~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 …

… You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis

Join us as we explore the many great family destinations and venues around the Chicagoland area, enjoying old favorites and discovering new ones. Meet other exploring moms, make new friends, and be in-the-know about all of the fun destinations and activities in our great city. This meetup group was started by the founder of ChicagoKids.com, Chicago’s original online parent resource, as a fun way to get families together and encourage exploration.

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.

Meet with other local multiracial individuals, couples and families. Discuss the similar challenges & issues that you face, and the rewards of your situation, while socializing and networking with others who can relate! All people, couples and familes who are racially blended by birth, marriage or adoption are welcome in this safe and supportive environment. I am a biracial female (mom is White, dad is African/American) and the president of Chicago's Biracial Family Network(www.bfnchicago.org). …

… Some of the fun activities include the following: exchanging kid-friendly vegan recipes, park & plays, vegan food potlucks, dining out with our children at local vegetarian/vegan restaurants, lectures pertaining to the vegetarian/vegan lifestyle, and outreach events that promote a vegan lifestyle. ChicagoVeg Kids is an extention of ChicagoVeg – Community for Chicago area Vegetarians, Vegans, Raw Foodists, and their friends.  For more info, please visit www.ChicagoVeg.org   We also have …

This is a safe place for adults or children to talk, share or meet up with other Traumatic Brain Injury victims. Find friends, share experiences, have lunch, catch a movie...with people that understand you. Family, spouses, friends, caretakers all welcome to participate with you.

… Other meetups include concerts, craftmaking, cultural events, dine-outs, family events, Ladies Nights Out, library programs, museums, nature centers, outdoor activities, performances and playdates.  These all help facilitate the growth of our friendships and community. Who can join? Families with children of all ages, ethnicities and abilities are welcome in our group!  That means moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers, etc. with your babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school-aged children, tweens a …

The Evanston Parents Meetup is for, you guessed it, parents in Evanston with kids from birth - 18 years of age. Some events will be free for everyone, some will have sliding-scale fees, and others will have set fees.  Some events will be for you on your own, for you with your kids, even some just for the kids!  You should join this group if you are interested in meeting other parents and spending time with your children learning new things and being active.

The Microsoft Store at Oakbrook Center is calling all gamers to join in the action! We have events for all kinds of gamers... whether you are a hardcore Xbox or PC gamer or are just looking to get up and get active with Kinect. Look no further than you local Microsoft Store!

This group is designed as a place to foster friendships for local Old Town/Gold Coast moms and families with infants/toddlers. Through events, we aim to provide opportunities to meet, exchange info, share experiences, provide support, and make new friends. This meetup group focuses on nearby activities and local fun. We also occasionally host family-friendly events that include husbands and partners.

… Our monthly meetings are family friendly. "The true value of a man is not judged by what he has, but rather by what he can do without."

… Start enjoying all areas of life including relationships with family, friends, and your career. These programs are for people who want actually experience their Mystical Higher Self. It is not a discussion group, but an organized, step by step process for mastery. You will experience practical exercises and techniques during the meetups so you can . Everyone welcome. (whether beginner or advanced) For more info, visit our website: http://www.profoundmysticalmeditation.com Visit my personal we …

Welcome to the Fulton River District Parent’s Network! Together with our sponsor, the Fulton River District Association (FRDA), we aim to bring neighborhood parents and kids together.  FRDA’s goal is to cultivate a world-class urban neighborhood and our goal is to help by making it an even more amazing place for parents and kids to live. Join us at a family friendly Meetup.  We’d love to meet you!

Since 1995, Amigas Latinas's mission is to empower Latina Lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LBTQQ) women by providing a safe enviroment, personal growth, support, education, and advocacy to impact family, friends and the larger communities we live in. To learn more about Amigas Latinas please go to www.amigaslatinas.org

… Hundreds of couples reported to dancemates.org of their strengthened relationships with their respective spouses! Family friends are created too! To join DanceMates today, enroll in any of the classes listed in the webpage http://dancemates.org/web1.html