Three new events were just added to our calendar for expectant, new and seasoned parents who live or work near the South Loop and Hyde Park Neighborhoods.  Connect with other families, discover new places to learn and play, and go home with must-have information for city parents.  Visit our NPN South Side Neighborhood Page for upcoming events.  

Wed. Feb. 22 - 1:30-3:30pm, New Moms Mingle @ Park 52 Restaurant

New Moms Mingles are such a fun way to meet other new moms...

Posted on February 10, 2012 at 9:30 AM by Sarah Cobb

Dancing bunny? Singing mouse? Cow jumping over the moon? Hilarious, laugh-out loud fun (for both parents AND kids)? Yep, the Chicago Children’s Theatre production of Good Night Moon the Musical had it all! My daughter and I loved the show- seeing it in our PJ’s made it even more fun.  But, what made the afternoon truly perfect was the special post-show Pajama Party presented by NPN and ChicagoKids.com! With face painting by K Grace Childcare, cookies and milk from COUNTRY ...

Posted on December 12, 2011 at 1:06 PM by Jay Annadurai

NPN and Hyde Park Parent Support Network (PSN) are joining forces to bring more parent programming to South Side families!

The Hyde Park Parent Support Network and Neighborhood Parent Network jointly present our 1st event – Friends and Family CPR class at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) Monday December 12th – 7-9pm.  CPR is such a critical skill set for parents, family members, and caregivers.  And for many parents, if it has been a year since you had ...

Posted on December 05, 2011 at 8:00 AM by Megan Marshall

Story times are the perfect way to enjoy an hour with your little ones!  I am so excited to be a reader at Building Blocks Toy Stores' story time week in honor of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record!  We hope to see you one day next week at a Building Blocks in Wicker Park (2130 W. Division) – please pledge to read and join millions of other concerned parents.

Building Blocks will donate $15 to Jumpstart on behalf of each child our local leader reads to ...

Posted on September 29, 2011 at 11:00 AM by Sarah Cobb

Play, Connect and Learn with NPN!  One look at our August calendar and you will see tons of great events all around the city for you and your family or just for you.   Go to My Account to manage your mailing list preferences so you receive all the information and emails you need.  

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Aug 2:  Meet-up with neighborhood groups at the Tropicana OJ Express@ LP Zoo

Aug 13: NW Side Playdate @ Peterson Park Playground

Aug 19:  You and Number 2 ...

Posted on August 05, 2011 at 11:00 AM by Amy Johnson

Special Giveaway just for NPN: We have 2 pairs of tickets to share with our NPN parents for the Wednesday Aug. 17th 8pm show.  Just email hi@npnparents.org by Friday July 29th and tell us why you are excited to see OVO with (or without) your little ones.  Winners will notified via email.  NOTE: Winning tickets are non-refundable and no exchanges.

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I've seen many Cirque du Soleil shows over the...

Posted on July 20, 2011 at 2:26 PM by Sue Zeiler

One look at our July calendar and you will see tons of great events all around the city for you and your family or just for you.   Go to My Account to manage your mailing list preferences so you receive all the information and emails you need.   Our events fill up fast and when you subscribe to a mailing list, you’ll be the first to receive event announcements.  

Just for New Moms, Expectant Parents and Second-time Parents:

July 13:  Bring y...

Posted on July 04, 2011 at 11:09 AM by Amy Johnson

Baby on the way or brand new mom? Turn to NPN for the resources you need to get a handle on some serious changes heading your way. Happy 4th of July from all of us!

Sassy Moms Get Fit - use code NPNPerk for $10 off VIP tickets to these Sassy Moms in the City events with fitness guru & new mom Sara Haley (ltd. tickets available):

Fit & Healthy Moms-to-Be (7/12) - Pregnant and ready to take fitness to the next level

Sassy Moms Get Fit (7/14) - Tackle those...

Posted on June 30, 2011 at 10:39 PM by Jay Annadurai

The Neighborhood Parents Network of Chicago is holding their annual online silent auction right now!

Help us beat last year's goal of $15,000!  

Thank you to our sponsors and donors for generously supporting NPN and our Chicago parent community!  Our auction is spons

Thank you to our sponsors and donors for generously supporting NPN and our Chicago parent community. The auction is sponsored by Learning through Play, Lovebugs Preschool...

Posted on May 08, 2011 at 5:45 PM by Leslye Whittman

It started as a simple idea: let's do something to celebrate NPN and give back to this unique organization that has given so much to us as parents.  Hard to believe our baby, Wake Up & Boogie Down Family Festival, is now 3-years-old and a moving and grooving toddler!  It has become a highly anticipated event and each year seems to get even better than the last.  This year we are thrilled to have exceeded our goal with 500 attendees and more than $7,500 rais...

Posted on March 05, 2011 at 5:06 PM by Carly Ubersox