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 below. You can also find a current pdf calendar in the sidebar.
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)
**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
Location
Mid-Klamath Watershed Council (Panamnik Bldg)
Orleans
Schedule
Mon: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Contact
Two Feathers Native American Family Services
(707) 839-1933
*Closed for the month of August/2024
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 School- 24790 Alderpoint Rd, Blocksburg, Room 5
Schedule
Wed: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Contact
Casterlin Elementary School
(707) 926-5402
**Closed for Summer 2024, last day June 12th. May open a few select dates, contact playgroup to find out specific dates
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
**Summer 2024 closures: closed June 17th & 18th and July 8th & 9th
Location
Monday Club
610 Main St., Fortuna
Schedule
Tues and Thurs 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Contact
Fortuna Parks and Rec Dept.
(707) 725-7620
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
**Summer 2024 closures: Will be closed the month of July 2024
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
**Summer 2024 closures: Last day is June 19th, will reopen sometime in September
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
**Summer 2024 closures: Last day is June 27th, will reopen September 5th
Location
Orick Elementary School
120918 US101., Orick
Schedule
Tues 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Contact
Orick Elementary School
(707) 488-2821
**Summer 2024 closures: Last day is June 18th, will reopen in Sept
Location
Mattole Valley Resource Center
167 Sherman St, Petrolia
Schedule
Mon: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Contact
(707) 629-3348
Location
Pine Hill FRC
5230 Vance Avenue, Eureka
Schedule
Tues & Thurs: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Contact
Pine Hill South Bay Family Resource Center
(707) 445-5933
**Summer 2024 closures: Last day is June 13th
Location
Redway Elementary Rm. 22,
344 Humboldt Ave, Redway
Schedule
Mon: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Contact
Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center
(707) 923-1147
**Summer 2024 closures: Last day is June 3rd, will reopen end of August
Location
612 G St., Ste. 102 Eureka
Schedule
Thurs: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact
Redwood Discovery Museum
(707) 443-9694
Location
Rio Dell Volunteer Firse Dept.- 50 Center St, Rio Dell
Schedule
Fri: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Contact
Rio Dell Community Resource Center
(707) 764-5239
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: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Contact
Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center
(707) 923-1147
**Summer 2024 closures: Last day is June 10th
Location
The Center
1615 Heartwood Dr. Room 105, McKinleyville
*For local Native families
Schedule
Fri: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Contact
The Center at McKinleyville
(707) 840-0905
**Summer 2024 closures: Currently closed, please check back for reopening dates
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
Location
Willow Creek Head Start
730 CA-96, Willow Creek
Schedule
Fri: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Contact
Willow Creek Community Resource Center
(530) 629-3141
