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HelloBaby is a drop in play space for children between birth to 3 years old and their caregivers. HelloBaby was founded to help close that gap.
We know there is a profound lack of affordable services supporting young families in many Chicago neighborhoods. Our facility is state of the art, developmentally appropriate, environmentally responsible, safe, clean, and loaded with opportunities for movement, creativity, socializing, exploring and fun. We do this because we know the the best way for children to learn is through imagination and p
⚾️✨ Fairy Garden season is officially OPEN!
We kicked things off with pizza, a bounce house, baseball fun, and lots of magic as families joined us for our annual Fairy Garden Launch Party. This year's baseball theme was inspired by the incredible support we've received from Chicago White Sox Charities and the White Sox community, who have helped make this season extra special.
Tiny sluggers, fairy houses, and summer memories? We'd call that a home run. 💙🌿
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. The Fairy Garden is open all summer long, and we can't wait to see what adventures await!
06/21/2026
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandpas, stepdads, and father figures who show up with love, patience, and plenty of snacks. 💙
Thank you for the bedtime stories, piggyback rides, silly songs, and all the big and little ways you help children grow and thrive. Today we celebrate you and the difference you make every day.
Happy Father’s Day from all of us at HelloBaby! 💛
Monday:
🕥 10:30 am - 11:15 am: Spanish and English Circle Time with Naya and Vanessa
Tuesday:
🕥 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Read Aloud
Wednesday:
Open Play!
Thursday:
🕥 10:30 - 11:30 Exploring Sign Language with Ms. Shay
Friday:
🕥 10:30 - 11:30 Broadway Story time with Stages
06/19/2026
🖤❤️💚 On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and reflect on the ongoing work of building stronger, more equitable communities for children and families.
At HelloBaby, we are honored to serve families across Chicago and remain committed to creating spaces where every child is valued, every caregiver is supported, and every family belongs.
HelloBaby is closed today in observance of Juneteenth.
06/18/2026
HelloBaby, always free of charge.
06/17/2026
Big News!!! HelloBaby will be launching a Summer Saturdays program starting this Saturday. Can't join us on week days? This is your chance to enjoy HelloBaby on the weekend.
06/16/2026
💙 A huge thank you to Lennox! 💙
As part of his Bar Mitzvah service project, Lennox Platt organized a diaper drive and collected an incredible donation for HelloBaby. These diapers will help provide essential support to families with young children throughout our community.
We are so grateful for Lennox's hard work, generosity, and commitment to helping others. Thank you for choosing HelloBaby as part of this meaningful milestone!
Please join us in celebrating Lennox and the difference he is making for Chicago families.
06/15/2026
Join us for a week full of play, learning, movement, music, and connection for families with young children.
✨ Read stories
✨ Get moving and dancing
✨ Explore sign language
✨ Sing, play, and create together
Please note that HelloBaby will be closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth as we take time to honor and celebrate this important day of freedom, history, and community.
Monday:
🕥 10:30 am - 11:15 am: Spanish and English Circle Time with Naya and Vanessa
Tuesday:
🕥 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Read Aloud
Wednesday:
Open Play!
Thursday:
🕥 10:30 - 11:30 Exploring Sign Language with Ms. Shay
Friday:
CLOSED for Juneteenth
06/12/2026
See you all tomorrow at our fairy garden "opening day"! We'll be at HelloBaby from 10-1. It should be a beautiful day!
Free youth play space HelloBaby opens fairy garden this weekend This weekend, HelloBaby is opening its fairy garden for Chicago's youngest residents. Founder Debbie Frisch talks more on launching the outdoor oasis.
06/08/2026
Join us at HelloBaby this week for stories, music, movement, and plenty of fun with friends old and new. Whether you're a regular or it's your first visit, there's always a place for you here.
Check out this week's schedule and come play with us! 💙
Monday:
🕥 10:30 am - 11:15 am: Spanish and English Circle Time with Naya and Vanessa
🕥11:15 am - 12:00 pm Kulea Circle with Dr. Damian
Tuesday:
🕥 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Read Aloud
Wednesday:
Open Play!
Thursday:
🕥 10:30 - 11:30 Exploring Sign Language with Ms. Shay
Friday:
🕥 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Broadway Story Time with Stages Chicago
Saturday:
Fairy Garden Launch Party 10-1
06/01/2026
Save the date! Join us Saturday, June 13th for our official fairy garden opening day party! We'll be there from 10 am - 1 pm.
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600 E. 61st Street
Chicago, IL
60637
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 4pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4pm |