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.


PJ Library | Shabbat in the Park | City

Friday, June 2, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Celebrate Shabbat at the park with pizza and friends!
Come listen to a captivating Shabbat story from Anshe Emet Synagogue special guest storyteller, Max Handelman. Then we will welcome Shabbat with blessings and songs before we eat, schmooze and play.

Please bring a picnic blanket as there are no tables/chairs. Registration includes one large pizza, one challah, and several juice boxes per family. Please reach out to Elizabeth (erdarvick@gmail.com) if you have any dietary restrictions.


Location:
Park in Lakeview
Address to be sent upon registration
Chicago IL, 60657


Contact:
PJ Library
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905


Register Online

PJ Pride Block Party

Sunday, June 4, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM <Add to Calendar>

Rock your rainbows and join PJ Library as we celebrate Pride Month with an epic celebration at Bubbles Academy! We will play outside on their amazing playground, move and groove to a bubble dance party, and eat delicious rainbow treats while we celebrate love and all of our beautiful families.

Location:
Bubbles Academy Chicago
2184 N Elston Ave
Chicago IL, 60614


Contact:
JUF Young Families
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905


Register Online

JUF Potluck at Scoville Park | Oak Park

Sunday, June 11, 2023 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Let’s kick off the summer with a JUF potluck at the first of the season Oak Park Summer Concert Series! Come dance to the local Oak Park band Toy Robots (classic rock, 80s, 90s music) who will be playing starting at 6pm! Bring some chips and dip, fruit salad or lemonade to share as we relax together.

Following registration I will start a Whatsapp chat to coordinate food! We will postpone the event for inclement weather.


Location:
Scoville Park
800 Lake Street
Oak Park IL, 60301


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


Register Online

Pop Up Playdate at Fox Park | Oak Park

Saturday, June 17, 2023 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Looking forward to warm summer weather? Come join us for an afternoon treat with bagels, popsicles and lemonade! Wear your bathing suit and enjoy the splash pad and playground with your jBaby and JUF buddies! $5/family.

In the event of rain, we will move our playdate to Let’s Play Work, entry will be covered by the cost of your event registration.


Location:
Fox Park
642 S Oak Park Ave
Oak Park IL, 60304


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


Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Holstein Park | City

Sunday, June 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th 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:
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 | Knoch Park | Naperville

Sunday, June 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th 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:
Knoch Park, near the playground
724 S West Street
Naperville IL, 60540


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


Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Terminal Park | Skokie

Sunday, June 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th 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:
Terminal Park
9401 Kenton Ave
Skokie IL, 60077


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


Register Online

PJ Library | Ice Cream Social Shabbat | Glenview

Friday, July 14, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Stop by the Dairy Bar in Glenview and grab some ice cream and head on over to Jackman Park for a community gathering! We will light Shabbat candles, say the blessing for wine (grape juice) and challah. Stay and play and meet other PJ families in the area.

This event is free. Families will pay for their own ice cream. Grape juice and challah will be provided.


Location:
Dairy Bar Glenview
1015 Harlem Ave
Glenview IL, 60025


Contact:
PJ Library
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905


Register Online

Bonfire and S'mores Havdalah | Naperville

Saturday, July 22, 2023 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join other local families to celebrate Havdalah together! We will meet at a park in Naperville, address to be sent upon registration.

This event is free. You can bring your own dinner if you'd like (or come after dinner). We will provide supplies for s'mores!


Location:
Park in Naperville
Address to be sent upon registration
Naperville IL, 60563


Contact:
PJ Library
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905


Register Online

Singing, Supper and S’mores – at Beth Emet

Saturday, July 29, 2023 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join PJ Connector Alex at Beth Emet - Campfire, pizzas, playground, Havdalah, friends, singing–What else could you want on a Saturday afternoon?

Perfect for families with kids 6 and under–and grandparents too!

Registration and payment is through Beth Emet's website here: https://bethemet.org/event/singing-supper-and-smores-with-our-new-cantor-natalie-young/


Location:
Beth Emet
1224 Dempster Street
Evanston IL, 60202


Contact:
PJ Library
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905


Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Winnemac Park | City

Sunday, July 30, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th 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:
Winnemac Park, near the playground
5100 N Leavitt
Chicago IL, 60625


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


Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Green Lake Park | Buffalo Grove

Sunday, July 30, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th 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:
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 | Patriots Park | Homewood

Sunday, July 30, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th 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:
Patriots Park
1313 West 187th Street
Homewood IL, 60430


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


Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Lake Foxcroft Park | Glen Ellyn

Sunday, August 27, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th 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:
Lake Foxcroft Park
2S540 Lambert Road
Glen Ellyn IL, 60137


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


Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Margaret Donahue Park | City

Sunday, August 27, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th 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:
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 | Wood Oaks | Northbrook

Sunday, August 27, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th 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:
Wood Oaks Park
1198 Sanders Road
Northbrook IL, 60062


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


Register Online

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