Events
Operation Backpack: School Supplies for Students in Need
Join us in assembling backpacks filled with school supplies for students supported by VOA Illinois. Operation Backpack is an annual drive hosted by VOA Illinois to collect backpacks and school supplies for the youth they serve, including children experiencing homelessness, children of the Veterans served by VOA Illinois, and children in all VOA Illinois youth...
30s Happy Hour
Are you in your 30s? Join YLD for a happy hour to mix and mingle with other young adults ages 30-39. Price includes entry and a drink.
jBaby &PJ Library | Summer Walking Club| Skokie
Emily Oaks Nature Center 4650 Brummel St, Skokie, IL, United StatesLet's meet for some fresh air and friends this summer! Bring your babies, and join us for some sunshine and good conversation at Emily Oaks! This will be a weekly event on Wednesdays starting in July through August. We will meet on July 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19 and 26. More information will...
Take CHARGE of your cognitive health!
CJE SeniorLife Adult Day Services center 1015 Howard Street, Evanston, ILTake CHARGE is for participants who are experiencing early memory loss, or have recently received a diagnosis such as Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, or traumatic brain injury. Join us for a 6-week course in order to incorporate practices that support your cognitive health and take CHARGE of your...
Social Skills Class
Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Dr Ste 200, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLooking for a fun way for your child to learn social awareness, communication skills, and peer connections? In this speech-language pathologist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be social superstars! Practice age-appropriate social skills while reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This class is offered for children 4-6 years. Register today! Fee: $300/6-week...
jBaby, Summer Infant Playgroup | Deerfield| June 11 – July 30
Rootz 7 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL, United StatesPlease bring your 0-6 month old and join us each week to meet new families and friends at jBaby playgroup! The JUF Young Families team is looking forward to spending...
jBaby, Summer Infant Playgroup | City| June 11 – July 30
Family Room 3229 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL, United StatesPlease bring your 0-6 month old and join us each week to meet new families and friends at jBaby playgroup! The JUF Young Families team is looking forward to spending...
jBaby & PJ Library | Sushi & A Mitzvah | Buffalo Grove
Join local parents for an evening out centered on two Jewish values close to our hearts: chaverut (friendship) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). We'll gather for good food, good company, and the chance to reconnect — and we'll each bring something small that makes a big difference. Please bring a non-perishable item to donate...
jBaby Bim Bam Baby | July 17-Aug 21
Temple Jeremiah 937 Happ Rd, Northfield, IL, United StatesBim Bam Baby is a fun and energetic music class for tots and their parents or caregivers, with a few Jewish songs in the mix for some added fun. Enjoy lively, developmentally appropriate songs and activities with your little one and get to know other little ones and parents. Fridays 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM...
jBaby & PJ Library| Farmer’s Market Shabbat| Elgin
Let's meet up at the Downtown Elgin Market! We'll stroll through the farmer's market, then let the kids play at the Festival Park playground and splash pad. We'll end with challah, grape juice, and a treat from the market.
Dig In! Gardening Day Camp
3050 Woodridge LnLed by beloved early childhood teacher and experienced gardener, Liz Zetley, children and caregivers will cultivate their sense of wonder and a love of the natural world in this interactive class for the whole family! Through sensory-rich, hands-on activities around the garden and grounds of the ‘Z’ Frank Apachi campus, families can connect with one...
jBaby & PJ Library | Shabbat Stroll & Play | Buffalo Grove
Willow Stream Park 651 Old Checker Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL, United StatesJoin us for Shabbat Stroll & Play, a drop-in morning walk and outdoor play session on July 11, 18, and 25 from 10:00–11:00 AM. It's a wonderful way to enjoy Shabbat morning with fresh air, movement, and great company. All ages welcome! Let us know if you're planning to join us. For more information, please...