Playgroups in Northwest Michigan
Updated: Feb 2
Playgroups are a great way to get out of the house, have your littles socialize with kids, and meet other parents! Browse the playgroups in Northwest Michigan to find one near you!
5toONE Playgroup
5toOne Playgroups are guided by parents and crafted to offer quality experiences for children and families. Families will receive a free book and can expect an opportunity to provide feedback about their experience.
There is no charge to attend.
Registration is encouraged.
Winter 2023 schedule:
Benzonia
Where: Grow Benzie (5885 Frankfort Hwy (M-115))
When: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10-11:30am
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Buckley
Where: 307 S 1st St, Buckley
When: 10-11:30am, click here for schedule
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Lake Ann
Where: Lake Ann United Methodist Church (6583 First Street)
When: 10-11:30am, click here for schedule
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Mancelona
Where: Mancelona Early Childhood (112 St Johns Ave)
When: 3rd Friday of each month from 12-1:30pm
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Rapid City
Where: Rapid City Elementary School (5258 River St)
When: 2nd Thursday of each month from 8:45-10am
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Thompsonville
Where: Kalkaska County Library (247 S Cedar Street)
When: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 10:30-12pm
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Traverse City
Where: Great Lakes Children's Museum (13240 S West Bayshore Dr)
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 10-11:30am
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Parenting Communities of Leelanau County
Join Parenting Communities for weekly playgroups in Northport and Suttons Bay.
If you or your child are not feeling well, please stay home.
Please check the Parenting Communities of Leelanau County Facebook page for playgroups and updates.
Locations:
Northport
Where: Northport Public School (104 S Wing St)
When: Wednesdays from 10-11am
Details: There will be time for free play, socializing, story time and a snack!
If you have questions contact Hollie Anderson at 231-357-5777
Suttons Bay
Where: Suttons Bay Bingham District Library (416 Front Street)
When: Friday's from 10-11am
Details: Come prepared for both outdoor & indoor play! We will begin & end in the SB Library basement, but may go outside to play behind the library so bring winter gear as well!
For more information contact Courtney Yaple 231-882-6500
Glen Lake
Where: Glen Lake Church (4902 W MacFarlane Rd)
When: Tuesdays from 10-11am
Details: Please join Parenting Communities for a playgroup at Glen Lake Community Reform Church in Maple City. In effort to keep everyone safe, we will be practicing social distancing and masks are optional. If you or your child are sick, please stay home. A snack will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle.
Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan Playgroups
Free playgroups for parents and their children age birth to 60 months and preschool age siblings are offered in various communities in Antrim, Charlevoix and Emmet counties. Families take part in fun activities such as free play, crafts, music and story time. There is also time for informal support between parents. The group facilitator assists with accessing resources and networking within the community, as well as providing information about child development, communication and parenting skills.
For more information, call (231) 347-0067 or email Playgroup Facilitator, Kate Essenberg (kessenberg@wrcnm.org).
For the current Playgroup flyer, click here.
Schedule:
Charlevoix
Where: Charlevoix Public Library (220 Clinton Street)
When: Wednesdays from 10-11:30am
Boyne City
Where: Boyne District Library (201 East Main Street)
When: Thursdays from 10-11:30am
Central Lake
Where: First Congregational Church (8066 West State Street)
When: Fridays from 10-11:30am