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 more playgroups across South east QLD and if you dont 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.
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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 playtime@southpinechurch.com
Mitchelton with the Multi-Cultural Playgroup | 10am – 12pm | For families from all cultures and backgrounds | 22 Hoben St., Mitchelton | Contact info@picabeen.org.au
New Farm with the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre Playgroup | 10am – 11:30am | New Farm Neighbourhood Centre, 967 Brunswick Street, New Farm | Visit http://newfarmneighbourhood.org/activities-and-events/new-farm-play-group/ or 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 Samfordplaygroup@gmail.com.
South Brisbane Monday Playgroups (south of the river)
Annerley with the Junction Park Playgroup | Mornings during school terms | Community Hall in Junction Park Primary School, Gowrie Street, Annerley | Kiriana 0410 988 281 or email kirianamgiffin@gmail.com.
West Brisbane Monday Playgroups (including Ipswich)
Amberley with the Amberley Playgroup | 9:30am – 11:30am | 31 Gannett Street, Amberley | Contact amberley.playgroup@hotmail.com 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 childrenshouse@montessori-auchenflower.com.au 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 playgroup@forestlakebabptist.org.au
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 | Kenmore State School Activities Hall, Moggill Road, Kenmore (next to the pool at the Coles roundabout) | Email rhyl@viabroadband.net for info, or just come along!
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 kanchana_wanninayake@yahoo.com.au
Caboolture with Steiner Playgroup | 9:30am – 11:30am | Contact marketing@moretonbaysteiner.org
Mitchelton with the Young Parents Playgroup | 10am – 12pm | 22 Hoben St., Mitchelton | Contact Vicki Jacobs on (07) 3354 2555, or email info@picabeen.org.au
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 Samfordplaygroup@gmail.com.
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!
Windsor with the Windsor Gumnuts Playgroup | 9.30 – 11.30am | Presbyterian Church Cnr Maygar & Whish Streets, Windsor | Contact Sarah on 0427 478 775
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 kalingawooloowinplaygroup@gmail.com
South Brisbane Tuesday Playgroups (south of the river)
Bethania with the Bethania St Community Garden Playgroup | 8.30am – 10.30am | Bethania Street Community Garden, Lota | Contact Lakshmi on 0459 990 719 or email wmcommunitygardensgroup@gmail.com
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 karen.kantor@bigpond.com
Norman Park with Playgroup Plus Camp Hill | 9.30am – 11.30am | Contact Jillian on j.fomiatti@optusnet.com.au
Norman Park with Norman Park Playgroup | 9.30am – 11.30am during school terms | Eastern Hills Anglicans Hall, at 101 Watson St, Camp Hill | Contact Jody at normanparkplaygroup@hotmail.com
Rochedale South with the Springwood 1 Playgroup | 9:30 – 11:30am | The hall at Underwood Park, Rochedale South | Contact Casey on 0421 646 793
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 childrenshouse@montessori-auchenflower.com.au 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 Alana at alanacaple@hotmail.com
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 Caitlinhocking@hotmail.com
Rosalie with Rosalie Tuesday Playgroup | 9.30 – 11.30am | Rosalie Baptist Church, 97 Fernberg Rd, Paddington | Contact Anita at anita.dwyer07@gmail.com
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 | 9:30am – 11:30am | City Tabernacle Baptist Church, 163 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane | Contact Larissa 0401 189 928 or 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 playtime@southpinechurch.com
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 Samfordplaygroup@gmail.com.
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 cassiebond90@hotmail.com
Tarragindi with the Tarragindi Playgroup | 9:30 – 11:30am | 24 Pope Street, Tarragindi | Contact tarragindipg@gmail.com
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 amberley.playgroup@hotmail.com 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 childrenshouse@montessori-auchenflower.com.au 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
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 MitchieFuntimePlaygroup@yahoo.com.au
Narangba with the PCYC Kids Club | 9:30 – 11:30am | Deception Bay PCYC | Contact Holly at hollygibb@telstra.com
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 Samfordplaygroup@gmail.com.
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
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
Ormeau at the Playful Possums Playgroup | 9am – 11am | Pimpama Uniting Church Community Hall | Contact Chanelle on 0402 253 798
Wynnum with the Chicks Playgroup | 9.30am – 11.30am | Wynnum Christian Community Church, 161 Preston Road, Wynnum | Contact Betty on 0478 020 069 or email chicks.playgroup@outlook.com
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 childrenshouse@montessori-auchenflower.com.au 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 Alana at alanacaple@hotmail.com
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
Boondall with the Boondall Gummy Bears Playgroup | 9am all year round (closed between Christmas and New Years) | 128 Muller Road, Boondall | Contact Marta on 0410 358 088
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 playtime@southpinechurch.com
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 letitiab@encircle.org.au
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 kharr357@eq.edu.au
Mitchelton with the Community Centre Playgroup | 10am – 12pm | 22 Hoben St., Mitchelton | Contact Jillian Warren on (07) 3354 2555, or email info@picabeen.org.au
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 Samfordplaygroup@gmail.com.
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 playgroupcapalaba@yahoo.com
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 j.fomiatti@optusnet.com.au
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 amberley.playgroup@hotmail.com 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 childrenshouse@montessori-auchenflower.com.au 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 chapelhillplaygroup@gmail.com
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 joanna_harvey@hotmail.com
Playgroups on a Saturday in Brisbane
North Brisbane Saturday Playgroups (north of the river)
Stafford with a Dads’ Playgroup | 10am – 12pm during school terms | 33 Teevan Street, Stafford | Contact Kylie at enquiries@thecommunityplace.com.au
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 thefamilyplace@candk.asn.au, 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
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 local.mums.2012@gmail.com
Narangba with Narangba Mums | Find out more at www.facebook.com/pages/Narangba-Mums/195059107213675?sk=info
North Brisbane with North Brisbane Mums Group | Find out more at www.facebook.com/NorthBrisbaneMums
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 cecplaygroup@ho