Grab the family and join us for a movie in the park! Movie begins at dusk. In the event of inclement weather, movies are show indoors at the Paula Hassell O'Connor Community Building at Prospect Park.
The entire family will enjoy the peaceful night air while sitting around a fire listening to stories, singing songs, and making everyone’s favorite - s’mores!
Pack a picnic dinner and come over to Hodges Park for a summer concert sponsored by the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society.
Join us in Hodges Park on Sunday mornings for free community yoga! Ages 5-12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Have fun as a family discovering what lurks beneath the surface of the pond! Dip and scoop with nets to catch lots of critters and maybe a few tadpoles!
Join the Centennial Activity Center as we welcome Patina Wine Bar to explore wines perfect for summer.
Join Glitzy Girlz staff (glitzygirlz.com) and head to Hawaii before school starts! Our staff will be glamming up the girls with hair flower, make-up sparkle, and pretty nail polish application complete with flower nail stickers.
Ready for Wildwood's twist on the classic tag? A popular Nature Camp and Discovery Crew game, Zombie Tag is a prairie wide invasion to escape and evade getting tagged by the group of Zombie players.
Don't miss the 9th Annual STROLL Park Ridge Back to School Bash!
Get ready for family activities including Toot the Train, a bounce house, games, face painting, and treat bags. Enjoy a delicious dinner from City BBQ and cool treats by Gelato D'Oro!
Join us at Wildwood to celebrate 40 years of animals, nature, and fun! Enjoy nature activities, family games. science experiments, fishing, campfire, and animals.
Have you been wondering what a karate class is like? Here’s your chance to find out! Join Illinois Shotokan Karate for a FREE Mini Try Karate class on August 31. Learn some karate techniques and have some fun!
Camp out with your family in the Park District’s backyard, outside at the Wildwood Nature Center. Enjoy a campfire dinner and s'mores on Friday night and breakfast on Saturday morning. After dinner, say hello to the Wildwood critters, borrow a fishing pole and visit the pond, and enjoy a family friendly movie before turning in for the night.
Any resident youth paying for the daily admission at the Splash Pad can bring a grandparent in for free!
Learn the stories of Hodges Park's memorials and its history as a hub of Park Ridge.
Trucktoberfest 2026 is presented by the Park Ridge Park District, The Harp and Fiddle, Beer on the Wall, Mpowered Smiles Orthodontics, and Fifth Third Bank. Sample an assortment of beers and delicious food from local food trucks!