Madison Mom Walks & Baby Playdates | Sun & Stars Community Meetups
These biweekly mom meetups and stroller walks take place at parks across Madison, Monona, Middleton, Verona, and Waunakee.
Motherhood can feel a little lonely sometimes — especially in the early days. Sun & Stars Mom Walks + Park Playdates were created as a simple way for moms to get outside, meet other parents, and build real connections in the Madison area.
Whether you’re expecting, adjusting to life with a newborn, or chasing a busy toddler around the playground, you’re warmly invited to join us.
These casual gatherings are designed to be low-pressure, welcoming, and supportive. Come as you are, stay as long as you'd like, and enjoy time outdoors with other families who are in a similar season of life.
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Each meetup is a relaxed mix of an optional stroller walk, playground time, and chatting with other moms.
We’ll gather at the park and spend time getting to know each other while babies lounge on blankets, toddlers explore the playground, and moms connect.
For those who would like to move a bit, an optional stroller walk may happen during the meetup — but it’s completely optional.
There’s no formal agenda. Just fresh air, conversation, and community.
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These meetups are open to:
expecting mama (bellies welcome!)
moms with newborns and young babies
moms with toddlers and little ones
You’ll likely meet a mix of moms who are newly postpartum, navigating the early months of motherhood, or looking for community while raising little ones.
Rachael, the founder of Sun & Stars Birth Services, hosts these gatherings because she wants mamas to have a outdoor outlet for littles to be littles and moms to yap and connect!
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Mom Walks + Park Playdates take place on Tuesday mornings from 10:00–11:30 AM at parks around the Madison area, including Monona, Middleton, Verona, Waunakee, and downtown Madison.
Locations rotate so families across the area can join when it's convenient.
Feel free to travel with us : )
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To keep things comfortable, you may want to bring:
sunscreen/bug spray
water
a cozy blanket for babies
snacks for yourself or your little ones
your favorite coffee
hats for sunny days
During summer months, some parks have splash pads nearby. While the meetup itself stays in the main park area, you may want to bring swimsuits if you plan to explore the splash pad afterward.
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Most moms arrive sometime between 10:00–10:15 AM and look for the group near the playground or a picnic blanket. Rachael, the founder of Sun & Stars, will be there to welcome you and help introduce you to other moms.
Some parents bring newborns in carriers or strollers, while toddlers often head straight for the playground. Babies lounge on blankets, parents chat, and the group naturally shifts between walking, playing, and relaxing together.
There’s no pressure to stay the entire time. Some families pop in for a quick hello, while others stay the full morning.
You don’t need to know anyone beforehand — many moms come for the first time on their own.
Just bring yourself, your little one, and whatever helps you enjoy a relaxed morning outside.
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We love pets, but to keep the environment comfortable for babies and toddlers, please leave the pets at home.
