Benefits of Membership

Enjoy free admission to popular seasonal events like the Halloween Parade, Winter Fest Ice catcher contest, Easter Egg Hunt, Beach picnics, Kindergarten socials and so much more.

Join other caregivers for adult only events. We love brunches, book club, bowling, ax throwing, wine tasting, escape rooms, fire pits and more. These events help us laugh, commiserate, endure, and celebrate and ups and downs of raising tiny humans. Connect with our Parent Event Coordinators (Amy, Sam, and Scott) and our Book Club Coordinators (Steph and Alex) to learn more about what they have planned.

• Our HFA Moms Night Out (or MNO) events provide moms the space to connect with each other, cultivate friendships, try new things, visit local venues, and relax! Events are typically held monthly, on weeknights and on weekends. HFA provides plenty of snacks for these events and/or subsidizes a portion of the cost for many events.
• Dads’ Night Out — those three magic words — that heady excitement that only comes once a month (or every other month). A few hours of freedom in the company of local friends. Enjoy this great opportunity to connect with other Dads and see familiar faces. Are you in for our next event?

Book Club meets monthly to discuss a book we have collectively chosen and read. Genres and themes vary to keep discussions lively and thought-provoking. Please join us for great conversation, quite a few laughs, and delicious snacks/drinks. All are welcome! Whether we loved or hated the reads, we always have great discussions, so please join us! It’s a great opportunity to make new friends and have discussions about the books we read, life in Harvard, raising kids, and so much more!

Follow us on GoodReads to see past selections, our current read, and books we hope to read in the future, and connect with our Book Club Coordinators (Steph and Alex) to learn more about what they have planned. We hope to see you at the next meeting!

The HFA organizes all ages and baby playgroups throughout the year. These low-key events, usually held at a member's home, playground, or other local play zone, provide a great opportunity to meet other members and create new bonds for you and your child/ren!

How do playgroups work?

• HFA maintains a running list of members interested in playgroups.
• Playgroup are posted on the events calendar on the HFA website when scheduled, and members are contacted through emails and GroupMe chats.
• Playgroups meet during the week and on weekends.
• Playgroups typically meet within members’ homes or at local playgrounds. There is a list of local playgrounds and gathering spaces in the "Member Support & Resources" section of our website.
• Playgroups are open to all caregivers of HFA children (Parents, Nannies, Grandparents, etc.)
• Many long-lasting friendships have formed through HFA playgroups!

What kind of playgroups does HFA offer?

• Baby Playgroups: These weekly playgroups are an opportunity for our babies, approximately 0-2 years old, to play with toys and interact with one another. It is also a safe place for us, as the caregivers, to chat about our experiences, share tips/tricks, and just get to know one other (who knows, we might even get to drink a coffee that's not cold!).
• Toddler Playgroups: These weekly playgroups are for toddlers, approximately 2-4 years old, siblings welcome! We meet in homes, backyards, at playgrounds, and more to keep our littles entertained and to have time as caregivers to connect.
• All Ages Playgroups: These 1-2x monthly playgroups are often outdoors and larger groups meeting a playgrounds and in backyards where families with children ranging in ages from babies to early elementary take time to connect and play.
• Graduation Year Playgroups: Coming Soon! Starting in 2025, these new playgroups will be coordinated by parent volunteers, and allow parents and children to connect with their future HES peers!

Please feel free to come to any playgroup that you feel will best suit your child. You can also reach out to our playgroup coordinator, with any questions.

GroupMe is an app we use for up-to-the-minute communication.

• We have "Yardsale" subgroup to give away and get the things you need for every stage of your children's early years. Mostly for free!
• We post about business recommendations, child care recommendations, schools, sports and other activites.
• We ask for help with potty training, nap time, and other parenting/family challenges
• We plan playgroups in advance, and at the last minute, when we just need a friend to meet us at the playground.

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