The Children's Playgroup
is an informal gathering of parents and children at a local park.
At last notice the designate park was Everett Alvarez Jr. Park, 2280
Rosita Avenue, Santa Clara (corner of Rosita Av and Los Padres Blvd,
between Pruneridge Av and Saratoga Av. (map)
If Tuesday mornings are greeted with bad
weather, they meet at the children's play area inside Westfield Valley
Fair. The play area is located on the first floor between Macy's Woman
& The California Pizza Kitchen.
Contact Elizabeth Leonard at
615-0985 that morning for more information
A community of moms (and dads too) who wish to reach out to other parents who live nearby, or with kids in the same school. The purpose is to bring parents together for playdates and babysitting.
Begun over 30 years ago, this Bay Area mother/child club hosts weekly playdate get-togethers at
parks, family-oriented attractions, and member homes. A monthly parent-education/business
meeting, family-centered events, and mom's nights outs are also part
of the package. A great way for you and your child too meet new
friends and fill up lonely mornings or afternoons.
A special feature of this group
is that chapters are organized by the birth-year of the child and the
area you live in. So your child is bound to meet children his own age
who live near by. (But siblings are welcome to attend!)
For more information about a chapter in your area call:
Milpitas Moms & Tots aims to provide opportunities for mothers and their children (newborn through
age 5) to make friends by participating in weekly playgroups and
activities. Playgroups are potluck, with the hostess providing a main
dish and drinks. Participants are asked to bring a healthy side-dish
to share. Other club activities include trips to local museums and
parks, family picnics, monthly "mom's night out," and
holiday parties. In addition, the club runs a babysitting co-op.
Membership is just $30/year and all members receive a monthly newsletter, which includes updates
about the club, insights on parenting, recipes, craft ideas, and a
schedule of playgroups and activities.
The MOMS Club of West San Jose/Campbell is a
chapter of the International MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club, a
nonprofit organization for all at-home mothers. Whether you stay at
home full-time or work out of the home part-time, the MOMS Club is a
wonderful way to make meaningful friendships with other moms while
doing fun activities with your children! Please email for more
information:
wsjcmoms@hotmail.com
or visit their website
www.momsclubofwsjc.org
Use this online resource to find playgroups,
mom support groups, and other clubs just for moms! Just enter
your zip code. You'll sign up online to join the groups
message forum, with info on meeting times and locations, and then
join them in person at their next event. Enjoy outings, park
days, stroller walk meets, etc. Some groups may require a
small fee to join.
Need to update your group's entry? Would you like us to add a listing for your own playgroup? Just
drop us some email, we'd be happy to help!
East Bay Moms' mission is to provide support, companionship, and networking for members.
We provide an avenue for parents to meet, exercise and enjoy the outdoors.
All interested parents of infants and toddlers are welcome to join.
The Santa Cruz Mothers club is for Santa Cruz
County mothers or other primary caregivers of children from newborn to
kindergarten age. SCMC offers a variety of playgroups throughout Santa
Cruz county. SCMC also offers parental educational resources through our
Parent Information Nights, Mothers Night Out, and opportunities
throughout the year where other family members can participate with the
primary caregiver and younger siblings.
Santa Cruz -- (831)
457-0334Parenting support and information along with age appropriate
activities. Parents and their children, birth to 5 years, welcome.
(Sponsored by FHEC and Santa Cruz Adult Education)
Watsonville -- (831)
722-1777 Parents and their children, birth to 5 years,
welcome. Parenting support and information along with age
appropriate activities. (Sponsored by CRADLE
Project and Watsonville Adult Ed)
Friends Together
(Valley Resource Center)
(831) 336-1721
Free, drop-in playgroup for parents and their children, birth –5 years
(older siblings welcome).
Use this online resource to find playgroups,
mom support groups, and other clubs just for moms! Just enter
your zip code. You'll sign up online to join the groups
message forum, with info on meeting times and locations, and then
join them in person at their next event. Enjoy outings, park
days, stroller walk meets, etc. Some groups may require a
small fee to join.
Playgroup Listings from ChildGroup.com
A growing resource list that covers all 50 states. Click
on your state, browse your area, and find (or post) a playgroup listing
for your area.
The purpose of a Baby-sitting Co-op is to help
mothers-of-preschoolers have time-out so moms can better care for
themselves, their families, and each other. This website is
designed to help you set up your own co-op in your area.
All you need to start is 3 friends!
NOTE: Be sure to also check your local parenting magazine for listings of
playgroups. Other places to check for references include
hospitals, preschools (their members used to belong), community centers,
or any place where parenting classes are held.
