Parenting Playgroups in Manchester, NH
Parent & Child Support Groups in New Hampshire
Join us for a play date & peer led group in a semi-structured setting that encourages friendships & connections! Each of our NH playgroups is led by a peer facilitator that will help keep conversations flowing.
Pick a group that matches your child’s age. Younger siblings are always welcome & attend for free if they are 6 months or younger.
MANCHESTER, NH PARENTING PLAYGROUP OPTIONS ...
Play Date at Cowabunga's!
[ 18 month to 5 years old ]
Join us for Play Date at Cowabunga’s in Manchester, NH, a fun and relaxed play group designed for little ones and their grown-ups! This play date is held in our open gym area and lasts about two hours. This group is perfect for confident walkers around age 18 month+ to age 5 year and is all about active play, social time, and lots of smiles. Younger siblings always welcome.
Kids can explore, bounce, climb, and play while parents and caregivers connect and enjoy watching the fun unfold. Our groups are run by parent facilitators that welcome all caregivers to join in on the fun. This play date is perfect for toddlers and young children looking to burn energy, build confidence, and make new friends in a welcoming environment.
Whether it’s your child’s first group activity or part of your weekly routine, our play dates at Cowabunga’s is a great way to play, socialize, and make memories together.
When arriving, look for the tables with the balloons to check in with the group facilitators!
Groups will not be held during school vacation days/weeks.
$20 per child for two hours.
Free with monthly membership. Memberships start at $50 a month for one child.
Babies (non walking) and adults are free..
- This is an information meet up in our open gym area led by parent facilitators. When you arrive, check in at the front desk. Proceed to the table area and look for the tables with the balloons & sit in that area!
- Get settled & a facilitator will welcome you. You can hangout and play with the group or wander around the open gym area with your new friends.
- You can bring any items you need for your child.
- You can bring nut free food and drinks or buy items at our concession stand
- Please bring socks for you and your child to wear while playing.
We understand that life gets crazy & things come up! Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds once booked.
Bunga's Foster
Family Play Group!
[ 0 to 15 years old]
Come hang out with other like-minded families at Cowabunga’s Manchester, NH for our NH Foster Family Play Group. This group is 90 minutes of unstructured play where the kids can practice social skills and the adults can connect.
Group is held in our private gym area to keep kids contained & allow all to social together.
All ages are welcome. This group is great for both the children and adults to get out of the house, have some fun, and form some friendships. This group is open to babies through age 15.
Every Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm.
This group will be switching to Wednesdays from 4 pm to 6 pm in February.
Groups will not be held during school vacation days/weeks.
This group is free for Foster Families that are currently licensed and active in the community. This group plays in our private party gyms.
If you’d like to stay afterwards to play in the open gym, it would be an additional $6 per child for an hour.
- The Bunga’s Foster Family Group will greeted by our parent facilitator. Our facilitator may ask guests to introduce themselves and share some of the highs and lows from the week while the kids play.
- There will also be opportunities to ask for or share advice to others.
- You can bring any items you need for your child.
- We ask that any food or drink be nut free & consumed at a table in the room.
- We are a nut free facility.
Bunga's Babies
[Up to 18 Months]
Get out of the house & enjoy some great conversation with other parents of young children up to 18 months old. This playgroup is 60 minutes long and will be held in one of the private party gym.
There will be some developmentally appropriate toys for the babies to use while the adults enjoy conversation led by a facilitator.
LAST GROUP OF 2025 ON WEDNESDAY, 12/17 at 10 AM to 11:15 AM
We are pausing baby group indefinitely to regroup and brainstorm new ideas!
Groups will not be held during school vacation days/week.
Typically $10 per family
Cost is per session. Must purchase additional ticket to play in the open gym afterwards.
- The group will begin with the facilitator asking guests to introduce themselves and share some of the highs and lows from the week.
- There will also be opportunities to ask for or share advice to others.
- From time to time there may be a consultant that comes in and speaks on a specific topic.
- You can bring any items you need for your child.
- We ask that any food or drink be nut free & consumed at a table in the room.
We understand that life gets crazy & things come up! Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for our Manchester, NH local playgroup sessions once booked.