Spring 2026 Schedule

 *All of our programming is free and open to all families
April 6 – June 5, 2026
Note: No programming on May 5, May 7, Memorial Day – May 25​

Programming
Monday
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 
  • Parent Cafe and Care  Join us for fun mini-workshops. 
    • April 13: Painting
    • April 20: DIY Herb Lip Balm
    • April 27: Game Night
    • May 4: DIY Candles
    • May 11: Meditation
    • May 18: 3d Art​​
  • My Wonder Kids  My Wonder Kids Bring your 1-5-year-old to a special program time just for them! Stay and play with them, or leave them and take a break in our Parent Area.​
​​Tuesday - No class May 5
5:15-6:00 pm
Fireflies Music Class(starting February 3) - Parent/ Toddler (0-5 year olds) music class is back! Join Music Moves Chicago for singing and movement to the tune of Earth, Wind, and Fire.
​​Tuesday
6:00 pm - 7:30pm
  • Parent Chat  An opportunity to meet other parents, discuss important parenting topics, learn, and be supported. 
  • Dinner with Doulas (TBA) Pregnant or recently had a baby? Join our dinner with doula to discuss birthing and early development. 
  • My Wonderkids While the parents are supporting each other, our children’s program is available for our in-person families. In My Wonderkids, your children will be doing activities to work on their social, emotional, motor, cognitive and language development. 
  • Chicago Hopes for Kids’ Ready Readers K-5th grade (starting February 3)
Wednesday
5:30pm- 8:00 pm  
April 15, 22, May 13, 20
  • My Fresh Table A 4-week cooking course introducing families to healthier food options, budgeting, reading and understanding nutrition labels, meal prep. Sign up here.
    • Week 1: Chicken Pasta Primavera with Lemon
    • Week 2: Turkey Meatballs with Lemon, Spinach, and Feta
    • Week 3: Vegetarian Stuffed Shells with Spinach, Ricotta, and Salad
    • Week 4: Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  • My Wonder Kids’ Fresh Table. Children’s programming to learn about healthy eating and make a meal.
  • Sign up here.​​​​
Thursday - No class May 7
11:00 am- 12:30 pm 
  •  Parent Cafe and Chat An opportunity to meet other parents, discuss important parenting topics, get support.
  • My Wonderkids In My Wonderkids, your children will be doing activities to work on their social, emotional, motor, cognitive and language development

6:00 pm- 7:30 pm -
​No class May 7, 14
  • Educational Parenting Group (Book Club) Join us on Thursdays as we discuss understanding our kid’s behaviors, tools for managing, and best parenting practices. Join at any time.
  • My Wonderkids Development focus children’s programming
  • Chicago Hopes for Kids’ Ready Readers K-5th grade

6:30 pm- 8:30 pm First & Third Thursday of the Month
  •  Welcome to Fatherhood Group Bi-weekly father support meetings. 
Check out our Parent Support/ Home Visiting Program.  
Available for all families with children 0-5. We believe every parent deserves and needs support during their children’s early years. We offer one-on-one support. We use the curriculum “Parents as Teachers” because we know that parents are their children’s first teachers. We know that it is hard to parent to your fullest potential when your own needs aren’t being met, so we also provide case management, resources, help with basic needs such as diapers, and support for you as a parent during our visits. IN PERSON or VIRTUAL .

​Special Events:
Egg Hunt
April 3 - Egg Hunt, Crafts, Refreshments

Authors Around the House (AATH)
April 18 - 
More information and sign up here. 
Ages: 1–5

The Velvet Bloom Tea
May 2 - More information and sign up here.

Mom’s Pamper Day
May 6 - Join us for a day designed just for moms! Sign up here. 
Two sessions:
• 11 AM – 2 PM
• 5 PM – 8 PM

Field Trips:

Wonder Works – Community Night
April 24



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