November at Ridgeville

We're an independent park district within the City of Evanston. Our boundaries:

Greenleaf to the North • Howard to the South • Chicago to the East • North Shore Channel to the West

Flannel Fest is THIS FRIDAY!

November 6 | 6:30–8:30 pm

Ages 21+ | $25 per person; $30 at the door (cash only; exact change)

Ridgeville Park, 908 Seward St.

Flip on your flannel and join us for our fourth annual Flannel Fest! Enjoy craft brews from Sketchbook, Double Clutch and Saint Errant, bonfires, live music by singer/songwriter Ian Leith, games and good company. Plus, Firehouse Grill will have pizza, wine and nonalcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Parents, we’ve got you covered: childcare is available for ages 5+ for $10 per child.

Get Your Tickets HERE!

Thanksgiving Break Camp

Monday–Wednesday, November 23–25 | 9 am–4 pm

Grades K–7 | Single days available

School’s out. Let the fun begin! Ridgeville’s Thanksgiving Break Camp brings the spirit of our Art & Adventure Summer Camp to the holiday break. Kids can get creative with arts and crafts, burn off energy with games and outdoor sports (weather permitting), and enjoy plenty of time to play and make new friends. Now that’s something to be thankful for!

Extended Day care is available for an additional fee. Visit our registration page for daily and weekly rates.

Scholarship financial assistance is available for this camp: For details about the program, click here or contact Nakeia Reynolds at office@ridgeville.org or 847-869-5640.

Register for camp

COMING IN DECEMBER...

Herby Gifting

Sunday, December 6 | 10–11:30 am

Wrap up a little garden magic this holiday season! Make handmade soaps, scrubs and bath salts infused with lavender, mint, lemon balm and other herbs grown in Ridgeville’s gardens. Create a little something for yourself—or make extra sets for friends and family. $20 per set

Register for the workshop

INSIDE RIDGEVILLE



Welcome, Daniel Bregman!

Please join us in welcoming Daniel Bregman to Ridgeville!

Our new Superintendent of Recreation Services brings two decades of parks and recreation experience, including leadership roles at Foss, Glenview and Morton Grove park districts. His work has spanned youth and adult sports, summer camps and community events, along with specialized accessibility work to better serve people with disabilities.

Daniel also brings an established commitment to Evanston. He has served on the City’s Parks and Recreation Board since March 2024 and represents the board on the Evanston Arts Council.

Helping and serving others is a personal passion for Daniel, and we’re excited to welcome that spirit to the programs and experiences we share with our neighbors.

One more thing to know about our newest teammate: his career includes a stint on the Chicago Cubs’ grounds crew at Wrigley Field!

Welcome to Ridgeville, Daniel. We’re glad you’re here.

It Was a Día to Remember

Perfect weather, an incredible turnout and music from Grupo SB made our third annual Día de los Muertos Celebration one to remember! Thank you to our partners—LENS, Evanston Latinos and Padres Empoderados—for helping bring so much energy and fun to Ridgeville Park. And thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the music, admire the ofrenda and celebrate together. Take a look at a few favorite moments below!

Give a Little. Help a Lot.

Help Evanston Community Cares and ETHS support 500+ local families! Drop off food, household essentials and gift cards Saturday, November 7, 2–4 pm, at the ETHS Field House via Wildkit Drive. You can also volunteer November 7–8 or make a financial donation.

Learn more and get involved

Talk to Us

Our staff can be found at our office in the Ridgeville Community House, 2nd floor, 908 Seward St., between 9 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday. You can also reach us by phone at 847-869-5640 or by email:

• For info about programs and events: email programs@ridgeville.org
• For info about refunds, rentals, our Scholarship Program for families in need, or general office questions: email Nakeia at office@ridgeville.org
• For media, marketing, sponsorships and partnerships: email us at communications@ridgeville.org

The next monthly meeting of our Board of Commissioners will be Thursday, November 12 at 7 pm at the Ridgeville Community House, 908 Seward St. Agendas and Citizen Packets can be found 48 hours prior to meetings here

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Ridgeville Park District offers financial assistance to qualifying District resident families through our Scholarship Program. We’re committed to making our programs accessible to as many families as possible. For details about the program, click here or contact Nakeia Reynolds at office@ridgeville.org or 847-869-5640.