Hip Mamas & Papas unite! Join us as we fight parenting-related IQ decline through stimulating conversation (if such a thing is possible while simultaneously preventing a toddler from eating playground bark). We are a laid-back, liberal, diverse group of moms and dads. We are well established and have been around for over 5 years.  Our group has been closed for a few years now, and we are looking forward to welcoming new members. The majority of our events are on weekdays and during the day. Our …

Get to know other parents in South Durham and share the joys (and frustrations) of parenting. We meet during the week for playdates, stroller walks and other fun events.

Our meetup group is for parents of young children up to kindergarden interested in having a storytime. Currently the stories are told by Sharon Elliot, but as the group grows parents can share storytelling responsibilities. Refreshments for adults and children are provided. This meetup is free of charge.

Both moms and dads who are swimming against the mainstream parenting culture are welcome. Are you attachment parents? Interested in homeschooling or unschooling? Tired of all of the marketing to parents and children? Wanting to say goodbye to TV and plastic toys? Alternative Parenting of Durham is a community of parents who wish to approach parenting mindfully, respectfully questioning what others often take for granted. We believe in "education for life" and enjoy reading and learning about edu …

Being the full-time care giver for our children presents unique challenges. Full-time parenting groups in our area are mostly, if not exclusively, moms. We need a group where dads aren't the minority. This group gives an opportunity to share and talk about the unique challenges of being a dad. Kids of all ages are welcome. We hold weekly playgroups, primarily Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon. as more members join and interest grows, we'll add additional playgroups at other times throughout …

FITNESS FOR MOM, FUN FOR BABY Are you looking for a way to get in shape, meet other moms, and have fun with your child? Stroller Strides may be just what you are looking for! Stroller Strides helps you get in shape while entertaining your little one and meeting other moms. All fitness levels are welcome (and pregnant moms too)! We welcome all moms to join our meetup group, sponsored by Plum Organics Moms Club. There is no cost associated with joining this meetup group, and membership in Stroller …

We're a great group of mostly Stay At Home Moms. We span the Wake Forest, North Raleigh and upper Louisburg area. Our group is growing daily and we could not be more excited! We love to get together so that our little ones can build friendships and learn key social skills such as sharing, playing with others and many other fun activities with other children close in age. We Love giving our Moms of the group an opportunity to get out of the house, meet other moms with similar interests and build …

Looking for a group that is fun and open-minded? Perhaps you need some creative ideas on how to keep your toddler busy? Or maybe you are a new mom looking for some support? Look no further!! We are a meetup group geared toward engaging our children in fun, age appropriate activities. We are moms looking for friendship while allowing our children to play, laugh and learn together! We feel it is our job as parents to foster love and creativity in our children. Therefore it is our goal is to provid …

WELCOME! Moms Under 35 is a group for mommies and babies between the ages of NB-5 years old in the Triangle area. MU35 has something for everyone -- working moms, stay-at-home moms, mothers of multiples, married moms, single moms -- you name it, this is THIS group. WE get together for things such as playdates, consignment shopping, moms night out, couples night out -- there is something for everyone. We are a great group for meeting other local moms and babies, and making some new friends-- n …

This group is for open-minded parents interested in any (not necessarily all) aspects of Attachment Parenting, including: thoughtful preparation for parenthood, breastfeeding and child-led weaning, babywearing, co-sleeping, building a relationship with one’s child based on trust and respect, and positive/gentle discipline. And while many may also share interests in cloth diapering, elimination communication, child-led potty learning, alternative education options, natural family living and birth …

Downtown Durham Babies is a meetup group for parents of toddlers born between March 2011 and March 2012 in downtown Durham or the neighborhoods near downtown Durham. We are a diverse group of parents who subscribe to multiple styles of parenting.  We enjoy learning new strategies and ideas from each other, but also respect each other's different beliefs and parenting philosophies. This is a member-led group. Some meetups are scheduled by organizers, but members are also encouraged to schedule an …

This is a group for Stay at home Mom’s in the Raleigh area that enjoy meeting for fun without spending a lot of money. Started by 2 Mom’s new to the Raleigh area that are looking to meet other Mom’s and their kids to enjoy play dates, meet ups and Moms night out. Our children range from newborn to four years old.  If you are looking to make fun lasting friendships for you and your child then this is the group for you.

This meetup is for moms living in Garner. It is focused (but not limited to) stay-at-home-moms. Meetups can include activities with & without our kids...it's whatever we make it! My vision/hope for this meetup is:  for us to grow & natually break off into smaller groups within the one meetup (maybe based upon our kids ages and/or interests of ours & the kids).  Then there can be multiple meetups going on at the same time/day (and still have enough attendees at each meetup).  Let's also put regu …

Welcome to North Wake Moms and Kids Meetup!  Members are approved by a group organizer and our group is limited to 100 members.  To be approved, you must know someone in the group (reference) or you must attend one of our public play dates.  If you're interested, please click Join and we'll get back to you soon. More info about our group... -We're mostly stay-at-home and part-time working moms from all around Northern Wake County and we love to have fun!  The children in our group were born be …

Everyone has something to say about parenting. But when we become a parent, what we realize is that we are our child’s best first teacher and we are the expert on our child. The GPS Local -Raleigh Community is a meet up group for parents that are interested in listening in to the http://GreatParentingShow.com - GPS- and then having a place to discuss and support one another on different parenting topics shared. Take what you need and leave the rest. The more you think about how stressful parenti …

Single moms... Do you need to expand your circle of friends? Do you need a workout buddy? Do you need to get out and have fun? Would you like to connect with other single moms in the area? If you answered YES to any of these questions, this group is for you! Raising a child(ren) on your own doesn't mean your life has to be is over. You can be a responsible parent and still live your life to the fullest. As a working single mom, I had been searching for a group for single moms in the Durham are …

We'd love to bring together parents and kids, married or single, of all ages. Our goal is to create new friendships for our kids and ourselves by staying active with our kids, getting out of the house and doing it in a social group setting (large or small). If you have kids 5 and under, want to get involved in more kid friendly activites while making new friends yourself than this is the group for you! I'm always on the lookout for fun, inexpensive or free things to do with the kiddos so we will …

Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS) Club is an international club provides group activities, forums for parenting topics, and service projects for primarily stay at home moms. Monthly Meetings (usually with a speaker and child care), Playgroups, Moms Night Out, Book Club, Walking Groups, Coupon Exchanges, and much more are offered through MOMS Club of Wake Forest. Expecting, new, and experienced moms are all welcome!

Fun, educational experiences for young children, as well as new and lasting friendships for adults! All active, loving parents and nannies of children born in 2009 or later are welcome to join. Group activities will primarily be scheduled in Cary, Raleigh, and Garner, with occasional events in other areas. Our meetups will include some or all of the following: park walks and playdates, museum trips, library storytimes, lunch dates, shopping excursions, arts and crafts projects, busy bag exchange …

IF YOU ANSWER YES TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, THEN THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU! Is your preschool-aged child at home most days and you wish for more academic and social instruction? Does your part-time preschooler attend daycare or school and you want them to experience more? Do you wish there was a more convienent location that provided awesome quality time with your children? Your Home??? Would you like for your preschooler to interact, learn and have fun with other kids? Would your preschooler enjoy c …

This group is for all parents of young children looking to meet other like them. Most of the events will be scheduled in the daytime and will be mostly geared towards kids 2 and under. Activities will include stroller walks, park dates, moms night out, and anything else you can think of as this group has an open scheduling policy! If this sounds like fun then please join us! :)

This is a group for parents interested in teaching their toddlers about their Arabic heritage. I started the group so that my son can meet other Arabic kids and we can develop a community of parents interested in meeting other Arabic speaking parents in the triangle. Play dates would include potluck lunches of Arabic food. outdoor activities, indoor such as singing and reading in Arabic, and any other suggestions are appreciated. I am willing to host in my house which is located in walking dista …

There are so many mom groups for 20-something stay at home moms but I haven't found one for 40-something working moms so thought I'd start my own - my fingers are crossed there will be others out there looking for the same thing! (Stay at home moms are welcome too!). I gave birth to my 1st child when I was 40 - she is now 17 months old and is the best thing EVER! We would love to find others to get together with to go to the park, museums, or just play dates in our homes! I am so excited about f …

This is a group for those whole live in the Preston area of Cary with kids under 3 years old that are looking to meet other young parents to do things with and possibly build long lasting friendships. Some bio information about us: My husband and I are 32 year old from Florida and relocated 2 years ago to NC.  We love to watch sports, grill out, cornhole, travel, wine, beer, go to the park, and just hangout. Now that we have an 11 month old daughter we have been staying home more often. We are l …

I am over 40, recently had my first child and want to connect with other moms locally and beyond who also had their first children at 40 and over. There will be a variety of activities: moms-only nights, activities for moms and kids, discussions of triumphs and challenges and whatever else will help us to connect with each other, learn from and with each other, and just have fun being moms at this life-stage! Working moms, stay-at-home moms, new moms or moms who have toddlers or beyond (who h …

We moved our family of three to Cary from the Finger Lakes Region of NY in May 2012. We are gentle, attached, semi-crunchy parents to our amazing and active two year old daughter. After attending a few other mommy and me group meetups, I realized they were not a great fit.  We parent by instinct, practice co-sleeping, full term breastfeed, baby wear, avoid toxic products and plastic and eat a mostly whole, organic (when possible) unprocessed diet which are not mainstream and apparently these thi …

Parents on a budget is a FREE meet up event where parents can bring their children out for a fun game of kickball, baseball, or even arts and crafts for no cost at all to participate. Our goal is to keep our children active, even when we as parents may not always be able to spend hundreds of dollars on special services. Joining us for these fun filled events will offer occasional gatherings where your children can play and eat lunch while becoming socially active. This event is sponsored by KidZ …

Interested in meeting other Catholic parents? Ever felt like the odd one out in secular and Protestant playgroups? Look no further! This is a group for Catholic moms and dads of kids of all ages, in Wake County and surrounding areas. Our activities will include picnics and grill outs in the park, playdates, Children's movie nights, Moms' nights, Dad's nights, visits to Marbles' Kids Museum, meeting up for Masses, and any other event where parents and their families can get together to enjoy each …