PLAYGROUPS

The 2025-2026 playgroup signup is now open!


Please read the information below and then sign up using this link!



Welcome to LNC Playgroups!

LNC playgroups are a wonderful way to spend quality time with your child while building friendships with other local parents. Whether you’re new to town or just looking to expand your community, playgroups offer a fun, relaxed way to connect.

Groups typically meet weekly in members’ homes, local parks, or other family-friendly spots chosen by your group.

Playgroups are organized by your child’s age (or sibling groups) and your preferred day of the week — including weekend options.

New for the 2025–2026 season: We're excited to offer groups for expecting parents with due dates in the same timeframe!

The official playgroup season runs September through June, but our hope is that the connections you make continue well beyond — many groups choose to keep meeting over the summer and beyond.

Participation in LNC Playgroups

  • Playgroups are open to current LNC members only. (Non-members and past members aren’t covered under the Club’s insurance policy.)

  • Playgroups are designed for parents and their children to enjoy together. We kindly ask that babysitters, au pairs, nannies, and relatives not attend in place of parents—our insurance only covers members and their immediate families, and this time is meant to help parents and kids connect with other newcomers.

Group Size & Meeting Frequency

  • Playgroups usually begin with 8–10 families, though size may change throughout the year as schedules shift and new members join.

  • If you plan to regularly bring a sibling not in your assigned group, we recommend signing up for a Mixed-Age group.

  • Most playgroups meet once a week for 90 minutes–2 hours, but frequency and duration are up to each group.

  • Each group decides its own meeting time and location (see some of our favorite suggestions below!).

Playgroup Captains

  • Each playgroup will have a Captain to help get things off the ground by:

    • Starting a group chat

    • Organizing the first meetup

    • Setting a positive tone for the group

    • Helping families agree on a hosting rotation

    • Serving as the main contact for the Playgroup Chairs

    Are you a reliable communicator and natural organizer? You’ll have the chance to volunteer as Captain when filling out the form. Captains aren’t expected to plan every gathering — just to help keep things running smoothly!

Hosting

  • It’s helpful if each playgroup member or family rotates “hosting” every week - meaning one person is in charge of selecting a location and communicating details to the group.
  • You don’t have to host at your house unless you want to.
  • Hosts are not required to provide food, but if you choose to serve refreshments, please be sure to check for any allergies among playgroup members, and avoid potentially hazardous foods and hot beverages.

Parental responsibilities include

  • Being responsible for their own child's conduct and safety
  • Not bringing sick children to the playgroup
  • Cleaning up after their child
  • Informing the host if unable to attend playgroup

Meeting Place Ideas

  • Playgrounds & Outdoor Spaces
    • Turtle Park
    • Flint Park
    • Pinebrook Park
    • Memorial Park
    • Willow Park
    • Florence Park
    • Harbor Island Park
    • Flowers Park
    • Constitution Park
    • Sheldrake Environmental Center (Larchmont)
    • Rye Nature Center
    • Greenburgh Nature Center
  • Family friendly restaurants and cafes:
    • Bluestone Lane (Larchmont)
    • Stanz Cafe (Larchmont)
    • Root 2 Rise (Larchmont)
    • Brooklyn Bagel - Outdoor Patio (Mamaroneck)
  • Local Play places
    • Open Play at Anna & Jack's (Larchmont)
    • My Gym (Mamaroneck)
    • Tig and Me (Pelham & Rye)
    • We Rock the Spectrum (New Rochelle)
    • The Bunny Hive (Scarsdale)
  • Local libraries
  • Backyards or in home