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 or click here to 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
Contact
Blue Lake Parks & Rec
(707) 668-5932
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/bluelakeplaygroup/
Click here for Loleta Playgroup sign-in form
Location
Loleta Community Church- 218 Church St, Loleta
Schedule
Wed: 10:00am-12:00pm (starting 1/14/25)
Contact
Loleta Community Resource Center
(707) 733-5239
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
Tues: 10am-12pm
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.