… The 1,700-acre outdoor museum features magnificent collections of 4,117 kinds of trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world. The Arboretum's beautiful natural landscapes, gardens, research and education programs, and year-round family activities support its mission – the planting and conservation of trees and other plants for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world. Visit www.mortonarb.org to learn more.  

"Thou shalt not be a victim, thous shalt not be a perpetrator, but above all, thou shalt not be a bystander." -Holocaust Museum, Washington D.C. Over half a million people have already died in Darfur. 10,000 people are dying every month, as the genocide rages on. Systematic rape, torture, poisoning of water sources, and destruction of livestock and crops are common practice. It is estimated that 80-90% of African villages in Darfur have already been destroyed, and that 2.5 million people are …

Welcome to the Woodridge, Lisle and Downers Grove Meetup Group for social gatherings of 30- and 40-something professionals. Our goal is to make this a light-hearted social group to meet professional people with similar interests and, most of all, have fun. Our group activities may include events such as--but are not limited to--getting together for dinners, happy hours, game nights, picnics, live music/concert, festivals, museums, sports, night life, dancing, hiking, biking, etc. This group is a …

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun at the Alliance Française de DuPage! Come to a French Language Meetup and make new amis as you practice speaking, build your vocabulary and finally figure out those verb conjugations! Activities include Café-conversations, films, dinners, book readings, concerts and museum tours. All ages and levels welcome. The Alliance Française de DuPage is one of the 130 Alliance Française chapters nationwide. Check our website …

We are a group of moms looking to socialize with others and allow our babies the chance to play and interact with each other. We will help our babies develop their social skills and we will eat food and laugh. We love venturing out to parks, pools, splash pads, the zoo, children's museum, as well as gathering for mom time to socialize without distraction. If you are looking for fun ways to entertain your little one and share life experiences with other moms at the same time then this group is fo …

… Our meetups include park playdates, stroller walks, Moms' Night Out for dinner or a movie, playdates at members' homes, as well as events at indoor play areas, zoos, libraries and museums.  We have both age-based and mixed playgroups for our members which are not only a great way for your children to make new friends, but for you to meet other moms going through the same things as you. We absolutely want our members to be involved and contribute their many talents in order to make this as posit …

This group was created by a mom who left city life behind to tackle new adventures in suburbia.  And what a blessing!  HAMs has been a great resource for our beautiful children, and for ourselves as young mothers, connecting with ladies in similar life settings. We love venturing out to parks, pools, splash pads, the zoo, children's museum, rec centers, etc. as well as gathering for mom time to socialize without distraction. If you are looking for fun ways to entertain your little one and share …

Meet friendly, local working 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. We meet up at local parks, museums, indoor playareas and in members homes. We also enjoy 1-2 moms only events per month including dinners out, movie nights and game nights! Let's get together and support each other in this challenge of working in and out of the home!

… If lots of play dates, moms' nights out, park and museum trips, seminars, health food swapping, and general capers around town sound good to you, then please join us! We are building a strong community of families for friendship, support, and fun!

I started this group because I want to make more Pink Lady friends to go and do things with that have similar interests. This group is for the married, widowed or single ladies! Ages 35 years and up!  If you enjoy movies, dinner out, shopping, wine tasting, day trips, scrapebooking and the like. Then this is the group for you! Also, if you're a photographer or just love taking pictures let me know! Love to learn new things!  Who should join? Anyone who loves to build lasting friendships, do thin …

Are you looking to meet friendly local moms to share experiences, get advice and most importantly have fun? You've come to the right place! Totally Tots offers many fun play dates and social events for you and your child(ren) newborn - 6 yrs., including local parks, museums, zoos, farms, home play dates, crafts, and mom’s night out. We welcome all stay at home moms, part time, and full time working moms who are looking for playgroups and social activities in Joliet, Shorewood, Plai …

Hi Ladies! Want to meet other fun, easy-going moms who like to stay fit & healthy? Want your kids to grow up with a great group of other kids? If so, join us! During an average month, we get together for ladies' night, moms-only coffee and have playdates at members' houses and local parks. We go to water parks, museums, zoos, Hoppers and any other activity that seems fun for both the kids & moms. We're a great support system with kids (and moms) of all ages! Even if you're pregnant and don't hav …

This playgroup is for Mommies with Toddlers.  We are accepting members with children, ages ranging from 6 months to 5 years old.   Come join other stay at home moms in the South Suburbs for friendship and fun!  We will meet for lunch, walks, play dates, museums, Moms Night Out and much more fun! This group was created for toddlers, so events are catered to that age range.  Join now to meet other stay at home mommies like you!   If you are looking to become a member of this group, please email us …

… Our calendar consists of park playdates, mom’s nights out (MNO), playdates at members’ homes, lunches, breakfasts, stroller walks, mall play area, museums, the zoo, among many other fun activities. We have activities almost daily at a variety of times and locations. The majority of our meetups are in the mornings, since that has proven to be the most popular time with our members. We have several afternoon events each month. Occassionally we have weekend meetups. Evening meetups are usually for …

… Social Adventures: Billiards, Casino, Chicago Art Museum, Chocolate...Anything, Comedy Shows, Cooking Class, Dancing, Dining Out, Dodgeball, Drive In Movie, Festivals, Dinner on a Train, Fall Colors Tour, Flash Mobs, Game Nights, Girl's Night Out, Go Kart Racing, Grape Stomping, Happy Hours, Holiday Tours, Laser Tag, Laughing Yoga, Murder Mystery Dinner, Movies, Painting, Potlucks, Pottery Making, Pub Crawl, Road Trips, Scrapbooking, Second City Shows, Sporting Events, Whirlyball, Wine Tasting, …

… Most of our events are during the weekday with occasional weekends and include going to parks, each others houses, libraries, open gymnastics, zoo’s and museums.  Family members that are currently in early childhood programs such as Intergrated Readiness Program (IRP), Early Intervention (EI) or have Individualized Education Program (IEPs) and parents who homeschool are encouraged to join this group.