Playdates, but in Mandarin

Where families connect and kids hear Mandarin naturally

All Mandarin levels welcome — from inspired to learn, to learning, to fluent

We're 100+ families meeting at playgrounds across San Francisco. Come for an hour or stay the whole time — drop in whenever works for you.

Upcoming playdates

Every playdate lives on Partiful — tap RSVP for details, who's coming, and text reminders. Drop-in friendly, always.

Sep
20

Linda Playground playgroup

Linda Playground · Piedmont
Sunday, September 20 · 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Come for an hour or stay the whole time — drop in whenever works for you!

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Sep
30

Yerba Buena Playground playgroup

Yerba Buena Playground
Wednesday, September 30 · 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

An after-work, after-daycare playdate — come for as long as works for you!

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Oct
6

Gene Friend Recreation Center Playground playgroup

Gene Friend Recreation Center Playground
Tuesday, October 6 · 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

An after-work, after-daycare playdate — come for as long as works for you!

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Oct
13

Mission Bay Kid’s Park playgroup

Mission Bay Kid’s Park
Tuesday, October 13 · 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

An after-work, after-daycare playdate — come for as long as works for you!

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Oct
17

Sunset Recreation Center Playground playgroup

Sunset Recreation Center Playground
Saturday, October 17 · 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Come for an hour or stay the whole time — drop in whenever works for you!

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New playdates are announced first in the WhatsApp community and the newsletter. See you at the playground!

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Sep
13

Jackson Playground playgroup

Jackson Playground
Sunday, September 13 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Another good morning at the playground — thanks to everyone who came out!

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Sep
12

San Pablo Park playgroup

San Pablo Park · Berkeley
Saturday, September 12 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Another good morning at the playground — thanks to everyone who came out!

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Sep
5

West Portal Playground playgroup

West Portal Playground
Saturday, September 5 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Another good morning at the playground — thanks to everyone who came out!

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Aug
16

Panhandle Playground playgroup

Panhandle Playground
Sunday, August 16 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Another good morning at the playground — thanks to everyone who came out!

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Aug
1

Lafayette Playground playgroup

Lafayette Playground
Saturday, August 1 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Another good morning at the playground — thanks to everyone who came out!

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Jul
18

Panhandle Playground playgroup

Panhandle Playground
Saturday, July 18 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Another good morning at the playground — thanks to everyone who came out!

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Special events are part of the playgroup 🎉

Beyond our regular playground meetups, we bring Mandarin to life through special experiences — from storytimes and music classes to seasonal celebrations and more.

We hosted Music Together's first-ever music class in Mandarin for the Mandarin Playgroup community, and we're excited to keep offering more enriching opportunities.

Do you sing, tell stories, perform, teach, or create experiences for children in Mandarin? Or does your organization have something special to offer Bay Area families? We'd love to hear from you.

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  • Mandarin music, storytime & performances
  • Member-led activities and enrichment
  • Special classes and family experiences
  • Community partnerships, perks & group discounts

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About the group

As a San Francisco parent, I was looking for weekend opportunities where my son could spend time with other children and use Mandarin naturally through play. I couldn't find one, so I started one.

What began as a simple idea quickly grew into a community of families who were looking for the same thing: more opportunities for our children to hear, speak, and build positive associations with Mandarin through play.

I'm excited you're here, and I hope to meet your family at a playgroup soon.

— Leeyen Rogers Founder, Mandarin Playgroup

100+ familiesand growing, all across San Francisco
Rotating playgroundsa new neighborhood most meetups, transit-friendly picks
Active WhatsApp communityplaydate announcements, questions, and new friends