It's hard enough moving from station to station when you’re a military family. On top of that you probably don't know anyone when you reach your new duty station. This group is here so that you can get to know other military families that can relate to what you are going through and let the children meet new friends. Whether you are active duty or a proud veteran family we can all relate to each other. Some of your best lifelong friends are the ones that can relate to your military life. This gr …

We all  have a diverse background and we like to celebrate our heritage in our daily lives. We believe that unique expression of culture and language is a gift to be shared and remembered for a lifetime no matter where you live. This group will expand in 2012 to include students , grads, and young professionals and offer hospitality and tourism tips for the budget minded traveler when visiting Maryland! Me? Jewish, Israeli/ Hong Kong/Florida traveler with a network of good friends and great at p …

This group is intended for adoptive parents of young children (infant to pre-school), as well as future parents who are still in the process of adopting an infant or toddler domestically or internationally. We hope to build a network of families in the Greater Washington DC area who are connected by adoption and the similarity in age of our children. With both adult-centric and kid-centric social activities, waiting parents and adoptive families should find something in common with this group!

Meet friendly local mostly Stay at Home Moms (but you do not need to be a SAHM!) with young children to talk about your kids and have fun! If you are looking for a great group to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends then join NOW.  We are a very active group who has events scheduled weekly. Rules & Regulations: Membership requirements include: (1) a picture of yourself (2) payment of the $5 yearly membership fee which must be paid prior to scheduling attendance of …

I'm the mother of a 15 month old girl and am expecting another child in late May. When I was pregnant with my first baby, I was inactive, gained 60 lbs, and felt awful. I am determined this time around to have a healthy and active pregnancy and I want to invite other expectant mothers and mothers of young children to join me. It can be hard to find the time and energy to take care of yourself when you're expecting or taking care of a baby or toddler. By meeting with others in the same boat to ta …

“Families Outdoors” is a group for parents -both moms and dads- of babies and young children who enjoy the outdoors and want to share that with their children. Have fun, exercise, get out of your house, and meet other parents who also love the outdoors. We are a group of patient and easy going parents. Every fitness level is welcome! No need to worry about stopping the group to change or feed your baby along the trail - we'll all have to do it sometime! The majority of Meetups will be hikes/wa …

We offer a fun non-competitive environment to get moms out and about with their little ones, meet other parents, and let their babies and toddlers play and socialize. Lil' Boots is a perfect introduction for children ages 3-6 to the beautiful game of soccer! It initiates a psoitive experience for young players to learn the basic fundamental skills of the game and the concepts of team play. The lessons are designed to inspire and challenge young players through success and keep them interested in …

To gather and build Lego creations. Our children love Lego's and what a better way to get them together than to build something. Sometimes it'll be a theme meetup, sometimes a free-build! We can meet at homes or at a library conference room! Feel free to suggest a meetup!   Adult enthusiasts welcome and encouraged!!  

...then my mom was diagnosed at age 59 - I was 32. I've had the hardest time finding people who relate to this.  Its been a nightmare and an eye-opening experience at the same time.  It would be nice to chat with someone who understands. I want this to be a place to share frustrations and sadness as well as personal triumphs.  My best to all, ~Cynthia   ps - You'll see that this group was founded in 2008 and that's bc is started as a mom's meetup (there are some old mom events on the calen …

I decided to start this group, to meet new friends with the common interest in Motherhood! The purpose of this group is to be a positive support for each other while sharing great conversation and doing fun activities :)

  Hello all you gorgeous moms!   This group is for those of you in the Herndon and Reston area who absolutely love to find new healthy, delicious, and eclectic recipes to delight your family with! I am a mother of a young toddler and it was not until she started eating solids that I became fully involved in researching healthy, fun, and delicious recipes for her. Then, I started expanding my search into finding unique dishes that all three of us could enjoy (myself, my husband, and my daughter). …

This group is for stay at home moms in the Herndon and surrounding areas. We are a busy group with several activities during the week for your little ones, weekend activities for your family and Mommy's nights out once a month just for you! We have a full calendar but you are not expected to attend every event. Just come to one meetup a month to be considered "active". This is a place to make new friends for both your children and yourself, to get advice and support and to have some real fun! Th …

… This acknowledges the Dolls consistent behavior as role models to children and adults, and honors their ongoing efforts of donating black dolls to young black girls for positive role play.  To quote the Founder of The Black Doll Affair, Mama Doll, "Dolls are more than toys, they reflect who we are!" The Black Doll Affair is NOT about the color of your skin. It’s about loving the color of your skin NO MATTER what shade of black. It’s about self-esteem in hue. It's about feeling good the way you w …

Hi! I've decided to start this group to build a community for moms and dads who live in and around the District, and specifically who rely on the metro or other public transport to attend meetups. The aim is for babies, toddlers and young children to meet and have fun, the parents to share tips and experiences, and hopefully build new friendships all round! The group is open to working and stay at home parents in their 20s, 30s, and 40s as we all have something to offer! As this is a new group,  …

Excelling Divas is bringing single mothers and single ladies together to enhance our lifestyles while enhancing the lives of other young women to be successful while forming lasting friendships enjoying social and networking opportunities. ***Open Invitation until May 25th, 2012***

Are you a mom that owns your own business? In this economy, networking is essential! The only problem is young children are not invited to your average networking event. I created this group for all the moms that own a great business or are thinking about creating a great business, but can't attend networking events to get the word out there because they don't have childcare available at that time. Children are always welcome at this meetup! Each meeting will consist of a meet and greet to intro …