06/07/2026
We have a lot of new friends following the page, so I wanted to take a second and introduce myself and Kenosha Play Dates!
My name is Alyssa, and I'm a stay at home mom of three (ages 7, 5, and 1)!
The story of how Kenosha Play Dates came to be is a long one so I'll try too keep it short, but it all started after I had my first child. I struggled heavily with postpartum anxiety, OCD, and depression. I was new to the area, didn't know anyone, and had no idea where to find other moms or what there was to do with a baby. I felt alone and isolated, and I never want another mom to feel that way if I can help it.
So I started creating and sharing fun events for moms and kids. At first, it was something that pushed me out of the house and encouraged me to meet new people. Along the way, it's helped other moms get out of the house, make friends, and find connections too.
Everything seems to happen online these days, which doesn't help motherhood not feel isolating or overwhelming. My goal with Kenosha Play Dates is to create an open, welcoming mom group where anyone can join an activity, meet other moms, and hopefully find their people along the way.
I know how stressful it can feel to leave the house with a baby. The packing, diaper changes, feedings, and wondering if your baby will cry the whole time. But research shows that in-person connection and community can have a huge impact on a mother's mental well-being.
And here's the thing—we don't judge here.
If your baby is still in yesterday's sleeper, that's okay. If you're running on little sleep and barely made it out the door, you're in good company. (The photo is proof that I'm usually not dressed up or hair and make up done either. 😅)
Come exactly as you are.
Some days kids will be happy. Some days they won't. Either way, you'll be surrounded by moms who understand.
I've seen it happen so many times. I've seen tears from moms who were finally able to have a real conversation with another adult. I've seen moms of older kiddos offer to hold a baby so another mom could take a minute for herself. I've seen friendships form. I've seen women remind each other that what they're going through is normal and that they're not alone.
That's what Kenosha Play Dates is all about.
Kenosha Play Dates isn't meant to be a business—it's meant to be a community. Some activities have costs associated with them, just like when you go out and do something with friends and everyone chips in for their portion. I'm a Pinterest mom at heart, so I love planning, organizing, and putting everything together. When there's a fee, it's simply covering supplies, tickets, or materials. I promise there's no markup.
My hope is simple: that every mom who joins us feels a little less alone and a little more connected. ❤️
