Park Ridge is stepping into summer with a new evening event on Saturdays, the 100-year anniversary of the Park Ridge Public Library’s summer reading program and the return of favorite festivals.
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June 13
Park Ridge Public Library is kicking off 100 years of its Summer Reading program. Children and adults can register at parkridgelibrary.org to track their reading for a chance to win prizes. Celebrate at an Aug. 10 fest on the library lawn.
June 15
Park Ridge Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through fall, 15 Prairie Ave., Park Ridge.
June 20
Pride celebration in Park Ridge, 6 to 9 p.m., corner of Prospect and Crescent. Family-oriented activities, face painting, music, food vendors.
June 21
“A Taylor Experience” concert in Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland, Park Ridge. 7 to 10 p.m. Free.
June 22
Market After Dark, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., 15 Prairie Ave., Park Ridge. Live music, wine and spirits, food vendors, local artisans. marketafterdark.com
June 23
Park Ridge Garden Walk, noon to 5 p.m. $15-20. Tickets available in advance at https://parkridgegardenclub.org/
June 28
Todd and the 10 Pins concert in Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland. Free. Pack a picnic.
July 3
July 3rd Fireworks at Maine East High School. Children’s entertainment starts 6:30 p.m., music at 8 p.m. Bring a picnic and sit on the grass. Free.
July 12
Brian Patti Big Band concert, sponsored by the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. 7 p.m. Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland.
Cruisin’ Park Ridge car show in the Park Ridge Public Library parking lot, 20 S. Prospect, Park Ridge. 6 to 9 p.m.
July 18
Taste of Park Ridge opens, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., 100 Summit Ave., on Summit between the Park Ridge Public Library and the Metra train station. tasteofparkridge.com
July 19
Park Ridge Fine Arts Symphony concert, 7 p.m., Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland.
Taste of Park Ridge, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., 100 Summit Ave., on Summit between the Park Ridge Public Library and the Metra train station. tasteofparkridge.com
July 20
Taste of Park Ridge, last day, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., 100 Summit Ave., on Summit between the Park Ridge Public Library and the Metra train station. tasteofparkridge.com
July 26
Park Ridge Fine Arts Symphony concert, 7 p.m., Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland.
July 27
Market After Dark, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., 15 Prairie Ave., Park Ridge. Live music, wine and spirits, food vendors, local artisans. marketafterdark.com
Aug. 2
Illinois Brass Band concert, sponsored by the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. 7 p.m. Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland.
Cruisin’ Park Ridge car show in the Park Ridge Public Library parking lot, 20 S. Prospect, Park Ridge. 6 to 9 p.m.
Aug. 9
The Falconaires Orchestra concert, sponsored by the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. 7 p.m. Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland.
Aug. 10
Park Ridge Public Library Summer Reading celebration, 10 a.m. to noon on the library lawn, 20 S. Prospect. Live music, games, ice cream and prizes.
Aug. 16
Brian Patti Big Band concert, sponsored by the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. 7 p.m. Hodges Park, 101 S. Courtland.
Aug. 24
Vine St. BBQ fest, 505 Butler Place, Park Ridge, Noon to 10 p.m. Barbecue teams set up tents and grills for a competition for best dishes.
Aug. 31
Market After Dark, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., 15 Prairie Ave., Park Ridge. Live music, wine and spirits, food vendors, local artisans. marketafterdark.com
Sept. 6
Cruisin’ Park Ridge car show in the Park Ridge Public Library parking lot, 20 S. Prospect, Park Ridge. 6 to 9 p.m.
Sept. 28
Market After Dark, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., 15 Prairie Ave., Park Ridge. Live music, wine and spirits, food vendors, local artisans. marketafterdark.com