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

“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 …

… 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 …

A group to get Muslim families from Dumfries, Woodbridge, Stafford, and Fredericksburg together and have fun. Let's meet up for meals, get our kids together to play, and just hang out and have fun! This group is designed to foster a sense of community in the younger Muslim families in the area, regardless of race/ethnicity, political affiliation, and level of religious involvement. This group is aimed at families with kids under 10, but anyone is free to join us. Some possible events include tak …

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 …

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.

SPOTR is a group of single parents who enjoy active lifestyles both with and without their children. But as single parents we all face challenges in finding the time away from our children to pursue our passions for running and physical activity. SPOTRs support one another in these pursuits by providing encouragement and child care sharing to its members. Whether you're looking to get out for a short run or if you want to train for a marathon let a SPOTR help you.

  SPiN (Single Parents in Northern VA) and SNAP Single, Non-traditional, and Alternative Parents We are the group formerly known as SPiN (Single Parents in Northern VA) but we have expanded to include all non-traditional families. We are the MOST ACTIVE and child-centered group of ("single") parents in the area! And we were featured in the Washington Post! BEFORE clicking to join us, please read our About Us Page as it will answer every question that you may have.  http://singleparents.meetup. …

… I would love to be able to just walk to public place near our house and meet with other moms and dads and their children. This could also become a platform for organizing neighborhood yard sales or swap meets where families could sell or trade their hand-me-downs.

Welcome and Thank you for checking out Arrows Kids Inside the Beltway Arrows Kids is a Non Profit group that caters to children currently in the care of single parents or extended family members. These children are often lacking communication with one or more parent. The lack of this relationship may cause the child to face harsh societal difficulties. Arrows alleviates these societal pressures by offering college mentors, homework help, test prep, community service projects, entrepreneurial wor …

This group is for moms of all ages with kids of all ages. We are based in the Lorton/Woodbridge area but all are welcome to participate. We have activities for SAHM'S, working moms and dads are always welcome too! We will have playdates for specific age groups depending on interest. Also we will be doing plenty of outdoor activities with the kids as the weather improves including hiking, biking, and picnics. For moms only there are MNO planned. Please let me know if anyone would like to do a mom …

Welcome to Chaotic Bliss. This group is for people who are working full time, raising a family, and trying to enjoy it all. There are a ton of great mom groups out there but not a whole lot of groups for dads too. My husband and I are hoping this network will help us to build local friendships with families in the Woodbridge area. We are parents to two young boys and are looking for families who are used to the active chaos that surrounds you when raising little ones. We are searching for famili …

This meetup is a lesbian, gay, and gay-friendly parenting group.  We look forward to meeting your family!

… Both moms and dads are welcome, the more the merrier!

Working Mothers of Northern Virginia (WMNV) the the intersection of family, fun and friendship.  We are a support system for working moms and their families in the DC, MD, & Northern VA area who are balancing career and family and also trying to have a social life. WMNV also provides opportunities for our children to further develop social skills and be exposed to a wide range of fun activities with other children from diverse cultural backgrounds. Our events are plentiful so if you miss one, yo …

As a single mother of Indian origin I find there are some unique challenges inherent in my new lifestyle. I started this group in the hopes of bringing together like-minded individuals with similar goals, challenges, and issues in order to provide a supportive network to one another, and expand our social circle for ourselves and our children. As we expand our friendships, we can enrich our lives through shared experiences with our children, as well as parents-only events. Look forward to expand …