Want to find out about free and frugal events in your nook of the city?  Want to meet other families and head out to events together? Or maybe you just want to meet up for coffee or a home playdate? If that sounds great, let's make it a date! Join us for fun with your family and ours! I make it my business to find out about everything frugal for families in NYC and you can be sure that I will keep you in the know. Our calendar is always filled with events (to fit whatever crazy schedule you a …

Meet other local family history fans who are interested in learning about genealogy and researching their family history. Informal and fun group intended to gather together to share tips, exchange information, celebrate their Irish / British heritage, hear from experts, become fascinated by history, discoveries and fun - with hopes there may be some neat discoveries about your family history along the way!  Whether you are fan of genealogy, history, Irish / British culture or are interested in l …

Children of all ages and their families are invited to join us for a variety of fun activities. We offer playgroups, story times, holiday events and much more! Programs and services are open to the entire community.

This group was started in 2006 by a mom and dad with two adopted kids of a different race and two biological kids. The purpose of the group is to meet and connect ourselves and our children with families that are similar to our own. We have grown to 30+ plus families in the Montclair, New Jersey (and surrounding) area. We are all connected by adoption; many through DYFS, some domestically and some internationally. We are a welcoming and inclusive group open to all adoptive multiracial famili …

I am a native Indian STHM with 2 boys. I have been here for 6 years and am always looking out for moms/ families with/ without kids. I joined a few groups on meetup, some with Indians only, some with mixed community but either the groups were inactive or they had people from the same area organising something, which was way too far for me to travel with my baby or they would organise something with women only on a Sunday evening which to me is a little bizzarre coz its a family day and I cannot …

Thank you for stopping by Kids in Tow: a community of family travelers who are passionate about exploring the world with their kids. If you like sharing your own family travels and hearing about other families adventures you will definitely like hanging out with us.

The Hudson County Families of Color Meetup Group was started to bring moms, dads, and children of color together to socialize with one another throughout Hudson County, New Jersey. Hudson County can be a very transient place and this meetup group seeks to serve as a social connection for families of color, whether they plan to settle here permanently or are calling Hudson County home only temporarily.

Are you raising vegetarian/vegan kids in the northern NJ area? The NJ Vegetarian/Vegan Families group was created to give our kids an opportunity to socialize with one another and perhaps avoid some of the peer pressure that comes with being veg in a non-veg world.  The group will facilitate meetups with like-minded families, plan outings to animal-friendly events, share recipes and dishes, organize veg backyard BBQs, and whatever else we can come up with.   NOTE:  The group exists to bring veg* …

Hello all:) I wanted to start this group because I am an LGBTQQ single mom and would love to meet other LGBTQQ parents or parents to be. For such a diverse city, it seems difficult to meet like minded LGBTQQ parents that can meet, support each other, share advice and create a sort of extended family. If you are interested, please sign up and maybe we can get this ball rolling and have some fun! Play dates, parent nights out, and everything in between! All lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, …

This African American Genealogy Meetup Group was started to support and share sources of information for researching one's family tree. Multiple sources include the census and  DNA.  The group's name is "Sankofa," a Ghanian word meaning " to go back for that which you have forgotten." We go back to our ancestors to find our true selves.

Parents, teachers, student counselors and youth prepare for and make the most of the mud fun activities scheduled this summer in Montclair and Newark.  First and foremost this is about community and working together to make a positive difference. Activities scheduled for this summer include the family summer camp www.montclairmudfun.org and the festive Friday night building events in July at the same location. Before the summer there is a chance to check out the work of the children at Renaissan …

This is a socialization group for families of all types with highly gifted tweens 11 and up  and their siblings.  We plan fun, inspiring, intriguing and relaxed activities including get togethers, meals, hikes, day trips and adventures to allow our kids and us to socialize and meet like minded families.

Professionally lead group deals with issues particular to the new American family---the step/ blended family. Specific groups are being formed for stepmothers, divorced fathers, couples with children from prior marriages, couples and divorced parents seeking new partners.

This group exists for parents families who understand and celebrate the power of music in their daily lives. Through contributing to what experts call "a rich sensory environment", music can kick start learning, and offer lifelong benefits for your child. But really this group is for anyone with children! Programs such as the Preschool of Rock curriculum have been shown to help children develop early literacy and language skills, acquire literacy and early math skills, increase self control, and …

Are you looking for something more than just a playdate? Do you long to "find your tribe" of like-minded folks with whom to form true friendships for both parent and child? "A Living Family" was created 2 mamas, and their husbands and children, to provide a community of support in NJ (and PA) for natural, traditional and gentle parenting ideas and practices. Our foundation is trust: in our bodies, our intuition and our children. At our Meetups we discuss topics of interest: informed/natural/home …

We welcome adoptive and foster families, and prospective adoptive parents, who live in (or near) Jersey City or NYC. Members should feel free to post events. Spread the word! That said, we do not allow businesses of any type to join. This is not the place to promote your adoption agency, law firm or other business.