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SUMMARY:Math Everywhere Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE 6-week playgroup to play and learn together. Meet new friends and practice important early math skills for young children. \nWhen: Mondays\, 4:30-5:30 PM\, January 12-March 16 \nWhere: Meets in-person at the Roslindale Public Library\, 4246 Washington Street\, Roslindale\, MA. \nTo Sign Up: Contact Nora Arara to register!
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/math-everywhere-playgroup/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:FNC Hyde Park\, 215-217 Garfield Avenue\, Hyde Park\, MA\, 02136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nora Arara":MAILTO:narara@familynurturing.org
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SUMMARY:Wonderful Ones Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Tuesdays\, 10-11:30 AM \nWhere: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave\, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street) \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. 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.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/wonderful-ones-playgroup-2-2/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
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SUMMARY:Dorchester Parent-Child Playgroups (Led in English)
DESCRIPTION:Free for children aged 1-4 with a parent or caregiver. Younger siblings and all languages welcome. Share fun activities with your child: storytime\, arts and crafts\, music\, movement\, and more! Led in English on Wednesdays and in Spanish on Thursdays. \nWhen: Wednesdays\, 10 am – 12 pm \nWhere: FNC Dorchester\, 200 Bowdoin Street\, Dorchester\, MA 02122 \nContact: Tyisha Blidgen\, tblidgen@familynurturing.org\, 617-474-1143 x327 \nRegistration for this playgroup is currently full. Please contact Tyisha for more information or to get on a waitlist for upcoming playgroups.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/dorchester-parent-child-playgroups-led-in-english/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:FNC Dorchester\, 200 Bowdoin Street\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tyisha Blidgen":MAILTO:tblidgen@familynurturing.org
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SUMMARY:Preschool Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Join our in-person playgroup for children ages 1-4 with parents/caregivers\, and learn songs\, games\, and activities to support your child’s development. Facilitated in English on Wednesdays\, and in Spanish and English on Fridays. \nWHEN: Wednesdays\, January 14 – March 11\, 10 AM – 12 PM \nWHERE: FNC Hyde Park\, 215-217 Garfield Avenue\, Hyde Park\, MA 02136 \nTo register: contact Nora Arara
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/preschool-playgroup-5/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:FNC Hyde Park\, 215-217 Garfield Avenue\, Hyde Park\, MA\, 02136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nora Arara":MAILTO:narara@familynurturing.org
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SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T103000
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SUMMARY:Terrific Twos Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with two-year-olds (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Wednesdays\, 10:30 AM – 12 PM \nWhere: Josephine Fiorentino Community Center\, 123 Antwerp Street\, Brighton\, MA 02135 \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. 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.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/terrific-twos-playgroup-2/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
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