Hi, I am Emily and I have a 7-month old daughter. I started this group to connect with other parents of babies who are roughly the same age as my daughter, both to make friends for my daughter and myself! We will get together every Thursday, as soon as we have a small little group, so we can all know that every Thursday we have a get together if we want to go! I am happy to host at my house, or we could rotate houses, go to the park, or do little outings.

Pinwheels is a network of families embracing their children's gender non-conformity in a kind and loving manner. Our support group focuses on providing a monthly meeting place for parents to connect with other families by sharing information and experiences. There are two groups' a parents' discussion group and a children's playgroup. Monthly meetings are private to protect our young children's privacy. Meetings are only open to families that have already decided to accept and support their …

Meet other North Shore moms just like you! Come to a local Meetup for friendship, reassurance, parenting advice, stories and fun. We have all types of meetups from going to parks, playgroups in individual homes, libraries, museums and many local kid- friendly places. We even have the much needed Moms Night Out! We welcome any young-at-heart mom who lives on the North Shore (Evanston, Wilmette, Highland Park, Glenview, Skokie, Northbrook, Winnetka, Kenilworth, Glencoe and Lake Forest and Deerfiel …

~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 …

The Parent Connection is a social and support group for moms, families and their young children. Members include stay-at-home and working parents throughout McHenry County. Forming and strengthening friendships between both parents and children is a priority. Members participate in playgroups, field trips and holiday parties sponsored by The Parent Connection. In addition, parents are able to socialize and help each other learn more about parenting techniques, discipline, child development, prob …

Best Friends Pet Care started this FREE puppy playgroup to encourage socialization in a group setting. Bring your puppy to play with others every Saturday from 10am to 11am. Parents are required to supervise along with trained staff.

This is an active group for moms and children infant through preschool age in the NW Suburbs (Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, etc., and the surrounding areas). Let's get together for playgroups, outings with the kids, and moms nights out! ***New members will be required to meet a current member within 2 weeks of joining!***

Do you reminisce of times spent with family during Indian festivals and yearn to share similar experiences with your kids? And as much as you enjoy the great  culture and people of the United States, does your heart still yearn for the fun and festivities of India? We are a couple of Indian mothers who feel that way and are looking forward to building a network of friends with similar cultural interests, for ourselves and our kids. So lets get together for play-dates, crafts and activities for …

Northwest Suburban Mommies and Kids group is an active group that is open to all mommies in the North/Northwest Suburbs who are interested in meeting other mommies and kiddos and having fun!

We are a group of moms from McHenry and surrounding areas that are laid back and love to be active and on the go!! We love to get together for girls nights, playdates and outings, chats, book clubs, potlucks and everything else that strikes our interest! Our goal is to be a strong support network for each other and a place for our kids to meet and for all of us to build lifelong friendships. The dynamics of our group may change from time to time but the purpose will stay the same, to get you out …

Do you live near the IL/WI border west of I-94 -anywhere between Round Lake, IL and Salem, WI? Do you have a child born after June 2006? Are you tired of staying home all day and feel like you don't know how to have an adult conversation anymore? To keep  a relatively small groupwe've decided to limit the group to 40 or so members, and we generally meet at each others homes (and other cheap places :) ). We have tons of events on the calendar and a lot of us are semi-crunchy! Any new ideas are al …

Are you a young mom in the Wonder Lake area? Want to get your kids out to meet friends in the area? Then this is the group for you! Kids 1+ are invited to come out and meet some friends from their area!

For all moms with kids born after Sept. 1, 2010, join us... Are you a Suburban Mom (or a Mom looking to move to the Suburbs) looking to make Mommy Friends that has pre-preschool age kids!? CHEERS is the place "where everybody knows your name." As a member of our group you will get to attend tons of fun play dates in your own neck of the woods, plus getting to host them as often as you want too! Our group is for moms in every suburb of Chicago but you get to choose which suburbs are close enough …

This group is for parents who put their kids first, but would also like to keep their sanity. While most "Meetups" in this group will be for kids, there will also be "Meetups" put together themed for the parents. In the latter Meetup, parents are still encouraged to bring their kids so they can play together. For example, we can put together a play date in which there is a poker game for the adults. Please bring your ideas to the table :). Overall the top goal here is to provide fun, exercise an …

Hi all! My name is Emily, and my husband Scott & I have a 7-month old daughter. I started this group in the hopes of connecting with other folks with young kids and babies, making some friends for our baby girl and for ourselves as we don't know very many other young folks with babies or toddlers in the 'burbs! Parents--both moms and dads--are welcome!  Jewish couples, interfaith couples--all welcome!  We will start with some playdates and outings, and add things like Shabbat get-togethers or ju …

This is a group for parents interested in teaching their children Arabic through immersion - whether by reading books, listening to music, or playing with other toddlers.  Additionally, I hope to form a community of Arabic speaking parents looking to enhance their language skills and culture.  Most importantly I want our members to have fun and to create an environment that's supportive of one another to practice our ancestral language. Fluency isn't required! Only your willingness to learn/spea …

This group will be flexible to the needs to it's members, so while in the formation stage: I am looking for other people who understand the time work takes from your schedule, but still want to allow their kids time to socialize with others (while making other working parent friends for ourselves). This group will have most meet-ups during the weekends and evenings, but will still be open for part-timers to set things up during the week days.  Most meet ups will occur in the Schaumburg/Hoffman E …

Libertyville Moms are mothers of newborns up to preschoolers. Our group consists of all types of mothers - stay-at-home, working and single. We have regular age-appropriate playgroups in private homes as well as many public outings such as park playdates and children's play centers. As well as all the child focused meetups, we also have Moms Only events for us to get out of the house and relax. Our group tries to provide the opportunity to form supportive friendships for ourselves and our childr …

Would you like to get out and meet other moms and have playdates for your children? We're glad you found our site! Come meetup with other moms in the Crystal Lake area that want to get out and live life while raising children. Whether your newly pregnant or have kids up to preschool age our calendar is full of fun activities to take advantage of! We have many different activities and events to choose from such as play dates, park outings, Moms night out, Dad's night out and fun for the whole fam …

Hi!! Welcome to our group!! Meet nearby Stay at Home Moms! We LOVE to get out and have fun in the surrounding neighborhoods, so join us with your children and meet some great women!! We have low-key laid-back events that are fun and relaxing!! We offer friendship, support, reassurance, & parenting advice. Join other Moms who love being moms and who like to have fun. Every Mom is welcome so bring your children!! FYI~ We ask that Moms & their little ones be able to attend at least once a month so …

The Friendly New Moms & Tots Meetup is a source of friendship and socialization for mothers with babies and young toddlers. Most of the little ones in our group are between the ages of 0-3+. We are an active group of moms, who enjoy each other's company while visiting at playdates, strolling through local parks, relaxing at an occasional Mom's Night Out, and much more! Our meetups are generally geared toward events that can be enjoyed by moms of both newborns and toddlers alike. The majority of …

My friends and I decided to start a new group to find other happily married couples with kids to hang out with. We enjoy spending time with our significant others and are looking for other couples with similar interests. We will be planning some events to include kids and some without our kids. Events may include potluck dinners, afterwork get-togethers for drinks, game nights, wii sports tournaments, wine tastings, bowling, etc. We will organize and host many events but also encourage all membe …

Meet local moms and their children, create lasting friendships and have fun! Come to a Moms Meetup to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. All moms are welcome! SEE OUR "ABOUT" PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

This group is all about moms supporting other moms. I noticed that most of the local groups were already full so I decided to start my own. We are for people in and near lake in the hills. Whether you work or stay at home, all mommy's are welcome! We are hoping to develop many lifelong friendships as a result of this group. Playdates, stroller walks, moms night out, etc. My name is Jen and I have two girls, Allison (7) and Emma (4 months). We are so excited to meet you!

This is a group for moms interested in exposing their children (ages 1-3 years) to Spanish through immersion - with playtime, singing songs, and reading books.  Some play groups will be focused on a well known theme to children (greetings, playtime, counting, etc.).  Other activities will also be on our calendar for unstructured social time.  Fluency is not required!  Only your willingness to learn and speak Spanish.

Best Friends Pet Care has started this group to give our camp parents and their furry kids a safe environment to play and make new friends. We offer dog camp during the week and on Saturdays for the dogs to play without their parents! Our goal with this meetup is to give more dog parents a fun and safe place to meet other social dogs and their families in the area. You do not need to be a member of our camp program to join the meetup.

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 …

The KidsZone at the Schaumburg Township District Library is a great place for the whole family to explore books, games, Storytimes and an Enchanted Forest!