Pop up playgroups
What is a Pop up Playgroup?
Pop up Playgroups are free for everyone to attend.
Our sessions are facilitated by our experienced early childhood team and are aimed at children 0 – 6 years.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for you and your children to make new friends, explore your local parks, and discover a world of learning and fun that Playgroups have to offer. A variety of activities will be on offer to suit varying needs of children such as:
- Music
- Craft
- Physical play
- Imaginary play
- Story time
You will also have the opportunity to speak to the team about Community Playgroups, Supported Playgroups and Kindergartens in your local area.
Sessions will be run in all weather, so please dress appropriately to the conditions. Please note that in extreme weather, Pop Up Playgroups will be cancelled.
Bookings are not required. Please remember your hats, water, and snacks.
Pop up Playgroup Term 4
Parents, caregivers and grandparents are welcome to join us for a Pop-up Playgroup session, explore a range of fun activities with your child. You will also have the chance to speak to the team about finding a local Community Playgroup, Supported Playgroup Program and Kindergarten Registration.
Pop up Playgroup is a free outdoor event please dress your child for the weather conditions, remember your hats, water bottles and snacks. Playgroup will be cancelled if inclement weather Please check the website (Pop up Playgroup). No Booking Required.
Overport Reserve, Frankston South
Time: 9.30 am - 11.30 am
Dates:
- Tuesday 6 October
- Tuesday 13 October
- Tuesday 20 October
Children’s Week event - Jubilee Park
Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Date: Wednesday 28 October
Seaford North Reserve
Time: 9.30 am - 11.30 am
Dates:
- Thursday 5 November
- Thursday 12 November
- Thursday 19 November
- Thursday 26 November
Nature Walk - McClelland Sculpture Park
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Dates:
- Thursday 3 December
- Thursday 10 December
End Of Year Playgroup Celebration
Date: Wednesday 16 December
TBC
Pop up Baby Playgroup Locations
Bookings
Parents, caregivers, and grandparents are welcome to join us for Pop up Baby Playgroup Session.
You will also have the chance to speak to the team about finding a local Community Playgroup, Supported Playgroup and Kindergarten Registration.
Benefits of coming to playgroup:
- Meet other families
- Supportive environment
- Share ideas and information
- Have fun, relax and build friendships
- Introduce your baby to new surroundings
- Play and explore
Please book in via QR code or Link below:
Pop Up Baby Playgroup Bookings
Intergenerational Playgroup
Village Baxter Retirement Village
When: Wednesdays, 1.00 pm - 2.30 pm
Dates:
- 7, 14, 21 October
- 4, 11, 18, 25 November
- 2, 9 December
Please note no session 28 October due to Children’s week.
Home Based Care Playgroup
Are you a Foster Carer, Kinship Carer, Permanent Carer or Adoptive Parent?
Come and connect with other local carers and support each other and build some new friendships long the way.
Playgroup has a wide variety of toys and space for your children to explore.
Please register via email and reach out if you have any questions
Email: Elaine.Turner@frankston.vic.gov.au
Day and Time: Mondays 10 am - 12 pm
Dates:
- 5 and 19 October
- 2, 16, 30 November
- 14 December
Location
Lakewood Child and Family Centre
107 Raphael Crescent, Frankston
Children’s Week
Children’s Week celebrates the talents, skills and achievements of children, and their right to connect with others and respectfully share their views.
The theme for Children’s Week 2026 is: "Children have the right to use their own language, celebrate their culture, and practice their religion."
To celebrate Children’s Week, we will be hosting a free event for children 0 – 6 years and their families, that will engage the senses, capture the imagination, and encourage creative expression.
We’ll be having a Sausage Sizzle for everyone to enjoy!
Feel free to bring along a picnic as well if you’d like to add to the fun. This Event will be outside, please be sun smart. In the event of rain, we will move inside.
Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026
Time: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Location: Jubilee Park Stadium, 83 Hillcrest Rd. Frankston
Pease book in via QR code or Link below:
Children's Week Playgroup Bookings