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 …

This is a group for moms, kids and their toddlers to make new friends, have play dates, get support and have some fun doing some physical activities! If you like going for walks, going to the zoos, museums, parks, having picnics being outside and having at home play dates, this is this is the group for you.

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!

Food for the body and the brain! Do you care about environmental issues in the Chicago region? The Morton Arboretum does too - and we're coming to your neighborhood to talk about today's hottest environmental topics! The Arboretum's “Zone 5 Science Cafés” bring local experts and interested citizens together in the comfortable atmosphere of the café at your local Whole Foods Market and other regional locations. Share opinions, ideas, and plans for the future as you discuss cutting edge environm …

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 is a social group for people in their 20s/30s in the South-Western Suburbs (Berwyn to OakPark to Naperville to Downers Grove) who are looking to meet like minded people for fun times! I propose wine, bars, happy hours, bowling, dinner, game nights, movies, and 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 d …

Who are we? Bibs to Backpacks consists of a diverse group of moms, who wish to enjoy activities with their kids while creating lasting friendships for themselves! We are easy going moms looking to have fun, learn from each other, and respect differing parenting styles. The majority of our most active members stay at home with children preschool age or younger, but we have working moms and moms of school age children as well. It doesn’t matter where you live, but the majority of our meetups take …

Welcome to Downers Grove Area Moms!  We are a group of moms with newborn through early grade school-age children looking for advice and support as we share in the joys of motherhood.  Although we come from different backgrounds and different experiences, what we do have in common is the desire to find opportunities to promote communication and socialization skills among our children. And certainly, we want to have fun in the process! Our moms come from all over the Chicagoland area including th …

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 …

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 …

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 at http:// …

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. …

Looking for a group of other like-minded convinced Roman Catholic moms? We're a group that gets Catholic moms of all ages together for play groups, museum outings, parish events, conferences, bible studies, visits to the park, and much more. We can also have events for just the ladies, like moms night-out, movies, dinner… and anything else that looks like fun. Although the group is based in the Glen Ellyn/Wheaton area, and most meetups will take place here, the group is open to all! The main pur …

Are you tired of living with a secret? Tired of not comfortably fitting into social groups for women because you want to be free to express yourself. Come join like-minded women who want to let their hair down and have fun together. Let's get together to make new friends, go shopping at a mall, take in a movie, grab a bite to eat before taking an excursion, enjoying a hike, visiting a museum or share your ideas for some ladies fun. This group is being set up for women who are 40 - 65 years young …

This is a group for all Multicultural moms with infants and toddlers in Naperville and the surrounding suburbs looking to connect in an environment that promotes diversity and new friendships. We'll meet once a month for group gatherings at local venues like the Brookfield zoo, the arboretum, the Naperville Children's Museum, and local parks. Smaller playgroups can also be arranged on a weekly basis.

This group was created by a mom of two lovely kiddos under 2, living in Lombard and interested in meeting and connecting with other moms for fun outdoor and indoor activities with our children. This is an opportunity for us along with our little ones to socialize, go to parks, libraries, pools, museums and more. If you are a mom hoping to get out there and meet other moms in your area and for your little ones to meet other children their age then this group is for you! As much as nannies and sta …

This group has a simple theme, it's for couples who like meeting other couples for varied activities across the south west and western suburbs. If you are young, mid age, old, live together or married, it doesn't matter! "Couples" is about any twosomes who would like to join others for dinner, walking, biking and any social activities that we all share with light conversation and meeting and enjoying new friends. Let's face it there are times when you enjoy doing things with other couples as wel …

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 and dads, part time, and full time working moms and dads who are looking for playgroups and social activities in Joliet, Shorewood, …

Hello Mommies, I am starting a local playgroup for the Joliet, Shorewood, Plainfield and surrounding areas. This group is for stay at home and working moms who are expecting or have children under 5.  I have a 2 month old and an almost 4 year old.  Obviously older siblings are always welcome to the events, I will just be planning most of them while my oldest is in school.   I had a successful group a few years ago before having to step down to go back to work after my oldest went to preschool. N …

This is a group interested in meeting people who share interests in matinees, meeting for breakfast and lunch, attending local fairs and events, enjoying music at local pubs, hiking local trails, dog walking, sharing small group movies (anyone up for Dr Who?) in homes, weekend tent camping, wine tastings, shared meals/cooking in small groups, Cruise Night in Plainfield, etc. I am open to more suggestions. This is not a dating group but a meetup that is open to anyone who can claim to feeling lon …

Desi Momz with Pink is a group to bring together Indian families with kids Age (3yrs - 8yrs) together for some fun times including local parks, museums, zoo,  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 in Aurora, Naperville and the surrounding areas. Come join us and make some new and lasting friendships for you or your child(ren). Members stay "active", which means attending at least on …

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This group is for dads and their kids in the Wheaton area to get together for play time, walks, museum visits, to commiserate, you get the gist. I've started it on behalf of my brother, who is a full-time stay at home dad with a 2 and a half year old little girl, since there didn't seem to be any local dad groups, but tons of mom groups. That said, moms are welcome, too! Members are more than welcome to suggest new activities, so let's get this group rolling!