Winter 2026 Schedule

 *All of our programming is free and open to all families
January 13- March 21

Programming
Monday-No programming Feb 16
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 
  • Parent Cafe and Care  Join us for fun mini-workshops. 
    • Feb 2 - Create your own  Flower Pot
    • Feb 9- Make your own Valentine Wreath
    • Feb 23 - Dance with us 
    • March 3- TBA
    • March 9- Bake with us 
    • March 16 - Meditation and Calming Exercises​
  • 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
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. 
  • ​Parent Chat An opportunity to meet other parents, discuss important parenting topics, learn, and be supported.
  •  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
​​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  
February 4, 11, March 4, 11
  • My Fresh Table A 4-week cooking course introducing families to healthier food options, budgeting, reading and understanding nutrition labels, meal prep. 
    • Week 1: Hearty Beef Stew
    • Week 2: Cuban Chicken, Rice, and Beans
    • Week 3: Mozzarella stuffed Turkey Meatloaf + sides
    • Week 4: Spaghetti Squash
  • My Wonder Kids’ Fresh Table. Children’s programming to learn about healthy eating and make a meal.
  • Sign up:​https://forms.gle/sHZXPV9J23X3VNo8A​​​
Thursday
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 - 
  • 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


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