Events - Month

15th annual Youth Pumpkin Patch located at the corner of Prospect and Crescent Avenue. Over 2,000 pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.-- Proceeds benefit Park Ridge Community Church Youth Ministry, and the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation - Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday open 3:30-7pm Saturday open 9am-7pm Sunday open 11am-7pm -- For more information, go to www.parkridgecommunitychurch.org - Great fun for the whole family! Live music weekends!"It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" movie at

15th annual Youth Pumpkin Patch located at the corner of Prospect and Crescent Avenue. Over 2,000 pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.-- Proceeds benefit Park Ridge Community Church Youth Ministry, and the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation - Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday open 3:30-7pm Saturday open 9am-7pm Sunday open 11am-7pm -- For more information, go to www.parkridgecommunitychurch.org - Great fun for the whole family! Live music weekends!"It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" movie at

15th annual Youth Pumpkin Patch located at the corner of Prospect and Crescent Avenue. Over 2,000 pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.-- Proceeds benefit Park Ridge Community Church Youth Ministry, and the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation - Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday open 3:30-7pm Saturday open 9am-7pm Sunday open 11am-7pm -- For more information, go to www.parkridgecommunitychurch.org - Great fun for the whole family! Live music weekends!"It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" movie at

Please join us at the Pickwick Theatre for this Classic Film Series presented by Matthew C. Hoffman, film historian. ---- Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILS. Admission: 2:00 pm screenings = $8 all seats // 7:30 pm screenings = $12 all seats ($10 advance) Come enjoy this classic film as it was meant to be presented: on the big screen!!

Please join us at the Pickwick Theatre for this Classic Film Series presented by Matthew C. Hoffman, film historian. ---- Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILS. Admission: 2:00 pm screenings = $8 all seats // 7:30 pm screenings = $12 all seats ($10 advance) Come enjoy this classic film as it was meant to be presented: on the big screen!!

15th annual Youth Pumpkin Patch located at the corner of Prospect and Crescent Avenue. Over 2,000 pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.-- Proceeds benefit Park Ridge Community Church Youth Ministry, and the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation - Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday open 3:30-7pm Saturday open 9am-7pm Sunday open 11am-7pm -- For more information, go to www.parkridgecommunitychurch.org - Great fun for the whole family! Live music weekends!"It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" movie at

Recycle your old holiday strings of lights now through March 1, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at the Park Ridge Public Works Service Center.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Look no further! Handmade holiday crafts, sweaters and afghans, baked goods, and yesterday’s treasures is for sale during the Park Ridge Park District's Annual Holiday Bazaar.

Recycle your pumpkin at the Pumpkin Smash and Bash! Roll your pumpkin down the Centennial Sled Hill in a fun competition that kicks off the event, smash and bash them, then launch them into piles of compost.

Recycle your old holiday strings of lights now through March 1, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at the Park Ridge Public Works Service Center.

The Niles All American Speakers are charter members of Toastmasters International, a club devoted to the refinement of speech, our mission is to make better speakers of everyone.

Do you want to become a better speaker/leader? Then the Toastmasters can help you! "Become the Speaker/Leader you were Meant to be!" -- Des Plaines Toastmasters 1645 meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays in Room A or B at Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL -- FREE -- Upcoming meetings are: Feb 5; Mar 19; April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21.

The local environmental action group Go Green Park Ridge holds its monthly meeting from 7PM to 8:30PM on the 1st Tuesday of the month from September through June at St Mary's Episcopal Church on Prospect. ----- Join other members of Go Green Park Ridge and help raise awareness of environmental issues in our town. We do NOT meet formally in July or August but can often be found at the Park Ridge Farmers Markets during the summer or at Green Drinks on the third Tuesday of each month

General meetings of the Park Ridge Garden Club are held at the Centennial Activity Center (formerly named the Park Ridge Senior Center) on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm, SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE. There are NO meetings in July or August. Meetings include a short business session, followed by guest speakers, refreshments and socializing, and conclude between 9:00-10:00 pm

Park Ridge Toastmasters meets at the First United Methodist Church in Park Ridge on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 pm EXCEPT during November and December. Please see our Club Calendar for more information, particularly in the months of November and December, as dates may change due to the holidays. Park Ridge Toastmasters is a community that empowers its members to succeed through effective communication and leadership.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Discover your super powers at the Park Ridge Park District's Incredi-“Ball”! We will be joined by an “Incredible” to help us find our super powers within. Everyone attending the event must be registered. Ages 3 & up with adult. Fee: $30 resident / $36 non-resident per couple.

Recycle your old holiday strings of lights now through March 1, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at the Park Ridge Public Works Service Center.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Recycle your old holiday strings of lights now through March 1, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at the Park Ridge Public Works Service Center.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

School District 64 offers monthly free developmental screenings for children age 2yrs 9mos through 5yrs 11mos who live in the School District 64 community.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

The purpose of this group is to encourage members to write and provide a safe place to read one’s work and get some feedback. We meet the second Tuesday of every month.

Join the Park Ridge Chamber for our Monthly Networking Luncheon. The Monthly Networking Luncheon is always the 2nd Wednesday of the month and the speaker always changes. The location is usually 720 Garden, but can change. Please contact the Chamber or check their website to confirm location. ---- Bring your business cards for some great networking and enjoy a delicious lunch.

The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 14, at the Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect Avenue in Park Ridge at 11:30 a.m. A luncheon will be served at 12:00 p.m. with a meeting and program to follow.

Please join us at the Pickwick Theatre for this Classic Film Series presented by Matthew C. Hoffman, film historian. ---- Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILS. Admission for 2:00 pm screenings = $8 all seats or for 7:00 pm screenings = $12 all seats ($10 advance) Come enjoy this classic film as it was meant to be presented: on the big screen!!

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Please join us at the Pickwick Theatre for this Classic Film Series presented by Matthew C. Hoffman, film historian. ---- Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILS. Admission for 2:00 pm screenings = $8 all seats or for 7:00 pm screenings = $12 all seats ($10 advance) Come enjoy this classic film as it was meant to be presented: on the big screen!!

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios FOR HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Recycle your old holiday strings of lights now through March 1, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at the Park Ridge Public Works Service Center.

Blanket of Dreams is an annual event and a labor of love where the entire community is invited to come make blankets for the homeless. Sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women, 2018 marks the 17th annual day-long event. There is no need for a reservation and the event is free and open to sewers and non-sewers alike. BRING 4 yards of fleece and a pair of scissors to cut material. You don't have to know how to sew! Just cut and tie…..it’s simple! We'll be in the Mary Seat Clark Ministry Center.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Recycle your old holiday strings of lights now through March 1, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at the Park Ridge Public Works Service Center.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Do you want to become a better speaker/leader? Then the Toastmasters can help you! "Become the Speaker/Leader you were Meant to be!" -- Des Plaines Toastmasters 1645 meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays in Room A or B at Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL -- FREE -- Upcoming meetings are: Feb 5; Mar 19; April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21.

The Niles All American Speakers are charter members of Toastmasters International, a club devoted to the refinement of speech, our mission is to make better speakers of everyone.

Do you want to become a better speaker/leader? Then the Toastmasters can help you! "Become the Speaker/Leader you were Meant to be!" -- Des Plaines Toastmasters 1645 meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays in Room A or B at Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave, Des Plaines, IL -- FREE -- Upcoming meetings are: Feb 5; Mar 19; April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Green Drinks is a monthly networking experience that welcomes like-minded people in Park Ridge into a social experience to discuss green topics and goals for our town! Green Drinks MEETS from 7PM to 9PM ON THE 3rd Tuesday of every month either at Beer on the Wall or Harp & Fiddle! Everyone is responsible for their own bar tab! Please note: Green Drinks does NOT formally meet in July or August, but can be found meeting the community at their booth/table at the Farmers' Market.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Thanksgiving - National Holiday

Take time to work out before the turkey comes out! This annual Thanksgiving Day exercise class at the Park Ridge Park District is perfect for the whole family‼ Do something fun before gathering around the table. Class is from 8:00 am to 9:00 am -- ALL AGES WELCOME. Admission Cost: Non-perishable food items for those less fortunate. Donations will go to the Maine Township Food Pantry.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

The Library will follow its regular Friday hours today - open from 9am to 6pm --- THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED THIS EVENING. ------ SANTA will be AT CITY HALL. ---- Please see other listing on this calendar for more information.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

The Park Ridge Historical Society will hold an Open House from 6:00 to 9:00pm in conjunction with the annual WinterFest, organized by the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce the day after Thanksgiving. --- The Park Ridge History Center celebrates the people, places and events of Park Ridge with exhibits and artifacts with holiday decorations. --- Refreshments served. --- FREE EVENT

WINTERFEST Friday, Nov 23, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm -- UPTOWN PARK RIDGE: SANTA ARRIVES ON A FIRE TRUCK AT CITY HALL at 6pm greeted by Mayor Maloney -stays til 8:30. Get Required Entry Tickets IN Hodges Pk beg at 5pm - also in SoPark PNC Bank lot see Live Reindeer & Santa's Elves! Treats at Uptown & South Park stores -ALL caroling groups welcome. Fire Station #35 Open House Cumberland/Devon -Ride Trolleys in South Park & Uptown -- luminaries by Jersey Mike's Subs (thank you Boy Scouts & Public Wks)

Recycle your old holiday strings of lights now through March 1, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at the Park Ridge Public Works Service Center.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Recycle your old holiday strings of lights now through March 1, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at the Park Ridge Public Works Service Center.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Bring your business cards for some great networking and enjoy a delicious breakfast while listening to an informative presentation. ----- $12 Members $17 Prospective Members and Walk-ins.. Please RSVP to the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. -- The Women in Business Networking Breakfast is the 4th Friday of the month --- EXCEPT NOVEMBER 30, 2018 due to Thanksgiving AND December, when it is the 1st Friday (call the Chamber or visit their website to verify) .

Enjoy lunch and music by the Maine South High School Chamber Orchestra during the Park Ridge Chamber’s Women in Business Annual Holiday Luncheon! Please bring a toy for the Toys for Tots Toy Drive which the Park Ridge Police will pick up at the end of the luncheon - photo opp with our handsome men in blue! $30 discounted member price, $35 regular price and walk-ins. For additional details and to register visit www.parkridgechamber.org/calendar or contact the PRCC at 847-825-3121.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.

Recycle your old holiday strings of lights now through March 1, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at the Park Ridge Public Works Service Center.

The United Methodist Women of Park Ridge UMC invite you to their annual Cookie Walk and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 1 from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. --- Just in time for the holidays, it’s your chance to sweeten your meals and get-togethers with the finest homemade treats and baked goods. Shop early for the best selection! Proceeds will be directed to church mission projects. -- Parking in our church lot at 408 Grant Place, just north of the church.

Maine South Senior Show -- OPENING RECEPTION on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm ---- SHOW DATES: Friday, November 9 to Sunday, December 16, 2018 ---- at Iannelli Studios, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 --- Please contact Iannelli Studios for HOURS that the exhibit will be open.