Free Playgroups in South Florida for Babies & Toddlers

Finding fun, engaging, and FREE activities for little ones can sometimes feel like a challenge, but South Florida has so many amazing options for parents looking to socialize, learn, and play with their kiddos! Whether you have a baby or a toddler, these free playgroups and storytime sessions are perfect for getting out of the house, meeting other parents, and giving your little one a head start on learning. Here are some of our favorite free playgroups happening around Miami-Dade and beyond!

📚 Miami-Dade Public Library – Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies & Toddlers

If you haven’t checked out your local library yet, you are seriously missing out! Miami-Dade Public Libraries offer Talk, Read, Sing sessions designed for babies and toddlers. These interactive storytimes include songs, books, and activities to encourage early learning and socialization. The best part? They’re available multiple times a week at different library branches across Miami-Dade County!

📍 Various Miami-Dade Public Library branches
📅 Available Monday-Saturday
🔗 Learn More

🎵 FIU CCF – FREE Ready, Set, Go! Music & Movement Jam Sessions + Storytimes

This one is a must if your little one loves music and movement! FIU’s Center for Children and Families, in partnership with The Children's Trust, offers free music & movement jam sessions at select library branches. These fun-filled classes encourage early literacy skills through music, dancing, and interactive stories.

📍 Select Miami-Dade Public Library branches
📅 Varies by location
🔗 Learn More

👩‍👩‍👧 The Children's Trust Parent Club – FREE Parenting Workshops

This one is for the parents! In addition to the free playgroups, The Children’s Trust Parent Club offers parenting workshops at some of Miami’s most popular indoor playgrounds. You’ll get expert guidance on everything from toddler tantrums to sleep schedules—all while your little one plays! They also host virtual workshops on Zoom if you can’t make it in person.

📍 Indoor playgrounds & online
📅 Multiple times per month
🔗 Learn more 

🎨 UM Parent Club – Ready, Set, Go! Caregiver & Me Playgroups

Looking for a structured playgroup that incorporates arts, music, and sensory fun? The University of Miami Parent Club offers FREE Caregiver & Me playgroups for young children. These groups meet weekly at different library branches and focus on play-based learning. Bonus: They also have virtual parenting workshops!

📍 Various library branches & online
📅 Weekly in-person sessions + virtual workshops
🔗Learn More

🌈 Round Robin Playgroup – Affordable & Accessible Playgroups

This nonprofit is all about bringing families together! Round Robin Playgroup offers donation-based weekly playgroups across South Florida. They even have FREE sensory and music-based drop-in sessions for babies and toddlers (ages 0-24 months) at select libraries. It’s a great way to meet other parents and let your little ones explore in a safe, welcoming environment.

📍 Multiple South Florida locations
📅 Weekly playgroups & free library sessions
🔗 Find a group near you

Why We Love These Free Playgroups

✔ They’re completely free (or donation-based!)
✔ Great way to socialize your baby or toddler
✔ Perfect for meeting other local parents
✔ Encourage early learning through play & music
✔ Many options across South Florida!

These playgroups and storytimes are such a great way to keep your little ones entertained while helping them learn and grow. Have you been to any of these? Let us know which one is your favorite!

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