Our Events

jBaby Chicago Family Events

jBaby family events are for the entire family (yes, grandparents too!) Throughout the year celebrate holidays with us at an Ultimate Playdate, make a new friend at Bagels in the Park or enjoy a tot-sized concert with one of our favorite local musicians. Join us at kid-friendly locations or sometimes from the comfort of your couch.

JUF Young Families programming is enriched by the diversity of our participants. We know each family is unique and all are welcome. Please email us at youngfamilies@juf.org if you have any questions or if you require any accommodations to make our programming accessible and welcoming to your family.


jBaby|Shalom to Shabbat Baby Play Cafe| City

Friday, July 18, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Roll, wiggle, and giggle your way into the weekend at our cozy Shabbat-themed play café for little ones ages 0–24 months! We’ll enjoy sweet sensory fun like tummy time with a story, baby-friendly sensory bins, and plenty of soft spaces to explore. While the babies play, grown-ups can relax and shmooze over a light nosh. It’s the perfect low-key Friday vibe to start Shabbat with a smile!

Location:
Chicago Public Library- Lincoln Park Branch
1150 W Fullerton Ave.
Chicago IL, 60014


Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905


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jBaby & PJ Library| Playground Playdate and Picnic Summer Series| Oak Park

Saturday, July 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Grab a picnic lunch, join Oak Park ambassador Talia at a local Oak Park playground, and spend the morning outside playing, shmoozing, and noshing! BYOP, (bring your own picnic) we'll provide a sweet snack!

Next Playground Playdate and Picnic:

August 9th


Location:
Local Oak Park playgrounds
Varies each month
Oak Park IL, 60302


Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905


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jBaby & PJ Library | Multigenerational Popsicles in the Park | Buffalo Grove

Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM <Add to Calendar>

Bring the whole family and extended family to a multigenerational popsicles in the park playdate! We will provide popsicles and PJ Library books to take home.

Location:
Woodland Park
2500 N Buffalo Grove Rd.
Buffalo Grove IL, 60089


Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905


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Bagels in the Park | Terminal Park | Skokie

Sunday, July 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join jBaby Chicago to schmooze, play and eat delicious bagels at our annual Bagels in the Park series!

This is a free event, but please register so we have accurate bagel numbers.


Location:
Terminal Park
9401 Kenton Ave (Emerson & Kenton)
Skokie IL, 60077


Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907


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Bagels in the Park | Winnemac Park | Lincoln Square

Sunday, July 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join jBaby Chicago to schmooze, play and eat delicious bagels at our annual Bagels in the Park series!

This is a free event, but please register so we have accurate bagel numbers.


Location:
Winnemac Park
5100 N Leavitt
Chicago IL, 60625


Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4907


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Bagels in the Park | Women's Park and Gardens | South Loop

Sunday, July 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join jBaby Chicago to schmooze, play and eat delicious bagels at our annual Bagels in the Park series!

This is a free event, but please register so we have accurate bagel numbers.


Location:
Women's Park and Gardens
1801 S Indiana Ave
Chicago IL, 60616


Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4907


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PJ Library| Family Volunteering at The Ark| City

Sunday, August 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM <Add to Calendar>

Join other PJ Library families for a fun and meaningful morning of volunteering at The Ark! We will learn about different ways to help others in our own community. Please bring canned kosher food items and lightly used PJ Library books to donate and sort together as a group. 

Location:
The Ark
6450 N California Ave.
Chicago IL, 60645


Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905


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jBaby & PJ Library| Brunch and Babies| Jefferson Park

Sunday, August 17, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM <Add to Calendar>

Calling all Jefferson Park families! Join jBaby Ambassadors Shimra (Skokie/Evanston) and Talia (Oak Park) for our second annual Bagels and Babies. We'll bring bagels, cream cheese and coffee. You bring the babies (and older siblings).

Location:
Gladstone Park
5421 N. Menard Ave.
Chicago IL, 60637


Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905


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jBaby & PJ Library | Havdalah Bonfire | Morgan Park

Saturday, August 23, 2025 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join jBaby, PJ Library, and Jews of Beverly at the scenic Edna White Community Garden for a bonfire, s'mores, a sing-a-long, and the chance to build your own bouquet. It's going to be a fun night for everyone!

Location:
Edna White Community Garden
1812 W Monterey Ave.
Chicago IL, 60643


Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905


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Bagels in the Park | Lindberg | Oak Park

Sunday, August 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join jBaby Chicago to schmooze, play and eat delicious bagels at our annual Bagels in the Park series!

This is a free event, but please register so we have accurate bagel numbers.


Location:
Lindberg Park
1150 N Marion Street
Oak Park IL, 60302


Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4905


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Bagels in the Park | Margaret Donahue Park | Lakeview

Sunday, August 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

oin jBaby Chicago to schmooze, play and eat delicious bagels at our annual Bagels in the Park series! Please note, Margaret Donahue Park has a fun splash pad, so feel free to bring a change of clothes, towel, or bathing suit for your little one!

This is a free event, but please register so we have accurate bagel numbers.


Location:
Margaret Donahue Park
1230 W School Street
Chicago IL, 60657


Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907


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Bagels in the Park | Maryknoll Park | Glen Ellyn

Sunday, August 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join jBaby Chicago to schmooze, play and eat delicious bagels at our annual Bagels in the Park series!

This is a free event, but please register so we have accurate bagel numbers.


Location:
Maryknoll Park
845 Pershing Ave
Glen Ellyn IL, 60137


Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabyChicago@juf.org
312-357-4907


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Bagels in the Park | Wood Oaks | Northbrook

Sunday, August 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join jBaby Chicago to schmooze, play and eat delicious bagels at our annual Bagels in the Park series!

This is a free event, but please register so we have accurate bagel numbers.


Location:
Wood Oaks Park
1198 Sanders Road
Northbrook IL, 60062


Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907


Register Online

“The participants in my jBaby class are a really special group of warm families who are dipping their toe into Jewish programming, had a positive experience and want to get more involved.”

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