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Fri August 14, 2026
IGNITE Kids Club
14/08/2026 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
IGNITE Kids club is a Friday afternoon 4-week program that runs each term, next in August 2026.
Kids can be dropped off from 3.30pm with the main program running from 4-5.30pm including games, challenges, music & an opportunity to find out more about Jesus. We’ll even give them afternoon tea, so you can bring them straight from school! Kids can join us for any or all of the 4 weeks of Ignite Kids’ Club each term, so it’s never too late to start. We can’t wait to meet you!
🧒 School years 3-6
⏰ 4-5:30pm, drop off from 3:30pm
📍 58-60 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield
💰 $5 per week, sibling & term discounts available
🍿 Afternoon tea included
📅 Aug 7, 14, 21, & 28
⏰ 4-5:30pm, drop off from 3:30pm
📍 58-60 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield
💰 $5 per week, sibling & term discounts available
🍿 Afternoon tea included
📅 Aug 7, 14, 21, & 28
IGNITE Kids Club
14/08/2026 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
IGNITE Kids club is a Friday afternoon 4-week program that runs each term, next in August 2026.
Kids can be dropped off from 3.30pm with the main program running from 4-5.30pm including games, challenges, music & an opportunity to find out more about Jesus. We’ll even give them afternoon tea, so you can bring them straight from school! Kids can join us for any or all of the 4 weeks of Ignite Kids’ Club each term, so it’s never too late to start. We can’t wait to meet you!
🧒 School years 3-6
⏰ 4-5:30pm, drop off from 3:30pm
📍 58-60 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield
💰 $5 per week, sibling & term discounts available
🍿 Afternoon tea included
📅 Aug 7, 14, 21, & 28
⏰ 4-5:30pm, drop off from 3:30pm
📍 58-60 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield
💰 $5 per week, sibling & term discounts available
🍿 Afternoon tea included
📅 Aug 7, 14, 21, & 28
Mon August 17, 2026
Playgroups in the Ryde Area
17/08/2026 @ 9:00 am
We’ve created a listing of all the playgroups local to the Ryde area including times, activities and locations. Feel free to email us if you know something we don’t! You can also find more options on the Playgroups NSW website.
Monday
Playgroup @ St Annes
St Annes Anglican Church, 42 Church St, Ryde
9.30-11.00am Mondays – Join our playgroup for a fun-filled morning! Enjoy playtime, sing-along songs, engaging Bible stories, and morning tea. Bring your children for a wonderful opportunity to learn, grow, and make new friends!
Cost $40/term per family. Morning tea is provided for adults, please BYO for your children.
PlayConnect+
North Ryde Community Preschool – 13 Clermont Ave, Ryde
10:30am-12pm during school term. For children with a disability or developmental delay and their carers / siblings aged 0-8 years (no formal diagnosis required). Meet with local families, facilitated by Early Childhood Educators
Email to join us at no cost nreplaygroup@gmail.com
Cutler Parade Playgroup
2 Cutler Parade, North Ryde (behind Community Aid)
9.30am -11.30am Monday
Cutler Parade playgroup is a friendly place for parents and carers to bring the kids each week. Fees are $30 per term with a one-off $20 joining fee. The first time is a free trial to see if it’s a good fit for you. Join their Facebook group here.
St Therese’s Playgroup
St Therese’s Catholic Primary School Community Room, 448 Blaxland Rd, Denistone
9am -10.30am during school terms. Babies, toddlers and young children will have a wide variety of early learning experiences such as arts & craft, free play, dress-ups, games, story & song time and outdoor play on the trampolines & play equipment. Gold coin donation!
For further information, please do not hesitate to email alison.khalil@syd.catholic.edu.au or visit the Facebook page.
Junior Jivers
Wentworth Point Library (Function room 1) – 10 Footbridge Bvd, Wentworth Point
10-11am during school terms. Junior Jivers is a fun, musical-themed playgroup for toddlers, pre-schoolers and their parents (or grandparents / carers) run by a group of volunteers from Newington Anglican Church.
This group involves a structured 30-minute music-themed session (with dancing, singing and a bible story time). This session is usually followed by morning tea that is provided for children and adults and some free playtime! Cost per child for a term is $30.
For more info please contact Lucy (Junior Jivers Coordinator) via email lucy@newingtonanglican.org or 0433777481.
Play and Discover
West Ryde Anglican Church – Bellevue Ave and Dickson Ave, West Ryde (in the church hall, up the driveway).
10am – 11.30am during school terms, for children 0-5 years. It’s $20 per family per term, or $3 a week. Lots of open-ended play, followed by stories, a bible spot, and songs. Morning tea provided for kids and carers. Dads, Grandparents and nannies are more than welcome.
For more information, please contact Tracyyang1123@gmail.com
Tuesday
Mainly Music North Ryde
St John’s Anglican Church – 152 Coxs Road, North Ryde
10am -12pm every Tuesday morning during school term – $$6 per session, or a 10 pass for $50.
Villa Maria Playgroup
Holy Name of Mary Parish Hall, corner of Gladesville Rd and Mary St Hunters Hill
9.30am-11.30am during school term. Children from 0-5 years. All welcome. A gold coin donation is appreciated with each visit.
Ryde Supported Playgroup
Ryde Public School Hall (Argyle Av)
9.30am- 11.00am. A free group for families with children up to 6 years. Meet other parents and share experiences, play and learn with your child, and discover other services and support in your community.
For more information contact 9410 0174 or spns@integricare.org.au
Epping Free Play Playgroup
Epping Uniting Church, corner of Oxford and Chester Streets (in the large hall)
11am-12pm for children aged 0-6 years and their parents/caregivers. Free of charge (includes tea and coffee) – parents and caregivers can sit down and enjoy a hot or cold drink while watching their children play with a variety of toys and games. It’s ‘Free Play’ (child-initiated, unstructured play) for children of all abilities and preferences.
Complete this expression of interest form or contact organiser@eppingunitingchurch.org.au or 0491 362 406
Olive Grove Cottage
St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church – Church Basement/ 20 Wharf Road, Gladesville
9.30-11am during school term. We are a Montessori-inspired, child led playgroup for children aged 0-6 in Gladesville.
West Epping Uniting Church Playgroup
Carlingford Rd & Orchard St, Epping
10am-11:30am – Playgroup is held during the school term in the upstairs hall and includes indoor & outdoor play, sandpit play, fun activities for you and your child, morning tea, story and songs. Parents/Grandparents welcome! $35 per term or $5 per week. Contact Erica 0409 044 923
Soul Revival Playtime
Anderson Park – Belmore St & Rothesay Ave, Ryde
10 – 11am during school terms – for children aged 0-5 years, run by Soul Revival Church, Ryde. Explore God and the world we live in through songs, Bible stories, and playtime in the park.
Wednesday
Italian Bilingual Playgroup
30-32 See Street, Meadowbank
9.30am – 11am Fridays for 2-5 year olds. Fun and interactive sessions in Italian and English, filled with stories, games, music and art and craft activities, our playgroup makes learning another language fun.
Call 9807 2272 or email info@ibs.nsw.edu.au to reserve your spot.
St Michael’s Meadowbank Playgroup
53 Maxim St Meadowbank – Parish hall (enter via school)
9.15am- 11am weekly during Term time at St Michael’s Meadowbank Hall (entry via school gates) or Lions Park West Ryde (email for schedule).
Remember to bring $2, a piece of chopped fruit to share and a hat and water bottle for your child. Everyone welcome, no need to RSVP, just show up!
For more info, contact the Family Educator – kirrily.mcdermott@syd.catholic.edu.au
Figtree Playgroup
Fairyland Hall – Church St, Hunters Hill
10am – 12pm for children 0-5 years old. Indoor and outdoor play, toys, games and craft. $30 per term per family or $7.50 per session per family. Bring a piece of fruit to share!
For more info email figtreeplaygrouphh@gmail.com.
Magic of Storytelling Playgroup
Anzac Park, West Ryde
10am – 11.30am during school term. There are different stations set up (craft, blocks, books, babies, sport) plus the playground. Children can move between stations freely and there’s no need to stay for the full 1.5 hours.
Mainly Music Rhodes
Building 4, The Connection, 30 Shoreline Drive, Rhodes
Wednesdays 10am to 1130am during school term. A fun playgroup for learning and having fun through music. Morning tea for kids and adults is provided and ends with free play every week. The group is currently full but is accepting people for the waiting list. $8 per session (2nd child only charged when they are over 18 months old).
Our Lady Queen of Peace Gladesville Playgroup
Parish Hall – Cnr Westminster Road and Oxford Street, Gladesville
9:00am -10:30am during the school term for children 0-5 years old. There is craft, morning tea, prayer, story and music time.
Mini Movers Playgroup
All Saints Anglican Church North Epping
10 -11.30am during school term. Enjoy both indoor and outdoor play including music and games.
West Epping Uniting Church Playgroup
Carlingford Rd & Orchard St, Epping
10am-11:30am – Mainly Music is held during the shool term in the downstairs hall and includes an interactive music program with singing, dancing, props, morning tea and playtime afterwards. Parents/Grandparents welcome! $35 per term or $5 per week. Contact Elizabeth 0404102817
Rydalmere Public School Playgroup
Rydalmere Public School – 397 Victoria Rd, Rydalmere
9:30am to 11:30am during school term for 0-5-year-olds Gold coin donation to attend.
For more information email seetha.srinivasan@det.nsw.edu.au or text Seetha on 0448331588.
Thursday
OLHC (Our Lady Help of Christians) Playgroup
29 Oxford Street, Epping
10am-12pm Thursdays. This free Kidzplay playgroup is held at at OLHC (Our Lady Help of Christians) in the hall beside the church and includes tea/coffee and snacks. They have free play then songs, story time, and arts/crafts.
North Epping Pre-Kindy playgroup
Northern District CCCS church – 41 Boundary Rd, North Epping
10-12pm Thursdays during school term for children 0-5 year olds and their parents/carers. Come along for play, music and story time, craft and morning tea. A Gold coin donation is appreciated. More info and updates on the Facebook group.
Gladesville-Boronia Park Uniting Church Playgroup
93 Pittwater Rd, Gladesville
9.30am – 11am during school term. Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Carers with their pre-school children get together to have fun playing, doing craft, singing and enjoying morning tea together. $2 per child.
Contact: Marilyn 0419164140.
River’s Edge Playgroup
River’s Edge Church – 7/ 2 Holker Street, Newington
10am to 11:30am during the school term. Enjoy coffee or tea whilst the kids enjoy playtime, craft and song and finish with morning tea (BYO). Suitable for kids 0-6 yrs and costs $2 per family, per visit.
Contact: Ali on 0409 635 802
St Charles Primary School, Ryde
2a Charles Street, Ryde
9am – 11am during school term. Join in for a morning of craft, play and friendship. Bring along recess, a hat & water bottle for your child. Located in the Parish Centre.
Contact: Philippa Manley philippa.manley@syd.catholic.edu.au
SMG Playgroup
Sts Michael and Gabriel Antiochian Orthodox Church – 72 Belmore St, (Cnr Junction St), Ryde
10.30am to 12.30pm Thursdays, during school terms. Kids can enjoy supervised play and craft activities and healthy morning tea/refreshments for parents and children. The children pray a short prayer before eating morning tea, and a short Bible study and prayers are optional for mothers who wish to do so. A donation of $5 is kindly requested (but not compulsory) to cover the costs of hall hire, craft activities and morning tea.
For more information, please contact the Playgroup Assistant, Linda Alkoudsi on linda.koudsi@gmail.com or 0401 948 885.
RBC Playgroup at Northcross Christian School
Cnr of Lane Cove Road and Dobson Crescent, Ryde (Park on Dobson Crescent, walk through boom gates, enter through glass doors on left.)
9:45am-11am Every 2nd Thursday during school terms. For newborns to 5yr olds and their grown-ups. Invite your family, friends, neighbours and their little ones to come along too! All are welcomCost: $2 per family per visit. What’s in store: Story-time adventures, singing and music fun, creative craft activities and morning tea for both kids and adults!
Contact Karen – playgroup@rydebaptist.com.au
Friday
Macquarie Chapel Presbyterian Church
2 Herring Rd, Marsfield (cnr Abuklea Rd)
9.30am – 11.30am during school term. Learn and develop through play and friendship. Apart from free play, the children experience craft time, morning tea and group time. Parents and carers are able to chat over morning tea and build friendships too. For children 0-5 years. Cost: $20 per term for 1 child + $10 per child for 2nd/3rd (Children under 1yr-no charge).. BYO children’s drinks and morning tea (nut free).
For further information please email Juli Secker (Children’s Pastor) juli@macchap.com.au or ph: (02) 9878 8048
Italian Bilingual Playgroup
30-32 See Street, Meadowbank
9.30am – 11am Fridays for 2-5 year olds. Fun and interactive sessions in Italian and English filled with stories, games, music and art and craft activities, our playgroup makes learning another language fun.
Call 9807 2272 or email info@ibs.nsw.edu.au to reserve your spot.
The Bridge Church Playgroup
136 Herring Rd, Macquarie Park
10am to 12pm Friday – Running during school term only, this is a Christian playgroup for children aged 0-5 years. Each week there will be a bible story, singing, craft and fun activities for the children as well as morning tea for both the children and adults. The fee is $5 per child and $10 per family (more than 1 child).
Contact: Suet Mie Lee suetmie.lee@thebridgechurch.org.au.
Captivate PLAY!
74A Bowden st, Ryde
10:30am Friday – Captivate PLAY! is a Christian playgroup for children aged 0-5 years. Every Friday we provide an interactive music and story time as well as morning tea, and of course free play! Our aim is to provide a safe & welcoming place where children AND adults can make friendships and have an enjoyable morning.
Junior Jivers
Christchurch Gladesville Upper Hall – entry from Western Crescent
10am – 11:45am during the school term. It is a music and movement group for children aged 2-5 years (younger siblings welcome) taught within a Christian context. The cost is $27 for the term for one child or $45 for 2 or more children ($3 per child per week/$5 per family per week).
Contact: junior.jivers@christchurch.org.au
Mainly Music, Epping
LifeWay Lutheran Church – 56 Norfolk Rd, Epping
10am – 12pm during the school term. Cost is $5 for one caregiver & one child. Additional children or adults are an extra $2 each (newborns – 18 months are free). The group is full but they welcome you to come along to one session for free and leave your details on the waitlist.
Wild Kindy Playgroup
Field of Mars, North Ryde
9.30 – 11am during school term for 2.5 – 5-year-olds. $135 term, book by term.
It’s a nature-based playgroup, families enjoy nature activities, eco-art, messy play, use real tools and explore the bush.
Bubs & Books
3AM Ryde Seventh Day Adventist Church – Cnr Lane Cove Road & Dobson Crescent Ryde
10am – 11.30am during school term. It is a free playgroup to support mums in the area with free play, morning tea, songs and story time. For ages 0-5 years of age.
Guardian Childcare & Education Gladesville
930am-11am, first Friday of the month – 22-24 College Street, Gladesville
Looking for a fun and welcoming space to connect, play, and explore with your little ones? We’d love to invite local mothers groups to join us for special activities at our childcare centre! Enjoy engaging experiences, meet our friendly educators, and be part of our supportive community.
Thu August 20, 2026
Playgroups in the Ryde Area
20/08/2026 @ 9:00 am
We’ve created a listing of all the playgroups local to the Ryde area including times, activities and locations. Feel free to email us if you know something we don’t! You can also find more options on the Playgroups NSW website.
Monday
Playgroup @ St Annes
St Annes Anglican Church, 42 Church St, Ryde
9.30-11.00am Mondays – Join our playgroup for a fun-filled morning! Enjoy playtime, sing-along songs, engaging Bible stories, and morning tea. Bring your children for a wonderful opportunity to learn, grow, and make new friends!
Cost $40/term per family. Morning tea is provided for adults, please BYO for your children.
PlayConnect+
North Ryde Community Preschool – 13 Clermont Ave, Ryde
10:30am-12pm during school term. For children with a disability or developmental delay and their carers / siblings aged 0-8 years (no formal diagnosis required). Meet with local families, facilitated by Early Childhood Educators
Email to join us at no cost nreplaygroup@gmail.com
Cutler Parade Playgroup
2 Cutler Parade, North Ryde (behind Community Aid)
9.30am -11.30am Monday
Cutler Parade playgroup is a friendly place for parents and carers to bring the kids each week. Fees are $30 per term with a one-off $20 joining fee. The first time is a free trial to see if it’s a good fit for you. Join their Facebook group here.
St Therese’s Playgroup
St Therese’s Catholic Primary School Community Room, 448 Blaxland Rd, Denistone
9am -10.30am during school terms. Babies, toddlers and young children will have a wide variety of early learning experiences such as arts & craft, free play, dress-ups, games, story & song time and outdoor play on the trampolines & play equipment. Gold coin donation!
For further information, please do not hesitate to email alison.khalil@syd.catholic.edu.au or visit the Facebook page.
Junior Jivers
Wentworth Point Library (Function room 1) – 10 Footbridge Bvd, Wentworth Point
10-11am during school terms. Junior Jivers is a fun, musical-themed playgroup for toddlers, pre-schoolers and their parents (or grandparents / carers) run by a group of volunteers from Newington Anglican Church.
This group involves a structured 30-minute music-themed session (with dancing, singing and a bible story time). This session is usually followed by morning tea that is provided for children and adults and some free playtime! Cost per child for a term is $30.
For more info please contact Lucy (Junior Jivers Coordinator) via email lucy@newingtonanglican.org or 0433777481.
Play and Discover
West Ryde Anglican Church – Bellevue Ave and Dickson Ave, West Ryde (in the church hall, up the driveway).
10am – 11.30am during school terms, for children 0-5 years. It’s $20 per family per term, or $3 a week. Lots of open-ended play, followed by stories, a bible spot, and songs. Morning tea provided for kids and carers. Dads, Grandparents and nannies are more than welcome.
For more information, please contact Tracyyang1123@gmail.com
Tuesday
Mainly Music North Ryde
St John’s Anglican Church – 152 Coxs Road, North Ryde
10am -12pm every Tuesday morning during school term – $$6 per session, or a 10 pass for $50.
Villa Maria Playgroup
Holy Name of Mary Parish Hall, corner of Gladesville Rd and Mary St Hunters Hill
9.30am-11.30am during school term. Children from 0-5 years. All welcome. A gold coin donation is appreciated with each visit.
Ryde Supported Playgroup
Ryde Public School Hall (Argyle Av)
9.30am- 11.00am. A free group for families with children up to 6 years. Meet other parents and share experiences, play and learn with your child, and discover other services and support in your community.
For more information contact 9410 0174 or spns@integricare.org.au
Epping Free Play Playgroup
Epping Uniting Church, corner of Oxford and Chester Streets (in the large hall)
11am-12pm for children aged 0-6 years and their parents/caregivers. Free of charge (includes tea and coffee) – parents and caregivers can sit down and enjoy a hot or cold drink while watching their children play with a variety of toys and games. It’s ‘Free Play’ (child-initiated, unstructured play) for children of all abilities and preferences.
Complete this expression of interest form or contact organiser@eppingunitingchurch.org.au or 0491 362 406
Olive Grove Cottage
St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church – Church Basement/ 20 Wharf Road, Gladesville
9.30-11am during school term. We are a Montessori-inspired, child led playgroup for children aged 0-6 in Gladesville.
West Epping Uniting Church Playgroup
Carlingford Rd & Orchard St, Epping
10am-11:30am – Playgroup is held during the school term in the upstairs hall and includes indoor & outdoor play, sandpit play, fun activities for you and your child, morning tea, story and songs. Parents/Grandparents welcome! $35 per term or $5 per week. Contact Erica 0409 044 923
Soul Revival Playtime
Anderson Park – Belmore St & Rothesay Ave, Ryde
10 – 11am during school terms – for children aged 0-5 years, run by Soul Revival Church, Ryde. Explore God and the world we live in through songs, Bible stories, and playtime in the park.
Wednesday
Italian Bilingual Playgroup
30-32 See Street, Meadowbank
9.30am – 11am Fridays for 2-5 year olds. Fun and interactive sessions in Italian and English, filled with stories, games, music and art and craft activities, our playgroup makes learning another language fun.
Call 9807 2272 or email info@ibs.nsw.edu.au to reserve your spot.
St Michael’s Meadowbank Playgroup
53 Maxim St Meadowbank – Parish hall (enter via school)
9.15am- 11am weekly during Term time at St Michael’s Meadowbank Hall (entry via school gates) or Lions Park West Ryde (email for schedule).
Remember to bring $2, a piece of chopped fruit to share and a hat and water bottle for your child. Everyone welcome, no need to RSVP, just show up!
For more info, contact the Family Educator – kirrily.mcdermott@syd.catholic.edu.au
Figtree Playgroup
Fairyland Hall – Church St, Hunters Hill
10am – 12pm for children 0-5 years old. Indoor and outdoor play, toys, games and craft. $30 per term per family or $7.50 per session per family. Bring a piece of fruit to share!
For more info email figtreeplaygrouphh@gmail.com.
Magic of Storytelling Playgroup
Anzac Park, West Ryde
10am – 11.30am during school term. There are different stations set up (craft, blocks, books, babies, sport) plus the playground. Children can move between stations freely and there’s no need to stay for the full 1.5 hours.
Mainly Music Rhodes
Building 4, The Connection, 30 Shoreline Drive, Rhodes
Wednesdays 10am to 1130am during school term. A fun playgroup for learning and having fun through music. Morning tea for kids and adults is provided and ends with free play every week. The group is currently full but is accepting people for the waiting list. $8 per session (2nd child only charged when they are over 18 months old).
Our Lady Queen of Peace Gladesville Playgroup
Parish Hall – Cnr Westminster Road and Oxford Street, Gladesville
9:00am -10:30am during the school term for children 0-5 years old. There is craft, morning tea, prayer, story and music time.
Mini Movers Playgroup
All Saints Anglican Church North Epping
10 -11.30am during school term. Enjoy both indoor and outdoor play including music and games.
West Epping Uniting Church Playgroup
Carlingford Rd & Orchard St, Epping
10am-11:30am – Mainly Music is held during the shool term in the downstairs hall and includes an interactive music program with singing, dancing, props, morning tea and playtime afterwards. Parents/Grandparents welcome! $35 per term or $5 per week. Contact Elizabeth 0404102817
Rydalmere Public School Playgroup
Rydalmere Public School – 397 Victoria Rd, Rydalmere
9:30am to 11:30am during school term for 0-5-year-olds Gold coin donation to attend.
For more information email seetha.srinivasan@det.nsw.edu.au or text Seetha on 0448331588.
Thursday
OLHC (Our Lady Help of Christians) Playgroup
29 Oxford Street, Epping
10am-12pm Thursdays. This free Kidzplay playgroup is held at at OLHC (Our Lady Help of Christians) in the hall beside the church and includes tea/coffee and snacks. They have free play then songs, story time, and arts/crafts.
North Epping Pre-Kindy playgroup
Northern District CCCS church – 41 Boundary Rd, North Epping
10-12pm Thursdays during school term for children 0-5 year olds and their parents/carers. Come along for play, music and story time, craft and morning tea. A Gold coin donation is appreciated. More info and updates on the Facebook group.
Gladesville-Boronia Park Uniting Church Playgroup
93 Pittwater Rd, Gladesville
9.30am – 11am during school term. Mums, Dads, Grandparents and Carers with their pre-school children get together to have fun playing, doing craft, singing and enjoying morning tea together. $2 per child.
Contact: Marilyn 0419164140.
River’s Edge Playgroup
River’s Edge Church – 7/ 2 Holker Street, Newington
10am to 11:30am during the school term. Enjoy coffee or tea whilst the kids enjoy playtime, craft and song and finish with morning tea (BYO). Suitable for kids 0-6 yrs and costs $2 per family, per visit.
Contact: Ali on 0409 635 802
St Charles Primary School, Ryde
2a Charles Street, Ryde
9am – 11am during school term. Join in for a morning of craft, play and friendship. Bring along recess, a hat & water bottle for your child. Located in the Parish Centre.
Contact: Philippa Manley philippa.manley@syd.catholic.edu.au
SMG Playgroup
Sts Michael and Gabriel Antiochian Orthodox Church – 72 Belmore St, (Cnr Junction St), Ryde
10.30am to 12.30pm Thursdays, during school terms. Kids can enjoy supervised play and craft activities and healthy morning tea/refreshments for parents and children. The children pray a short prayer before eating morning tea, and a short Bible study and prayers are optional for mothers who wish to do so. A donation of $5 is kindly requested (but not compulsory) to cover the costs of hall hire, craft activities and morning tea.
For more information, please contact the Playgroup Assistant, Linda Alkoudsi on linda.koudsi@gmail.com or 0401 948 885.
RBC Playgroup at Northcross Christian School
Cnr of Lane Cove Road and Dobson Crescent, Ryde (Park on Dobson Crescent, walk through boom gates, enter through glass doors on left.)
9:45am-11am Every 2nd Thursday during school terms. For newborns to 5yr olds and their grown-ups. Invite your family, friends, neighbours and their little ones to come along too! All are welcomCost: $2 per family per visit. What’s in store: Story-time adventures, singing and music fun, creative craft activities and morning tea for both kids and adults!
Contact Karen – playgroup@rydebaptist.com.au
Friday
Macquarie Chapel Presbyterian Church
2 Herring Rd, Marsfield (cnr Abuklea Rd)
9.30am – 11.30am during school term. Learn and develop through play and friendship. Apart from free play, the children experience craft time, morning tea and group time. Parents and carers are able to chat over morning tea and build friendships too. For children 0-5 years. Cost: $20 per term for 1 child + $10 per child for 2nd/3rd (Children under 1yr-no charge).. BYO children’s drinks and morning tea (nut free).
For further information please email Juli Secker (Children’s Pastor) juli@macchap.com.au or ph: (02) 9878 8048
Italian Bilingual Playgroup
30-32 See Street, Meadowbank
9.30am – 11am Fridays for 2-5 year olds. Fun and interactive sessions in Italian and English filled with stories, games, music and art and craft activities, our playgroup makes learning another language fun.
Call 9807 2272 or email info@ibs.nsw.edu.au to reserve your spot.
The Bridge Church Playgroup
136 Herring Rd, Macquarie Park
10am to 12pm Friday – Running during school term only, this is a Christian playgroup for children aged 0-5 years. Each week there will be a bible story, singing, craft and fun activities for the children as well as morning tea for both the children and adults. The fee is $5 per child and $10 per family (more than 1 child).
Contact: Suet Mie Lee suetmie.lee@thebridgechurch.org.au.
Captivate PLAY!
74A Bowden st, Ryde
10:30am Friday – Captivate PLAY! is a Christian playgroup for children aged 0-5 years. Every Friday we provide an interactive music and story time as well as morning tea, and of course free play! Our aim is to provide a safe & welcoming place where children AND adults can make friendships and have an enjoyable morning.
Junior Jivers
Christchurch Gladesville Upper Hall – entry from Western Crescent
10am – 11:45am during the school term. It is a music and movement group for children aged 2-5 years (younger siblings welcome) taught within a Christian context. The cost is $27 for the term for one child or $45 for 2 or more children ($3 per child per week/$5 per family per week).
Contact: junior.jivers@christchurch.org.au
Mainly Music, Epping
LifeWay Lutheran Church – 56 Norfolk Rd, Epping
10am – 12pm during the school term. Cost is $5 for one caregiver & one child. Additional children or adults are an extra $2 each (newborns – 18 months are free). The group is full but they welcome you to come along to one session for free and leave your details on the waitlist.
Wild Kindy Playgroup
Field of Mars, North Ryde
9.30 – 11am during school term for 2.5 – 5-year-olds. $135 term, book by term.
It’s a nature-based playgroup, families enjoy nature activities, eco-art, messy play, use real tools and explore the bush.
Bubs & Books
3AM Ryde Seventh Day Adventist Church – Cnr Lane Cove Road & Dobson Crescent Ryde
10am – 11.30am during school term. It is a free playgroup to support mums in the area with free play, morning tea, songs and story time. For ages 0-5 years of age.
Guardian Childcare & Education Gladesville
930am-11am, first Friday of the month – 22-24 College Street, Gladesville
Looking for a fun and welcoming space to connect, play, and explore with your little ones? We’d love to invite local mothers groups to join us for special activities at our childcare centre! Enjoy engaging experiences, meet our friendly educators, and be part of our supportive community.
Fri August 21, 2026
IGNITE Kids Club
21/08/2026 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
IGNITE Kids club is a Friday afternoon 4-week program that runs each term, next in August 2026.
Kids can be dropped off from 3.30pm with the main program running from 4-5.30pm including games, challenges, music & an opportunity to find out more about Jesus. We’ll even give them afternoon tea, so you can bring them straight from school! Kids can join us for any or all of the 4 weeks of Ignite Kids’ Club each term, so it’s never too late to start. We can’t wait to meet you!
🧒 School years 3-6
⏰ 4-5:30pm, drop off from 3:30pm
📍 58-60 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield
💰 $5 per week, sibling & term discounts available
🍿 Afternoon tea included
📅 Aug 7, 14, 21, & 28
⏰ 4-5:30pm, drop off from 3:30pm
📍 58-60 Agincourt Rd, Marsfield
💰 $5 per week, sibling & term discounts available
🍿 Afternoon tea included
📅 Aug 7, 14, 21, & 28
