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!
We understand the need for connection for both caregivers and children, especially during this time and we continue to prioritize the health and wellbeing of our community. Our operating playgroups follow the guidance of our local public health officials, and some playgroup sponsors may be offering alternative activities for families in response to local COVID-19 conditions. Please call the playgroup for further information and to confirm the playgroup event using the contact information in the drop down menu to the right. You can also find a current calendar below.
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 children ages 0-1)
Contact
Arcata Recreation Department
(707) 822-7091
Location
Perigot Park
351 S. Railroad Avenue, Blue Lake
Schedule
Tues & Thurs: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact
Blue Lake Family Resource Center
(707) 668-5932
Location
Casterlin Elementary School
24790 Alderpoint Road, Blocksburg
Schedule
Wed: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Contact
Casterlin Elementary School
(707) 926-5402
Location
Student Commons
KT Instructional Site, Hoopa
Schedule
Wed: 6 – 8 p.m.
Sun: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Contact
Klamath Trinity Instructional Site
Misty Knight
(530) 905-0073
Location
Gene Lucas Comm Ctr
3000 Newburg Rd, Fortuna
Schedule
Mon & Tues: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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Contact
Community Center
Gene Lucas
(707) 725-1722
Location
Fireman’s Pavilion
9 Park St., Fortuna
Schedule
Thurs & Sun: 10:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Contact
Fortuna Parks and Rec Dept.
(707) 725-7620
Location
Honeydew School
1 Wilder Ridge Rd. Honeydew
Schedule
Mon: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact
(707) 629-3348
Location
Loleta Church
228 Church Street
Schedule
Wed: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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Contact
Loleta Community Resource Center
(707) 733-5239
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
15933 Maple Creek Rd., Korbel
Schedule
Tues & Thurs: 12 – 2 p.m.
Contact
Maple Creek School
(707) 668-5596
Location
McKinleyville Activity Ctr
1705 Gwin Rd., McKinleyville
Schedule
Thurs: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Contact
McKinleyville Parks and Rec
(707) 839-9003
Location
Orick Elementary School
120918 US101., Orick
Schedule
Tues & Wed 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Contact
Orick Elementary School
(707) 488-2821
Location
Mattole Valley Resource Center
167 Sherman St, Petrolia
Schedule
Sun: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Contact
(707) 629-3348
Location
Pine Hill FRC
5230 Vance St., Eureka
Schedule
Tues: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Contact
Pine Hill South Bay Family Resource Center
(707) 445-5933
Location
Redway Elementary Rm. 22,
344 Humboldt Ave, Redway
Schedule
Thurs: 10:30 – 12 p.m.
Contact
Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center
(707) 923-1147
Location
612 G St., Ste. 102 Eureka
Schedule
Thurs: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact
Redwood Discovery Museum
(707) 443-9694
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
1555 Upper Pacific Dr. Whitethorn
Schedule
Mon: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Contact
Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center
(707) 923-1147
Location
The Center
1615 Heartwood Dr. Room 105, McKinleyville
*For local Native families
Schedule
Fri: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact
Two Feathers NAFS
(707) 839-1933
Location
Arcata United Methodist Church
1761 11th Street, Arcata
Schedule
Sat: 11 a.m. – 1 p.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
Location
Willow Creek Head Start
730 CA-96, Willow Creek
Schedule
Fri: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact
Willow Creek Community Resource Center
(530) 629-3141