Whether your children are with you full or only part time, not everyone has the time or experience to plan outdoor activities on their own. If you have children and are looking for a group experienced in planning outdoor activities and outdoor activities with children, then this is the group for you. The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) believes that children should have the opportunity to get outdoors and develop strong connections to nature as a foundation in their personal growth and develo …

This group is only open to veg parents who are raising a vegetarian/vegan child (or expecting/pregnant veg parents) in NYC.  Together, we go to veg restaurants, have potlucks, picnics in the park, easter egg hunts, Halloween parties, and more. Please join us on facebook. Also, "like" my website/blog focused on offering resources and tips for parents raising veg kids. Looking forward to meeting you!

This is a group for parents of children who are receiving some form of intervention (OT, PT, Speech, etc) and want a place to brainstorm and create fun activities that fit their unique lifestyle and interests but are still fulfilling their child's therapeutic needs. Ideally, it is a place where parents will share and learn how to do this on their own so that these necessary home activities are actually fun and interesting and a way for them to play together rather than become another burden of …

This group is dedicated to understanding and creating dialogue about family dynamics and relationships, and why they can be so difficult, upsetting, confusing and complicated. Whether it be a brother, sister, cousin, uncle, or parent, our relationships with these people can deeply affect the way we act, think and feel, and understanding these dynamics is a challenging task. Come and join other like minded people going through similar situations and share your thoughts, feelings and experiences w …

As director of a pediatric therapy clinic in Manhattan, I have committed to offering support to our community, through monthly seminars and providing information on updated news and events that impact the children and families we work with. Please visit us at www.ctdtherapy.com for further information

The NonCustodial Parent Community is dedicated to sharing experiences, strategies, and solutions, and to provide support for challenging bias and raise awareness about the issues families are facing every day.

This group is for families with at least one parent of Czech or Slovak descend who are interested in getting together with the children and fostering our language, traditions and culture. It's a great way to chat with other mommies and daddies in your mother tongue and for the children to interact with each other, play and have some fun. Most of our meetups happen in NYC and its surrounding areas, so please join in if you live in any of the 5 boroughs, New Jersey (Jersey City, Hoboken, West New …

So.... you're not your average parent. Maybe you are goth and kinky. Maybe you're queer and poly. Maybe something else.... The connecting factor between us all? We're parents! There's a lot of meet up groups for different types of parents, but no one seemed to cover what I was looking for. Maybe you are looking for the same thing? This group is for any who doesn't fit the stereotypical parent family/parenting style. We are LGBT friendly, leather friendly, goth friendly, and whatever else you ma …

Being a parent is tough.  Being a parent in NYC is really tough.  But being a geek parent in NYC can be amazingly fun. This group is for geeks who are parents, as well as parents whose kids are natural born geeks. Let's meet and discuss the fascinating challenges of raising kids with a focus on science and smarts, and do some of the cool geeky things available about town. We (the organizers) have a six month old son, so we'll try to plan events centered around small children, but please feel fre …

This is a weekly gathering for new parents who live near the park.  Bring the little ones and let's enjoy the outdoors together!

This group is for women (or men) who parent in the attachment parenting persuasion and wish to connect with like-minded mamas (or papas). Or maybe you just wish to explore the topics below... either way! All are welcome! This is intended to be an informal gathering to connect on topics such as: Breastfeeding, baby-wearing, co-sleeping, child-led weaning, gentle parenting practices, non-violent communication, waldorf education, mindful parenting, etc.

Meet and get together with other Jews in the area. Create social circles for families.

Meet other friendly Mandarin learning families to set up playdates, explore the neighborhood and have fun! We share experiences, get advice and make new friends. All families and friends are welcome! We have meetups every week for different ages. For example, we are planning to have lots of events including music classes; baby sign classes; gym events; soccer classes; photoshoots; trips to museums and the Bronx zoo and book clubs where everyone is welcome and get togethers at local libraries, Wh …

Proudly Sponsored by PFLAG Stepping Stones 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 parent’s discussion group which is sponsored by PFLAG FCA NYC, and a children’s playgroup which is sponsored by the member families. Monthly meetings are private to protect our young …

WELCOME FAMILIES WITH KIDS WHO LIVE IN WESTERN QUEENS & Nearby (Greenpoint, Ridgewood, Midtown Manhattan,etc...)!!! Let's connect!!! I wanted to create a group that hosts and lists many affordable activities & events, so that parents & kids can find something engaging & wonderful to occupy themselves with and get out of their homes, make friends, get fit and have fun! Another aspect of WQKids is as a community interface where members can post various parent-related info and confer with other par …

Welcome to "Little in the City," the Long Island City parents group! We organize play dates, parties, and other events for children and their parents in Long Island City. Together with organizations such as Trinity Church or the Chocolate Factory we have brought to life larger yearly events such as the Easter Egg Hunt in Gantry Park or the Long Island City Halloween Parade. We also engage in advocacy work for Long Island City families regarding the improvement and maintenance of public parks and …

Meet other friendly First (and Second and even Third time!) Upper West Side moms and dads to set up playdates, explore the neighborhood and have fun!  Our members share experiences, get advice and make new friends.  All parents are welcome and maternity wear is considered completely acceptable attire!  While the vast majority of our members are moms, dads are also welcome. Dues are only $10.00 year, which is a fraction of the average cost of a mom/child class.  We have meetups every week for dif …

Meet other New York City Stay At Home Dads, Part-time at home dads, work from home dads, freelance dads, working dads, and involved fathers in and around NYC to socialize and interact with other guys who enjoy spending quality time with their kids during the day. Our primary goal is to form an inclusive & active community of involved dads during the week while the rest of the world is working, so we can take advantage of what the city has to offer without the crowds & within a tight budget. This …

Are you a Stay at Work mom and would like to meet other moms who are also trying to balance work/being a mom/family life/social life? Meetup events will be scheduled for after work and on weekends.

Join us and meet other Astoria moms who want to make friends for their children and themselves! Our group is first and foremost a support group for women experiencing motherhood. We are all about building a lively community of families. It really does take a village--and we invite you into ours! We are an active and vibrant group of moms who take advantage of all the great things our neighborhood has to offer! Please click here for more information on our wonderful group. *NO business solicita …

This group is made to get the word out about Jewish events in Astoria that are made for children. We are based out of the Astoria Center of Israel and love to see new smiling faces, young & old!

The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism provides a welcoming, diverse community for cultural and secular Jews where we can celebrate and preserve our Jewish identity. As Humanistic Jews we rely on reason, inner strength, and the support of community to face life's challenges and collectively improve the world. We welcome everyone: families, singles, unaffiliated Jews, intermarried or interfaith families, single parent families, LGBT community, atheists, and agnostics. All are welcome here. …

We are a group of young, energetic Jewish moms who want to meet other Jewish moms with infants, babies and/or toddlers up to 4 years old on the Upper West Side ( UWS ) of New York City (all moms living in New York City / NYC or surrounding areas are also welcome). This group will give you a way to network within the Jewish community on the Upper West Side and find fun events and activities (ie-Jewish Mommy and Me music and Baby Sign Language classes called Sing and Sign Spiritually with Simcha ( …

No more dull Playdates! The Musical Playdate is a HAPPY and FUN music class that welcomes all children, from 3 months up to 5 years old, to the magnificent world of music. The Musical playdates weaves together an eclectic variety of traditional, folk, world and popular music with storytelling, dance, games and exposure to real musical instruments to create a unique fun musical experience for each child plus parent/caregiver. This class is led by one of our fantastic Guitar playing music teacher.

Welcome to NYC Brainy Activities! Brainy Activities are group based toddler classes in New York City that is aimed to be affordable. We schedule convenient toddler classes all over NYC that you can choose to participate in according to you and your toddler's schedule and interest. How the group works: 1. We list a variety of classes and have parents take polls to see which classes have the most interest. 2. Then, we hire dance teachers, art teachers, music teachers, and sports coaches to conduc …

The FFP Young and Adult Fathers Dialogue recognize that fathers need to have a conversation about their roles and concerns. Recognizing the need for a young and adult father’s educational program, the South Bronx Concerned Citizens through its Fathers First Project has developed a curriculum that will address fatherhood issues. The statement that most men make when being mandated to our Anger Management or Domestic Violence Batterers program is, “If I would have known about these intervention pr …

When the unthinkable happens in your city, are you prepared to survive? Disaster is a subject like taxes or death, no one wants to talk or think about it. This group is NOT about and totally DIFFERENT from alarmism or paranoia. Western cultural is biased against advance preparation outside times of active warfare. "It's preferred and viewed normal for people to avoid disaster safety."  But, Megadisasters have become part of our modern reality. Too many people mistakenly believe there is no pre …

Connect with other moms in this short-term CONFIDENTIAL group where you can discuss issues relevant to new mothers; such as sleep, birth of a sibling, discipline, tantrums, etc. The group will take place weekly. This is NOT a lecture series, it is a therapy group, but one where you can sign up on a weekly basis without making a long term commitment. As women, we take care of our families and our jobs, but often neglect ourselves. This group will give you an outlet to be heard and to learn from o …