If you’re looking for a way to get out of the house with your kids, local playgroups and storytimes are a good place to start. You’ll find families gathering in familiar spaces, kids exploring new toys or settling in to listen to a story, and parents trading tips or just catching their breath together. It’s a simple way for children to play and pick up new words, and for grownups to find a bit of company along the way.
Discover storytimes at your local library:
- Greenfield: Toddler Time Story Time at the Greenfield Public Library (through July 15, 2026)
- Longmeadow: Grow Play Learn at the Storrs Library (April 8, 15 & 29, 2026)
- South Hadley: Story Time at thge South Hadley Public Library (through May 7, 2026)
- Westhampton: Storytime at the Westhampton Public Library (through May 27)
Explore playgroups and family centers by town or region:
- New Marlborough: Playgroup w/ South Berkshire Kids New Marlborough Library (through June 10, 2026)
- Stockbridge: Play With Clay at the Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives (4th Wed of each month)
- Springfield: Ready, Set, Go! Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup Springfield City Library (through Dec 30, 2026)
- Pittsfield: 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
- Amherst: “The Bridge” Amherst Family Resource Center
- North Adams: Child Care of the Berkshires
- Greenfield: CAPV Family Center
- Community Health Programs (South Berkshire Cty.)
- Franklin County Playgroups
- Great Barrington: Family Resource Center
- Hilltowns & Pioneer Valley Family Centers & Playgroups
- Holyoke Chicopee Family and Community Program
- Hinsdale: Kittredge School
- Northampton Parents Center
- Springfield Home. City. Families.
- South Berkshire County Family Centers & Playgroups
- North Berkshire County Family Centers & Playgroups
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