This is a group for dads, moms, and anyone else who takes care of kids who want to organize playdates and outings for the children they care for or to meet with other parents who share similar interests. This is a group for dads who like cars or sports and want to meet other dads who like cars and sports. It is a group for moms and dads who like good food, drinks, coffee, or movies and want to meet other parents who share these interests. After all, why should the kids be the only ones having fu …

This group was created by a mom of two lovely kiddos under 2, living in Lombard and interested in meeting and connecting with other moms for fun outdoor and indoor activities with our children. This is an opportunity for us along with our little ones to socialize, go to parks, libraries, pools, museums and more. If you are a mom hoping to get out there and meet other moms in your area and for your little ones to meet other children their age then this group is for you! As much as nannies and sta …

This group was created by a mom who left city life behind to tackle new adventures in suburbia.  And what a blessing!  HAMs has been a great resource for our beautiful children, and for ourselves as young mothers, connecting with ladies in similar life settings. We love venturing out to parks, pools, splash pads, the zoo, children's museum, rec centers, etc. as well as gathering for mom time to socialize without distraction. If you are looking for fun ways to entertain your little one and share …

Are you looking to meet other families in their 20's, 30's and 40's who have young children (preschool and younger)? Do you live in the Naperville area? Then this group is for you! This group includes married, engaged or seriously dating couples with children.  Meetups include the zoo, parks, playdates, family bbqs, storytime and anything else that's fun for the family.  We'll even try and schedule some moms/dads nights out.  Most meetups are scheduled evenings and weekends so the entire family …

Are you new to the area? Or just looking for some time with adults? Join me in exploring what our neighborhood has to offer, and even some 'field trips' around Chicago! I would love to find individuals like myself to explore museums, parks, lunch dates, and the occasional night out! We live car free and love walking everywhere or taking the bus (although we do take cabs once and awhile :)  Looking forward to meeting you!

This is a group for anyone interested in meeting up with other toddler age parents and children in Andersonville.

The Parent Connection is a social and support group for moms, families and their young children. Members include stay-at-home and working parents throughout McHenry County. Forming and strengthening friendships between both parents and children is a priority. Members participate in playgroups, field trips and holiday parties sponsored by The Parent Connection. In addition, parents are able to socialize and help each other learn more about parenting techniques, discipline, child development, prob …

Two years ago, our ambitious friend and founder, Meghan, started this wonderful mom's group because she would "see other moms in Brookfield and the surrounding areas and want to stop and meet them all." Today, we are over 100 members strong and still growing!  Our calendar is packed with fun events almost daily (weekends & evenings, too).  Whether you are looking for park play dates, trips to the zoo, holiday themed parties, backyard play groups, a book club, exercise buddies, or mom and/or dad' …

Welcome Moms to MKOTF! We are a fun moms group, where the play dates aren't only for the kids! Our Moms are Social Moms and love play dates and meeting new Moms! We are a group of stay-at-home, work-from-home, part-time and full-time working Moms and fun-loving, stay-at-home and go-to-school kids that live on the Fox River; in and around, St Charles, Geneva, and Batavia. What does MKOTF offer? We come together with the common goal of having fun while developing lasting friendships for both o …

Respectful, Energetic, Active, and Loving. These are not merely words, but rather the fundamental attributes that our members have. We are a very ACTIVE group of moms with young children varying in age from newborn to preschoolers! We hold most of our events in and around Bartlett and the immediate surrounding towns. Most of our members are SAHM's, so the majority of our events do occur during the weekday mornings. We host a variety of events: playdates, indoor and outdoor activities for the kid …

Would you like to get out and meet other moms and have playdates for your children? We're glad you found our site! Come meetup with other moms in the Crystal Lake area that want to get out and live life while raising children. Whether your newly pregnant or have kids up to preschool age our calendar is full of fun activities to take advantage of! We have many different activities and events to choose from such as play dates, park outings, Moms night out, Dad's night out and fun for the whole fam …

After a short break, we will again accept new member applications. However, to maintain the intimacy that makes our group what it is, we are not planning to accept an abundance of new members. We mean this in the nicest way possible, and if you feel you would be actively engaged in PLOP, then we do want to meet you. When you complete your profile to apply to the group, please put some effort into it so that we see how much you care. If you find that the group is closed when you try to apply, che …

We started this group to get parents and kids out of the house and having fun! Lets go to our many local parks and play until the street lights come on. We want our kids to play the old school games that we grew up loving, games like red rover, kick ball, home free, freeze tag and street hockey. Lets get out and have fun. Everyone is welcome to join; moms, dads, single parents, working parents, or SAHM's. We'll plan meet-up's during the day, evening and weekends so that there are opportunities f …

The West Loop Families Meetup Group is a terrific resource for parents in the windy city. Through our group, you'll meet other local moms and dads and share the excitement and challenges of parenting. Join our group for friendship, parenting advice and tons of fun outings. We have all types of activities for the kiddos -- going to playgroups in individual homes, storytimes, parks, museums, zoos, indoor playgrounds, restaurants, holiday events and many other kid-friendly places around the city an …

We are a group of mostly stay at home moms with kids ranging from just under 4 years old to newborns. We are excited to develop friendships with other families in the area. Activities will include play dates, family get-togethers, mom/dad's night out, etc. We are open to any ideas to help make this group a great fit for you and your little one. We look forward to sharing this incredible journey with you! Just recently, Meetup.com has changed how new applicants are added to our group through an …

Are you looking to meet friendly local moms to share experiences, get advice and most importantly have fun? You've come to the right place! Totally Tots offers many fun play dates and social events for you and your child(ren) newborn - 6 yrs., including local parks, museums, zoos, farms, home play dates, crafts, and mom’s night out. We welcome all stay at home moms and dads, part time, and full time working moms and dads who are looking for playgroups and social activities in Joliet, Shorewood, …

~Northwest Suburban Families~ We are a family-friendly group for all families in the NW Suburbs. There is always something happening here.  We plan daytime, evening and weekend gatherings.  We welcome stay at home parents, working parents and single parents as well as every type of family.  Our children range in age from newborns all the way up to school-age and age-specific events are planned for everyone.  Dads are welcome here and are encouraged to come out and play too. We have playgroups, s …

Meet with other mom's, babies, and toddlers who live in the Bucktown/Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village area and are interested in a local playgroup, meeting other mom's in the neighborhood, and scheduling fun things for the babies (and mom's and dad's) to do.

Creatively Caring provides opportunities for families to get involved in hands-on community service projects that help people, animals, and the environment.  Families with children of all ages are encouraged to participate in our projects.  By taking an active part in community service, our youth develop self-confidence and cultivate a greater sense of responsibility, tolerance and empathy for others.  When we plant these values as seeds in our children, they grow with our children and eventuall …

I'm a new mom in Edgewater who would like to meet other first-time moms and dads in the area. I'd like to get together, not only to share our experiences with parenting, but also to simply enjoy time with others. I know that life can be crazy right now, but I think a group like this has the potential to help all of us maintain just a little bit of sanity.

WELCOME!This group is for Moms, Dads, and/or caregivers and their children in Wheaton and the surrounding suburbs with the following qualities: open minded, non-judgmental, kind, friendly, and helpful. Both Stay at Home Moms and Working Moms are welcome! This is a playgroup meet up, but there will also be moms nights and family events! Most of our meet ups will be between or close to Lombard-Geneva, including but not limited to the areas of Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Winfield, and Lombard.We welcome e …

Hi all! My name is Emily, and my husband Scott & I have a 7-month old daughter. I started this group in the hopes of connecting with other folks with young kids and babies, making some friends for our baby girl and for ourselves as we don't know very many other young folks with babies or toddlers in the 'burbs! Parents--both moms and dads--are welcome!  Jewish couples, interfaith couples--all welcome!  We will start with some playdates and outings, and add things like Shabbat get-togethers or ju …

The Wauconda Area Play Group is a wonderful way to meet other families in the area. While most of our members are moms & their kids, dads are welcome to join too! Parents can socialize with other parents while the kids play together. We are open to moms, dads and kids of any ages. I will be posting many different events such as park outings, story time, play dates, moms night out and more. I hope we can make some lasting friendships for both the mommies and the kids.

We are a Chicago resource community for moms, dads and families passionate about conscious parenting, holistic health and sustainable living. We create events and projects to bring people together, educate, have fun and build lasting memories! We also have a new group called NATURE BABES: Inspired by being Earth lovers ourselves and reading the book "Last Child in the Woods" by Richard Louv, we have come to the conclusion: WE WANT TO GET OUTSIDE!  All year round; and not just to the playgrou …

FAMILY LIFE CENTRAL Where you get connected with other families, find practical tools to use in every day, real life situations and grow as a family and/or parent (Mom, Dad, married, single, divorced, stay-at-home, working, blended, etc.) through a variety of faith-based courses. What will the courses be like? Each course will include a warm welcome, a delicious meal, an opportunity to meet others who face the same everyday challenges of life, and practical information and tools that are releva …

Check out The Parent Circle website for more information. http://www.theparentcircle.org or email us at info@theparentcircle.org Parents of infants and young children, would you like to: Get together in playgroups? Connect with other families? Have fun at parties and events? Join a babysitting co-op? Learn about child development & family topics? Work with others to promote a positive family experience in our community? Then join The Parent Circle! We are a non-profit social support organization …

My friends and I decided to start a new group to find other happily married couples with kids to hang out with. We enjoy spending time with our significant others and are looking for other couples with similar interests. We will be planning some events to include kids and some without our kids. Events may include potluck dinners, afterwork get-togethers for drinks, game nights, wii sports tournaments, wine tastings, bowling, etc. We will organize and host many events but also encourage all membe …

Remember those college and post-college days when you always seemed to be surrounded by friends? What happened to that? Friends with Kids is a group for adults who are looking for friends ... and we all happen to be parents (including parents-to-be, adoptive parents, and foster parents). Sometimes we bring the kids along, sometimes we leave them behind for an all-adult evening. We're creating an in-person community dedicated to being there for one another and talking about real stuff (not just t …