Get connected for dining, fun and more at one of the playgroups, supper clubs, and other groups that meet throughout the DFW area. 

Chinese Firecrackers is a playgroup for preschoolers adopted from China. We meet the 2nd Friday of every month in the morning. Members generally live in Richardson, Plano, Garland, Sachse, or  North Dallas. 

For more information please contact Andrea or Hilary.

The Chopsticks Playgroup meets Thurs after school at 3:15pm at local parks, pools and hosting homes. Plus, we meet once a month on Sat or Sunday for a family seasonal event or party . Most of the kids are between 4 - 9 years old but all ages are welcome. Our group has members in Plano, Allen, McKinney & Frisco.

For more information, contact Ellyn.

 

Come one, come all!  The Dallas area Friday Fireflies playgroup is a fun and active bunch that welcomes new faces!

Members of our playgroup have adopted, or are in the process of adopting, internationally. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for adoptive families to form lasting and meaningful bonds with one another.

Our group offers options for everyone – fun monthly playdates for children (babes through primary), a bi-monthly mommy book club that highlights Asian authors, and American and Asian celebrations throughout the year.

New and waiting families are warmly invited to share in our many adventures!

Questions?

Contact Ann or go to groups.yahoo.com/group/fridayfirefliesdallas/ to join. 

 

The Playful Pandas is a supper club and playgroup. Families generally live in or near Denton County.

We welcome all families no matter where you are in the process of adopting. We have a large group of mostly elementary and middle school-aged kids.

We usually meet on the third Saturday of each month, but some months will vary according to holidays. We meet for dinner at restaurants in the Denton area at 6:30. When the weather is good, we also may meet at a nearby park at 5:00 to play before dinner.

Please contact Tammie for details or to be added to the mailing list.

 

The Saturday Sprouts is a playgroup and supper club that meets several times during the month for playtime and socializing with other families who have adopted or are in the process of adopting children from China.

Members are generally from the northern suburbs of Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, including Plano, Frisco, Flower Mound and Irving. However, all are invited to join us, no matter your location or where you are in the adoption process.

Consisting mostly of preschool through elementary school aged children, the playgroup meets at different area locations on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month and is geared towards preschool and school-aged activities. However, we encourage younger and older children, fathers, and the entire family to attend.

We also meet for dinner on the 2nd Saturday night of the month for food and friendship. Information about upcoming outings is posted on our Yahoo group. Click here to join. 

For more information, please visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/saturdaysprouts/ or email us at Saturday Sprouts group owner..

 

Older Kids

 

Consisting mostly of children from ages 3-7, the playgroup meets at different area locations on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month and is geared towards preschool and school-aged activities. However, we encourage older children, fathers, and the entire family to attend.

Please contact Allison for additional information or to join the mailing list.

 

The Tarrant County Older Kids group is a social forum for school-aged internationally adopted children (Kindergarten and up). The group meets approximately monthly for various activities such as arts and crafts, games, cooking, and swimming in various locations in Tarrant County.

Please contact Sue for additional information or to join the mailing list.

 

 

Other Groups of Interest

 

FCC Girl Scout Troop 3352 typically meets on the first Saturday of the month. This is our second year for our troop and we are a multi-level group with girls in Kindergarten, First and Second grade. We plan to add a grade each year and currently have 21 scouts. Our girls are from the Dallas-Fort Worth area including, Dallas, Plano, Rockwall, Coppell, Denton and Mansfield.

Troop 3352 is a great way for your daughter to maintain her cultural ties and to develop friendships with other girls adopted from China. Our mission is to educate troop members about Asian cultures through traditional Girl Scout activities and programs. We also include non-Asian activities and encourage giving back to the community. This troop has provided our girls with fun and invaluable experiences. This year we have planned the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese table manners, Chinese fan dancing, camping and much more.

Girls cannot JOIN two troops (Troop 3352 and School Troop). They will need to JOIN one (that means pay the $12 national membership fee) and AUDIT the other (not pay national fee). You can choose which troop you want to JOIN and AUDIT the other. Troops 3352 have a mixture of decisions. Note: Scouts can only sell GS cookies for the troop they JOIN.

 If you are interested in participating in Troop 3352, please contact Kimberly for the forms and information on the yahoo group. Always check the yahoo group for the latest update on Troop 3352 meetings.