Welcome to what hopefully will be a meeting point for gamers, geeks, nerds, and otaku, that also happen to be parents! Tired of joining playgroups and mom-groups full of people who you have nothing in common with? Sick of being the only one at the mom/playgroup who know who Cthulhu is, have seen a 20 sided die, know the difference between anime and a cartoons, have heard of Ceiling Cat, or have been to Azeroth? We are too. Hopefully this group will grow into a community of like minded moms and …

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.

This group is for all desi moms in chicagoland. Our moms take great pride in their children's lives and in their future. We believe that making friends and spending time playing and teaching our children is an essential part of their development. More than just a moms group, the Chicagoland Indian Moms n Tots exists to provide social events for both moms and their children, support, life-long friendships and a sense of community to families with young children. Above all, we try to provide …

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 …

~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 …

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 …

Check out The Parent Circle website for more information. http://www.theparentcircle.org or email us at info@theparentcircle.org Parents of infants and young children, would you like to: Get together in playgroups? Connect with other families? Have fun at parties and events? Join a babysitting co-op? Learn about child development & family topics? Work with others to promote a positive family experience in our community? Then join The Parent Circle! We are a non-profit social support organization …

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.

Meet friendly local moms to talk about your kids and have fun! Come to a Moms Meetup to share experiences, find advice, give support, and make new friends. Infants and kids of early school age (0 - 6 years old) is this group's focus. However, expecting moms are  welcome too. Most of our activities are scheduled in the daytime in the cities of Evanston, Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove, Glenview, and Northbrook and other neighboring suburbs. Activities include park playdates, in-home playgroups, and o …

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!***

The Little Lincoln Logs is a friendly, supportive community of parents based in the Lincoln Square neighborhood.  Our members have kids of a variety of ages but most of our activities are geared toward children ages newborn through toddler.  We have a lot of home based playdates on our calender in addition to meetups at local parks (Welles, Gross, Winnemac, Manor, River) and restaurants (Costello's, Selmarie, Beans & Bagels), with occasional outings to museums or other Chicago locations.  …

Hello to all parents and caregivers! My vision for this group is for parents and their kids to meet, play (yes, parents too) and support each other. Play dates can be organized by age group (e.g. 9mos to 3yrs, 3yrs to 5yrs, 5yrs to 7yrs, ...). The types of support can be but not limited to: Parenting . Couples and marriage . Babysitting swap . Help with chores. If all this sounds like what you have been yearning for, my wife, kids and I look forward to meeting you!

Our group is a PK - 2 group and would like to focus on fun and educational activities for this age group. Siblings are welcome. We like interested moms/caregivers to get together for activities around the northwest suburbs. Examples like going to storytime at the library, having picnics at the park, and play dates in our homes, ladies-night out etc. NORM I expect a diverse group so the expectation for this social group is Respect all members in all modes of communication. Be Punctual for events. …

This is a social group for mothers who stay home full-time or work part-time with one or more children 5 and younger in the communities of Elmhurst, Villa Park and Lombard. Our goals are to make new friends, to connect with other moms and their children, to support each other, and to have fun! We plan a wide variety of daytime activities every month for Moms to attend with their kids as well as one or more "moms only" evening events. Activities may include kids' outings, park days, recipe exchan …

This is a group for the children of working parents who live in the West Jefferson Park/Norwood Park area. We are working parents of a 9 year old daughter. Due to our work situation our daughter goes to a school outside of the area. This means that she doesn't have much exposure to kids in the area. We'd like to meet parents with kids between the ages of 7 through 11in a similar situation to set up weekly play dates at local playgrounds.

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 …

I am a mom with a 3.5 year old daughter and a 9 month old. When I moved to Thornwood, I quickly realized that it was hard to meet others in the neighborhood when you have little kids.  After running the group for a year, I know I'm not the only one! Members of Thornwood Moms include moms that can actively participate in weekday playdates, neighborhood walks, moms only events and the online message board. Children range from newborns to roughly 3-4 years old (born in 2009 or beyond).  With a lim …

Hispanic parents (with small kids) living in Chicago are welcome to join this group. We know how life changes after having kids. Sometimes it gets difficult to meet new people and have fun (specially when most of your friends are single and/or don't have kids yet!). This group brings parents with similar interests together. ----- Este grupo es para padres hispanos que viven en Chicago. Nosotros sabemos lo dificil que es conocer gente nueva y divertirse después de tener hijos. Sobretodo, cuando l …

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 between the IL/WI border west of I-94 to Genoa City & anywhere between Round Lake, IL to 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 group we've decided to limit the group to 40 or so members, and we generally meet at parks, librarys or people's homes.  We have a variety of events on the calendar at different times of the days to fit parent …

This is a group to facilitate Havanese dogs and their owners getting together for fun and friendship. I love the idea of multiple fluffy clown pups cavorting together, don't you? One of the reasons I started this group is because as anyone with a very small dog knows, the cold can be tough on them which severely curtails dog park fun and exercise. And with a Havanese, you know what a nightmare the snow in that fur can be! To that end I'm hoping we can meet for indoor playdates at places such as …

It DOES take a village, so let this be yours! Staying home to care for your little one(s) does not have to be lonely anymore! Chicago SAHM welcomes any stay-at-home mama who has the desire to actively participate and kids of all ages are welcome, as well as moms-to-be. Chicago SAHM is a community of women from all different spectrum's of life, supporting one another through this rewarding, but challenging task of staying home full time with our children. We do this by being open and accepting of …

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 …

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!

This group is designed for Germans, people of German descendant and people from all around the world who are interested in German culture. Our meet ups are about an up to date Germany which is way more than oomptata music, beer and brats. It is about theater, literature, music and a modern and ever changing culture. Join the fun - wir beißen nicht :)

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 …

Meet friendly local moms to share experiences, find advice, create lasting friendships for yourself and your kids and have fun! Our playdates and activities will be generally focused around preschoolers.  Click on the pages tab to learn more about us and decide whether this group is right for you prior to requesting to join. About this Meetup