What we’re about
Chicago Dads Group is a diverse community of fathers who take an active role in our children’s lives. We seek to create an online meetup group to bring fathers together in person. We'll meet several times per week, with our kids, at parks, playgrounds, museums, nature centers, and parent-and-me classes across the Chicago-land area, both city and suburbs. We'll also organize parenting workshops and dads-nights-out to give our members an opportunity to socialize, learn, and support each other as we navigate parenthood. There are not enough resources, social groups, or services for dads. This is a destination for active dads! A diverse group with dads of all stripes: Stay At Home Dads, Dads with flexible schedules, work from home dads, freelance dads, working dads, and involved fathers in and around the Chicago-land area to socialize and interact with other guys who enjoy spending quality time with their children.
Please note: this group is strictly for Dads, we understand sometimes wives will join for their significant others but we encourage them to join on their own accord. We want this group to be a comfortable place for Dads to learn and talk about anything dad related.
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-Dads-Group/1408458226036415
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Blog/Podcasts: www.CityDadsGroup.com/Chicago
Chicago Dads Group is part of the City Dads Group national organization, a dynamic and diverse community of fathers dedicated to being active in their children’s lives and, by example, redefining what it means to be a dad in the 21st century. We have groups centered around major metropolitan areas throughout the United States. If you have any fatherly friends and/or family who live within a 100-mile raduis of any of the following cities, please do let them know about these other Dads Groups and ask them to join. Find them all here at www.citydadsgroup.com/cities
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See all- Dads Night Out @ Blackwood BBQ + DISC GOLF (Schaumburg)Blackwood BBQ, Schaumburg, IL
Come out and join us for a well deserved DADS NIGHT OUT with some of your fellow Chicago Dads Group members, as we continue our BBQ Tour Series and try out another place together. This meetup is ONLY for Dads so leave the kids at home with your spouse, partner, or get a sitter, so you can join us.
This time around we decided to check out Blackwood BBQ in Schaumburg @ 5:00PM and then after dinner, we will head over to the nearby Walnut Creek Disc Golf Course located at 1927 W Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194 to play a FREE round of 9-hole DISC GOLF (aka Frisbee Golf). If you never played, you need to try it out. If you don't have any Discs then just bring a frisbee.
This course notes are.... A fun and challenging course located around a lake on an old ball golf property. The short tees offer fun for all ages and skill levels. The long tees offer advanced players challenging risk/reward opportunities.
RSVP if you plan on joining us here!
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*** Volunteers Needed ***
Chicago Dads Group is always looking for members who would be interested in organizing meetups in your neck of the woods and helping us keep this group an active community... be it a Dads Night Out or Playgroup activity with the kids and/or Family Outing to grab a pizza, see a movie, go to zoo, etc. If interested, please contact Brian (Brian@ChicagoDadsGroup.com)***
- Royal BIG Splash - Character Pool Party (Schaumburg)The Water Works Indoor Water Park, Schaumburg, IL
Family Outing @ Royal's BIG Splash 2024
One of our favorite annual events is coming up on Saturday May 18th from 630pm-830pm is Royal's Big Splash Character Indoor Pool Party and we have been given special 50% OFF event pricing to go while tickets are available. Only 100 guests allowed in this year too! They will have 16 Characters so based on our special discount prices its definitely worth it for the kiddos sake. If you have not gone before you will NOT want to miss this one, its amazing event.
COST:
CDG Pricing
$15.00/Adult (Regular $30)
$20.00/Child (Regular $40)Use this link to buy discounted tickets... https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KTCb3gBtArTu3yYjMQEZkVkcXZPZ1IwPl0qk4F96LnY/edit?usp=drivesdk
Do not wait too long to get tickets.
RSVP (+Family) if you can make it.
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Event Details:
Get ready for our BIGGEST event of the year - Royal's Big Splash is BACK! - Saturday MAY 18th 6:30-8:30PM -
This event is hosted by: Royal Princess Parties LLC.
A full cast of characters await you and your family at Royal's Big Splash. Grab your towels, don't forget your swimsuits - and leave the sunblock at home - it's all indoors! Royal Princess Parties will reserve an entire section just for the Chicago Dad's Group.
-SWIM with Over 15 of your favorite characters!-Kiddie Splash Area with slides, rapids & play structure-Zero Depth Pool-Full Pool with Big Kid Water slides-Grown Up's Hot Tub-The Barefoot Grill will be open for food purchases. No outdoor food or drink allowed.
Tickets are limited - ONLY 100 guests will be allowed:Please DO NOT inquire at the Water Works about tickets - they're NOT selling them.
OUR EVENT POLICIES -
Please note: By purchasing tickets to Royal's Big Splash 2024, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
*EVERYONE needs a tickets unless they are under 1. Infants under 12 months old do not require a ticket.
*Every child or children in each group must be accompanied by an adult.
*Proper Water Park attire required. Swim Suits, Water Pants for diapered children. Floaties are allowed. Children ages 12 and under may wear swim tails at their own risk. Adults are NOT allowed to wear costumes or swim tails.
*NO outside food or beverages are allowed. The Barefoot Grill will be open for food/beverage purchases. Royal Princess Parties LLC, or the venue The Water Works, where the event is hosted, is not responsible for any allergy related episodes that may arise during this event that may cause an allergic reaction, injury or result in death.
*Royal Princess Parties LLC or the venue The Water Works, where Royal's Big Splash is hosted, are not responsible for guest's personal property. Please keep your personal items with you at all times or use the lockers provide.
*We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel this event with a full refund of your ticket price due to, but not limited to weather, low ticket sales. Otherwise tickets are non-refundable.
*By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge that you are aware we do not represent any licensed, copyrighted or trademarked characters at our event.
*By participating in this event, you agree to release Royal Princess Parties LLC, and The Water Works, where this event is hosted, from any claims or liabilities of any kind, arising from or related to your participation in this event including and not limited to theft, loss, injury and injury resulting in death.
*By participating in this event, you agree to give consent to Royal Princess Parties LLC, to photograph and/or video record your participation in this event. You also agree that all pictures and recordings may be used in future publication, video's or other printed material for promoting Royal's Big Splash - Royal Princess Parties LLC.
- TEXT/CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS - (773) 800-9046
- EMAIL FOR MORE DETAILS - info@royalprincessparties.com
*This event is NOT hosted by The Water Works Schaumburg.
*Royal Princess Parties LLC has privately rented the Indoor Water Park for the evening. - Family Outing @ 9th Annual FATHERS EVE 2024 CelebrationBear Paw Adventure Park, Caledonia, WI
Fathers Eve 2024 (June 15th)! Happening the day before Father's Day, it's our exclusive time to connect, share stories, uplift each other, and celebrate the fatherhood journey together.
We invite you to come out & join us for our 9th Annual FATHERS EVE with some of your fellow Chicago Dads Group members.
This year we have decided to organize a Family Outing to celebrate FATHERS EVE together @ Bear Paw Adventure Park in Caledonia, Wisconsin, which is about 1 hour drive from Chicago and looks like a fun place to gather for the day and night.
This place has something for all ages, to name a few... huge beach, swimming lake with lots water inflatables, multi level ropes course, slides, bounce pillow, paintball targets, lazer tag, food/beverages plus evening Drone Show!GROUP DISCOUNT:
Bear Paw Adventure Park has provided our group with a generous 40% off Adventure Park passes, including both land and water adventures when using promo code CHIDADS24 at checkout. You can certainly use the promo code on the day of our event, but if there is a specific session that you would like (for Adventure Island or the Ropes Course) you may want to purchase passes ahead of time. Although they won't sell out for the day, there is a chance that some of the sessions on a Saturday will be very full or close to selling out. This is typically weather dependent as they are an outdoor venue.Short video promo:
https://youtu.be/FJCMTFVvf6c?feature=sharedWebsite:
https://www.bearpawadventurepark.comONSITE CAMPING:
It also connected to the Jellystone Campground for any families who want to do some camping and make weekend trip out of it. If not campers then we suggest picking a nearby hotel or AirB&B.https://www.jellystone-caledonia.com/bearpawbeach
Come when it works with your family and join us on the beach, look for our Chicago Dads Group shirts and/or sign.
RSVP if you plan on joining us!
9th Annual FATHERS EVE!
2024 @ Adventure Park
2023 @ Disc Golf +BBQ
2022 @ Family Picnic
2021 @ Tap House Grill
2020 @ Backyard BBQ
2019 @ Dave & Busters
2018 @ Indoor Paintball
2017 @ WhirlyBall Lombard
2016 @ Night Golf DesPlainesMore info on FATHERS EVE nationwide organization and celebration plans plus swag shop at www.FathersEve.com
Updated 04/20/24
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*** Volunteers Needed ***
Chicago Dads Group is always looking for members who would be interested in organizing meetups in your neck of the woods and helping us keep this group an active community... be it a Dads Night Out or Playgroup activity with the kids and/or Family Outing to grab a pizza, see a movie, go to zoo, etc. If interested, please contact Brian (Brian@ChicagoDadsGroup.com)