If you became a mother for the first time between 2010 and 2011 and want to allow your child to be active physically, socially, and mentally, (and make new friends in the process), then welcome to the Fox Valley Active Moms Meetup. This is not an over scheduled group because we all have other commitments that deserve our attention.  Each event should have a host or hostess as your point of contact. This website serves as the perfect tool to coordinate events:  winter house playdates,  playing at …

If you are pregnant or have a child born after Sept. 2010 and.. Are looking to make Mommy Friends!?  Then join us! CHEERS is the place "where everybody knows your name."  By hosting tons of free events, we  bring together happy, smiley moms and moms-to-be, to create our own little mom community. The key to the success of our group is that you will be given the opportunity to hang out with moms with kids the same age as your own as each of our play dates is labeled with the age group it is intend …

This group is geared toward Moms who live in the Michiana area, so if you've come to this group looking to make friends for you and your child, you're at the right place. Our group's activities are geared mainly toward morning and early afternoon events and kids who are pre-kindergarten age, but all ages are definitely welcome. We charge $24 annual dues for all members.  Upon approval, you will have a one month free trial period to check out the types of events we have on the calendar and meet s …

Are you interested in becoming a part of a playgroup in the southwest suburbs? Getting out of the house with your little one(s)? Participating in fun, memorable trips and get togethers with other moms that can relate to you? I know I am! I am looking for other moms who would like to meet up with our young children at each others' homes, parks, plan trips to fun places in the area and make friends. There is no other bond like the one moms share. I am a 30-ish year old stay-at-home mom of three. T …

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 …

Looking to start up a local playgroup for Moms who lean towards 'Attachment Parenting' - (see 8 principles http://www.attachmentparenting.org/principles/principles.php if not familiar :) Have attended Dupage County's AP group but looking for something local St. Charles/Geneva area - morning playgroup to meet every other week-ish? or weekly? for some adult conversation, support and chance for the kiddos to make some lasting friends, would lean towards free or inexpensive activities, natural setti …

Are you looking to meet some non-judgemental, kind, friendly and helpful homeschooling/unschooling families?  Are you looking for fun social outtings, or weekly playdates? Then this group may be for you. This secular homeschool group provides both unstructured and structured social activities, field trips and some group learning activities to families in the Wheaton area with children ranging in age from infant to 14. Our members live from Downers Grove and Lombard to Naperville and West Chicago …

Out ‘n About Elgin Moms is an all-inclusive group of moms living in and around the Elgin, IL area. Working moms and SAHMs are all welcome, and we will try to plan events on different days and times in order to include everyone. We plan to hold most of our events in Elgin and the immediate surrounding towns, but also venturing out to other northwest suburbs from time to time. This group will focus on activities for the kids (play dates, lunch, indoor and outdoor activities) and incorporate some M …

This meetup group is a parent based support group for parents of gifted children in the Chicago area. We meet bi-monthly in a member's home to discuss the challenges, questions, complexities, and exhilarations of parenting our gifted children. Our message board contains discussions about parenting gifted kids, enrichment opportunities for gifted kids in the Chicago area, discussions and planning about and for meetups and other gifted parenting seminars, and home schooling of gifted children. P …

We are a group of new moms who chose to have our children a little later than some* focused on college/careers first, fell in love, got married & our lives changed completely (a lot of us have moved here from another state too)! Most of us are now SAHMs (or working Part-time) and even though it has been an adjustment from our former lives, we love it! Because everyone's participation greatly affects the success of the group, we ask that you be an active member. Everyone needs to give their input …

This is a weekly playgroup to encourage kids of all ages to speak German. It is an opportunity for your children to practice speaking German with other children and their parents, and for you to practice your German with native and non-native speakers. Because of the size of the group, it is a generally disorganized but is always a fun and educational playgroup for kids, and a pleasant social activity for the parents. Parents take breaks from their coffee to read a book to the kids in German, an …

A support and social group for parents who work from home. We have a unique set of challenges with trying to balance our careers and our families. Come meet others who share those with you! This is for moms and dads who want to network, make friends, share support, and laugh about having a conference call in the bathroom because your child was singing through the house. We can grab coffee, breakfast, lunch or dessert to step away and share tips on keeping it all together and being successful. Pl …

Come join a group of health seekers and health care practitioners determined to take charge of their health. We gather approximately once a month around topics that will empower us to attain and maintain our health. Heathy lifestyles, the power of nutrition, vaccination awareness, environmental health concerns, health care reform issues are just a few of the topics that we will be discussing. We will hear from area health care practitioners discussing the wide range of holistic, alternative and …

Calling all Oak Park, Riverside, Berwyn, and La Grange parents of teen Minecrafters! If have a kid or teen who loves Minecraft, this meetup is for you! We will be meeting at the Buona Beef in Berwyn (6745 Roosevelt Road Berwyn, IL 60402) every Saturday at 2 pm. If you have a laptop, bring it with you; Buona Beef has free wifi. Come to the Meetup to play Minecraft with other kids, talk Minecraft, share Minecraft ideas, exchange hints for playing, and talk about ideas for mods. Please email or RSV …

Hello! Spending time with your child is important to every parent.  At the Chandler-Newberger Center, we mix that important childhood memory with a large welcoming atmosphere big enough for your newborn to bounce, your toddler to crawl, and your preschooler to run, jump and play!  Our warm and inviting instructor, Liz Stone, will welcome your family as you and your child spend some Time Together.  First-time guests can attend for FREE! The program meets from 9-11am Tuesday and Thursdays starting …

Kids Communicate is a group for kids (Grades 3 - 7) who have Aspergers, or high functioning autism. The group is also for children who have challenges with verbal and/or written communication, but good intelligence. The group will focus on written/verbal communication and social interaction/social skills. (FREE / NO COST!) (See below for meeting dates and times). My daughter is going into 4th grade (June 2009) and has Aspergers. I wanted a group like this for her, so decided to start th …