Finding Connection & Play
You have places to go and people to see! Find local organizations that have mostly FREE parent/child play and activities, Facebook groups for finding and organizing playdates, a map of county parks and playgrounds, and much more!
Brevard Nature School Family Co-Op Facebook Group
The Brevard Nature School Family Co-Op Facebook group is for families, homeschoolers, nature lovers, and those who want the connection while learning through life.
Cradle of Forestry/FIND
The Cradle of Forestry’s 3 miles of paved trails are perfect for families with young children to explore the forest in a safe and structured space. The Cradle also offers educational programing throughout the year and are even able to come to an educational event you organize!
County Playgrounds and Family Friendly Outdoor Adventure sites
Transylvania County has many beautiful places where familes can go to play and relax outdoors. Pack a water bottle and a snack and go decompress in nature. Just 15 minutes a day spent in a natural setting can help relieve stress and anxiety and improve physical and mental health. Who knows, you may meet new or old friends on the playground or trail, too!
Pisgah Playgroup Facebook Group
The Pisgah Playgroup Facebook Group has over 900 members and focuses on posts for local kid-friendly gatherings and events, kiddo info, child focused questions... and just about anything! Info for families throughout Transylvania County.
The Family Place
Both Family Place locations (Brevard and Rosman) offer a FREE opportunity to stay and play in their amazing indoor and outdoor facilities and participate in staff-led planned crafts and activities. Take advantage of a "chat" where caregivers hang out and talk while your children are tended to by high-quality child care providers.
Transylvania County Library
The Transylvania County Library Youth Services department offers of a variety of activities to promote early learning and literacy. Weekly story time is a great way to meet other children and families.
Transylvania County Parks and Recreation
The Transylvania County Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of seasonal programs for children of any age throughout the year. Young child programs include: indoor play (0-5), Little Explorers (3-5), and craft/music/games times.
The organizations below are for-profit and are additional options for recreation and building new skills and meeting friends.
Carolina Dance Collective
Carolina Dance Collective offers a variety of dance classes for potty-trained toddlers through grown-up ages.
Transylvania Tae Kwon Do
This ATA Martial Arts program located in Cedar Mountain offers Tae Kwon Do classes for children 4-11 years old.