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 …

… 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, …

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 …

We are a community of new and expecting parents (okay, all moms so far...but dads would be welcome, too) who like to get together for our own socialization as well as that of our babies.  Life with a baby is fun and challenging; we are here to share the ups and downs together.  Our backgrounds and parenting styles are varied, and all are welcome.   Some of our past meetups include: story time at the library dinner coffee play time at the park stroller walk (outside or in the mall) There are wo …

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

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.

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

We are starting this group to get to know other Mom's /Dad's and their kids by participating together in events in our communities and having get togethers. We would like the group to have Mom's events, play dates, family activities as well. We would like to welcome everyone in the area and just build the group as we go. The group is for working Moms & Dad's but SAHM are always welcome as well. If you are ready to have some fun and get to know other families in the area join us! It's a great tim …

We are parents/expecting parents of young children living in and around Hoffman Estates (including Schaumburg, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Palatine, Arlington Heights, etc.). If you are an Asian parent, raising multiracial children, or interested in learning more about Asian cultures, this group may be for you. This group will offer an opportunity to create lasting friendships for ourselves as well as for our children.   Our group activities will be created by our members and will be geared toward …

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 …

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 …

Make fleeting or permanent connections with other members. Introduce your children to others with similar family structures and experiences.  

Formerly the fitness director for the Deerfield Multiplex and the Bannockburn clubs, I have been working with individuals and athletes to improve athletic performance for 18 years. I currently have an opening for a group of 4 to 6 golf athletes on Saturday mornings at from 8:15-9:00AM. As a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, I will teach you the physical techniques necessary to add yards to your drives and lower your scores, while adding preventative activity to minimize, if not el …

For moms (and dads) who love to make things - jewelry, knitting, scrapbooking... and can't do it because you have young children around the house. Nibbles will be scheduling a special time for you to come meet other crafters and create at Nibbles. We will set aside space for you to come do your crafts while the kids play in our indoor play areas. This group has ongoing  meetups scheduled on the 1st Thursday of the month at 4:00 and the 3rd Monday of the month at 10:00am.  There is no admission f …

Being a single parent isn't easy...having a group of friends in a similar situation can be a godsend, especially for those who do not know many others in the area. This is not a dating group, but instead a group who understands the special challenges (and joys!) that come with being a solo parent ... and who support one another and share our experiences. By "single" parent it doesn't mean you cannot be dating someone lol ... it does mean that you may be divorced, separated or otherwise caring fo …

We aim to be an open, welcoming, and embracing group for a wide spectrum of home education families. Here's what we are: We have a Pre-K or School-age child (siblings welcome). We are unschooling or homeschooling. We value and respect both science and religion. We respect both vaccination and non-vaccination.   We welcome diversity in lifestyle choices. So far the group includes several moms, a couple dads, most have more than one child, and some have another little one on the way. Many …