Free Playgroups
FIT4MOM BPCPL hosts a variety of playgroups designed to promote connection, learning, and build new skills! Playgroups are FREE to the San Diego community - no membership required!
The perfect way to introduce color, shapes, and creative expression to littles of all ages. Our arts and crafts activities are thematic and designed to provide entry points for all ages. Whether you have a baby or a big kid, join us for an art activity to watch their creativity bloom— and take home keepsakes to cherish for years to come.
October Arts + Crafts Dates:
- Wednesday, October 8th | Balboa West | Handprint Spiders
- Monday, October 20th | Tidelands Park | Pumpkin Craft
- Saturday, October 18th | Balboa West | Mummy Wrap Craft
- Thursday, October 23rd | Balboa West & Tidelands Park | Pumpkins & 'Bum'kins Painting
- Monday, October 27th | Tidelands Park | Trick-or-Treat Footprints
- Tuesday, October 28th | Balboa West | Hidden Ghost Watercoloring
Get ready to spark your little one's curiosity as science comes to life through hands-on, age-appropriate experiments! With carefully selected age-appropriate activities, this fun-filled playgroup introduces your child to the wonders of the world around them, while promoting cognitive development and early problem-solving skills.
October Little Scientists Dates:
- Saturday, October 4th | Balboa West | Lava Lamp Making
- Wednesday, October 29th | Liberty Station | Skittles Experiment
From first steps to sprints, we know your little one loves to move! From dance parties to Mini Strides, and everything in between, these energetic playgroups will leave your little one a little less wiggly, while encouraging movement and connection while building balance, confidence, and gross motor skills.
October Movement Magic Dates:
- Friday, October 10th | Liberty Station & Tidelands Park | Baby Band Dance Party
- Wednesday, October 15th | Liberty Station | G3 Open Gym (Point Loma)
Bring those pre-walking babies for a playgroup just for them! We’ll lay out mats and blankets with baby-friendly toys and let the littlest littles practice rolling, sitting, crawling, and even socializing.
October Tummy Time Dates:
- Monday, October 6th | Tidelands Park | Story Time
- Wednesday, October 22nd | Communal Coffee | Tummy Time + Coffee Date
It's hands-on fun with sensory exploration! We’ll let the littles explore their sense of touch, sight, and smell with age-appropriate materials themed to fit with the time of year. You can expect sensory bins, smell and taste activities, sensory bottles and more— boosting calming and soothing effects, fostering creativity, and promoting cognitive growth.
October Sensory Play Dates:
- Tuesday, October 7th | Balboa West | Toddler Time Pop-up Playgroup
- Wednesday, October 16th | Balboa West | Spider Spook Sensory