The Importance of Social Connections

Social connections go far beyond not feeling “lonely,” but rather they are the conduits of healthy childhood development. Positive social connections with people at all stages of life help ensure healthy development, both physically and emotionally. Parenting Communities’ playgroups and events are a chance for families to get to know other families in the community through play and social connections.

What is a playgroup?

No pre-registration is required for most of our playgroups. Playgroups are typically one hour in length and include play, snack, and story time. Children may explore a variety of activities together that support growth and development. Special opportunities may be offered on occasion such as family yoga, music, arts & crafts, seasonal activities, and sharing local resources. All Leelanau County families with children ages 0-6 are welcome! Playgroups are offered on multiple days and locations throughout the county each week. There are many ways to stay up to date on the playgroup schedule. The easiest is visiting our community calendar page on this site and and subscribing to the Community Calendar. You can also subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Facebook or Instagram We hope to see you at a playgroup soon! 

Community Events

Come join the fun and get to know other local families while doing fun activities designed for young children.  Some examples from the past year are Mindful and Musical with Miriam Pico event with singing and dancing; Parenting Communities Street Fair with loads of fun activities, food, and giveaways; and our Harvest Fest and Holiday Gatherings where we celebrated the change of seasons with crafts, treats, and a visit from Santa! Pre-registration is required for our Community Events, to help us plan.