The West Loop Moms & Dads 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 …

Hyde Park Area Parents is a group for moms and dads who discuss the "fun" of parenthood, plan meet ups, socialize, and create a community for our children. While our kids become friends, we can have conversations. Playdates, story time, parties, lunches, museums, classes, MOMMY/DADDY NIGHTS OUT- just some of the fun meetups in store. Parenting is far from simple, so why not have support from the mom you see at Starbucks or the dad who frequents the same park as you?

As a stay-at-home dad (with a 10 month old) who is new the suburbs I wanted to start a group to meet other parents and kids in the neighborhood. I'd love to plan fun outings to the park, the library, the pool, etc. as well as casual play dates at home. I'm excited to meet other parents who are going a little stir crazy staying at home all day.

A chance for children ages 0-4 and their moms, dads, nannies and caregivers to come together to have fun, explore the city and support one another in community. The group is an outreach of Urban Village Church. We are a bold, relevant and inclusive Christian community fro everyone including those that have been burned or bored by religion and need to do church differently.

This is a group for single parents, dads and moms, and their children who like to have dinner family style. A little loud, and with both child and adult conversations. I am sure we will evolve as our members and enthusiasm grows. But to start we can meet once a week for dinner with kids in tow. So looking forward to seeing you at our next dinner! Elizabeth

The purpose of this group is for near north suburbs single Dads & Moms and their kids to have fun, for those because of difficult life schedules, separation or divorce are finding it difficult to meet and connect with other single parents with kids and schedule fun play dates and develop meaningful adult friendships with other parents that may have similar challenges. Most events will be with children and some will be without children so that both parents and kids can hang out, share life experi …

… That means moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers, etc. with your babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school-aged children, tweens and teens. Does it cost anything to join? No. Where are the majority of your meetups? Most are in Northbrook, Glenview, Morton Grove and Skokie but we have also held meetups in Arlington Heights, Chicago, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Evanston, Highland Park, Lincolnwood, Niles, Northfield, Palatine, Vernon Hills, Wilmette, and Wheeling.    We serve the Greater Chicago area, …

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 playgr …

You've read all the books on being a Stepmom, but nothing can replace the presence of warm bodies and real support. Our goal here at Stepmoms Plus is to foster a group of women who share this similar background of being in a committed relationship with a Dad that meets regularly to support, encourage, inform, and have fun. While venting is an important element of a support group, members should know this group will not be a place to unload frustrations only. We will seek to provide positive solu …

What is Chicagoland Real Estate Connections Club? It is a place where you network with active investors and industry professionals. You find out about local markets and how other investors are making money. You learn about deal-making from A to Z. 2012 has many exciting things in store for the real estate industry. Are you poised to take advantage of all the opportunities before you? Meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month with the occasional exception.  We meet in Oak Brook at th …

Creating social opportunties for adults and kids. Exchanging ideas with fellow members.

Welcome to The Chicago English Bulldog Meetup Group where awesome smoosh face monsters (and their Moms and Dads) unite to share their love and interest in this great breed! At nearly 1,400 members that literally circle the globe, we are the largest English Bulldog Meetup Group in the US and within the worldwide Meetup network. Our knowledgable members interact through our Message Board sharing wonderful stories and valuable health and behavioral information about owning and caring for an English …

Welcome to the Fulton River District Parent’s Network! Together with our sponsor, the Fulton River District Association (FRDA), we aim to bring neighborhood parents and kids together.  FRDA’s goal is to cultivate a world-class urban neighborhood and our goal is to help by making it an even more amazing place for parents and kids to live. Join us at a family friendly Meetup.  We’d love to meet you!

Chicago Japanese Language Meet Up group is to...   Practice speaking Japanese, find out more about the culture or just hang out and trade travel stories from Japan.  It is a very relaxed group with speakers of all levels. To join our Meet Up group, please send your photo, self introduction and answer a few basic questions. Once you are accepted, you will have full access to all the member profiles and access to our discussion boards. You will see some of the events we offer below...   please fin …

Hi! Come join other stay at home moms in the South Loop for friendship and fun! We will meet for lunch, walks, playdates, museums, and much more fun! This group was created for toddlers and babies so events are catered to that age range. So...what are you waiting for? Join now to meet other stay at home mommies like you! Please upload a picture to your profile before submitting your membership request for the security of our members. Most of our events are held in the South Loop area.

Join us as we explore the many great family destinations and venues around the Chicagoland area, enjoying old favorites and discovering new ones. Meet other exploring moms, make new friends, and be in-the-know about all of the fun destinations and activities in our great city. This meetup group was started by the founder of ChicagoKids.com, Chicago’s original online parent resource, as a fun way to get families together and encourage exploration.