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20 Drop-in Toddler Play Groups in Edmonton | Fall 2018

By Raising Edmonton / September 4, 2018

Drop in toddler play groups in Edmonton are one of our favourite ways to make new friends. Whether it’s your first child, and you don’t have a large network of parents with young children, or it’s your third child (and your older two are off at school), drop in play groups are a great resource for parents searching for inexpensive ways to get out of the house, and to make new friends.

Free Drop in Toddler Playgroups in Edmonton Area

Emerald Hills Drop-in Swimming

Drop in to Emerald Hills Pool and swim for free (Sherwood Park) for free. Though not a formal play group, this is a fantastic way to explore the shallow toddler pool with your toddler and engage with other families.
Location: Emerald Hills Pool
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 to 12:30
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Purposeful Play with Me

Drop in program great for parents, caregivers, and children up to 6 years of age. During this interactive play time, explore sensory, gross motor, fine motor, and literacy experiences with your children. Meet and connect with new families in your community. Snack provided.
Location: Primrose Place Family Resource Centre
When: Thursdays, 10-11:30
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Meaningful Mess

Come explore all the wonders of messy play with your child, ages 0-6 years. Program includes various art and sensory experiences to help promote/facilitate children’s creativity, sense of wonder, exploration and curiosity.
Location: Primrose Place Family Resource Centre
Date: Every second Friday, 9:30 am
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COW Bus

The C.O.W. (Classroom on Wheels) is a bookmobile that travels to various sites around the city. It’s a free drop-in program for parents and their children from birth to 6 years old. Come learn and explore fun new ways to add literacy activities into your daily lives. Trained family literacy facilitators provide information on the importance of early language development.
Locations: Ottewell
Date: Fridays, 10:30 am
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3,2,1 Fun

This program is for parents and their children aged 3-5years of age. Families meet once a week for 6 weeks to play, explore, share stories, and sing songs. Let’s explore numbers through play, stories, and rhymes and learn how to help your child develop numeracy skills.
Location: Primrose Place Family Resource Centre
Date: Wednesdays
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Let’s Have a Playdate

Playdates are fun and a great way to learn! Join us for this ‘loose parts’ interactive session at each of our program sites throughout the week. this is a great opportunity to meet other parents/caregivers and their children. this unstructured program is designed to help your child develop their creativity, exploration, and social skills while supporting your child’s development through play. Please bring a healthy nut-free snack for your child and we will provide coffee/tea. for children ages: Birth to 6 years.
Location: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
When: Various Program locations
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Music and Motion

children love dancing to songs and moving to rhythmic beats, which is fun and helps develop their motor skills. enjoy songs, parachute play, and action games during this hour-long session.
for children ages: 2 to 6 years (siblings welcome)
Location: Various Program Locations
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
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Rhymes, Songs and Storytime

this interactive group for parents, caregivers, and children has a structured and repeated routine which helps children increase their memory and language skills.
for children ages: Birth to 3 years (siblings welcome)
Location: Various program locations
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
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Little Explorers

Children are eager to explore new things. find new ways to play using upcycled and unique materials that are not typically used in a play setting. Open-ended play and experimentation allows children to express themselves freely and creatively. come explore with us!
for children ages: 2 to 6 years (siblings welcome)
Location: Various Program Locations
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Busy Bodies

Is your child full of energy? Bring them to this exciting program where they will practice moving their bodies through fun games and activities to develop their physical literacy.
for children ages: 2 to 6 years (siblings welcome)
Location: Various program locations
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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Jumping Gym for toddlers

Come play with your toddler (0-2) in activities such as parachutes, hula hoops, bean bags and more. Preschool-aged siblings are welcome!
Location: 9516 – 114 Avenue NW
When: Friday
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Jumping Gym for Preschoolers

Come play with your preschool child (3-5), as they run, jump, and climb. Toddler siblings are welcome!
Location: 9516 – 114 Avenue NW
When: Friday
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Imagination Station

Join us to imagine and create using recycled and new materials. The sky is the limit!
Location: 14015 Victoria Trail
When: Wednesday
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Twist and Shout

Explore physical movement with your little one. Try dancing, running, hopping, and other different activities at this drop in play toddler play groups in Edmonton.
Location: 14715 – 59 Street
When: Thursday
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Preschool Playtime

Come and explore with your 3-5 year old child. This group will have activities such as singing songs, reading books, playing and discovering.
Location: 9516 – 114 Ave
When: Thursday
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Discovery Time

Play, discover and explore! Join us for games, music, art and more! New activities each week.
Location: 513 Hermitage Road
When: Thursday
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You can find all of the drop in toddler play groups in Edmonton on the Raising Edmonton events calendar, right here. Use it to plan your days as we transition to indoor play!

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