Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
2026-01-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-29 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Oakland Terrace Clubhouse, 1900 W 11th Street, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
This Kaleidoscope Play & Learn (KPL) is a free, family-centered program for children age three to five and their caregivers. Through hands-on, play-based activities, children build early learning and social-emotional skills while caregivers participate alongside them, strengthening connection and learning together. KPL also provides families with opportunities to connect to community resources in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
2026-01-19 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-01-26 08:00 - 09:00 | The Drip Coffee Company, 2240 St Andrews Blvd, Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
This Kaleidoscope Play & Learn (KPL) is a free, family-centered program for children from birth to age two and their caregivers. Through hands-on, play-based activities, children build early learning and social-emotional skills while caregivers participate alongside them, strengthening connection and learning together. KPL also provides families with opportunities to connect to community resources in a welcoming, supportive environment.

ArtKidDoo
2026-02-07 10:30 - 14:00 | Shivers Park – Chipley, FL, 784 5th Street, Chipley, Florida, 32428, United States
ArtKidDoo, our free, family centered celebration of creativity and early learning returns on February 7, 2026! This community event invites young children and their caregivers to explore art, play, and learning together in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Families can enjoy interactive art stations, messy play, and hands-on experiences designed to support fine motor development, problem-solving, and self-expression through creativity and exploration. Caregivers actively participate alongside their children, strengthening connection and reinforcing learning through shared experiences.

New this year, ArtKidDoo kicks off at 10:30 a.m. with a Bubble Run, adding an energetic, movement-based activity to start the day and spark excitement before diving into a full schedule of creative fun. For more info: https://tinyurl.com/3nm7tfu8

For more info, contact Daryan Tennant at daryan.tennant@elcnwf.org

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
2026-04-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Martin Luther King Jr. Rec Center, 705 E 14th Ct, Panama City, Florida, 32401
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is ELCNWF’s FREE play group for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers — where little learners explore, create, and discover through themed activities, hands-on sensory play, and playful experiences that build school readiness skills. 🌈✨

Come ready to play, connect, and make memories together!

Books, Balls, & Blocks
2026-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Sam Mitchell Public Library, 3731 Roche Avenue, Vernon, FL 32462, Vernon, Florida, 32462
Wondering how your little one is growing and learning? Free developmental and behavioral screenings are available! These checkups look at important skills like talking, problem-solving, social interaction, and how your child moves and uses their hands. It’s a simple way to support your child’s healthy development. All families with children ages birth to 8 are welcome.

Play, learn, and take home free resources & giveaways!

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn
2026-05-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Martin Luther King Jr. Rec Center, 705 E 14th Ct, Panama City, Florida, 32401

Books, Balls, & Blocks
2026-06-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Corinne Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library, 110 Library Drive, Port St. Joe, Florida, 32456
Wondering how your little one is growing and learning? Free developmental and behavioral screenings are available! These checkups look at important skills like talking, problem-solving, social interaction, and how your child moves and uses their hands. It’s a simple way to support your child’s healthy development. All families with children ages birth to 8 are welcome.

Help Me Grow Playgroup
2026-07-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Martin Luther King Jr. Rec Center, 705 E 14th Ct, Panama City, Florida, 32401
Help Me Grow Playgroups are free, welcoming gatherings where children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers can learn, play, and grow together. Each playgroup features hands-on activities designed to encourage early learning, language development, movement, creativity, and social-emotional skills through play.

Caregivers also have the opportunity to connect with other families, learn simple ways to support their child’s development at home, and discover local resources available through Help Me Grow Northwest Florida.

Whether it’s your first playgroup or your fiftieth, you’ll find a supportive environment where every family is welcome.
