of Park Ridge. The following are some of my favorite events this summer: ... -
Park Ridge Insider Aykut Imren on favorite dishes at Pazzi di Pizza, Beacon Tap and Boston Fish Market, shopping at Jerry’s Fruit & Garden, and escaping to Lake Geneva and Evanston Beach
Boston Fish Market What you do for a living: We work for Turkish Airlines and a local delivery service. How long you’ve lived here: About three and a half years. What you like best about Park Ridge: How nice the people are, all the different activities at our fingertips, the parks and Park District. But ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
