Peri Play Circles

Where adult conversation and sweet, baby chaos coexist.

See below for active Play Circles, or request a new Play Circle in your neighborhood!

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Join us! We currently have Play Circles in…
Grant Park, Old Fourth Ward, and Avondale (Decatur) Area

Select your location & membership type to join!

What Play Circles Are

Peri Play Circles are small, local, age-based groups where new parents can laugh about blow-outs, swap sleep tips, and celebrate every tiny victory.

Each Circle is designed to make real friendships easy, support accessible, and daily life feel just a little lighter.

Think: weekly meetups in cozy spaces, spontaneous Beltline strolls, park picnics, and text threads where your 3 a.m. “is this normal?” question always gets an answer.

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How Play Circles Work

Local

Organized by neighborhood so you can connect without fighting traffic—or nap schedules.

Consistent

Meet regularly, with room for spontaneity, so connection is always on the horizon.

Age-based

Share advice and celebrate milestones with families navigating the same stage.

Facilitated

We handle the logistics, invites, and ice-breakers. No pressure, no prep. Just show up.

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Come play.

Parenthood is lighter when we do it together.

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 FAQs

  • Play Circles are for parents who live in an intown Atlanta neighborhood.

    Peri welcomes all parents, including LGBTQ+ parents, adoptive parents, solo parents, and more.

    If you’re a parent by any definition and you’re looking for good info & good people, you’re welcome here!

  • Check out our Prenatal Course! It’s an intimate, 8-week course for expecting parents. After it ends, your group will naturally continue as a Play Circle.

    If you just want to join a Play Circle, no problem! Just fill out the interest form.

  • For sure! All parents are welcome.

  • You’re welcome to bring older kids to your postpartum play circle.

  • It varies! We build each Play Circle with families who live nearby and have kids close in age.

  • You bet we are!

    We’re just getting started, and your input helps shape what Peri becomes. If you have a dream for a different kind of group or see a need that’s not being met, email us anytime: hello@with-peri.com

  • We love wallflowers. We love people who feel shy and awkward in a group of strangers. And if you feel stressed in social settings? Well, you’re in good company!

    We know making friends as an adult is hard. That’s why we built Peri!

    So here’s the deal:

    1. Social connection and support is one of the most essential tools in your parenting toolkit. You need it. You deserve it.

    2. Your Peri facilitators are trained in group dynamics and community-building.

    3. We’re in this together. Promise.

  • You could be the reason someone finally gets out of the house this week.

    We’d love to chat about you leading your neighborhood’s Play Circle chapter! Send us an email: hello@with-peri.com

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