Events
Jamberry Music
Beth Emet The Free Synagogue 1224 Dempster St, Evanston, IL, United StatesJoin us for joyful, collaborative music-making with Nicole Jaworski and Jamberry Music! In this class, you and your little one will bond with each other and make new friends while we sing, dance, play, pretend, and experiment with instruments. Class is geared to kids 6 months to 2.5 years old, and siblings are welcome to...
First Friends April 7- May 26
Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Dr Ste 200, Northbrook, IL, United StatesWelcome to First Friends, Keshet's program for families of infants 3-18 months with disabilities or complex medical needs. Through gentle play, music and sensory experiences, babies enjoy meaningful early learning...
Aging Together
A support group for older adults who find themselves aging alone. While aging alone comes with certain challenges, evidence also suggests that there is hope. Feeling connected with others can improve physical, emotional, and mental health. This support group offers a space for solo agers to join together to discuss openly their experiences with aging...
Parents Are People Too: A Resource and Support Group for Parents of Teens
The Parents Are People Too Group is a therapeutic, supportive space designed for caregivers navigating the challenges and transitions of parenting adolescents. Guided by two trained clinician’s, Leigh Hare, M.A.,...
Linkages Support Group
For older adults who have adult children with disabilities. Get support, encouragement, and understanding from others who are experiencing similar issues and concerns. Learn to navigate aging and disability service systems. Discuss the importance of future planning and explore ideas on how to do this. Discover the value of learning and discussing these issues with...
Tiny Tots Busy Brains
Congregation Or Shalom 21 W Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesCome join Mrs. Andi to sense and explore the world through experiential learning. Get ready to dive into a new theme each week corresponding with the Jewish calendar. You and...
Skip & Scoot
Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, United StatesBaby Gross Motor & Sensory Adventures: Skip & Scoot Kids Fitness Through Play offers upbeat and engaging early childhood gross motor classes in Chicago! We are proudly a local, female-owned small business started in 2019. In your class, we will introduce your baby to new aspects of movement that are essential for early childhood development,...
Shoresh Tot Time – 04/10/2026
KAM Isaiah Israel 5039 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesEmbrace Jewish time and ease into the evening with your little ones! Once a month during the school year, join us for a joyful Friday evening Tot Time at 4:30 PM with crafts, stories, and music. Come together with the entire Shoresh community for candle-lighting at 5:45 PM to add a beautiful moment to welcome...
Rhythm and Ruach Family Shabbat
Join JCC and Early Childhood for a joyful Family Shabbat featuring interactive music with Apachi’s own Ross Krakow and a Shabbat dinner. Come sing, connect, and enjoy a relaxing evening welcoming Shabbat together. $36/family 4:45 - 6pm Lake County JCC
jBaby & PJ Library | Post Pesach Playdate| Evanston
With Pesach behind us, let’s gather at Hewn, an independently and women owned bakehouse and enjoy from a variety of fresh baked breads, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. Families are responsible for thier own food, the coffee is on us! If it is nice weather, we plan to move to Independence Park down the street for...
Adult & Tot Make ‘n Take Tikkun Olam (repair the world) Superhero Cape + Mask
Children make and take home their own special object for a Jewish holiday. For 3-6 year olds with their grown-up. Open to everyone. Introduce your young child to secular celebrations of Jewish holidays through songs, stories and hands-on activities. This month we're celebrating Tikkun Olam by making a superhero cape and mask! This event is...
jBaby Tots, Toys, and Tales
Temple Beth Israel 3601 W Dempster St, Skokie, IL, United StatesJoin early childhood educator Laura Finkel, for Sunday morning fun and learning this Fall. Temple Beth Israel in Skokie, is excited to welcome families with young children in our community to Toys, Tots and Tails – an interactive parent/tot class that focuses on a Jewish storybook brought to life with through play, art and movement....