C.I.T.Y. of Support

Parent Discussion: "Summer Activities for Children In Therapy"
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | GENEROC.I.T.Y. TOY SHOP, 1423 E. Palatine Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Our Parent Advisory Committee wants to know what opportunities exist for children who receive therapy during the summer months? What are some options for summer activities, camps, and fun around Chicagoland? This informal discussion will include insight from the NWSRA (Northwest Special Recreation Association, Motivated Learners, and Anne Inwood, LCSW).
Join us in-person at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop for this discussion. Free childcare is available during this program if children are registered for this service at least 48 hours in advance with this link.

Developmental Playgroup at Mt Prospect Library
2026-03-31 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Mt Prospect Library, 10 S Emerson St, Mount Prospect, Illinois, 60056, United States
This in-person program will be held in the Youth Program Room 119. Play and connect with other families who have children in therapy or are considering therapy. This is a relaxed drop-in program and siblings are welcome to join. Facilitated by Assential Therapies, and presented in partnership with C.I.T.Y. of Support. No registration required.

https://mppl.org/

Developmental Playgroup at the Skokie Public Library
2026-03-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-20 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Elmhurst Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126, United States
This drop-in inclusive playgroup is for children younger than six who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support.
Siblings are welcome. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.
Facilitated by staff from All Bright Therapies. Presented in partnership with C.I.T.Y. of Support.
https://www.skokielibrary.info/

Meet the Author-Deb Tranter
2026-03-14 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | GENEROC.I.T.Y. TOY SHOP, 1423 E. Palatine Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Author Visit and Book Signing!

Join us as we welcome Mrs. Deb Tranter for a special Book-Reading and Author Visit at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Shop! We can welcome spring with her newest book, “Melissa the Marvelous Monarch” while participating in hands-on activities, snacks, and crafts.

Books will be available for purchase, and 100% of proceeds will be generously donated to C.I.T.Y. of Support!

Register for this FREE event here: https://app.betterunite.com/authorvisitdebtranter

What You Don't Know, You Don't Know Hybrid Webinar
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | GENEROC.I.T.Y. TOY SHOP, 1423 E. Palatine Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Join Dr. Stephanie Daly, an experienced educational leader, parent ally, and co-founder of Supported Futures, as she hosts a FREE, live hybrid discussion on Thursday, March 12th from 7:00-8:00pm in-person at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Shop (with free childcare available) and via zoom. This discussion will complement her recent blog post: “What You Don’t Know, You Don’t Know!” Everyone is welcome, but registration is required.
Professionals: this webinar has also been submitted for Early Intervention credit.

Developmental Playgroup at Elmhurst Library
2026-03-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-13 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Elmhurst Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126, United States
An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5. Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings welcome.

Facilitated by Amy Mishima (Local Leader of C.I.T.Y. of Support) and Ellen Karalis (Executive Director of Comprehensive Behavior Development).

Drop-in. No Library Card Required.

https://www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org/

Developmental Playgroup at Arlington Heights Library
2026-03-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Elmhurst Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126, United States
An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5. Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings welcome.

Facilitated by Julie Kander with CITY of Support.

Drop-in. No Library Card Required.
https://www.ahml.info/

High School Volunteer Bowling Celebration
2026-03-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Arlington Lanes, 3435 N. Kennicott Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Join us for this team-building volunteer celebration!

Our high school volunteers have “bowled us over” with their enthusiasm, work ethic, and professionalism. We want to celebrate those of you who have helped our CITY grow over these past few months and recruit more like-minded volunteers.

Join us for an afternoon of “cosmic bowling.” (Bowling + Music + Black Lights + Pizza + Pop)
Sign up as an individual bowler or as a team (up to 5 participants per team). We are asking for a $15 suggested donation to help us cover some of the cost, but if you would rather contribute more/less, please feel free…all proceeds go back to funding our C.I.T.Y. of Support programs. Register here: https://app.betterunite.com/bowlingwithcity

Help us spread the word at your high school to keep the team-building and community momentum going! And as always, thank you for your GENEROC.I.T.Y!

Reach out with any questions: volunteer@cityofsupport.org or hello@cityofsupport.org.

Our Time Celebration at the Arlington Heights Library
2026-02-28 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60004, United States
Our Time Celebration: Supported Show

Saturday, February 28, 9:30–10:30 a.m. / Hendrickson Room

Sing and dance with Miss Jamie, then enjoy a musical playtime.

This supported show is presented as part of We Love Our C.I.T.Y. month and designed for children with disabilities and their families, and any child that could benefit from a more controlled environment. Special supports like lap weights and fidget toys are available to make children feel successful. For families with children ages 0–6. Siblings welcome. Caregiver required.

Register Here: https://ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/203665

Developmental Playgroup at the Mount Prospect Library
2026-02-24 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Mt Prospect Library, 10 S Emerson St, Mount Prospect, Illinois, 60056, United States
This drop-in inclusive playgroup is for children younger than six who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support.
Siblings are welcome. Presented in partnership with C.I.T.Y. of Support.

Caregiver Appreciation Night
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | GENEROC.I.T.Y. TOY SHOP, 1423 E. Palatine Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Help us kick off our “Thursday Parent Nights” at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Shop by honoring YOU, the caregivers!
In honor of National Caregivers Day (2/20), we’re going to get together a day early to meet relatable parents and enjoy some snacks/drinks.

If needed, childcare is available on-site in a neighboring room. (Must reserve this service at least 1 week before the event to ensure we have enough volunteers.)
Reister here: https://www.hisawyer.com/city-of-support/schedules/activity-set/1794202?day=2026-02-19&view=cal&source=all-activities

Family-Friendly Valentine's Day Celebration
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | GENEROC.I.T.Y. TOY SHOP, 1423 E. Palatine Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Stop by for a LOVE-ly afternoon at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop as we celebrate Valentine’s Day!

This free open-house event includes:

Games
Prizes
Crafts
Snacks
and more!

Please register here to help us plan: https://app.betterunite.com/weloveourcity
Stop by our shop and help us spread the love! #weloveourcity

C.I.T.Y. Dads Hang Out
2026-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Grab a beer with other dads in our community on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. This casual hangout, with no agenda/structure, is designed to bring dads together in a stress-free environment to make connections with other parents in similar situations.

Join the dads at 7:00pm at Bird’s Nest in Arlington Heights (11 W. Davis Street, Arlington Heights, 60005).

Email: hello@cityofsupport.org with any questions or to sign up for email alerts. No RSVP required.

Build & Play Lego Club
2026-02-03 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-03 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | 1201 W. Army Trail Blvd, Addison, 1201 W. Army Trail Blvd, Addison, IL, United States
About the Club:
The Build & Play Club uses lego-style duplo bricks and sets to promote young children’s socialization, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor skills, and problem solving capability, all in a fun, playful atmosphere. It’s run by Claudia Cirrincione, a licensed and board certified occupational therapist.
Session Details:

Duration: 4 consecutive Tuesdays in February
Ages: 4 & 5 years old

Time Slots:
Choose the time that works best for your family:

Morning Session: 10:30 am-11:30 am
Afternoon Session: 12:30 pm-1:30 pm

Cost & Location:

Cost: $25.00 for the entire 4-week session
Location: 1201 W. Army Trail Blvd, Addison

Registration & Information:
To register or for more information, please contact:

Contact Person: Claudia Cirrincione, occupational therapist
Phone: 708-928-6251 Call for more information or to register your child

Dads Group Family Day
2026-01-31 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Last year, during the dead of winter, the Dads Group hosted a family day at the US Gymnastics Training Center in Lake Zurich, and it was a ton of fun! We will have 90 minutes with the entire gymnastics facility to ourselves (including bounce houses)! Here are the details:

Location: US Gymnastics Training Center, 405 Enterprise Pkwy Ste A, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Date: Saturday, January 31st
Time: 2:30 – 4pm
How to join: Please email: hello@cityofsupport.org if you would like to attend, and this information will be passed along to Jeremy (the organizer). Please include how many adults and how many children will be attending to determine a final headcount.
Cost: Last year, it ended up being under $30/family, and all of us felt it was easily money well spent!

RSVP By: December’s Dads Meetup, Wednesday, December 10th

How to Wrap Your Dysregulated Child in Total Support
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Buehler YMCA, 1400 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL
Building a Bubble of Calm: How to Wrap your Dysregulated Child in Total Support
You’ll Learn How To:

Recognize early signs of dysregulation
Use co-regulation instead of control or punishment
Stay grounded when your child cannot
Reduce escalation and shorten recovery time
Build predictable supports that help children return to calm

RSVP for this FREE program here: https://tinyurl.com/TotalSupport26

C.I.T.Y. Dads Hang Out
2026-01-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Grab a beer with other dads in our community on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. This casual hangout, with no agenda/structure, is designed to bring dads together in a stress-free environment to make connections with other parents in similar situations.

Join the dads at 7:00pm at Gator’s Wing Shack (1719 Rand Rd. in Palatine, IL 60074).

Email: hello@cityofsupport.org with any questions or to sign up for email alerts. No RSVP required.

Developmental Playgroup at the Barrington Area Library
2026-01-21 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Elmhurst Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126, United States
This drop-in inclusive playgroup is for children younger than six who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support.
Siblings are welcome. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.
Facilitated by Megan Smith, a Clinical Therapist at Peace Within Therapy and Wellness, and aligned with C.I.T.Y. of Support’s program model.
https://www.balibrary.org/

Teen Volunteer Information Night
2025-12-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | GENEROC.I.T.Y. TOY SHOP, 1423 E. Palatine Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
C.I.T.Y. of Support is a local nonprofit organization with lots of potential for growth meeting the needs of families with children in therapy.

We have seen great value in partnering with teen volunteers over the past few months, and we are hoping to build this relationship with a new opportunity. Together with our current executive team, we would like to explore the idea of creating a Teen Advisory Board that takes initiative in designing and implementing a variety of community projects.

We are hoping to identify motivated teen volunteers (aged 14+) who are interested in not only helping to build our C.I.T.Y, but also in building their leadership, program development, marketing, fundraising, and collaboration skills.

If you are interested in learning more about this mutually-beneficial opportunity, we invite you to attend an Information Night at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop on Tuesday, 12/30 from 6:00-7:00pm. Please RSVP here.

We appreciate your support, and please reach out with any questions: volunteer@cityofsupport.org

Developmental Playgroup at the Skokie Library
2025-12-19 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Skokie Public Library, 5215 N. Oakton St., Skokie, IL, 60077
This drop-in inclusive playgroup is for children who receive or are considering therapy services, age birth-5. Children play while families meet and find support.

Siblings are welcome. Facilitated by staff from All Bright Therapies. Presented in partnership with C.I.T.Y of Support.

Developmental Playgroup at the Barrington Library
2025-12-17 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0 – 5. Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings welcome. Facilitated by Megan Smith, a Clinical Therapist at Peace Within Therapy and Wellness, and aligned with C.I.T.Y. of Support’s program model. Drop in. Program Room.
Drop in and please bring your Barrington Area Library card for priority admission. Customers from other library districts will be admitted as space is available. Seating is first come, first served.

Gentle Greeting with Santa & Mrs. Claus
2025-12-11 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Take advantage of this special opportunity to schedule a Gentle Greeting with Santa at the GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop! During your 30-minute reservation window, you will have 5-10 minutes of individual time with Mr. and Mrs. Claus where your family can talk with him in a low-stimulation environment. Imagine no waiting in line, limited noise, gentle lighting, decreased time pressure, and plenty of holiday spirit! Register Here!

Suzanne from Pickle Book Designs will be available to take your photo if desired, too!

Santa wants to give your family and your child special attention. Join us for this unique opportunity, and check out C.I.T.Y. of Support’s new physical location: The GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop (where there are tons of reasonably-priced, therapist-curated, gently-used toys, books, and games available for sale–and gift cards too!)

Special thanks to The Burhop Group for sponsoring this opportunity!

C.I.T.Y. Dads Hang Out
2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Grab a beer with other dads in our community on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. This casual hangout, with no agenda/structure, is designed to bring dads together in a stress-free environment to make connections with other parents in similar situations.

Join the dads on Wednesday, 12/10 at 7:00pm. LOCATION: Spears in Wheeling.

Email: hello@cityofsupport.org with any questions or to sign up for email alerts. No RSVP required.
