Parenting is full of joys and challenges. Our community offers many different programs to provide parents with the tools they need to promote healthy child development and strong family bonds. The list below is a collection of offering hosted by a variety of different organizations.

Special Events

Classes

Groups

Storytimes

Special Events

To learn more about daily events for families, check out

Skagit Kid Insider’s Calendar of events.

Healthy Kids Day

  • When: April 18, 2026 12:30-3:30pm
  • Where: Skagit Valley Family YMCA, 1901 Hoag Rd, Mount Vernon
  • Audience: All families
  • Cost: Free
  • Hosting Organization: Skagit Valley YMCA with Help Me Grow Skagit

Classes

Infant/Toddler CPR & First Aid

  • When: Saturday, May 2nd 9:00 am-12:00 pm
  • Where: Heartwood House, 2136 SR 20, Sedro-Woolley
  • Audience: Expectant and new parents, grandparents, caregivers of children aged 0-24 months
  • Cost: $80 couples / $50 individuals (limited scholarships available)
  • Language: English

  • Hosting Organization: United General District 304

The Incredible Years Preschool or Toddlers Parenting Program

  • When: Current class is in progress, but complete an interest form to receive notification when the next class is scheduled
  • Audience: Parents of kids 1-3 (toddler)/Parents of kids 3-6 (preschool)
  • Cost: Free
  • Language: English and/or Spanish

  • Hosting Organization: United General District 304

Bringing Baby Home

  • When: Current class is done, but complete an interest form to receive notification when the next class is scheduled
  • Audience: Expecting and new parents
  • Language: English
  • Cost: $50 per couple ($30 for couples with Apple Health or WIC, $15 for couples with TANF).

  • Hosting Organization: Help Me Grow / United General District 304

Breastfeeding Class

  • When: Once per month on Thursdays

  • Where: Online

  • Audience: Open to all pregnant people in Skagit County
  • Cost: Free
  • Language: English and Spanish (separate classes)

  • Hosting Organization: United General District 304 WIC Program

Virtual Parenting Seminars

  • When: Various Dates depending on topics @ 5:30pm

  • Where: Online

  • Audience: Parents – varies based on topic
  • Cost: $10
  • Language: English

  • Hosting Organization: Brigid Collins’ Parenting Academy

Groups

Play & Grow Baby Group

  • When: Tuesdays at 11:00am
  • Where: Heartwood House, Sedro-Woolley
  • Audience: Parents/Caregivers and their babies
  • Cost: Free
  • Language: English

  • Hosting Organization: Help Me Grow / United General District 304 / Sponsored by Opportunity Council and Childcare Aware NW

Jugar y Crecer, Grupo de apoyo para padres

  • When: Los Viernes a las 11:00am
  • Where: En línea | ZOOM
  • Audience: Padres/Tutores de bebés y niños pequeños de habla hispana
  • Cost: Gratis

  • Language: Español

  • Hosting Organization: Help Me Grow / United General District 304 / Sponsored by Opportunity Council and Childcare Aware NW

Play & Grow Toddler

  • When: Tuesdays at 9:30am
  • Where: Heartwood House, Sedro-Woolley
  • Audience: Parents/Caregivers and their toddlers
  • Cost: Free
  • Language: English / Spanish

  • Hosting Organization: Help Me Grow / United General District 304 / Sponsored by Opportunity Council and Childcare Aware NW

Baby Circle

  • When: Mondays at noon
  • Where: The Holding Space, Anacortes
  • Audience: Parents and babies
  • Cost: Free
  • Language: English
  • Hosting Organization: The Holding Space Birth & Wellness Cooperative

Dad & Me at CMSC

  • When: Last Saturday of the Month at 9am
  • Where: Children’s Museum of Skagit County (CMSC)
  • Audience: Dads & Kids
  • Cost: Free from 9-10am, then regular Museum rates apply
  • Hosting Organization: Children’s Museum of Skagit / Help Me Grow

Sensory Exploration Program

  • When: Twice a month – 2nd Thursday and 4th Sunday
  • Where: Children’s Museum of Skagit County (CMSC)
  • Audience: Children ages 1-12 years old with an adult caregiver
  • Cost: Free

  • Hosting Organizations: Children’s Museum of Skagit / Help Me Grow & Skagit County Parent to Parent

Tea Talk Evening Support Group

  • When: 3rd Tuesdays | 6:15-7:45pm
  • Where: Skagit P2P Office, 117 N 1st St, Suite 8, Mount Vernon
  • Audience: Parents/caregivers of loved ones with developmental disabilities or complex healthcare needs (adults only, no childcare available, no registration required)
  • Cost: Free

  • Hosting Organization: Skagit County Parent to Parent

Coffee Chat Morning Support Group

  • When: 3rd Thursdays | 9:30 – 11:00 am
  • Where: Salvation Army Sensory Room, 3001 R Ave, Suite 100, Anacortes
  • Audience: Parents/caregivers of loved ones with developmental disabilities or complex healthcare needs (adults only, no childcare available, no registration required)
  • Cost: Free

  • Hosting Organization: Skagit County Parent to Parent

Grupo de Apoyo en Español

  • When: 3er Viernes | 10:00 – 11:30 am
  • Where: Oficina P2P de Skagit, 117 N 1st St, Suite 8, Mount Vernon
  • Audience: Para padres/cuidadores de seres queridos de todas las edades con discapacidades del desarrollo o necesidades de atención médica complejas (Cuidado de niños no disponible. Sólo adultos por favor)
  • Cost: Gratis

  • Hosting Organization: Skagit County Parent to Parent

Parent Support Group of neurodivergent children

  • When: Mondays 9:30-11:00am
  • Where: Stanwood Cooperative Preschool
  • Audience: Parents of neurodivergent children – Adults only
  • Cost: Free
  • Language: English
  • Hosting Organization: Stanwood Cooperative Preschool

CALMA – Círculo de Alianza Latina para la Maternidad Acompañada

  • When: Cada tercer miércoles del mes, de 11 a 12:30 p.m.
  • Where: En línea | ZOOM
  • Audience: Madres que hablan español
  • Cost: Free
  • Language: Español
  • Hosting Organization: Whatcom Perinatal Mental Health Taskforce

Drop-in for Parents and Caregivers

  • When: 3rd Thursday of each month
  • Where: ZOOM
  • Audience: Parents & Caregivers
  • Cost: Free
  • Language: English
  • Hosting Organization: University of WA Center for Child & Family Well-Being

Drop-in: Mindful Grandparents

  • When: 3rd Tuesday of each month
  • Where: ZOOM
  • Audience: Grandparents
  • Cost: Free
  • Language: English
  • Hosting Organization: University of WA Center for Child & Family Well-Being

Library Storytimes

Anacortes Library

  • Family Storytime: Thursdays 10:30-11:30am
  • Stories and Fun in the Park: Fridays 10:00 – 11:00am

Burlington Library

  • Baby Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30am
  • Toddler Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:30am
  • Preschool Storytime: Fridays at 10:30am
  • Evening Storytime: Tuesdays at 5:30pm

Central Skagit Library

  • Baby Storytime: Wednesdays at 10:30am
  • Toddler Storytime: Fridays at 11:00am
  • Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays at 11:00am
  • Other Opportunities: Playdough Days, Art Studio & Sensory Experiences

La Conner Swinomish Library

  • Toddler Storytime: Wednesdays at 2:15pm
  • Storytime: Fridays at 11:00am

Mount Vernon Library

  • Baby Storytime: Fridays at 10:30am
  • Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30am
  • Pre-K Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30am
  • Cuenta Cuentos: Second Friday of the Month 4:00pm

Upper Skagit Library

  • Children’s Services: ABCMouse

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