Always, free of charge Open play everyday from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Last play visit at 3:00pm.
You're invited to join HelloBaby for our annual celebration: HelloSpring!
May 8th, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Arbory | 2219 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Spring is here, and the HelloBaby team is thrilled to welcome friends to The Arbory for a Candyland-themed evening supporting the sweetest cause (us, and the kids of Chicago)!
Join us for a night filled with delightful treats, including heavy hors d'oeuvres, a live auction, a silent auction, an amazing raffle, and a chance to contribute to HelloBaby's impactful work in Chicago. Adding to the fun, we'll have celebrity DJ Kelwin spinning sweet tunes all night long!
Stages Chicago Every Friday
Join us at HelloBaby every Friday, with our friends from Stages Chicago as they present an interactive story hour.
Upcoming Classes & Programs
READ ALOUD
University of Chicago Lab school teacher Ted Ratliff (1st grade and N-2 faculty chair) launched this program which is led by our own superstar volunteer…
moreEXPLORING SIGN LANGUAGE WITH MS. SHAY
HelloBaby mom and staff member, Shay, is certified in infant sign language. Each Thursday, she will introduce a new sign language concept with stories, art,…
moreBROADWAY STORY TIME
Our friends at Stages Chicago present this interactive story hour. Stages was created by a professional performer turned early childhood development specialist. This unique curriculum…
moreMUSIC WITH MISS AMELIA FROM WHOLE CHILD ARTS
Our beloved Miss Amelia visits with her guitar for a fun sing along. Thanks to Bubbles Academy and Whole Child Arts for making this programming…
moreWe are thrilled to announce that our book, HelloBaby: Building an Oasis in a Play Desert, is now available on Amazon. To learn more go to the page under about us!
Meet Dr. Damian McGee, ask her questions on line or in person first Monday of every month.
Dr. McGee is a board certified pediatrician who has been caring for children of all ages since 2005. Dr. McGee enjoys creating an environment where patients and parents feel safe, heard, and respected.
Additional Support Services
Home to DCFS supervised visitations and pediatric early intervention visits.
Filling gaps left by public aid programs with gifts of clothing, equipment, books, diapers, wipes, hygiene products, cleaning supplies and enrichment materials.
Free books available through Laura's library during open hours and anytime from our Little Free Library out front.
Many thanks to Kroeschell & Porter Pipe for their continued support. We are fortunate to have such good friends.
