Playgroups
When children and those who love them spend time together in a safe, supportive environment, they build confidence, connection, and community.
Our free playgroups provide children 0–5 and their caregivers access to developmental information, helpful resources, and lasting connections.
*Starting September 1, all families must complete one annual registration form for 2025–2026 playgroup year. Click here to register.
Scroll down to view our latest schedule and download a printable PDF version.
Jefferson: Playgroup Sign-in Form
Location
Jefferson Comm Ctr
1000 B St., Eureka
Schedule
Fri: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact
Jefferson Community Center
(707) 497-6280
*hablamos español
Playgroup meetings for December:
- Friday, Dec. 05, 2025
- Saturday, Dec. 13th, 2025
- Friday, Dec. 19th, 2025
*Playgroup is canceled on the 26th of December.
Arcata Play Center: Playgroup Sign-in Form
Location
D Street Neighborhood Center
1301 D St, Arcata
Schedule
Mon, Wed: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact
Arcata Recreation Department
(707) 822-7091
Facebook:
Arcata First Year: Playgroup Sign-in Form
Location
D Street Neighborhood Center
1301 D St, Arcata
Schedule
Tues: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Contact
Arcata Recreation Department
(707) 822-7091
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ArcataPlayCenter/
Ayukîí Nanífviiv Orleans: Playgroup Sign-in Form
Location
Panamnik Building- 38150 CA-96, Orleans
Schedule
Fridays: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Contact
Two Feathers Native American Family Services
(707) 839-1933
Blue Lake: Playgroup Sign-in Form
Location
Perigot Park
351 S. Railroad Avenue, Blue Lake
Schedule
Wednesday 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact
Blue Lake Parks & Rec
(707) 668-5932
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/bluelakeplaygroup/
Casterlin: Playgroup Sign-in Form
Location
Casterlin School- 24790 Alderpoint Rd, Blocksburg, Room 5
Schedule
Friday: 1:00 – 3:00 PM (starting 9/5/25)
Contact
Casterlin Elementary School
(707) 926-5402
Temporarily Paused. Please check back for updates.
Facebook:
Petrolia: Playgroup Sign-in Form
Location
Mattole Valley Resource Center
167 Sherman St, Petrolia
Schedule
Monday 10:00am-12:00pm
Contact
(707) 629-3348
La ubicación y el horario variarán durante el verano. Por favor, llame a MVRC para confirmar los detalles.
Gene Lucas Center(GLC): Playgroup Sign-in Form
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) 725-3300 ext.3
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/560877684837245/
Rio Dell: Playgroup Sign-in Form
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
McKinleyville: Playgroup Sign-in Form
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
Facebook:
Redway: Playgroup Sign-in Form
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
Shelter Cove: Playgroup Sign-in Form
Location
Shelter Cove Clubhouse
1555 Upper Pacific Dr
Shelter Cove
Schedule
Fri: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Contact
Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center
(707) 923-1147
Willow Creek: Playgroup Sign-in Form
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:
Manila: Playgroup Sign-in Form
Location
Redwood Coast Montessori School
1611 Peninsula Dr., Arcata
Schedule
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Contact
Redwood Coast Montessori
(707) 832-1494
Location
Orick Elementary School
120918 US101., Orick
Schedule
Tues & Wed: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Contact
Orick Elementary School
(707) 488-2821
Pine Hill: Playgroup Sign-in Form
Location
Pine Hill FRC
5230 Vance Avenue, Eureka
Schedule
TBD
Contact
Pine Hill South Bay Family Resource Center
(707) 445-5933
*hablamos español
Salmon Creek: Playgroup Sign-in Form
Location
Salmon Creek School
3583 Upper Thomas Rd, Miranda
Schedule
Fridays- time & location will vary. Check Salmon Creek FB page for time & location updates: Salmon Creek FB Page
Contact
Salmon Creek School
(707) 223-4657
Tiny Tots: Playgroup Sign-in Form
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
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 above or by visiting their Facebook pages.