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.


jBaby & PJ Library|Tu Bishevat Play and Craft| City

Sunday, February 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Celebrate Tu Bishevat (the birthday of the trees)with JBaby and PJ Library! Kids of all ages (0-5) will enjoy creating special tree crafts and open play at Etheria Cafe’s incredible 2 story indoor play space.

Location:
Etheria Cafe
2800 W. North Ave.
Chicago IL, 60647


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


Register Online

jBaby | Tu BiShvat Craftin' Cabin Party! | Glencoe

Sunday, February 9, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Need a cure for your cabin fever? Celebrate Tu BiShvat (birthday of the trees) with the ultimate cozy cabin party! Throw on your best flannel and join us at Little House of Glencoe - a beautifully rustic cabin in the woods of the north shore. Schmooze with jBaby and PJ Library friends by the crackling fire while sipping hot apple cider, craft a tree-themed keepsake, plant a seed, indulge in fondue stations with fruit and more! Optional outdoor play time in the wooded backyard and a short hike will be available. Weather-appropriate attire and mud-friendly boots recommended.

Location:
Little House of Glencoe
690 Birch Rd.
Glencoe IL, 60022


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


Register Online

PJ Library| Tu BiShvat: Love Letters to the Trees| City

Friday, February 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM <Add to Calendar>

Join Aaron and learn all about the holiday of Tu BiShvat! (birthday of the trees) Tu BiShvat and Valentine’s Day happen together this year. It’s a new year for the trees, and we are going to write love letters to them! Come together to share our love for trees!

Location:
Sulzer Regional Library
4455 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago IL, 60625


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


Register Online

jBaby Chicago's Pajama Havdalah | Waterlemon | La Grange

Saturday, February 15, 2025 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Start your week with joy!
Join jBaby Chicago for private open play at Waterlemon in La Grange, followed by a baby friendly Havdalah. Save yourself a step at bedtime, and wear your comfiest PJs!

We are collecting donated pajamas for this event in partnership with JUF's TOV Volunteer Network for Share Our Spare. Please bring new or gently used children's pajamas, sizes NB 6/7.


Location:
Waterlemon
25 South La Grange Road, Unit A
La Grange IL, 60525


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


Register Online

jBaby & PJ Library| Let's sing with Ralph's World| Oak Park

Monday, February 17, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM <Add to Calendar>

Warm up your singing voices, put on your dancing shoes, and join Oak Park jBaby Ambassador and PJ Library Connector Talia for a fun filled morning of singing and dancing along at solo Ralph's World concert! The first 4 families to register will be guests of PJ Library! Specific location will be given after registration.

Location:
Given after registration
Location to be given after registration
Oak Park IL, 60302


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


Register Online

jBaby & PJ Library| Pool Party| Northbrook

Saturday, March 1, 2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Swimming, swimming, in the swimming pool! Let's get together for a pool party! Please join your jBaby and PJ friends for a fun Saturday afternoon at Goldfish Swim School! This is a drop in gathering. The pool will be open for families from 2pm to 4pm. Come anytime and stay as long as you would like. Each participant will receive a goodie bag from Goldfish and jBaby. Bring the entire family for a splashing good time!

Location:
Goldfish Swim School
3101 Dundee Rd
Northbrook IL, 60062


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


Register Online

jBaby & PJ Library| Costumes and Coffee | Skokie

Saturday, March 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM <Add to Calendar>

Costumes and Coffee is back! Grab the family, throw on your costumes and join us at Soul Good Coffee (inside Sketchbook Brewing) to celebrate Purim with your local community. Kickstart the day with a delicious beverage from Soul Good, create a holiday craft and meet new jBaby friends in your area! One complimentary beverage per guest and one "Mishloach Manot" goody bag per family is included. Adults that show up in costume will be entered into a "Local Love" raffle. This event is geared for families with kids 0-2, but all ages are welcome!

Location:
Soul Good Coffee (Inside Sketchbook)
4901 Main St.
Skokie IL, 60077


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


Register Online

jBaby & PJ Library | Spring Into Service | Glenview

Sunday, March 9, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM <Add to Calendar>

Bring the whole family for a mitzvah (community service) project to support local nonprofit Gratitude Generation with Repair the World Chicago! We will be packing items for local families in need and doing art so volunteer efforts will be available for all ages. Join this special project to make a difference in the world, together with new and old friends!

Location:
Willow Park Fieldhouse
2600 Greenwood Rd.
Glenview IL, 60025


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


Register Online

jBaby&PJ Libary| All about Books: Playdate | Deerfield

Saturday, March 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM <Add to Calendar>

Come and enjoy the secret Jewish histories of your favorite book characters (including Curious George, Paddington Bear, and many others!). Crafts and snacks will be provided.

Location:
Deerfield Public Library
920 Waukegan Rd.
Deerfield IL, 60015


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


Register Online

jBaby&PJLibrary | Family Fun at the Pool | Evanston

Saturday, March 29, 2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM <Add to Calendar>

Swimming, swimming, in the swimming pool! Let's get together for a pool party! Please join your jBaby and PJ friends for a fun Saturday afternoon at Goldfish Swim School! This is a drop in gathering. The pool will be open for families from 2pm to 4pm. Come anytime and stay as long as you would like. Each participant will receive a goodie bag from Goldfish and jBaby. Bring the entire family for a splashing good time!

Location:
2008 Dempster St.
Evanston
IL IL, 60202


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


Register Online

“jBaby Chicago is so amazing and I can't thank JUF enough for their support. It truly connects people in ways we only dreamed of as we designed the concept for our class.”

jBaby Chicago Community Organization Partner