The Real Park Ridge

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Family-friendly magazine, website, email newsletter and event company focused on Chicago's near NW burbs

06/02/2026

We're rather excited to be getting our bounce house, water slide and games from the folks at Fun in Chicago / Jump Guy Party Rentals again this year for our neighborhood block party. Check out their vast assortment of fun rental options at FunInChicago.com and read more about them in the new summer issue of The Real Park Ridge magazine.

06/01/2026

The first Park Ridge Market after Dark from the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is in the books and a great time was had by all. Thanks to all our vendors, volunteers, planning committee members and everyone who came out to celebrate the community. And here’s the best part: There’s two more events to come later this summer — July 25 and Aug. 22

05/31/2026

Feeling the family-friendly patio vibes this weekend at Une Année Brewery in Niles

Photos from Maine South Hawks Football's post 05/29/2026

This is all kinds of awesome. And another reason why the Hawks are consistently one of the best programs in the state

05/29/2026

Looks like a patio kind of weekend, doesn’t it?

05/28/2026

The folks at Park Ridge Coin Collectibles are having another fun Pokemon event on May 30 from 3-5 p.m. Swing by to buy, sell or trade.

Photos from The Real Park Ridge's post 05/27/2026

Get ready!! The first Park Ridge Market after Dark of the season is coming up this Saturday, May 30, from 4:30-9:30 p.m. in the Park Ridge Farmers Market lot on Prairie & Main in Uptown, and The Real Park Ridge magazine couldn't be more excited to be part of the planning committee.

Featuring a variety of food and art vendors, mixed with small-business pop-ups, live music and a handpicked rotation of local guest breweries, wineries and distilleries, this event is the type of summer street party everyone can enjoy.

For more information, visit MarketAfterDark.com

Photos from The Real Park Ridge's post 05/25/2026

Park Ridge Insider Becca Dupke on working at Goldfish Swim School - Park Ridge, anticipating the Taste of Park Ridge, Mully's Grill quickly becoming a household favorite, finding a hidden gem in Chicago Ramen Park Ridge , and family fun at the Mountain View Adventure Center and Enchanted Castle

Read it all here: https://therealparkridge.com/park-ridge-insider-becca-dupke/

Photos from The Real Park Ridge's post 05/24/2026

The afternoon and evening weather forecast is beautiful, so come join Beer on the Wall - Park Ridge and Harp & Fiddle and enjoy 100 beers, live music, food trucks and a kids zone from 12-9 p.m. today at the Farmers Market lot.

05/21/2026

One of the more than 100 area businesses where you can grab a copy of The Real Park Ridge magazine is the popular new Di Marko All Day - Coffee Lounge on Main Street in Park Ridge.

The great coffee and friendly vibes may be what draw you in, but not to be overlooked is expansive food menu. Read more about it: https://therealparkridge.com/did-you-know-fun-helpful-info-from-local-businesses-like-di-marko-cafe-metta-perspective-acupuncture-and-kickhouse/

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