Our Events

Young Family Events

These are all our Young Families events for all our programs listed here: jBaby, PJ Library and PJ Our Way

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.


Bagels in the Park | Green Lake Park | Buffalo Grove

Sunday, June 29, 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:
Green Lake Park
1101 Green Knolls Drive
Buffalo Grove IL, 60089


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


Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Holstein Park | Bucktown

Sunday, June 29, 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:
Holstein Park, near the playground
2200 N. Oakley Ave
Chicago IL, 60647


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


Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Randall Oaks Park | West Dundee

Sunday, June 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 10th annual Bagels in the Park! We will bring the bagels and schmear; you bring the babies!

Registration is free, but helpful to ensure we have enough food for everyone. Don't forget to bring a blanket!


Location:
Randall Oaks Park
750 Randall Road
West Dundee IL, 60118


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


Register Online

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

Sunday, June 29, 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:
July 19th
August 9th


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


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


Register Online

PJ Library| Family Volunteering at The Ark| City

Sunday, June 29, 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


Register Online

jBaby | Summer Coffee Stroll Series | North Shore

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Grab the kiddos and strollers, give your Keurig a day off and join us for a special summer walking group series! We'll meet at a different local coffee shop each week, stroll along a scenic trail or neighborhood, and stop at a playground en route so toddlers can move and parents can schmooze. See the full schedule below; please register once to attend any (or all) sessions. We'll cover the first week's beverage at Astra for everyone who registers!

Tuesday, 7/8: Astra, Highland Park (Ravinia District)
Tuesday, 7/15: Hometown, Glencoe
Tuesday, 7/22: Bean Bar, Northbrook
Tuesday, 7/29: That Little French Guy, Highland Park


Location:
Changes Weekly
Northshore
Northshore IL, 60025


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


Register Online

jBaby & PJ Library| Nosh & Notes | Oak Park

Sunday, July 13, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Summer nights are meant for being outside with family and friends. Pack dinner for your family and meet us for an outdoor concert! We will enjoy time together while listening to Bandolier, a modern folk-rock band. We will bring a sweet treat to share too!

Location:
Scoville Park
800 W. Lake St.
Oak Park IL, 60302


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


Register Online

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


Register Online

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


Register Online

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


Register Online

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


Register Online

PJ Library| Parent-Child Challah Bake|Naperville

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

Have you been dreaming of making challah for shabbat? Let two friendly local Jewish parents help get you and your kids started! Each parent-child pair will braid and dress their own challah. This gathering is geared toward children 3 and up. While our challot are baking, we'll enjoy snacks and story time. Best of all: we'll nosh together on our challot fresh out of the oven.

Location:
Congreagation Beth Shalom
772 W 5th Ave.
Naperville IL, 60563


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


Register Online

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


Register Online

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


Register Online

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


Register Online

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


Register Online

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

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