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.

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

~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 …

This is a group that has been started to encourage families of the DPD to get together. PLEASE feel free to start an event for whatever reason you think others will join: a party, a picnic, an ice-cream social, etc. We'd like you to get together often and anywhere.

A warm, welcoming group for Evanston (and nearby) families with little ones from newborn to age three. Families in our group organize play dates, outings, family events and more. We offer regular activities to get out in the neighborhood with your little ones. It's a great, informal way to make new friends and engage in child-friendly activities. All activities are organized and hosted by our parent-members. All parents welcome - single parents, same sex parents, and grandparents too! Please fee …

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 …

… She works with the philosophy that events impact us physically, emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually. She has been a Therapist for 19 years and has had a meditation practice for over 13 years.

… Since family is important, occasionally we will host kid friendly outings. You only pay for outing you attend. But you need to participate to stay in the group. There are no restrictions for Race or Gender. The average age range of the group is 24-36

Our group meets a couple times a month to fish and share what we caught, how we fished. Our group also features free seminars and fun fishing activities for the beginner angler, family angler with kids and experienced anglers. Those looking to learn and get to meet anglers, who want to catch a lot of fish and big fish in Chicago's Suburbs will love our format. We fish closer to home in Chicago's near West suburbs so we save big $$ on gas, travel and lodging. Annual membership dues are very low c …

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… The events are BYOBlankets and BYOB.   At dusk, we fire up the industrial sized popcorn machine, the lawn speakers, and the projector to start the movie!   We've got a great location in Ravenswood for our outdoor cinema.  Ravenswood Elementary School has allowed us to use their parking lot - so no problems hunting for a space! The movie itself will be on the large lawn space of Bethany Church - 4250 North Paulina Street. Follow the scent of butter melting on movie popcorn if you can't find us.   …

… We encourage members to suggest and/or host events for our calendar! ChicagoVeg Kids members choose a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle for a number of reasons: ethical, environmental, health, and spiritual. We support a nonjudgmental community where everyone can feel welcome to express their opinions, socialize, and have fun! Some of the fun activities include the following: exchanging kid-friendly vegan recipes, park & plays, vegan food potlucks, dining out with our children at local vegetarian/vegan …

Meet other local gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered families that live in the Chicagoland area for events. Supporters, extended family of and of the above are also welcome to join. Some of the events will be: Weekend Getaways, Daily Event, Camping, Potlucks, Beach Day, Family Eat Out, Museum, Zoo and anything else we can think up. This will be a way to help us come together and gain long lasting friendships. This is also a great way of finding out about the different things going on in N …

The Naperville American Legion Post 43 & The Naperville VFW Judd Kendall Post 3873 have joined forces in celebrating our appreciation for the families of our U.S. Military (Active, Reserve, or Guard) who have served from August 1990 through the present.  Please join us for a spectacular event honoring you.  Oh, and it's free but make sure you RSVP so we have enough food.

Freethought Families of Chicago represent a local group of parents and families in the Chicagoland area with secular worldviews, humanist mindsets, and value science-based education. Those who wish to join us can look forward to regular family-friendly (and freethought-friendly) events and meetups around the area. Freethought Families of Chicago is affiliated with and run by the Chicago Freethought Project.

… We each pick and choose what works for our own family at any given point in time. Many of us ultimately find our way to a relaxed, eclectic blend of child-centered learning. This inspiring group exists exclusively due to the initiative, dedication and generosity of its active and committed members. Join us if you wish to attend member-organized field trips, cooperative learning opportunities, book discussions, seasonal parties, parent's outings, service projects, family events and more! While …