Wellesley Mothers Forum upcoming events

Clothing Drive for Cradles to Crayons (September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

When: September 20th through October 4th

Collection Locations:

9 Marvin Road, Wellesley
230 Lowell Road, Wellesley

Collection Details:

WMF is partnering with Cradles to Crayons to support their mission to provide every child with the essentials they need to feel safe, warm, and valued.

Most needed items include:

Gently Used or New:

Clothing (youth sizes 0-20 and all adult sizes)
Coats and Jackets
Shoes

New:

Socks
Underwear
Pajamas

We are kicking off our drive at the WMF Fall Carnival, and continuing the collection for 2 weeks thereafter. WMF members can drop clothes at the carnival or at one of the collection houses throughout the drive.

Laura Ehlis & Kendall Reed, Charitable Givings Directors

The Silhouette Shop (October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Cheers, chat and shop the whimsical and timeless designs of Willa Heart.

Design the most beautiful custom silhouettes of your loved ones, without having them oh-so patiently sit and pose. During this interactive experience, you'll be guided as you select your papers for your silhouettes. A photo guide will be provided to submit pictures after the event-- and voila! You've got a custom Willa Heart silhouette to proudly hang in time for the holidays! Custom silhouettes start at $125.

Attendees can also shop her beautiful collection of textiles, art, gifts and ready-made prints.

Lucy Huntington-Bailey & Emily Sawyer, Moms' & Couples' Events Directors

As a reminder, our membership year begins on October 1st, so please be sure to renew your membership here by September 30th!

Halloween Costume Parade at Elizabeth Seton Residence (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:30:00 GMT

The Charitable Givings Committee is thrilled to create an opportunity for you to volunteer with your child! Elderly residents at the Elizabeth Seton Residence in Wellesley always look forward to our Halloween costume parade. Your little monsters, unicorns and witches will parade for the residents to share smiles, laughs and some treats! Let’s give the elders of our community the best entertainment ever!

Register today! This year we are again joining with the Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club to create an even bigger parade.

Kendall Reed & Laura Ehlis, Charitable Givings Directors

As a reminder, our membership year begins on October 1st, so please be sure to renew your membership here by September 30th!

WMG Fall Social (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

We chose October for a reason—once the back-to-school chaos has hopefully settled, it’s time for an evening just for us!

Join your fellow Working Mothers Group (WMG) for a special night of connection, conversation, and a little local history as we enjoy a curated look at the newest exhibit, Wellesley: A Time of Revolution, exploring the defining moments that shaped our town and the people who have called it home.

Let’s reunite, unwind, and kick off a wonderful year ahead that celebrates working mom life, intellectual engagement, friendship, and the incredible community of women who support one another through it all.

Cost: $50 per person for light refreshments and snacks
Please note that WMF is unable to offer refunds for this event.

We can’t wait to see you!

Emily Farrar & Sneha Patel, Working Moms Subgroup Coordinators

As a reminder, our membership year begins on October 1st, so please be sure to renew your membership here by September 30th!

New & Expecting Moms: Bloom & Grow Playdate (October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join the New & Expecting Moms group for a fun afternoon at Bloom & Grow Creative in Natick! Little ones can play, explore, and get creative in Bloom & Grow’s thoughtfully designed play space while moms have a chance to connect and catch up.

This event is best suited for children ages 1–3.

Date: Wednesday, October 14
Time: 3:00–4:30 PM
Location: Bloom & Grow Creative, Natick
Cost: $12 per child

Please note that WMF is unable to offer refunds for this event.

Elizabeth Grimm & Maddie Hanoian, New & Expectant Moms Subgroup Coordinators

As a reminder, our membership year begins on October 1st, so please be sure to renew your membership here by September 30th!

New Member Sips (October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The Wellesley Mothers Forum is delighted to welcome our newest members with a special “Sips” event at a member's home in Wellesley.

Please join us for wine and light fare as we celebrate those who have joined the Forum within the past 12 months. If you’ve already attended a New Member event, you are warmly encouraged to join us again! It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow members and connect with new ones!

Space is limited. If registration is full, please add your name to the waitlist—we often have cancellations, and we’d love for you to attend.

We look forward to raising a glass with you!

Libby Botsford & Meredith Karson, Membership Directors

As a reminder, our membership year begins on October 1st, so please be sure to renew your membership here by September 30th!

Couples Wine & Cheese Night with Wasik's Cheese Shop (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Please join us for one of our favorite couples events: Wine & Cheese Night with Wasik's Cheese Shop!

Wine & Cheese Night is an interactive experience hosted by second generation cheesemonger, Brad Wasik. Learn from his family's expertise and sample a variety of red and white wines paired with delicious bites.

This event is limited to 25 couples. Cost is $150/couple and feel free to bring a partner, family member or friend. If you're waitlisted, don't be discouraged, we usually have some movement. Please note that WMF is unable to offer refunds for this event.

This event occurs after our membership renewal date of October 1st. Please ensure you renew your membership here in order to attend!

Emily Sawyer & Lucy Huntington-Bailey, Moms & Couples Events Directors

Mothers of Children with Special Needs: Monthly Coffee (October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Join the Mothers of Children with Special Needs subgroup for a casual daytime hang to swap stories, ask questions, share advice and experiences, and just catch up with each other. We'll serve coffee and light snacks. Drop by when you can and stay for as long as you're able between 9:30am and 11:30am. This event is open to all WMF members, and is particularly geared towards moms who identify as having a child with special needs (in whatever way you define that).

The Mothers of Children with Special Needs ("MOCWSN") is a WMF subgroup for moms who identify as having a child with special needs, in whatever way that means to them. Some moms in this group have kids who are receiving early intervention, some are wondering whether their child would benefit from an evaluation, some have kids with an ADHD or autism diagnosis, some have a child with a genetic diagnosis, and everything in between. All are welcome! We provide support to each other through organized events, our WhatsApp group chats, and informal sharing of personal experiences and resources.

Danae Goldberg McKenzie, Lauren Scarpati & Laura Sampson, Mothers of Children with Special Needs Subgroup Coordinators

As a reminder, our membership year begins on October 1st, so please be sure to renew your membership here by September 30th!

A Fireside Chat with Dr. Becky: Good Inside Principles for Real-World Parenting (October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Don’t miss our first lecture of the 2026-2027 season! Hear from Dr. Becky Kennedy, founder and CEO of Good Inside, clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author, who is on a mission to radically reshape how we think about parenting and child development.

Dr. Becky has built a movement around one radical idea: kids are capable of far more resilience than we give them credit for, and parents are capable of far more calm than they think. Through her book Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, her chart-topping podcast Good Inside with Dr. Becky, and a rapidly growing community platform, she offers real, usable strategies for the moments that stump us most — meltdowns, sibling rivalry, screen-time battles, back talk — all grounded in attachment theory and a deep belief that our kids (and we) are doing our best.

Named "The Millennial Parenting Whisperer" by TIME, Dr. Becky brings clinical expertise and realistic, compassionate insight to the most challenging parts of raising children in today's world.

Cost: $30 for members and $50 for guests (limit one guest per member). Registration includes a complimentary copy of Dr. Becky’s upcoming children’s book, One More Book! A Good Inside Story About Bedtime, releasing February 27, 2027.
Please note that WMF is unable to offer refunds for this event.

Doors open at 7:00 pm. The program will begin promptly at 7:30 pm and conclude with a Q&A.

We are creating the programming with Dr. Becky. Please submit questions and/or topics you'd like Dr. Becky to cover here so we can make this discussion as impactful as possible!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Taylor Brennan & Stephanie Marr Carfang, Programs Co-Directors

As a reminder, our membership year begins on October 1st, so please be sure to renew your membership here by September 30th!

New & Expecting Mom Strolls (October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

The Wellesley Mothers Forum invites all new and expecting moms to a casual stroll! Feel free to come with your strollers, young kids, or just yourselves. All moms are welcome.

For this stroll, we’re excited to invite new and expecting moms from the Weston Community Children’s Association (WCCA) to join us as well!

Please note that this event is part of a series of strolls throughout the year. We also have a WhatsApp group for New & Expectant Moms to further connection and support one another. If you'd like to be added, please email Danae McKenzie at danael.mckenzie@gmail.com.

We will meet at the Wellesley Free Library (Main Branch) and walk the Brook Path.

Elizabeth Grimm & Maddie Hanoian, New & Expectant Moms Subgroup Coordinators

As a reminder, our membership year begins on October 1st, so please be sure to renew your membership here by September 30th!

Bundles & Bonfires (November 03, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Join us for Bundles and Bonfires, a fun and cozy evening with the outdoor parents group! This event is all about community, warmth, and swapping outdoor gear. Whether your kids have outgrown their winter gear, or you're just looking for something new for yourself, bring any gently used outdoor gear (all sizes welcome, from kids to adults) and trade it for something fresh. All unclaimed gear will be donated!

We’ll have a bonfire to keep us warm, plus hot drinks, tasty snacks, and plenty of time to chat and connect with other parents in a relaxed setting. It’s the perfect opportunity to declutter, refresh your family’s gear, and enjoy a crisp evening outdoors.

Come for the gear, stay for the snacks and socializing. We can't wait to see you there!

$10 per person
Please note that WMF is unable to offer refunds for this event.

*In the event of poor weather, the event will be held inside at 10 Seaver St.

Jamie Stober & Sam Collins, Outdoor Parents Subgroup Coordinators

MOCWSN: Sensory Friendly Performance of The Nutcracker (December 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Join us for a Sensory Friendly Performance of the Nutcracker with the Boston Ballet. We will have a discounted group block of tickets in the second and third rows of the Mezzanine section.

This performance and in-theater experience is designed to welcome guests who are neurodiverse, have sensory sensitivities, and need additional accessibility accommodations to enjoy the ballet.

Some of the alterations to the performance include:

The house lights will not be completely dark during the show.
Loud noises will be restricted.
Some audience noise and/or talking might occur and is permitted.
Audience members will be allowed back to their seats if they must step away.

What to expect and what will be available:

Headsets will be available for audio description listening.
American Sign Language (ASL) ushers and interpreted announcements will be available.
Pre-show activities in the lobby of the Citizens Bank Opera House will start at 12pm.
Quiet spaces located in the VIP lounge in the lower lobby at the Citizens Bank Opera House.
Large print program books will be available.
Audience members will have access to resource materials to prepare for their visit.

Performance Run Time: Approximately one hour and 20 minutes, including one intermission.

Cost: $15 per person. Please let us know if you plan to join us by Friday, 10/30 to help us better determine the group's needs.
Please note that WMF is unable to offer refunds for this event.

Danae Goldberg McKenzie, Lauren Scarpati & Laura Sampson, Mothers of Children with Special Needs Subgroup Coordinators