Submitted by sportsDude t3_zzerim in baltimore
Hey, my friend had kids and they were curious about other opportunities to socialize with new parents. What opportunities are there??
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guest0112 t1_j2c8d9o wrote
Mr Cork is awesome. Also check out the library systems both city and county do story times. We did swim lessons at the Y and realllly loved them. Met some great people and the instructors were amazing. Cost was minimal compared to swim lessons anywhere else. When they get older, du burns does “gymnastics” classes
The_Waxies_Dargle t1_j2dgu4m wrote
Coolprogeny.com has stuff every week. Outdoor music gatherings are great, especially smaller ones (think one person and a guitar), and, my wife is on a facebook group for Baltimore moms that has been invaluable.
Crlady t1_j2dqm5v wrote
It’s called mobtown moms the exchange II on fb. You have to be invited to join by a member. But it’s easy to get someone to request your invite.
The_Waxies_Dargle t1_j2e4df1 wrote
The exchange is the second iteration if I'm not mistaken as it got too large? I feel like starting one might be a good route. We used it a ton when out child was younger.
Crlady t1_j2etcpy wrote
Yes, I’m not sure what happened to the original one but the exchange II is the active one
neutronicus t1_j2ffc9r wrote
Facebook Groups and just go to playgrounds in your neighborhood
Honestly having young kid is like a second college. Everyone with kids the same age is desperate to hang out. When summer comes around you can just put a kiddie pool in front of your stoop and bam instant friends
longdoggos647 t1_j2d4yas wrote
Select city schools have Judy Centers that often run playgroups and events. The school I teach at has one and we have babies in for playgroup at least once a week.
Ok_Spray_2317 t1_j2dcdoa wrote
Check out Baltimore family alliance- baltimorefamilies.org - they used to host new parent happy hours and have other events/resources on their site-
Crlady t1_j2dr0hi wrote
I would suggest joining neighborhood pages on FB and sometimes there are parenting groups for respective neighborhoods. I’ve met a lot of good friends through those. Creative alliance has some Kerplunk programs for adults and kids. AVAM has fun ones throughout the year that are usually free. The library is great for activities if the child isn’t in daycare/school. Nature centers have good events too.
HorsieJuice t1_j2fi8gx wrote
The recs for libraries and Mr Cork are spot on, but also you can just go to any random playground mid-morning or mid-afternoon (i.e. not nap or meal times) and there will likely be at least a couple sets of parents and/or nannies there.
jabbadarth t1_j2blz0o wrote
Mr. Cork
Does zoom shows but also does live story time at parks around the city when the weather is nice