Tot Gym Playgroup: Busy buddies on the go!
2025-06-24 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome)
When: Every Tuesday morning 10-11:30 am
Where: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street)
What: Activities to build growing minds, bodies, and social-emotional awareness
Questions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org
Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators, Elayne and Sandra, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.

Preschool Playgroup
2025-06-25 10:30 - 12:00 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 2.5-4 years old (baby siblings welcome)
When: Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am – 12 pm
Where: Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Allston, 02134 (Off Western Ave.; limited street parking; Bus #86)
What: Child-centered free play activities, art, sensory, music, movement, and more!
Questions? Call or text Elayne! 617-365-3941
Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators, Elayne and Sandra, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this month. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.

Family Nurturing Parenting® Program (Jackson Square DCF)
2025-06-25 17:30 - 20:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
Please note that pre-registration is required for this ongoing program. You can fill out an interest form here, or if you’re a provider, refer a family here.
An education and support program designed for parents and their children to experience together.

Nationally recognized family systems curriculum
Age-appropriate groups, lessons, and activities
Supportive group structure

Learn and practice:

Parenting skill building
Learning about child development
Conflict resolution strategies
Positive discipline techniques

Summer Playgroups in the Park
2025-06-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA, 02136, United States
Come join FNC Hyde Park and BFEN for a fun outdoor summer playgroup for children ages 1-4 and their parents/caregivers!
Who: Hyde Park families with children aged 1-4 (siblings welcome)
When: Thursdays, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: John T. Moynihan Spray Deck, 920 Truman Parkway, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Contact: Nora Arara

Bilingual Nurturing Parenting® Program in Spanish & English (Chelsea DCF)
2025-06-26 17:30 - 20:00 | MA
This ongoing event is closed to new referrals from the second week on. Looking for a parenting class? You can fill out an interest form here, or if you’re a provider, refer a family here.
This program will be held in-person at the DCF Harbor Area Office, 80 Everett Avenue #100, Chelsea, MA 02150.
An education and support program designed for parents and their children to experience together.

Nationally recognized family systems curriculum
Age-appropriate groups, lessons, and activities
Supportive group structure

Learn and practice:

Parenting skill building
Learning about child development
Conflict resolution strategies
Positive discipline techniques

Bilingual Parent-Child Playgroup
2025-06-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA, 02136, United States
We will learn songs, games, and activities to support your young child’s development. Facilitated in English and Spanish. / Aprenderemos canciones, juegos y actividades para apoyar el desarrollo de tu bebé. Facilitado en inglés y español.
Who: Hyde Park families with children aged 1-4 (siblings welcome)
When: Fridays, June 20 – August 22, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: 215-217 Garfield Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
To Register, Contact: Nora Arara

Bilingual Baby/Toddler Playgroup
2025-06-27 10:30 - 11:30 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Description: A parent-child playgroup with songs, games, and activities to support your young child’s development. Facilitated in English and Spanish.
Aprenderemos canciones, juegos y actividades para apoyer el desarrollo de tu bebé.
Facilitator: Sandra McCarthy
Ages: 0-24 Months
Date: Fridays
Time: 10:30-11:30 am
Location: 640 Washington Street, Brighton (Downstairs in the New Balance Community Room)
Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators, Elayne and Sandra, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this month. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.

On Our Way to School Playgroup
2025-06-30 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-07-07 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-07-14 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-07-21 16:30 - 17:30 | FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA, 02136, United States
What: Join FNC Hyde Park for a FREE 6-week playgroup, to play and learn together. Meet new friends and practice important school readiness skills!
Who: Families with young children ages 2-5 years old.
When: Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm on June 16th, 23rd, 30th; July 7th, 14th, & 21st
Where: Roslindale Public Library
4264 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
Registration Required! Contact Nora Arara to register.

Outdoor Bilingual Baby/Toddler Playgroup
2025-07-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-18 10:30 - 11:30 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
What: A parent-child playgroup with songs, games, and activities to support your young child’s development. Facilitated in English and Spanish.
Aprenderemos canciones, juegos y actividades para apoyer el desarrollo de tu bebé.
When: Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM
Where: 640 Washington Street, Brighton (Outside on the Lawn!)
Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 0-24 months old
Contact: Sandra McCarthy, smccarthy@familynurturing.org or 857-230-3523. Please register here: tfaforms.com/5182289
Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators, Elayne and Sandra, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this month. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.

STEAM Playgroup
2025-07-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-21 10:30 - 11:30 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Discover the fun of STEAM with hands-on activities for the whole family!
Who: Allston-Brighton kids age 3-6 years old; siblings are welcome
When: Mondays, 10:30-11:30 AM, July 8 – August 12
Where: 640 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135; Downstairs in the New Balance Room
Register at: tfaforms.com/5180098
Contact: Bing Jiang, bjiang@familynurturing.org

Summer Outdoor Playgroup in Rogers Park
2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-15 10:00 - 11:30 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Busy Buddies on the Go!
Who: All AB families with children are welcome!
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10-11:30 AM, starting July 8th
Where: Rogers Park Playground, 30 Rogers Park Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
(Playgroup meets at McKinney Playground on Wednesdays & Hardiman Playground on Thursdays)
What: Sensory play, circle time, songs and games
Register at: tfaforms.com/5181165
Contact: Elayne Baskin

Summer Outdoor Playgroup at McKinney Playground
2025-07-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-16 10:00 - 11:30 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Busy Buddies on the Go!
Who: All AB families with children are welcome!
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10-11:30 AM, starting July 8th
Where: McKinney Playground, 74 Faneuil Street, Boston, MA 02135
(Playgroup meets at Rogers Park Playground on Tuesdays & Hardiman Playground on Thursdays)
What: Sensory play, circle time, songs and games
Register at: tfaforms.com/5181165
Contact: Elayne Baskin

Summer Outdoor Playgroup at Hardiman Playground
2025-07-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:30 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Busy Buddies on the Go!
Who: All AB families with children are welcome!
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10-11:30 AM, starting July 8th
Where: Hardiman Playground, 380 Faneuil Street, Boston, MA 02135
(Playgroup meets at Rogers Park Playground on Tuesdays & McKinney Playground on Wednesdays)
What: Sensory play, circle time, songs and games
Register at: tfaforms.com/5181165
Contact: Elayne Baskin
