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.
***Starting September 1, all families—new and returning—are required to complete an annual registration form for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. This form only needs to be completed once per year and will apply to all playgroup sites.
Scroll down to view our latest schedule and download a printable PDF version.
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
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
