“Spirits of Old Park Ridge” Cemetery Walk
Town of Maine Cemetery 2101 W. Touhy, Park RidgeCommunity members of all ages are invited to learn more about the life and times of the men and women who helped shape the development of Park Ridge, including early settlers, former mayors and businessmen, soldiers, teachers and even a professional baseball player. Local actors will portray the “Spirits”, bringing to life their individual stories [...]
History Center Open
Park Ridge History Center 721 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL, United States
History Center Open
Park Ridge History Center 721 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL, United States
Strange Happenings Park Ridge
The O'Connor Building at Prospect Park 733 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL, United StatesBrian Krause tells a story starting on a short stretch of Higgins Road leading to dead boys, elevator executions, a missing candy heiress and illegal horse meat sales pyramid schemes, and a slew of other mysteries involving some very bad men. Admission is $10 pre adult - Historical Society Members are FREE RSVP: [email protected] [...]
History Center Open
Park Ridge History Center 721 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL, United States
History Center Open
Park Ridge History Center 721 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL, United StatesOnly two more date to visit the History Center before we close for the winter. Don't miss the 2024 special exhibits that will close on November 23.
History Center Open
Park Ridge History Center 721 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL, United StatesThis is the last day the History Center will be open for the 2024 season. View this year's special exhibits before they are retired.
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
In Front of City Hall 505 Butler Place, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesSanta and Mrs. Claus will be in front of City Hall with our antique fire truck Saturday, December 7 AND Sunday, December 8! Visit with Santa and take pictures with him on our truck. Rain date - Saturday, December 14
Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus
In Front of City Hall 505 Butler Place, Park Ridge, IL, United StatesSanta and Mrs. Claus will be in front of City Hall with our antique fire truck Saturday, December 7 AND Sunday, December 8! Visit with Santa and take pictures with him on our truck. Rain date - Saturday, December 14
Captain Santa
The O'Connor Building at Prospect Park 733 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL, United StatesBrian Lazzaro tells the story of the Rouse Simmons, best known as the Christmas Tree Ship. You'll hear of the tragic tall of this Lake Michigan shipwreck, which ended the era of how Christmas Trees made their way into the homes of Chicago. Admission is $10 per adult - Historical Society Members are FREE [...]
