About Playmates
Who We Are
A Detroit-based family social club creating welcoming spaces for parents, caregivers, and children to connect.
What We Do
We host free and low-cost play dates, social gatherings, and community events designed to make connections easy and accessible.
Why it Matters
Parenthood can feel isolating. We create experiences where families build real friendships, feel supported, and grow together.
Our Impact
Play Mates is more than events. We are building a lasting community rooted in belonging, joy, and shared experiences.
Play Mates Community was founded by Allisha Herron and Chelsea Cooper, two Detroit women who turned their desire for deeper connection into a growing movement for families.
Allisha Herron brings a heart for outreach and a gift for building genuine relationships, creating spaces where every family feels welcomed and valued.
Chelsea Cooper, inspired by her own journey through motherhood, is passionate about fostering real life connection and belonging for parents and children alike.
Together, they are building more than events. They are cultivating a community where families feel supported, seen, and at home.
Meet the Founders
Contact us
Have a question, want to collaborate, or hoping to bring a Play Mates event to your space? Reach out and we would love to connect.