Freethought Families of Chicago represent a local group of parents and families in the Chicagoland area with secular worldviews, humanist mindsets, and value science-based education. Those who wish to join us can look forward to regular family-friendly (and freethought-friendly) events and meetups around the area. Freethought Families of Chicago is affiliated with and run by the Chicago Freethought Project.

… Finally, the group will celebrate and embrace diversity of ideas, cultures, languages, opinions, parenting styles or beliefs, etc. Join us if you would like to meet like-minded parents in Chicago, help your children meet other kids fluent in several languages, and make this world a better and smaller place by raising responsible global citizens at home anywhere in the world.  Parents who do not live in metropolitan Chicago can still join if they want, but the group's activities will be geared to …

We are starting this group to get to know other Mom's /Dad's and their kids by participating together in events in our communities and having get togethers. We would like the group to have Mom's events, play dates, family activities as well. We would like to welcome everyone in the area and just build the group as we go. The group is for working Moms & Dad's but SAHM are always welcome as well. If you are ready to have some fun and get to know other families in the area join us! It's a great tim …

The purpose of this group is for near north suburbs single Dads & Moms and their kids to have fun, for those because of difficult life schedules, separation or divorce are finding it difficult to meet and connect with other single parents with kids and schedule fun play dates and develop meaningful adult friendships with other parents that may have similar challenges. Most events will be with children and some will be without children so that both parents and kids can hang out, share life experi …

The Chicago Friends of Ricki Parenting group offers fans of the new Ricki Lake show a chance to meet face-to-face and be part of a community that focuses on straight-talk and the issues that impact parents. We encourage all parents to join. The group will discuss a range of parenting topics, host fun activities to do with your kids and provide a venue for your voice to be heard on the show.

Welcome to this working parents' group for people living in the North and Northwestern suburbs of Chicago.  The members of this group typically live around Northbrook/Glenview/Skokie, but come from as far south as Evanston and as far north as Libertyville.  Locations for events are chosen primarily for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, with occasional events for young school-aged children.  This is intended to provide a forum to meet other parents in a similar stage of life in places that the …

~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 …

Are you looking to meet other families in their 20's, 30's and 40's who have young children (preschool and younger)? Do you live in the Naperville area? Then this group is for you! This group includes married, engaged or seriously dating couples with children.  Meetups include the zoo, parks, playdates, family bbqs, storytime and anything else that's fun for the family.  We'll even try and schedule some moms/dads nights out.  Most meetups are scheduled evenings and weekends so the entire family …

We are a group of mainly first-time parents to children under 2. We are excited to develop friendships with other families in the area. Activities will include play dates, family get-togethers, mom/dad's night out, etc. We are open to any ideas to help make this group a great fit for you and your little one. We look forward to sharing this incredible journey with you!

We are a support group. If you have a friend or love one that incarcerated this is the group for you.

The West Loop Moms & Dads Meetup Group is a terrific resource for parents in the windy city. Through our group, you'll meet other local moms and dads and share the excitement and challenges of parenting. Join our group for friendship, parenting advice and tons of fun outings. We have all types of activities for the kiddos -- going to playgroups in individual homes, storytimes, parks, museums, zoos, indoor playgrounds, restaurants, holiday events and many other kid-friendly places around the city …

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If you're newly pregnant or a new mother in Chicago, the New Mom Network is the place for you. Please join us in our different adventures that offer the opportunity to meet other expecting and new moms, gather information, form friendships and build a network of resources and support that will positively impact you, your child and family. We look forward to welcoming you into our group.

Welcome Keepers! This meet-up group is open to full-time/part-time Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads with infants and toddlers. We also welcome parents-to-be and families. GOAL - - - Our goal is to get out, explore our beautiful city and all it has to offer year-round; and perhaps build new friendships for our children and ourselves. We want to offer the opportunity to relate with individuals who are experiencing some of the same things we are going through on a daily basis. PURPOSE - - - This is me …

… Though less frequent, you will also find some really fun family or adult only activities.  Although the majority of our events take place during the day, Monday through Friday, we schedule weekend and evening events several times a month.  We love to welcome new members into the group but we do expect them to be active participants.  This means regularly attending events (at least once a month), checking the site and posting on the message board, and occasionally hosting and organizing y …

This meet up provides social opportunities to homeschool tweens and teens in the near western suburbs.  Any member can set up an event. A further goal is to support the creation of a North Star Teens replica project. An alternative learning center, not a school, but a community center where teens 12 and up can work together on projects, learn together, work on projects alone, be supported by mentors and staff, take classes taught by experts and passionate practitioners. North Star, Self-directed …