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
To learn more about daily events for families, check out
Full STEAM Ahead, Community Baby Shower, Help Me Grow Palooza
- When: November 8, 2025 10:00am-2:00pm
- Where: Next to the Children’s Museum, Burlington
- Audience: All families, with a special area for expecting parents
- Cost: Free
- Hosting Organization: Children’s Museum of Skagit County, Help Me Grow
Classes
The Incredible Years Toddlers and Preschool Parenting Program
- When: Still to be determined. If interested, please fill out an interest form
Where: TBD
- Audience: Parents of Kids 1-3 & Parents of Kids 3-6 (separate classes)
- Cost: Free
- Language: English
Hosting Organization: United General District 304
Bringing Baby Home
- Please complete an interest form for upcoming programs
- Audience: Expecting and new parents
- Language: English
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
Jugar y Crecer, Grupo de apoyo para padres
- When: Los Jueves a las 12:00pm
- 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
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
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 10:30am
- Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays at 11:00am
- Other Opportunities: Playdough Days, Art Studio & Sensory Experiences
La Conner Swinomish Library
- Storytime: Fridays at 11:00am
Mount Vernon Library
- Baby Storytime: Fridays at 10:30am
- Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30am (summer schedule may vary)
- Pre-K Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30am (summer schedule may vary)
- Cuenta Cuentos: Second Friday of the Month 4:00pm
Upper Skagit Library
- Children’s Services: ABCMouse
Organizational Partners:
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