Upcoming Community Events
To bring consumers into Park Ridge’s Uptown shopping district, the Chamber has created Cruisin' Park Ridge. Local shops and restaurants as well as the Park Ridge Library and other community organizations join in.
Free to attend! Free to display your car! Live Entertainment! Activities for Kids and more!
2024 Event Dates:
June 7
July 12
August 2
September 6
Sunday, September 15, 2024
1:00 - 5:00pm
Enjoy wine tastings at enhanced and exciting pouring stations hosted by our member merchants, restaurants, and businesses throughout Uptown!
$45 per person
Limited tickets are available.
Guests will receive a special wine glass to be used at each pouring location, a goodie bag, and a chance to win fabulous prizes.
2023
6:00 pm:
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Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive on a fire truck at City Hall.
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Mayor Marty Maloney welcomes Santa & Mrs. Claus and the community.
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Tree lighting in Hodges Park.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm:
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Individual visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus in City Hall.
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm:
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Trolley rides between Uptown and South Park.
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Enjoy beautifully decorated homes and bright luminaries lining Prospect and Courtland Avenues.
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Visit decorated businesses, shop at retailers, and celebrate holiday cheer at restaurants in Uptown and South Park.
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Catch a glimpse of favorite holiday characters.
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Listen to the sounds of 20+ caroling groups, various musical groups and musicians performing throughout Uptown and South Park.
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Enjoy light snacks and warm refreshments at the Open House at Fire Station #35 at Cumberland and Devon.
For additional information, please contact:
Jackie Mathews, Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
847-825-3121
jackie@parkridgechamber.org
Hop Around
Uptown Park Ridge
Saturday, March 30, 2024
11:00am - 2:00pm
Families are invited to stop in local businesses for a holiday treat or to participate in an activity hosted by each business.
2 Sisters A+L and Brother J's
33 S. Prospect Ave
Raffia Gifts
13 S. Prospect Ave.
Sooo Cute Boutique
7 S. Prospect Ave.
Gabriel's Closet
428 W. Touhy Ave.
Patina Wine Bar
112 S. Prospect Ave.
Wine Tasting from Noon - 3:00pm
Treats for all, even 4-legged friends
South Park Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30, 2024
at South Park, 833 W. Talcott
Registration begins at 9:00am
9:15am ---- 0-3 years
9:30am ---- 6-8 years
9:45am --- 4-5 years
10:00am --- 9-10 years
Hunt for thousands of eggs! Take pictures with the Bunny! Pets welcome!
Sponsored by these amazing businesses:
Park Ridge Paint & Glass
State Farm Agent Ann Witek
Ash & Willow Eco Salon
Magic Scissors Dog Groomer
Eastern Vitality Acupuncture
Beautifully New
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Centered Clay Collective
Triple Scoop'd
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce