Playgroups in Brisbane
Are you looking for a playgroup in Brisbane? Here is a complete list of playgroups that we know are looking for new members. The best thing about this list is that we have all the contact details here for you, so you can feel confident in being able to approach the organisers. Be brave! make new friends, get out of the house and find an affordable way to have fun and relax with your Brisbane Kids or Baby. There are hundreds of playgroups across Southeast QLD and if you don’t find one here to suit you then you should contact Playgroup QLD who will have others to choose from or you could also start your own playgroup. If you have any queries, please give Playgroup Queensland a call on 1800 171 882.
Playgroups on a Monday in Brisbane
North Brisbane Monday Playgroups (north of the river)
Arana Hills with the Arana Hills Gumnut Playgroup | 9:30am | Corner Mitchell & Bargo Streets, Arana Hills | Contact Michaela on (07) 33513485 or 0418 727 595
Ascot with the Grandparents Playgroup | 9.30 – 11am during school terms | Ascot Community Centre, 77 Kitchener Road, Ascot | Contact Playgroup Queensland on 1800 171 882
Caboolture with the Pre Kindy Early Years Group | 9:30am – 12pm during school terms | Cnr Manley St,Tallon St Caboolture | Contact (07) 5428 1477
Caboolture with a group for Young Mums & Bubs | 1.00 – 3.00pm | Corner Manley & Tallon Streets, Caboolture | Contact (07) 5428 1477
Eatons Hill with the South Pine Community Playgroup Eatons Hill | 9.30 – 11am during school terms | South Pine Community Church Eatons Hill, Cnr Eatons Crossing Rd & South Pine Rd, Eatons Hill | Contact Helen on 3264 5555 or email us at [email protected]
Mitchelton with the Multi-Cultural Playgroup | 10am – 12pm | For families from all cultures and backgrounds | 22 Hoben St., Mitchelton | Contact [email protected]
New Farm 10 – 11.30am at Bowen Hills Early Learning, 31 Thompson Street, Bowen Hills. We utilise the indoor purpose built play space on the second floor, accessible by lift. We run a relaxed playgroup where we have free play, a craft activity and then songs. Open to kids from newborn to 5. $2 per child. http://newfarmneighbourhood.org/activities-and-events/new-farm-play-group/.
Nundah with the Play2Learn Playgroup | 12pm – 2pm | Boyd Park, Park Road, Nundah (next to outdoor gym equipment) | Contact Play2Learn on 0411 668 852
Samford with Samford Playgroup | 9:30 am – 11:30am | Memorial Park, Corner Main & Progress Streets, Samford | Visit https://facebook.com/samfordplaygroup/ | Contact Samford Playgroup at [email protected].
South Brisbane Monday Playgroups (south of the river)
Loganlea with the Munchkins Loganlea Playgroup | 9am – 11am | Loganlea State High School, Neridah Street, Loganlea | Contact Eva Green 0401 032 529
Mt Gravatt East with the Play2Learn Playgroup | 9:30am – 11:30am | Kentish Street Park, 35 Canterbury Street, Mt Gravatt East | Contact Play2Learn on 0411 668 852
Murarrie with the Play2Learn Playgroup | 9am – 11am | Murarrie State School, Garrett St, Murarrie | Contact Play2Learn on 0411 668 852
West Brisbane Monday Playgroups (including Ipswich)
Amberley with the Amberley Playgroup | 9:30am – 11:30am | 31 Gannett Street, Amberley | Contact [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/amberleyplaygroup
Auchenflower with the Montessori Infants’ House Playgroup | 9.15am – 10.45am | Montessori Infants’ House, Auchenflower | Contact (07) 3371 7044, email [email protected] or visit www.montessori-auchenflower.com.au/aboutmch/montessori-infants-house
Forest Lake with the Forest Lake Community Playgroup | 9.30am – 11.15 am during school terms | Visit www.facebook.com/ForestLakePlaygroup or email [email protected]
Forest Lake with the Happy House 1 Playgroup | 9:30am – 11:30am during school terms | Forest Lake Community House Association, 3 Alpine Place, Forest Lake | Visit http://playgroupqueensland.com.au/index.php/maps/170-playgroup-queensland-locations/45446-happy-house-1 or contact Playgroup Qld on 1800 171 882
Inala with Inala Uniting Church Playgroup | 9.30am | Cnr Berrigan & Aspen Streets, Inala | Contact Catherine on (07) 3372 1950 or 0408 846 574
Kenmore with Kenmore Playschool | 9.30 to 11.30 am | Join us for a fun and busy morning at the (air conditioned) church hall, Brookfield Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd, 615 Brookfield Road, cnr Boscombe Road, Brookfield | School terms only. Run by Rhyl, an Early Childhood teacher. Email us at [email protected] for info, or just come along!
Rosewood with the Play2Learn Playgroup | 9am – 11am | Johnston Park, 61 John Street, Rosewood | Contact Play2Learn on 0411 668 852
Playgroups on a Tuesday in Brisbane
North Brisbane Tuesday Playgroups (north of the river)
Aspley with Aspley Playtime | Facilitated by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (not Playgroup Qld) | Contact (07) 3263 3411
Beachmere with the Beachmere Pelicans | 9am – 11am during school terms | Beachmere Community Hall, Progress Avenue, Beachmere | Contact Playgroup Qld on 1800 171 882
Bracken Ridge with Tuesday Playmates Playgroup | 9:15am – 11:15am (during school terms) | Barrett Street, Bracken Ridge | Contact Anushka Wanninayake on 0430775111, or [email protected]
Caboolture with Steiner Playgroup | 9:30am – 11:30am | Contact [email protected]
Deception Bay with the Play2Learn Playgroup | 9am – 11am | Deception Bay North State School, 33-49 Old Bay Road, Deception Bay | Contact Play2Learn on 0411 668 852
Fitzgibbon with the Play2Learn Playgroup | 12pm – 2pm | Hidden World Playground, 411 Roghan Road, Fitzgibbon | Contact Play2Learn on 0411 668 852
Mitchelton with the Young Parents Playgroup | 10am – 12pm | 22 Hoben St., Mitchelton | Contact Vicki Jacobs on (07) 3354 2555, or email [email protected]
Samford with Samford Playgroup | 9:30 am – 11:30am | Memorial Park, Corner Main & Progress Streets, Samford | Visit https://facebook.com/samfordplaygroup/ | Contact Samford Playgroup at [email protected].
The Grange with the Spanish Playgroup | 10.30-12pm | The Grange Library Park, 79 Evelyn Street, The Grange | Simply turn up and introduce yourself on the day to join in the fun!
Wooloowin/Kalinga with the Wooloowin Kalinga Playgroup | 9am – 11 am during school terms | Bertha St Scout Hall, Kalinga | Contact Mat on 0408 469 757 or email [email protected]
South Brisbane Tuesday Playgroups (south of the river)
Crestmead with Little Squirts Playgroup | 9am – 11am, including school holidays | Crestmead Community Centre, Gimlet St, Crestmead | Contact Karen Kantor on 0419 263 675 or email [email protected]
Norman Park with Playgroup Plus Camp Hill 9.30am-11.30am | Contact Jilliant on [email protected]
Oxley with the Play2Learn Playgroup | 9am – 11am | Nixon Park, 929 Oxley Road, Oxley | Contact Play2Learn on 0411 668 852
Redland Bay with the Play2Learn Playgroup | 1pm – 3pm | Sel Outridge Park, Hamilton Street, Redland Bay | Contact Play2Learn on 0411 668 852
Russell Island with the Play2Learn Playgroup | 9:30am – 11:30am | High Street Park, Russell Island (near the barge or recreation hall) | Contact Play2Learn on 0411 668 852
West Brisbane Tuesday Playgroups (including Ipswich)
Auchenflower with the Montessori Infants’ House Playgroup | 9.15am – 10.45am | Montessori Infants’ House, Auchenflower | Contact (07) 3371 7044, email [email protected] or visit www.montessori-auchenflower.com.au/aboutmch/montessori-infants-house
Karalee with the Karalee Playgroup | 9:30 – 11:30am during school terms | Rob Thompson Community Hall, Harold Summervilles Road, Karalee | Contact Liz at [email protected]
Kenmore with the Our Lady of the Rosary Playgroup | 8:45 – 11am during school terms | Outside School Hours Care Building, 1 Kenmore Rd, Kenmore (use carpark off Moggil Rd and playgroup is at the end of the carpark) | Call school office on 07 3378 2412 for more details or email Caitlin Hocking on [email protected]
Playgroups on a Wednesday in Brisbane
North Brisbane Wednesday Playgroups (north of the river)
Aspley with Aspley Playtime | Facilitated by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (not Playgroup Qld) | Contact (07) 3263 3411
Brisbane/Spring Hill with Tab Tots Arts and Craft Group | 10:00am – 11:30am | City Tabernacle Baptist Church, 163 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane | Contact Helen 0413 107 904
Caboolture with the Caboolture Pre-Walkers Playtime | 9.30 – 11.30am | Cnr Manley St & Tallon St, Caboolture | Contact (07) 5428 1477
Eatons Hill with the South Pine Community Playgroup Eatons Hill | 9.30 – 11am during school terms | South Pine Community Church Eatons Hill, Cnr Eatons Crossing Rd & South Pine Rd, Eatons Hill | Contact Helen on 3264 5555 or email us at [email protected]
Samford with Samford Playgroup | 9:30 am – 11:30am | Memorial Park, Corner Main & Progress Streets, Samford | Visit https://facebook.com/samfordplaygroup/ | Contact Samford Playgroup at [email protected].
South Brisbane Wednesday Playgroups (south of the river)
Loganlea with the Logan Lea Playgroup | 9:30 – 11:30am | Loganlea Community Centre, 28-32 Timms Street, Loganlea | Contact (07) 38058260, or email Cassie at [email protected]
Victoria Point with the Kuddly Koalas | 9 – 11am during school terms | Victoria Point Community Hall, corner Link & Colburn Ave, Victoria Point | Contact Kylie 0416 591 648
West Brisbane Wednesday Playgroups (including Ipswich)
Amberley with the Amberley Playgroup | 9:30am – 11:30am | 31 Gannett Street, Amberley | Contact [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/amberleyplaygroup
Auchenflower with the Montessori Infants’ House Playgroup | 9.15am – 10.45am | Montessori Infants’ House, Auchenflower | Contact (07) 3371 7044, email [email protected] or visit www.montessori-auchenflower.com.au/aboutmch/montessori-infants-house
Gailes with the Little Gems Playgroup | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Gailes Community House, 30 Karina Street, Gailes | Contact (07) 3879 3004
Ipswich with the Play2Learn Playgroup (young parents group – 25 years and under) | 9:30am – 11:30am | Ipswich State School, Ipswich | Contact Play2Learn on 0411 668 852
Rosalie/Auchenflower with the Giggles Playgroup | 9.30 – 11.30am | Rosalie Baptist Church, 97 Fernberg Rd, Paddington | Contact Erin on 0404 077 982
Playgroups on a Thursday in Brisbane
North Brisbane Thursday Playgroups (north of the river)
Aspley with Aspley Playtime | Facilitated by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (not Playgroup Qld) | Contact (07) 3263 3411
Beachmere with the Play Time, Beachmere Community Playgroup | 9am – 11am during school terms | Bishop Road, Beachmere | Visit https://www.facebook.com/playtimegroup/info
Caboolture with the 0-5 EYC Playtime | 9.30 – 11.30am | Cnr Manley St Tallon St, Caboolture | Contact (07) 5428 1477
Mitchelton with Mitchie Funtime Playgroup | 9.30 – 11.00am | Mitchelton State School Hall, 47 Glen Retreat Rd, Mitchelton | Contact Michelle on [email protected]
Narangba with the PCYC Kids Club | 9:30 – 11:30am | Deception Bay PCYC | Contact Holly at [email protected]
Petrie with the Playspace Playgroup | 9.30am – 11.30am | Bray Hall, Mundin Street, Petrie | Visit http://www.prnc.org.au/community/playspace-playgroup
Samford with Samford Playgroup | 9:30 am – 11:30am | Memorial Park, Corner Main & Progress Streets, Samford | Visit https://facebook.com/samfordplaygroup/ | Contact Samford Playgroup at [email protected].
Sandgate with the Sandgate Playgroup | 9.30am – 11.30am every week (excluding one week over Christmas) | Girl Guides Hut, Burnett Place, Sandgate | Contact Rachelle on 0498 138 448
Stafford with the Play2Learn Playgroup | 9am – 11am | Roy Harvey Park, corner of Shand and Bythe Street, Stafford | Contact Play2Learn on 0411 668 852
Wilston with the Wilston Wombats Playgroup | 9.30am | Wilston Uniting Church, Cnr Kedron Brook Rd & Hawdon St, Wilston | Contact Playgroup Qld on 1800 171 882
South Brisbane Thursday Playgroups (south of the river)
Alexandra Hills with the Koala Kids Playgroup | 9.30am – 11.30am | Community Hall, Windemere Road (Cnr Finucane Road), Alexandra Hills | Contact Playgroup Qld on 1800 171 882
Beenleigh with the Beenleigh Family Centre Playgroup | 10am – 12pm | Part of Wesley Mission to support young parents, the playgroup is free to join, with morning tea provided and loads of activities including arts and crafts | Beenligh Family Centre, 3 Elizabeth Street, Beenleigh | www.facebook.com/Connecting-Families-1775711096035745
Holland Park West at the Mummy & Me Playgroup | 9:30am – 11:15am fortnightly, during school terms only | Grace Bible Church, 10 Yuletide Street, Holland Park West | Contact Sam Bowles [email protected]
Morningside Goodstart Morningside Junction Road hosts a centre vision for “unity in the community”. Our goal for our Free Information and Playgroup is to provide families with a space to connect with local community professionals, like minded families and their babies/children under five. Professional guest speakers come with a wealth of knowledge to share useful hints and tip relevant to children under five years old. https://www.facebook.com/goodstartmorningsidejunctionroad/ phone 3217 9400
Ormeau at the Playful Possums Playgroup | 9am – 11am | Pimpama Uniting Church Community Hall | Contact Chanelle on 0402 253 798
Salisbury at the Kummara Wellbeing Program open to Indigenous families | 10am-12pm | 655 Toohey Rd, Salisbury | Contact 07 38465654
West Brisbane Thursday Playgroups (including Ipswich)
Auchenflower with the Montessori Infants’ House Playgroup | 9.15am – 10.45am | Montessori Infants’ House, Auchenflower | Contact (07) 3371 7044, email [email protected] or visit www.montessori-auchenflower.com.au/aboutmch/montessori-infants-house
Darra at the Darra Playgroup | 9.30am – 11.30am | Darra Community Hall, 27 Kokoda Street, Darra | Contact Playgroup Qld on 1800 171 882
Karalee with the Karalee Playgroup | 9:30 – 11:30am during school terms | Rob Thompson Community Hall, Harold Summervilles Road, Karalee | Contact Liz at [email protected]
Playgroups on a Friday in Brisbane
North Brisbane Friday Playgroups (north of the river)
Albany Creek with the Little Lights Playgroup | 9:30 – 11am (during school terms) | Uniting Church, Albany Creek Rd, Albany Creek | Contact Jill on 0439 079 107
Ascot at the Ascot Playgroup | 10.00am to 11.30am | Ascot Community Centre, 77 Kitchener Road, Ascot | Contact Playgroup Qld on 1800 171 882
Bardon with Bardon Playgroup | 9:30 – 11:30am | Bardon Hall, 247B Simpsons Road, Bardon (next to Bowman Park) | Contact Emma at [email protected]
Caboolture with the Caboolture EYC Early Explorers Playtime | 9.00 – 11.00am | Cnr Manley St & Tallon St, Caboolture | Contact (07) 5428 1477
Eatons Hill with the South Pine Community Playgroup Eatons Hill | 9.30 – 11am during school terms | South Pine Community Church Eatons Hill, Cnr Eatons Crossing Rd & South Pine Rd, Eatons Hill | Contact Helen on 3264 5555 or email us at [email protected]
Lawnton with the Encircle Dads’ Playgroup | 9am – 11am | Encircle (formerly the Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre), 865 Gympie Road, Lawnton | Contact Letitia at Encircle on (07) 3889 0063 or email [email protected]
Lawnton with the Lawnton State School Indigenous Playgroup | 9.30am – 11.30am | Lawnton State School, Todd Road, Lawnton | Contact Kylie on (07) 3481 4834, or email [email protected]
Mitchelton with the Community Centre Playgroup | 10am – 12pm | 22 Hoben St., Mitchelton | Contact Jillian Warren on (07) 3354 2555, or email [email protected]
Nudgee with the Nudgee Knee Highs Playgroup | 9.30am – 11.30am | Banyo Presbyterian Church, Cnr St Vincent’s Road & Paradise Street, Banyo (4th Friday each month at a nominated park/play area) | Contact Playgroup Qld on 1800 171 882
Samford with Samford Playgroup | 9:30 am – 11:30am | Memorial Park, Corner Main & Progress Streets, Samford | Visit https://facebook.com/samfordplaygroup/ | Contact Samford Playgroup at [email protected].
The Gap with The Gap Playtime | 10.00am – 12.00pm | Various locations – homes, parks, pool | Contact Megan Crust on (07) 3300 2113
Warner with the Little Nippers Warner Playgroup | 8.30am – 11.30am | Pendicup Place, 365 Samsonvale Road, Warner | Contact Elissa on 0439 312 925
South Brisbane Friday Playgroups (south of the river)
Beenleigh with the Beenleigh PCYC Playgroup | 9am – 11am in Summer, 10am – 12pm in Winter | Alamein Street, Beenleigh | Contact Beenleigh PCYC on (07) 3380 1777
Birkdale with the Bayside Multiple Mums Playgroup | No meetings on last Friday of the month | Birkdale School of Arts Hall, 101 Birkdale Road, Birkdale | Contact Playgroup Qld on 1800 171 882
Birkdale with the Birkdale Friday Fun Time Playgroup | 9.30 – 11.30am | 33 Thorne Road, Birkdale | Contact Playgroup Qld on 1800 171 882
Capalaba with Playgroup Capalaba | 10am | The Cage, 9 Dollery Road, Capalaba | Contact Natalie on 0423 831 111, or email [email protected]
Kangaroo Point with the Little Fishes | 9.30 – 11.30am | 455 Main Street, Tallowood St Mary’s Church Hall, Kangaroo Point | Contact Alexandra on (07) 3399 9029
Norman Park with Playgroup Plus Camp Hill | 9.30am – 11.30am | Contact Jillian on [email protected]
Victoria Point with the Victoria Point Mothers Group | 10am | Full Life Chemist, Victoria Point Shopping Centre, Cnr Cleveland-Redland Bay & Bunker Rds Victoria Point
West Brisbane Friday Playgroups (including Ipswich)
Amberley with the Amberley Playgroup | 9:30am – 11:30am | 31 Gannett Street, Amberley | Contact [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/amberleyplaygroup
Auchenflower with the Montessori Infants’ House Playgroup | 9.15am – 10.45am | Montessori Infants’ House, Auchenflower | Contact (07) 3371 7044, email [email protected] or visit www.montessori-auchenflower.com.au/aboutmch/montessori-infants-house
Chapel Hill with the Chapel Hill Playgroup | 10.00am – 12.00pm | Chapel Hill Uniting Church, 9 Chapel Hill Road, Chapel Hill | Contact [email protected]
Forest Lake with the Play2Learn Playgroup | 9:15am – 11:15am | Forest Lake Park, The Esplanade, Forest Lake (playground area) | Contact Play2Learn on 0411 668 852
Gailes with the Little Kuppis Playgroup | 10am – 12pm | Gailes Community House, 30 Karina Street, Gailes | Contact (07) 3879 3004
Kenmore with the Happy Feet Playgroup | 9:30am – 11:30am during school terms | Kenmore Park Preschool and Kindy, 982 Moggill Road, Kenmore (look for the rainbow sign) | Contact Jo Harvey on (07) 3202 8958 or email [email protected]
Redbank with the Play2Learn Playgroup | 12:15pm – 2:15pm | Redbank Plaza Shopping Centre, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank (in front of ALDI) | Contact Play2Learn on 0411 668 852
Playgroups on a Saturday in Brisbane
North Brisbane Saturday Playgroups (north of the river)
Mitchelton with Saturday Playgroup at Mitchelton Pre-Schooling Centre | 9am-10.30am approx. every second week during school terms | Welcoming all children aged 0-5 years | 29 Kedron Avenue, Mitchelton | Visit www.mpc.net.au or contact [email protected]
Stafford with a Dads’ Playgroup | 10am – 12pm during school terms | 33 Teevan Street, Stafford | Contact Kylie at [email protected]
Playgroups are a great foundation for teaching Brisbane Kids the social skills they need to form friendships when they later head on to school. A Dads playgroup is an opportunity for dads to see their Brisbane Kids socialising and be part of this process. It is also a chance for other like-minded dads to form friendships.
If you are a Dad wanting to start a playgroup, then we have a guide on how to start a playgroup for you.
South Brisbane Saturday Playgroups (south of the river)
Woodridge with the Dads Playgroup | 9am – 11am during school terms | 35a North Rd, Woodridge | Contact [email protected], or phone (07) 3208 1263
Dads playgroup is a group for guys with kids 0-12. A fun social occasion for kids to have fun with others, socialise, try some new activities and craft and wear themselves out. Play in the large yard on the forts and cubby house, dress ups, dig in the big sand pit, heaps of toys and an air conditioned indoor space for when the weather isn’t ideal.
If you are a Dad wanting to start a playgroup, then we have a guide on how to start a playgroup for you.
West Brisbane Saturday Playgroups (including Ipswich)
Mothers Groups/playgroups not on any particular day – Including online groups, special needs groups and foreign language playgroups
Thanks to Save The Children, there are a range playgroups for migrant families
All across Brisbane with a German Playgroup | Find out more at www.meetup.com/The-German-Playgroup/
All across Brisbane with Playconnect Playgroups for kids with ASD | Contact Playgroup QLD on 1800 171 882
North Brisbane Playgroups (north of the river)
Ashgrove with Ashgrove Playgroup | St Pauls Angilican Church, Cnr Waterworks Rd & Jubilee Tce, Ashgrove | Contact the church directly on (07) 3366 2320
Kallangur with the Kallangur Mothers Group | Find out more at www.facebook.com/pages/Kallangur-Mums/246396095445182?ref=tn_tnmn
Morayfield with the Morayfield Mums Mothers Group | Find out more at www.facebook.com/pages/Morayfield-Mums/244493898967236
Murrumba Downs with Murrumba Downs & Surrounding Districts Mums | Find out more at www.facebook.com/MurrumbaDownsSurroundingDistrictsMums, or email [email protected]
Redcliffe with Redcliffe Online Mothers Group | Find out more at www.facebook.com/groups/152680988203011/
South Brisbane Playgroups (south of the river)
Logan with the Kiwi Mums in Logan group | Find out more at www.facebook.com/groups/kiwimumsinlogan/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Logan with Mums and Bubs Logan | Find out more at www.facebook.com/groups/140405902638033/#!/groups/140405902638033/
Logan with Parents and Poppets | Find out more at www.facebook.com/groups/parentsandpoppets/
Springwood with Families of Springwood | Find out more at http://www.facebook.com/FAMILIESOFSPRINGWOOD?sk=wall
West Brisbane Playgroups (including Ipswich)
Brisbane West with Brisbane West Families and Mums | Find out more at www.facebook.com/bwestmums
Centenary with Centenary Early Childhood Playgroup | Contact Emma for more a starter pack and more details at [email protected]
