Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce

05/30/2026

Mimosas at the market at Elia Cafe by Cumberland Park!

05/30/2026

Park Ridge Market after Dark STARTS TONIGHT!

The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is grateful for the incredible sponsors who help make Market After Dark possible. Their support helps bring three exciting evenings of community fun to Park Ridge this summer! We are proud to recognize the following sponsors who have committed their support as of May 30, 2026!

Starry Night Champions:
• Coyne & Company Insurance (Music Stage)
• Baird & Warner - Team Fallico
• Maine TownshipHighway Department – Commissioner Edward Beauvais
• Joe & Cindy Tauber
• Tunnell and Associates, LLC Allstate Agency
• Metra

Evening Sky Sponsors:
• SBC Waste Solutions Inc.
• Judge Law, LLC
• Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Twilight Sponsors:
• Bredemann Toyota
• Clovercardconnect – Park Ridge
• Moran Wealth Advisors
• Rep. Justin Cochran
• Time Bank
• Joseph Steinfels, 5th Ward Alderperson, City of Park Ridge, IL
• Village Bank & Trust

Join us tonight as we kick off another unforgettable season of Market After Dark! Thank you to our sponsors for helping make it all possible. Enjoy: Food Vendors, Artisans, Distilleries, Breweries, Wineries, Cider, Live Music.

Location:15 Prairie Ave, Park Ridge
Time: 4:30–9:30 PM

Upcoming Dates:
🎄 July 25 – Christmas in July
☀️ August 22 – Summer Night

05/29/2026

Calling all bourbon lovers! We’re grateful to our Platinum Chamber member Harp & Fiddle … Jerry Kowalczyk Declan Stapleton for hosting a special bourbon tasting experience on June 4 at 7 PM in support of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy high-end bourbons paired with unique bites from Chef Edgar, with half of the proceeds benefiting the Chamber! Thank you to Harp & Fiddle for supporting our community. Special thanks to the event sponsors: Coyne & Company Insurance, Baird & Warner - Team Fallico, Judge Law, LLC, and Edin Hamzic- Farmers Insurance! Call today to reserve your spot.

Calling all bourbon lovers! June 4th @ 7pm come and experience high end bourbons paired with some unique bites from Chef Edgar! Half of the proceeds will support our local Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce! Call today and book your experience!

05/28/2026

Volunteer Fair Spotlight: Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce

One of the best parts of our recent Volunteer Fair was celebrating the incredible organizations that make Park Ridge such a vibrant, connected community — and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is a perfect example.

Thank you to the Chamber for joining us and for everything you do year-round: supporting our local businesses, creating networking opportunities, and bringing our community together through events and programming that give Park Ridge its energy and heart. ❤️

Speaking of energy — the Chamber's Market After Dark Series kicks off THIS Saturday! 🌙✨

If you haven't experienced it before, head to our Uptown business district and see firsthand how the Chamber brings life to our local scene.

And if you missed the Volunteer Fair, it's not too late to get involved! The Chamber is actively looking for:

✅ Volunteers
✅ New members
✅ Community-minded people ready to make a difference

Whether you're a business owner, a longtime resident, or just looking to connect more deeply with the place you call home — there's a place for you at the table.

Visit the Chamber's website to learn more and get involved. Together, we keep making Park Ridge the special place we all love.

05/27/2026

Park Ridge Market after Dark Metra

Plan your trip with Metra!

05/26/2026

Park Ridge Market after Dark – Season 3, Episode 1 is almost here! Join us on Saturday, May 30, as we kick off another summer of Park Ridge Market After Dark with our USA 250 theme! 🇺🇸

Only 4 days to go until an evening of food, drinks, music, shopping and summer fun!

Who’s ready for opening night? ✨

05/25/2026

What a wonderful morning celebrating community at the Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade as we honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice and came together as a city. ❤️🤍💙

Thank you to everyone who cheered on the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce along the route... we loved seeing so many familiar faces!

A special thank you to Immediate Past Board President Jerry Kowalczyk for riding along with us and to Board President Nick Fallico for helping represent the Chamber in this year’s parade.

Thank you, Park Ridge, for another memorable parade! 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

As our community gathers for the Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ❤️🤍💙

The parade is one of Park Ridge’s treasured traditions, bringing neighbors, families, veterans, local organizations, and businesses together while marking the unofficial start of summer in our community.

🗓 Monday, May 25, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM

Be sure to cheer on the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce as we make our way through the parade — we’re #21! 👏

After the parade, take some time to visit and support our local businesses as they help make Park Ridge such a special place to live, work, and gather.

05/24/2026

Summer is about to officially tap in, Park Ridge and it's looking like a brew-tiful season!

Join your friends and neighbors on Sunday, May 24 for our Annual Craft Beer Festival as Memorial Day Weekend kicks open the door to summer. Great craft beer, delicious food, outstanding live music, and an afternoon filled with friends, laughter, and community spirit — it does not get much better than that.

Whether you are a craft beer connoisseur or just someone looking to “lager” around with good company, this event has something for everyone. Come out and enjoy great food vendors, live entertainment, and the kind of atmosphere that reminds us why summer in Park Ridge is so special.

Memorial Day Weekend has always felt like the unofficial start of summer, and there is no better way to celebrate than gathering together as a community.

So grab your friends, dust off the sunglasses, and come raise a glass with us as we all toast to summer, community, great music, great food, and another great tradition in Park Ridge.

Cheers!

05/24/2026

We’re looking forward to another great Women in Business morning! Join us on Tuesday, June 16, at 9:15 AM for fitness, coffee, and networking with an amazing group of local women professionals.

Featuring a light workout with Julia Mix Baraglia of Mix Fit Living, followed by coffee and networking at Di Marko All Day - Coffee Lounge. We hope to see you there! ☕💪🌸

🌿☕ Strong women, strong coffee, and even stronger connections! Join the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Women in Business group on Tuesday, June 16 at 9:15am for a fun and energizing morning with a light workout led by Julia Mix Baraglia of Mix Fit Living, followed by coffee and networking at Di Marko All Day Coffee Lounge.

Come for the workout, the coffee, the networking — or all three! Whether you’re looking to move your body, meet inspiring local women, or simply start your morning on a positive note, we’d love to see you there. 💪✨

Grab a friend and come connect with an amazing community of women in business! 🌸