Chicago Dads provides networking opportunities through activities such as "Dad's Night Out", playgroup activities for children, various other outings, and general camaraderie. We function as an informal volunteer association of independent groups and individuals. We believe the involvement of a father in the life of his child is beneficial to the child, and ultimately society as a whole.
Most of us have made a conscious choice to be the primary care provider for their children. Some work full-time, part-time or work at-home. Some are retired or are at-home dads. We invite all involved fathers to network with us. As researcher Dr. Kyle Pruett says, "fathers have always parented differently than mothers...and father care is as essential as mother care for your child." For this belief and many others, you're an involved dad.
ChicagoDads.com is here to help. This is the place to meet other dads from across the greater Chicagoland metropolitan area.
Weekly Playgroup in Chicago
Chicago Dads organize a weekly playgroup that meets on Thursdays in the city. You can find it by going to the "Group calendar" in the Chicago Dads section of this website.
Dads Night Out this Sunday June 28
Just a heads up that this Sunday evening is our regular monthly night out for all dads. I'll pick a location by tomorrow night. Off the top of my head I'm thinking a place like Uncommon Ground on Devon because it has an outdoor patio seating area. Feel free to suggest other ideas.
June 25 playgroup - Senn Playlot Park
Let's meet at Senn Park tomorrow 10:30AM - 12:30PM. The weather forecast predicts a chance of showers, and if so, the alternate location will be the cafe area inside the Target store on Peterson Ave east of Ridge.
Pulaski Elementary School in Bucktown
Just got this email from a friend. I know that several of you might be in this school's area, so I thought I'd pass it on. It is just down the street from Holestein Park.
Thurs June 18 playgroup - Garfield Park Conservatory
Since the weather reports forecasts rain in the morning, we'll meet at the Garfield Park Conservatory. It's located at 300 N. Central Park Ave., at the corner of Central Park and Lake streets. The CTA Green line stops right at Central Park if you're taking public transportation. Otherwise there's free parking adjacent to the building.
Kids Restaurant Week
Looks like you can finally take a week off of mac & cheese, chicken nuggets, and spaghetti!
Top restaurants in Chicago are having a kids week
- Prix fixe menus: Adults pay $29; Kids 11 and under pay their age
- Early dinner seatings 5:00-7:00pm
http://www.kidsrestaurantweek.com/chicago.asp
You can book through opentable or call the retaurant directly.
Shedd Aquarium free all week
And given that the forecast looks rainy for most of the week, I'm thinking of making it our Thursday playgroup destination.
But we may also visit prior to Thursday too if anyone's interested in meeting up.
White Sox 6/11
The White Sox are offering half price tickets to Parent & Child groups on Thursday June 11th. The game is vs Tigers and play starts at 1:05pm.
The offer is Lower Box seats at $19 or Upper Box at $11.50. You can also buy parking ($23) and Hot Dog Value meal ($5.75) tickets in advance.
Our order with payment needs to be with the Sox by May 6th. Please sign up below by May 1st with number of tickets reqd. and vote upper or lower.
Also looking at their site I noticed the Sox have a Father/Daughter Promotion June 6th vs Cleveland.
June 11 Playgroup CANCELLED
UPDATE: with the inclement weather all morning, I've decided to cancel today's playgroup. In the past we've usually reverted to an indoor location like the Nature Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, or Garfield Park Conservatory. But today with the uncertainty around the Sox game, I know I'm not going to make it to any alternative venue. Feel free to post something here if you'd still like to meet up somewhere. Damn rain!
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Guys,
She's here!
Hey everyone, Haven Summer Kozlowski was born at 3:36 this morning. She is 7lbs and 12.9 oz and 19.5 inches long. Everyone is happy and healthy. I'll post some pics on my facebook page in a little while.
Kevin