Arcata Play Center

Arcata Play Center The Arcata Recreation Division offers two play groups for families in the Humboldt community. Funded in Partnership with First 5 Humboldt.

Our 0-5 year play group meets Mon. - Wed., 10AM-12PM and our First Year Play Group on Tuesday afternoons 1-3Pm. ARCATA PLAY CENTER
Play Center is a safe and comfortable environment for children to interact with other children while learning important playtime social skills. Activities include drawing, books, tricycles, Duplo blocks, play kitchen, musical instruments in addition to many other deve

lopmental toys. Caregivers have an opportunity to gain support from each other. Feel free to bring a healthy snack for your family. Do you have concerns about the impacts of the pandemic on your child's development? Developmental screening and enrichment resources are available. Arcata Play Center is invested in Ages and Stages developmental screening. We are proud to use the #1 developmental and social-emotional screeners to give kids a great start in life. Ask a facilitator how you and your child can get involved. Ages: Newborn - 5 years
Location: D St Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St in Arcata
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Facilitators: Liesl and Samantha
Suggested Donation $3 drop-in

FIRST YEAR PLAYGROUP
First Year Playgroup is a developmentally responsive play environment designed for infants in the first year of life and their caregivers. Funded in partnership with First 5 Humboldt. Ages: Newborn - 1 Year
Location: D St. Neighborhood Center, 1301 D St. in Arcata
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Facilitator: Jaycee Perkins

05/25/2026

Memorial Day plans? Add playgroup to the list 🇺🇸☀️

We’ll still be meeting and would love for you to come! Perfect chance for the kids to play and the parents to connect!

📍 Address: 1301 D street, Arcata, CA
⏰ Time: 10 a.m -12 p.m

See you there!

05/06/2026
05/04/2026

Need to get out of the house and let the kids burn off some energy?Join us for playgroup! Where the kids play, the toys scatter, and adults get a moment to talk!

📅 Date: Monday 4th, Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th
⏰ Time: 10-12
📍 Location: 1301 D street Arcata, California 95521

Come hang out—we’d love the company! Also, on Tuesday the 5th, Come celebrate Cinco De Mayo with us! Where we honor the American-Mexican culture.

04/10/2026

We love partnering with HealthSPORT to bring fun and informative water safety tips and swim lessons for littles! Sign up now our May event! http://healthsport.com/watersafetyday

04/08/2026

Due to the forecasted rain this weekend, we’ve made the decision to postpone our Play Day ☔
We’re working on a new date will share updates soon!
Thank you for your understanding, we can’t wait to gather with you all soon.

Debido al pronóstico de lluvia este fin de semana, hemos tomado la decisión de posponer nuestro Play Day ☔
Estamos trabajando en una nueva fecha para finales de mayo o principios de junio y compartiremos actualizaciones pronto.
¡Gracias por su comprensión tenemos muchas ganas de reunirnos con ustedes pronto!

03/29/2026

Trumpet Behavioral Health is hosting a North Coast Neurodiversity celebration for Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month.

This is a welcoming family-friendly event.

When: Saturday, April 11th from 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: 901 O St. Suite C, Arcata

Looking for a fun and welcoming space for your little ones? 💛Join our FREE Play Group for children ages 0–5!🗓 Mondays, T...
03/23/2026

Looking for a fun and welcoming space for your little ones? 💛

Join our FREE Play Group for children ages 0–5!
🗓 Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

It’s a great opportunity for kids to play, learn, and socialize while parents connect and build stronger family bonds in a supportive community.

We’d love to see you there!

Address

1301 D Street
Arcata, CA
95521

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+17078227091

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