Events - Month

The Park Ridge History Center will host an open house on Sunday, September 30 from 1-3pm in historic Prospect Park, 721 N. Prospect Avenue. The Center celebrates the people, places and events of Park Ridge with exhibits and artifacts.

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

Dine to Donate on Wednesday, October 3 at Make Room for Truman, when 20 percent of food purchases will benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund, which grants funds to non-profits that serve residents of Park Ridge.

Live on stage at First UMC: "An Unspeakable Triumph Of Supreme Brilliance." Three performances: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 6th at 7pm and Sunday, Oct. 7th at 1pm. --- The show is rated PG. Tickets are $10 at the door, or call our office to reserve seats.

Live on stage at First UMC: "An Unspeakable Triumph Of Supreme Brilliance." Three performances: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 6th at 7pm and Sunday, Oct. 7th at 1pm. --- The show is rated PG. Tickets are $10 at the door, or call our office to reserve seats.

Live on stage at First UMC: "An Unspeakable Triumph Of Supreme Brilliance." Three performances: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 6th at 7pm and Sunday, Oct. 7th at 1pm. --- The show is rated PG. Tickets are $10 at the door, or call our office to reserve seats.

‘Sail’ on over to the Oakton Ice Arena at Noon and ‘Discover’ a day of fun on the ice with our Columbus Day Skate! -- Enjoy $3 Public Skate Admission with $1 Skate Rental. Visit www.prparks.org for more information.

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.

Join the Park Ridge Park District for a fun-filled family event that gets you ready for Halloween. Carve a pumpkin, stuff a scarecrow, jump on a hayride, and enjoy s’mores and apple cider or cocoa around a campfire.

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 cordially invites you to Guest Night! --- Guests are welcome to observe a Toastmasters meeting. Park Ridge Toastmasters Meets at the First United Methodist church (418 W Touhy Ave) in beautiful downtown Park Ridge on: The 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS from 7:30 to 9:30 pm sharp ***Parking in rear of building*** --- A member club of Toastmasters International, Park Ridge Toastmasters is a club dedicated to improving the communications and leadership skills of members at all levels.

Twice As Nice MOMs (Mothers of Multiples) Fall Resale - We will be selling gently used and like-new clothing from newborn to size 10+, shoes and boots, maternity clothing and items, baby equipment and gear, books, toys and much, much more! Find unbeatable prices on children's clothing, toys and equipment! Bring a laundry basket or bag for easier shopping -- NO STROLLERS THE first 2 hours (8-10am). -- $1 general admission.

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

The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a meeting on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect Avenue in Park Ridge at 11:30 a.m. A luncheon will be served at Noon with a meeting and program to follow. Members are asked to bring non-perishable items for the Des Plaines Food Pantry.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 = $10 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 = $10 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

A Genealogy Workshop, sponsored by the Twenty-first Star Chapter NSDAR will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the third floor board room of the Niles Maine District Library. The library is located at 6960 Oakton, Niles, Illinois. Attendees will have the opportunity to work with one of the members on our lineage research team. This workshop is for women who are interested in joining the DAR.

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

Free for all participants! Be the first to try BODYPUMP 107, BODYATTACK 102, and CXWORX 32.

Pediatric Celiac Center of Advocate Children's Hospital: Park Ridge Halloween Party All gluten-free candy, games and raffle prizes

Goblins have laid eggs in the pool - help us get them out! Eggs filled with candy are placed in and around the Leisure Pool. Join us for a fun Halloween themed egg hunt to get a jump start on your Halloween candy collection.

Save the Date! – The 2018 Angels Ball to benefit Rainbow Hospice & Palliative Care will take place Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare – Rosemont, IL --- Tickets available online (click on event here to see details). For more information, please contact Valerie Reiss, Special Events Manager, at 847-653-3252 --- Black tie optional.

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

25th Silver Anniversary Season "Taking the Show on the Road: Concerts at Maine East & Maine South" Please join the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra for its 2018-2019 Season for a variety of classical music symphonic performances. -- Details will be posted for individual dates soon. -- To order tickets, please contact the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra office at 847-692-PRCO (847-692-7726), or 847-823-8861 or order from the PRCO website. -- VISIT website for info -- https://www.parkridgecivicorchestra.org

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

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

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.

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

The United Methodist Women have scheduled their annual Rummage Sale for Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 from 9:00 to 2:00pm. Parking in our Grant Place lot, north of the church. Access via Prospect Avenue.--- Bargains galore! Household goods, games, toys, tools, small appliances, furniture, jewelry, and books. Proceeds will go toward UMW missions.

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 meets the 4th Friday of the month --- EXCEPT in December, when it is the 1st Friday (call the Chamber to verify).

The Werewolves will howl, and the Monsters will mash! Join the Park Ridge Park District in celebrating at our Ghostbuster’s Bash. Bring the whole family for a ghostly good time! Ages 3 & Up with adult. Register online at www.prparks.org with Activity #5151028-01. Fee: $30 resident / $36 non-resident per couple

The United Methodist Women have scheduled their annual Rummage Sale for Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 from 9:00 to 2:00pm. Parking in our Grant Place lot, north of the church. Access via Prospect Avenue.--- Bargains galore! Household goods, games, toys, tools, small appliances, furniture, jewelry, and books. Proceeds will go toward UMW missions.

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

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of spooky music and Trick-or-Treats at the Oakton Ice Arena.

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.