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.
September Arts + Crafts Dates:
- Tuesday, September 2nd | Balboa West | Stamping Collage
- Monday, September 8th | Liberty Station | Apple Stamping
- Saturday, September 13th | Balboa West | Sidewalk Puffy Paint
- Monday, September 22nd | Tidelands Park | Dot Painting
- Thursday, September 25th | Balboa West | Apple Stamping
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.
September Little Scientists Dates:
- Tuesday, September 9th | Balboa West | Lemon Volcanoes
- Thursday, September 18th | Balboa West | Pipe Cleaner Bubble Making
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.
September Movement Magic Dates:
- Friday, September 5th | Tidelands Park | Mini Strides 360
- Saturday, September 20th | Balboa West | National Dance Day Dance Party
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.
September Tummy Time Dates:
- Monday, September 1st | Tidelands Park
- Monday, September 29th | Liberty Station
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.
September Sensory Play Dates:
- Thursday, September 4th | Balboa West | Playdough Sensory
- Friday, September 19th | Tidelands Park | Sensory Sorting