… A local Meet-Up of Dads of special needs kids. We do whatever makes sense given the interests of the members:   Grab food and have discussion Watch/talk/play sports Talk philosopy/politics Get the kids together Compare notes on special needs resources in the area and our experiences advocating for our kids   Whether your kid is diagnosed with Down's Syndrome, Autism, Asperger's, Chromosome Deletions, Cerebral Palsy, is blind, deaf, has paralysis, any other special need or is currently undiagno …

… Moms and Dads welcome!   

“Families Outdoors” is a group for parents -both moms and dads- of babies and young children who enjoy the outdoors and want to share that with their children. Have fun, exercise, get out of your house, and meet other parents who also love the outdoors. We are a group of patient and easy going parents. Every fitness level is welcome! No need to worry about stopping the group to change or feed your baby along the trail - we'll all have to do it sometime! The majority of Meetups will be hikes/wa …

Looking to meet up with other gay families. Social networking, playdates, parenting adivce etc.. in the Northern Virginia area.

Meet business owners, entrepreneurs and other like-minded women and learn to create wealth and a healthy mindset. We will read and discuss proven strategies for success from books such as Rich Dad Poor Dad, Cashflow Quadrant, Rich Woman and more. Bring your business saavy and begin building relationships with other women who also desire more personal time and financial success! We will start with Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. If you have read it before, join us and read it again for a …

Gild the Lily Art Studio offers kid tested visual art workshops and parties to children of all ages. We are a traveling art studio that offers introduction to art workshops to kids and their parents. Exploring different mediums and sharing different craft projects. We travel to different libraries in the DC Metro area (PG Co., Montgomery Co., Anne Arundel Co., parts of Howard Co.)Gild the Lily Art Studio offers kid tested visual art workshops and parties to children of all ages. www.gildthelily …

This group began because single parents can give each other much needed company and support.  Also, this is a great opportunity for our children to make life long friends. The purpose of this group is for single parents in Reston and the surrounding areas to have a local group to socialize with. Any single parent in our area is most welcome to join. Most of the activities will be geared toward elementary and middle school-aged children. Of course parents of babies/teens are always welcome.

The purpose of this group is to create networking/learning opportunities for young people who are new to the government contracting industry. So many of the networking events in our industry are dominated by people our Dad's age and it can be intimidating to build relationships and ask questions. Join this group to make contacts within the new generation of government contractors and to learn from industry experts at monthly meetups!

My father served in World War II and my oldest brother in Vietnam. Initially, I started reading books about WWII to gain perspecitive on my dad's service. Later, I got interested in Military history for the perspecitives on history, personal accounts and other features that military books offer. If you are interested in and enjoy reading books on Military History or current national security issues, this is the book club for you!

This group is for families from DC, MD, VA area, striving to build peacemaking, nonviolent conflict resolution, empathy building and compassionate expression skills for and with our children. You have probably learned from many teachers and approaches and your main intention is to raise children to be peacemakers in the world and starting with ourselves at home. We organize playdates, 'moms and dads cafés', social gathering, classes and workshops that draw on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, PhD. …

Hi! I've decided to start this group to build a community for moms and dads who live in and around the District, and specifically who rely on the metro or other public transport to attend meetups. The aim is for babies, toddlers and young children to meet and have fun, the parents to share tips and experiences, and hopefully build new friendships all round! The group is open to working and stay at home parents in their 20s, 30s, and 40s as we all have something to offer! As this is a new group,  …

The Eckington, NEDC Meetup group is a place where Eckington/ Bloomingdale/ NoMa/ Edgewood children can play together, participate in activities and just get to know each other. Many children do not go to neighborhood schools and thus do not know any kids in the neighborhood! Kids of all ages are welcome (and their parents, of course).

CFI–DC Secular Family Network is a casual discussion group for parents who would like to explore how to raise children outside of religious institutions. Children have the opportunity to get acquainted, play, and socialize while their moms/dads get together for good conversation and support. These events are organized by the Center for Inquiry–DC. http://www.centerforinquiry.net/dc All events are crosslisted with our main web page, Convio, Facebook, and other sites, so RSVPs on thi …

After a few years working with The BiFemmes and meeting both men and women of the DC area and beyond, it is time for a group for both bi men and bi women. This group is intended for those who identify as bi, pan, fluid, or queer - who are seeking bi-friendly support and social events for meeting others like them. All are welcome - regardless of orientation, partner's gender, or relationship status. Bi-friendly friends and allied family members of bisexual members (including pansexual, fluid & ot …

The Washington DC LGBT Ballroom, Latin, Swing & C/W DanceMeetup is the Meetup group for Lambda DanceSPORT DC (http://www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org) which supports the art and sport of partnership dancing of all styles for same-gender couples and LGBT-friendly mixed-gender couples in the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area. Lambda DanceSPORT DC (http://www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org) is an affilliate of the LGBT DC Sports Connection, Team DC (http://www.TeamDC.org). DanceSport in C/W, Ballroom & La …

WELCOME! THIS MEETUP IS NOT A TYPICAL MOM'S GROUP ABOUT ALL THINGS BABIES.  IT HAS A DIFFERENT FOCUS.  PLEASE READ ON.. This is for stay-at-home/part-time moms and dads who feel they and their child are missing out on something by being alone most of the time, and want more than just the weekly playgroup, mom's group, or tot class. By "working together", I mean living your life doing meaningful work with other mothers, and your child being a part of it....rather than you and your child being alo …