Young Families
Events
Adult & Tot Make ‘n Take Special Event: Purim Family Celebration
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 Purim complete with costumes and game! This event is free and open...
Purim Carnival
Our Purim Carnival is March 1! This beloved Beth Emet tradition raises money for our teen program and is fun for kids of all ages. The carnival includes games, prizes, a bouncy house, a food drive, a Shuk, food for purchase, and so much more!
jBaby & PJ Library | Babies, Books and Brews; Purim edition| Skokie
Brews for the grown-ups, kosher pizza and Purim fun for everyone! While the little ones color, read, and make juice-box groggers, parents can relax, mingle, and enjoy time with fellow Jewish families as we get ready for Purim together.
jBaby & PJ Library| Hamentashen Exchange| City
Our second annual Purim Hamentashen exchange! Come meet other young families and sample our favorite Purim snack! Cost is free, but bring Hamentashen to exchange (home made or store bought - doesn’t matter)! You’ll get a box to take home or let your little taste tester try them all while there! Plenty of space to...
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...
Winter/Spring Infant (0-6months) Playgroup| Wednesday, 11:30am-1:00pm| Root
Rootz 7 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL, United StatesPlease bring your new jBaby and join us at our weekly infant playgroup! We will explore topics in early childhood development with experts in the field, have fun together, and build community. Whether you come every week or just when it works for you, we’re excited to see you! Please register once so we know...
Wiggles and Giggles
Bernard Horwich JCC 3003 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, ILJoin us for a parent-child program, where a joyful and nurturing environment is provided for you and your child to explore, imagine, and create through free play, circle time, songs, and art/sensory experiences. These weekly sessions are an opportunity to connect with other parents/caregivers of young children and discuss and learn about your child’s development....
Buddha Belly Kids Yoga
Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, United StatesYoga is inclusive, safe, and nervous-system focused at this age! This class is designed for babies 12 months and under with their caregiver to unplug and bond in the most playful of ways. Babies and their grown-ups will interact through moving, breathing, and connecting. Expect giggles, tears, naps, feeding, chaos, and community with baby whisperer...
jBaby LEAP Into Shabbat | Fridays Feb 27- March 27
Chicago Jewish Day School 3730 N. California, Chicago, IL, United StatesCJDS is thrilled to partner with with jBaby Chicago for LEAP into Shabbat! LEAP (Learn Experience Appreciate and Play) into Shabbat is CJDS's tot Shabbat program where children ages 0-3 and their parents have an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Shabbat. Each week your child will experience different activities and songs related to Shabbat!...
Shoresh Tot Time – 03/06/2026
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...
Shabbat Yeladim Purim Party
Join Temple Beth-El of Northbrook on March 6 for Shabbat Yeladim Purim Party! A fun Shabbat experience for families with children 2nd grade & younger at Temple Beth-El of Northbrook. Older siblings and grandparents are welcome to attend & participate. Come dressed in your favorite super hero (or any) costume! 5:30pm Complimentary pizza dinner 6:00pm...
PJ Library| The Purim Party Continues: Post Purim Bowling Party||Forest Park
Don't hang up your Purim costume just yet! Keep the celebration rolling at Circle Bowling Lanes. Grab your best costume and join me for an afternoon of strikes, spares, and plenty of pizza!