Young Families
Events
Wiggles and Giggles | Horwich | April 16 – June 4, 2026
Bernard Horwich JCC 3003 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin the JCC for this parent-child jBaby Class, where a joyful and nurturing environment is provided for you and your child to explore, imagine, and create through free play, circle...
jBaby & PJ Library| Expecting Parent Night Out| Glenview
Calling all expectant parents - leave your partner at home and join us for a night out! This jBaby dinner is just for you! We will have dinner together at Ema to connect with other expectant parents in the community and enjoy delicious food. Appetizers are on jBaby, and you will be responsible for your...
Lullaby League with Stages Chicago
Anshe Emet Synagogue 3751 North Broadway, Chicago, IL, United StatesDuring this music class, your Broadway Baby will be introduced to new songs and sensory experiences designed with their unique needs in mind. After music time, you'll have the chance to connect with other parents and caregivers and ask us all of your burning child development questions! Lullaby League was created by Stages Chicago founder,...
jBaby LEAP Into Shabbat | April 17 – May 15, 2026
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...
jBaby Shabbat Shirah | Fridays April 24 – May 15
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School 3751 North Broadway Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School for the opportunity to meet other parents/caregivers in the community. Sing, dance, play, and enjoy Shabbat traditions and songs with your child. This class is best for kids ages 6-24 months, but babies are welcome.
Shoresh Tot Time – 05/15/2026
KAM Isaiah Israel 5039 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, ILEmbrace 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...
Tot Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Dinner
Friday, May 15 Join AES clergy for a family-friendly musical Shabbat service, followed by Shabbat dinner and activities for kids 0 – 5 years. 4:45 – 5pm: Pre-service snacks 5 - 5:30pm: Tot Shabbat Service 5:30 – 6:30pm: Shabbat dinner and activities
Shabark Shalom
Join us for Shabark Shalom, a joyful outdoor Shabbat experience for the whole family… and your four-legged friends! Sponsored by Furever Home Dog Sanctuary, this special Shabbat gathering will include play time, a Barkarit service, and plenty of wagging tails. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in a unique program where they can read...
Baby & Me Yoga Class – 05/17/2026
Shir Hadash 200 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL, United StatesYoga class will be from 10:00-10:45am and then Snacks & Schmooze from 10:45-11:00.
JUF Young Families Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with JUF Young Families at the Chicago History Museum! Bring the whole family for a fun, hands‑on afternoon where history comes alive. Kids will meet actors portraying famous Jewish Americans from across time, explore the amazing Chicago History Museum, and enjoy interactive activities that spark curiosity and connection. It’s a...
jBaby & PJ Library| Parents Only Private Exhibit Tour| Downers Grove
Join us for an educational night out with other local parents. We will visit the Downers Grove Public Library for a private guided tour of the United States Holocaust Museum's Traveling Exhibition, "Americans and the Holocaust". For more information about the exhibition, please visit: https://www.ushmm.org/information/exhibitions/traveling-exhibitions/americans-and-the-holocaust. For more information, please reach out to Nicole, [email protected]
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 while parents connect with others who truly understand. Guided by caring experts, First Friends offers more than a class--it's a supportive, judgement-free community built on...