Playgroups
When children and those who love them spend time together in a safe, supportive environment, they build confidence, connection, and community.
Our free, regularly scheduled playgroups provide children 0-5 and their caregivers access to developmental information and a circle of supportive individuals with whom they can share their parenting journey!
This is the general playgroup schedule. For the most up-to-date information, including any changes or cancellations, please contact the groups directly using the numbers listed below or visit their Facebook pages.
Scroll down to view our latest schedule and download a printable PDF version.
Revised on 07.01.25
Location
D Street Neighborhood Center
1301 D St, Arcata
Schedule
Mon, Tues, Wed: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tues: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (For families with infants ages 0-12 months)
*Starting September 2023, Arcata Play Center and Arcata Play Center 0-1 will be closed the last week of each month
Contact
Arcata Recreation Department
(707) 822-7091
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ArcataPlayCenter/
Location
Hippo Rock
Orleans
Schedule
Tuesdays: 3:30pm-5:00pm
Contact
Two Feathers Native American Family Services
(707) 839-1933
Location
Perigot Park
351 S. Railroad Avenue, Blue Lake
Schedule
Wednes & Thurs: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact
Blue Lake Parks & Rec
(707) 668-5932
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/bluelakeplaygroup/
Location
Casterlin School- 24790 Alderpoint Rd, Blocksburg, Room 5
Schedule
Wed: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Contact
Casterlin Elementary School
(707) 926-5402
**Casterlin will meet on site during the school’s 6-week summer
school AND off-site for 2 field trips. Please text (707)223-4471 for
dates and times.
Casterlin se reunirá en la escuela durante las seis semanas de
clases de verano y luego realizará dos excursiones fuera del sitio.
Para conocer los horarios y ubicaciones, por favor envíe un
mensaje al (707) 223-4471.
Location
Loleta Church
228 Church Street
Schedule
Wed: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
grupo de juego en español
Contact
Loleta Community Resource Center
(707) 733-5239
*Inmersión en español: canciones, cuentos y diversión guiada—¡todo en español!
Spanish immersion: songs, stories, and guided fun—all in Spanish!
Facebook:
Location
Mattole Valley Resource Center
167 Sherman St, Petrolia
Schedule
Mon: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact
(707) 629-3348
*Location/time will vary throughout the summer. Please call MVRC to confirm details.
La ubicación y el horario variarán durante el verano. Por favor, llame a MVRC para confirmar los detalles.
Location
Gene Lucas Comm Ctr
3000 Newburg Rd, Fortuna
Schedule
Mon, Tues, Wed: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Contact
Community Center
Gene Lucas
(707) 725-1722
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/560877684837245/
Location
Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Dept.
50 Center Street,
Rio Dell
Schedule
Fri: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact
Rio Dell Community Resource Center
(707) 764-5239
Location
McKinleyville Activity Ctr
1705 Gwin Rd., McKinleyville
*From July 3-August 14, McK playgroup will meet at Dow’s Prairie School, Room 38 (3940 Dows Prairie Rd, McKinleyville, CA 95519-8008)
Schedule
Thurs: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Contact
McKinleyville Parks and Rec
(707) 839-9003
Facebook:
Location
Redway Elementary Rm. 22,
344 Humboldt Ave, Redway
Schedule
Wed: 10:am – 12:00 p.m.
Contact
Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center
(707) 923-1147
Location
Shelter Cove Clubhouse
1555 Upper Pacific Dr
Shelter Cove
Schedule
Mon: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Contact
Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center
(707) 923-1147
Location
Willow Creek
Creekside Park (244 Willow Rd)
Schedule
Fri: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Contact
Willow Creek Community Resource Center
(530) 629-3141
Facebook:
Location
Redwood Coast Montessori School
1611 Peninsula Dr., Arcata
Schedule
Tues & Wed: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Contact
Redwood Coast Montessori
(707) 832-1494
Location
Orick Elementary School
120918 US101., Orick
Schedule
Tues & Wed 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Contact
Orick Elementary School
(707) 488-2821
Location
Pine Hill FRC
5230 Vance Avenue, Eureka
Schedule
Thurs: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Contact
Pine Hill South Bay Family Resource Center
(707) 445-5933
*hablamos español
Location
Monday Club
610 Main St., Fortuna
Schedule
Thurs & Fri 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Contact
Fortuna Parks and Rec Dept.
(707) 725-7620
*hablamos español
Location
Salmon Creek School
3583 Upper Thomas Rd, Miranda
Schedule
Fri: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Contact
Salmon Creek School
(707) 223-4657
Location
Arcata United Methodist Church
1761 11th Street, Arcata
Schedule
Sat: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Contact
Arcata United Methodist Church
(707) 822-1963
Location
Jefferson Comm Ctr
1000 B St., Eureka
Schedule
Sat: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact
Jefferson Community Center
(707) 497-6280
*hablamos español
Location
612 G St., Ste. 102 Eureka
Schedule
Thurs: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact
Redwood Discovery Museum
(707) 443-9694
*hablamos español
