About us
WINDY CITY DADS is a diverse and welcoming community for Chicago-land fathers living in the city and suburbs. We believe in active parenting, shared experiences and building a supportive network. Whether you are a new dad or seasoned pro, join us as we navigate fatherhood together.
Please note: this group is strictly for Dads, we understand sometimes wives will join for their significant others but we encourage all fathers to join our group on their own accord, it takes few minutes to setup their own meetup profile. We want this group to be a comfortable place for all Dads to learn and talk about anything dad related.
Our Windy City Dads Group is FREE to join and attend meetup events. Some meetups will have a cost to participate but everyone can pay their own way is what we found out works the best.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our official Windy City Dads Group Online Store! > Shop the collection: [Swag.WindyCityDads.com](https://www.swag.windycitydads.com)
As our community grows, so does our impact. To keep our core membership free and accessible to every dad in Chicago, we are moving toward a "Support the Crew" model. Every shirt, hoodie, or mug you buy directly funds our meetup expenses, operating expenses, and community events.
For those of you on social media, we also ask that you share your evebt engagement photos on your personal accounts like Facebook taging our "Windy City Dads" so we can engage share, like and comment, which will help broaden our social media reach in an effort to expand our audience and ultimately get more members to join our meetup group. By doing so will help us get more sponsored event opportunities.
FYI ~ When you 1st join and setup your Meetup profile (or if you reinstall Meetup on your device), please note you will be asked by Meetup to pay $9.99/month to upgrade to "Meetup+". You do NOT need to pay for this, because our group is FREE. When this offer from Meetup pops up, just hit the X in the top corner to decline it.
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Windy City Dads Group Online Store!
Level Up Your Windy City Dads Gear!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our official Windy City Dads Group Online Store! > Shop the collection: Swag.WindyCityDads.com
As our community grows, so does our impact. To keep our core membership free and accessible to every dad in Chicago, we are moving toward a "Support the Crew" model. Every shirt, hoodie, or mug you buy directly funds our meetup expenses, operating expenses, and community events.
Why grab a shirt?
• Stand Out: Our sponsors love seeing a sea of Windy City Dads gear at our exclusive screenings. It helps us secure even bigger perks for you.
• The Dad Uniform: It makes finding the group at a crowded park or restaurant a breeze.
• Quality: We didn't just slap a logo on a cheap tee; these are built for the "dad life."
For those who want to go the extra mile without the gear, you can become an Official Group Supporter below.
Our goal is to keep membership dues at $0. By rocking our gear and supporting the store, you’re ensuring we stay one of the largest, most active dad communities in the city that we love. Let’s show Chicago who we are!
Upcoming events
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Family Outing @ Feed My Starving Children (Schaumburg)
Feed My Starving Children--Schaumburg, IL, 740 Wiley Farm Ct., Schaumburg, IL, US2nd Annual - Family Outing @ Feed My Starving Children (Schaumburg)
Join us for a fun Family Outing to Volunteer Together and pack meals for hungry children at Feed My Starving Children 740 Wiley Farm Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173.
We originally reserved 30 spots, but recently reduced our count to 15 with only 2 weeks to go, for us to serve on Saturday Apr 11 from 845am-11:00am packing session. If you can go please RSVP (+guest) so we can update our guest list accordingly. We will close RSVP one week prior to event so we can release any unused spots to FMSC for other groups/individuals can go too.
Please read all the attached FMSC Guidelines listed below prior to committing to joining us with your RSVP.
RSVP (+family) if you can come!
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#### FMSC Guidelines
### FMSC Code Of Conduct Statement
At Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), we feed kids, feed spirits and empower communities. FMSC is committed to providing a healthy and respectful environment for everyone who is involved with our organization. FMSC employees, volunteers and other individuals entering facilities where FMSC meals are packed are expected to treat others with respect and dignity. This Code of Conduct applies to any setting or communication associated with Feed My Starving Children, including but not limited to the packing site and packing activities, phone calls, video conferences, emails, conversations and social media. To view the our complete Code of Conduct Statement, click here.
Please follow this student-to-adult ratio when registering to volunteer:
- For safety reasons, children under the age of 5 are not allowed in our packing area (sorry, no exceptions)
- Grades K-2: 1 student to 1 adult*
- Grades 3-6: 3 students to 1 adult
- Grades 7-12: 4 students to 1 adult
We recommend that groups of youth be third grade or older.
Please Note: Everyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult (an adult is someone 18 years of age or older).
High School groups - At least half of the required chaperones must be non-student adults (teachers, advisors or parents). If needed, a few 18-year-olds will be allowed to fill in as chaperones.
FMSC staff members reserve the right to amend volunteer scheduling.### Jewelry Policy
To comply with FDA requirements and remove all opportunity for foreign objects to fall into our life-saving meals (which could cause choking, tooth breakage and more), FMSC volunteers must remove all jewelry and/or accessories before packing.
For more information about FMSC's jewelry policy, please click here.### Illness Policy
To ensure the safety of our volunteers, staff and the food we pack, please do not come to volunteer if you have any new or unexplained symptoms indicative of contagious illness or food-borne diseases. Click here for a list of symptoms
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*** Volunteers Needed ***
WINDY CITY DADS 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 Dykes via meetup messenger or Brian@WindyCityDads.com
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🍷 Cheers to Spring! Windy City Dads Wine Tasting
Antioch Fine Wine & Liquors, 1180 Main Street, Antioch, IL, USAlright Dads, it’s time to dust off the palate and clear your calendars. Our Spring Wine Tasting is officially here, and it is one of the best free events of the year.
Whether you’re a total oenophile or just looking for something to drink with your pizza, this is the place to be. We’re talking 15 tables and over 90+ wines to sample.
The Lowdown:
- When: Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
- Cost: $0.00 (Yes, it’s actually free.)
- The Vibe: Relaxed and social. This is about hanging out with the crew, meeting new people, and enjoying a massive selection of wine without the pretension.
Who’s Invited?
This event is open to all our Windy City Dads, friends, partners, and spouses.
Note: We want a full house to enjoy the selection without the kids. Think of it as a well-deserved afternoon "off the clock."Now you can look the part and help support the crew:
Get $5 OFF your order when you gear up for this event!
Be Spotted: Make it easy for other Windy City Dads to find you in the crowd.When you purchase a Windy City Dads shirt or hat, you are helping us keep our group free.
Go to swag.windycitydads.com
Use code: WINE5 at checkout!3 attendees
Family Outing @ Triton Troupers Circus (River Grove)
Triton College- Collins Center Gym, 2000 5th Ave, River Grove, IL, USFamily Outing @ Triton Troupers Circus
Join us for a fun family outing to the 53th annual Triton Troupers Circus that is held inside the Collins Gym @ Triton College in River Grove. This is our 6th year going as a group to this awesome one-ring circus performance and I know everyone can't wait to go again.
We are planning on going to the Sunday afternoon show that starts at 1:00PM and encourage everyone to come at least 45-60 minutes early for the pre-show and to grab some good seats on the bleachers (historically the place fills up 30 minutes prior to show), look for us on WEST side of gym, dead center towards the top (farthest side from the lobby/concessions area) with few guys wearing our blue Windy Dads Group shirts too! If you don't see us, that's ok just come and enjoy yourself at this great family event and maybe we can see you at intermission or afterwards.
COST: $10/person (cash only) buy tickets onsite at box office, ticket line can get long if dont come early thats why we suggest 45-60 minutes before show. Seating is general so come early to get your seats. Concessions are additional $1 popcorn, $1 cotton candy, $1 bottled water, $1 Clown Nose, etc.
Don't forget to go to ATM before you arrive since they only accept CASH to buy tickers & concessions (no ATM onsite). I alsp give my kids $5 each spending money for concessions too which they love. My kids also love to buy a Triton Trouper Circus shirt for $15-20.
RSVP (+family) if you can come!
More info...
Triton Troupers Circus is an extraordinary show based out of Triton College near Chicago, performing annually since 1972!
All shows are handicap accessible, for all ages, and animal-free. The show is about two hours long including one intermission, drinks and snacks are sold. Show may include fog and strobes, as well as balloons and confetti. Doors open one hour before show time, so come early for best parking and tickets, and enjoy the clown pre-show.
Triton Troupers Circus is a non-profit effort dedicated to the preservation of the circus arts and to the local community. Triton Troupers Circus features skilled performers in classic circus specialties such as Chairs, Clowning, Double Stunts, Globes, Gymwheel, Juggling, Statues, Teeterboard, Trampoline, Trapeze, Unicycle, Web, Wire, feats of strength and more.
Website
www.tritontrouperscircus.comPromotion Video
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*** Volunteers Needed ***
WINDY CITY DADS 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 Dykes via meetup messenger or Brian@WindyCityDads.com
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