Upcoming Events

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle…in July! Get in the spirit with a delightful way to merge the warmth of summer with the joy of the holiday season. Celebrate all the things you love about Christmas with a holly jolly good time and partake in our holiday gift exchange. 

DJ & Children’s Entertainment • 6:30pm-8:00pm
Live Music Entertainment by The New Standard Band • Starts at 8:00pm

Bring a picnic (no alcoholic beverages or grills allowed) to Maine East High School and relax before the fireworks begin. Enjoy the evening catching up with friends and family. Join the Park District’s party staff and DJ for an Interactive Dance Party at 6:30pm. Arrive early and get a great spot!

Join us in Hodges Park on Sunday mornings for free community yoga! Ages 5-12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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. 

Join Park Ridge's own Beer on the Wall for this summer blind beer tasting event! Whether you love a good brew or enjoy a good history lesson, you'll want to join us for this tasting in which you'll sample different styles of beer while Cicerone® Ryan Tracy shares details of its history, brewing process, and unique serving procedures as well as flavors, aromas, and mouthfeel of each brew.

Join Jodi & The Jigglejam Band at their farewell concert! After 23 years of jamming with Park Ridge families, Jodi is taking her show on the road and traveling the world! Get ready to wiggle, JIGGLE, and giggle as you sing and dance. 

Ready for Wildwood’s twist on the classic game of 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.

Enjoy a summer night of s’mores, stories, and songs around a campfire with your family. Sit around Wildwood’s campfire circle to sing songs, listen to stories, cook yummy s’mores, and head out around the pond for a nighttime stroll. 

Join us at Hinkley Pool as we float around and enjoy the movie Wonka after dark! Bring your favorite pool float for this event to help you relax under the stars. 

Pack a picnic dinner and come over to Hodges Park for a summer concert sponsored by the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society.

Parents and children, sample everything the Park District has to offer children age 5 and under, all in one place! Follow our scavenger hunt through the facility to try out our classes and activities. Drop in any time!

Join us in Hodges Park on Sunday mornings for free community yoga! Ages 5-12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 

Enjoy a free ice cream treat at the Splash Pad (while supplies last) between 12:00pm-12:30pm and 3:30pm-4:00pm. Stop by for a sweet treat on a hot day.

Dance to the music by Good Clean Fun performed by Mike and Traci. No partner needed, or just watch, listen, and have a good time. 

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.

Join Park Ridge's own Beer on the Wall for this summer blind beer tasting event! Whether you love a good brew or enjoy a good history lesson, you'll want to join us for this tasting in which you'll sample different styles of beer while Cicerone® Ryan Tracy shares details of its history, brewing process, and unique serving procedures as well as flavors, aromas, and mouthfeel of each brew.

Pack a picnic dinner and come over to Hodges Park for a summer concert sponsored by the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. 

Enjoy a day down on the farm! Pet cows, chickens, goats, and more in the petting zoo featuring over 20 animals. Head out on a 50¢ hayride through Wildwood and hop on a pony ($5/ride). Have a rootin’ tootin’ good time with bingo, pig races, games, activities, and crafts.

Join us in Hodges Park on Sunday mornings for free community yoga! Ages 5-12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of delicious ice cream with your favorite toppings, friendly company and conversation with friends, and relaxing ukulele music with the Silverliners. 

Miss Jamie from the Farm takes young kids and their families on an imaginative musical adventure to her "farm," where they learn values like hard work, healthy eating, and being kind to animals and each other. 

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. 

Ready for Wildwood’s twist on the classic game of 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.

Food has a remarkable ability to bring people together and create a sense of connection while offering an opportunity to learn about different cultures. Treat your taste buds to a variety of flavors. 

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.

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. 

Join Glitzy Girlz staff to design some fun goodies to get you ready for school year! Each participant creates a beaded item for backpacks an accessory, or jewelry. We have a great assorted bead selection, from crystals to sports, adventure, unicorn, animals, neon, and more!