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  • Park Ridge Insider Peter Volpe

  • 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

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

  • Park Ridge Insiders Kelly and Tadgie Scannell

  • Park Ridge Insider Annika Schmidt

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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.
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    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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    By Trent Modglin
    August 11, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: Where learning feels like play — Preschool at the Park Ridge Park District

    By Margaret Holler Park Ridge Park District Looking for the perfect preschool adventure for your little one? Look no further than the Park Ridge Park District. From tots to soon-to-be kindergartners, our programs are designed to spark joy, curiosity, and a love for learning — through play. Our preschool program, certified by the Illinois Department ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    June 7, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider Anna Sealund

    Mystic Rogue in Norwood Park What you do for a living: I’m currently a student at Northeastern Illinois University, where I’m majoring in Elementary Education. I’ll graduate with my teaching license next winter. For now, I teach part-time at the Nature Preschool in Park Ridge at the Wildwood Nature Center. How long you’ve lived here: ...
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    March 24, 2025
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    Park Ridge Insider David Cartwright on a top-notch dinner at Foxtail on the Lake, weekly rides with the Park Ridge Cycling Club, picking out steaks at Devon Avenue Meats and trivia night at Beer on the Wall

    Foxtail on the Lake in Des Plaines What you do for a living: I work in analytics. I’m currently the Senior Director of Data Strategy for the University of Chicago, working in the Alumni Department. I’ve worked with data for my entire career, and I absolutely love it. For me, I get great satisfaction in taking a bunch ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    January 31, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Park District is an ideal place for early learning opportunities

    
By Margaret Holler
 The Park Ridge Park District provides a structured preschool program for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, fostering socialization and self-expression through art, music, motor skills and hands-on activities. Certified by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the program adheres to all required qualifications for staff. 2-year-old program: Focuses on social ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 16, 2024
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    Q&A with John Shea, Jr. — The new executive director of the Park Ridge Park District chatted with us about his new role, the progress of the Oakton Sports Complex, and all the events and classes this fall

    Q: Now that you’re fully settled into your new role, how would you describe the Park Ridge community and your adjustment so far? A: I’m happy to say that my transition into this role has been smooth and rewarding. From the residents to the Park District staff, community organizations, and the Park Board of Commissioners, ...
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    August 1, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: The Park Ridge Park District’s preschool program is the perfect place for kids to develop social skills, learn and grow as an individual

    By Margaret Holler Marketing & Public Relations Director Park Ridge Park District Did you know the Park Ridge Park District offers a structured preschool program for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds that emphasizes socialization and self-expression through art, music, fine and gross motor skills, and hands-on activities? Our preschool program is certified by the Illinois Department ...
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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). 

prfriendsoftheparks.org
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
The Real Park Ridge deal of the week: By now we ce The Real Park Ridge deal of the week: By now we certainly hope you know all about the @fireandwinege half-price pasta special on Mondays, but are you aware it’s also the perfect spot to unwind for happy hour Monday through Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. and Fridays from 3-5:30 p.m.? In the bar and lounge area, you can enjoy all of your favorite small plates at half off their regular menu price, along with a rotating selection of featured $8 wines, $10 signature cocktails, and $5 select draft beers. 
608 W. Touhy, C2 in Park Ridge
https://www.fireandwine.net/park-ridge-fire-and-wine
This Sunday, Oct. 11, check out the @parkridgepark This Sunday, Oct. 11, check out the @parkridgeparks open house at Centennial Fitness Center, where guests will have free admission all day to try out the facility and various group fitness classes. Special membership deals will be available Sunday as well.
Soaking up as much of this 70s weather as possible Soaking up as much of this 70s weather as possible on the patio at @wehavegreatbeerpr with a stellar Southern Tuba hazy IPA from @roaringtable and an @alarmistbrewing Crispy Boy pilsner (thanks to @pollyannabrewingcompany for keeping it alive)
From our big fall issue out now... @parkridgepark From our big fall issue out now...

@parkridgeparks Q&A: Justin Schuring on the variety of the membership options, fun classes this fall, and the welcoming atmosphere at Centennial Fitness Center

“There is definitely an upbeat, positive energy every day here at the CFC. … And I think people are surprised about the value of our membership options and what’s included in that membership.”

Read the interview at TheRealParkRidge.com
The inaugural Pumpkin Palooza from the @parkridgec The inaugural Pumpkin Palooza from the @parkridgechamber was a serious hit last weekend, thanks to the work of so many great volunteers and a community that likes to have a little fun. Until next time…
If you look up at the sky today, you’ll know that If you look up at the sky today, you’ll know that golf season is far from over. Come out and support the @mainesouthparentsscholarclub at their annual golf outing Oct. 17. Form your team or a come solo... either way, it’s guaranteed to be a great time for a great cause. Visit MSParentsScholarshipClub.org for morr info and registration
We’re just one day away from the first annual Pump We’re just one day away from the first annual Pumpkin Palooza from the @parkridgechamber 

The Real Park Ridge magazine will be helping serve up cocktails, wine and beer in the drink tent, so swing by to say hi. Lots of live music, local food, and fun for the kiddos too. All of it’s happening in the Park Ridge Farmers Market / Park Ridge Market after Dark space. See you Saturday!
Another enjoyable wine dinner at @theharpandfiddle Another enjoyable wine dinner at @theharpandfiddle this time benefiting the @parkridgechamber
The critically acclaimed “Adolescent Salvation” mu The critically acclaimed “Adolescent Salvation” must close Oct. 3 at @theaterwit on Chicago’s north side. Grab tickets this week to see what our very own Joseph Calderon called “Sharp, surprising, captivating and disturbing, this sleepover gone wrong captures the messy contradictions of teenage life”

Read the review at therealparkridge.com
From our big fall issue out now... Park Ridge Ins From our big fall issue out now...

Park Ridge Insider Peter Volpe on nature-friendly walks through the @chicagobotanic Garden … enjoying some great Italian at @donnygristorante and @tufanosrestaurant … browsing the unique items at @raffiagifts @edie.boutique and @aroundtheworldcigars … and escaping to @eagleridgeresort in Galena

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