Looking for a local "mommy and me" Class for you and your little one? Here is our list of classes throughout Marin County for children and their moms, dads, or caregivers to participate in together. The classes are either drop-in or you need to RSVP. Check with their website or call to find out before you attend with your little one.
Sausalito
- Family Classes at the Bay Area Discovery Museum
Fort Baker, Sausalito
Various times throughout week
Explore art, music, dance, sign language, culture and more in the Discovery Museum's Family Classes. Each series offers multiple sessions for deep engagement with the topics, and includes museum admission for one adult and one child. Location: 557 McReynolds Road, Ft. Baker in Sausalito. For more info, call (415) 339-3900 or visit their website.
Mill Valley
- Art + Play Friday Toddler Time
Studio 4 Art, Mill Valley
Fridays, 9–9:45 am
Studio 4 Art's art school begins with this 45 minute art classes for toddler students and is focused on fun, exploratory, engaging, and messy opportunity to learn about art making. We have our young creators working both inside and outside, taking advantage of our beautiful setting. This is a completely hands on experience where your young artist will want to dress for mess. Your little one will be introduced to amazing art techniques and open ended experiences that will instill the love of art and discovery. Ages 2–3 years. Child with assistant (Mom, Dad or a helper) a must for this class. For more info, visit their website. - Parent Infant/Tot Swim Class
Mill Valley Recreation Pool
Saturdays & Sundays, times vary depending on age
Parent/Tot (6–36 Months) This course is structured to introduce very young children to basic swimming skills while still in the security and comfort of their parents arms. Skills taught include: bubble blowing, going under water, floating, safe water entry and exit, arm and leg actions on front and back and water safety. The course is designed to promote learning through a positive experience by teaching through songs and games. Location: 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. For more info, call (415) 383-1370 or visit their website. - SoccerKiddos
Mill Valley
Various days & times
Come play soccer with your little one! SoccerKiddos is a developmentally age appropriate program that introduces soccer to 18 month - 2 1/2 year olds in a fun, non-competitive, interactive manner. SoccerKiddos views all children as capable learners and through Coach-Caregiver-Child partnership children will learn the basic skills of soccer while having fun! Children will not only gain the knowledge and love for soccer, but will also increase their gross motor, cooperation, and verbal skills while playing imaginary games incorporating soccer basics. Location: Corte Madera, Mill Valley, SF and Marinwood. For more info, call 510-501-5546, [email protected] or visit their website. - Stroller Strides Workout
Hauke Park
Mondays, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30–10:30 am
Join Fit4Mom Marin for Stroller Strides workout with your baby. The class consists of a warm up, a power walk/optional running and "stations" where we do a variety of body toning exercises. We use exercise tubing (which we provide you with), the stroller and the environment to create our gym. If your baby is fussy, instructors will gladly help rocking your stroller or show you exercises that you can do with your baby. Location: Hauke Park, 1 Hamilton Drive, Mill Valley. For more info, call (415) 734-8174 or visit their website. - Supernovas: Parent & Me (Ages 18 months–2 years)
Tumble Spot Marin
Various days and times
These fun classes explore the fundamentals of gymnastics movement and strengthening through basic tumbling skills, games and music. Parents (or caretakers) learn how to properly hold, spot and assist their child in a variety of exciting tumbling, balance and agility skills on the bars, balance beam, floor, trampoline and vault. Location: 750 Redwood Highway, Suite 1212, Mill Valley. For more info, call (415) 380-0887 or visit their website. - Toddler Ballet
Sprout SF, Mill Valley
Tuesday, 4:45 pm, Wednesday, 10 am and Friday, 10:15 pm
For ages 18 months to 5 years. A precious and imaganative ballet class to enjoy with your little dancer as they are introduced to the basic fundamentals of ballet. One participating adult for ages 2 years and under. Drop-in class $25. Location: 12 Mill Avenue, Mill Valley. Event details.
Corte Madera
- Parent and Me Gymnastics
The Cave, Corte Madera
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:10 & 10:10 am, Tuesday & Thursday, 10:10 am
Come to the Cave with your infant or toddler and play in the giant padded playground. Instructors will teach you ways of playing with your children that will encourage the development of movement patterns that will benefit them throughout life. Suitable for ages 18–36 months, and will help prepare children to move into the Cave's preschool gymnastics program. Location: 412 Tamal Plaza, Corte Madera. For more info, call (415) 927-1630 or visit their website. - SoccerKiddos
Corte Madera
Various days & times
Come play soccer with your little one! SoccerKiddos is a developmentally age appropriate program that introduces soccer to 18 month - 2 1/2 year olds in a fun, non-competitive, interactive manner. SoccerKiddos views all children as capable learners and through Coach-Caregiver-Child partnership children will learn the basic skills of soccer while having fun! Children will not only gain the knowledge and love for soccer, but will also increase their gross motor, cooperation, and verbal skills while playing imaginary games incorporating soccer basics. Location: Corte Madera, Mill Valley, SF and Marinwood. For more info, call 510-501-5546, [email protected] or visit their website. - Super Soccer Stars
Corte Madera Community Center
Mondays, 10:50–11:30 am
Kick & Play is a parent-child pre-soccer and movement program specifically designed for toddlers between 12 and 24 months. Our experienced instructors along with our puppet friends, Mimi & Pepe, take you and your little one through a world of exciting physical activity. Individual attention, positive reinforcement, and engaging original music help to develop pre-soccer skills that will have your toddler learning to balance, run, kick and play – all while having a blast! Location: 300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera Town Park. For more info, call (415) 927-5050 or visit their website. -
Yosic – Yoga and Music for Children
Yoga Center of Marin
Wednesdays, 2:30–3:10 pm
Yosic originates from the unit of the words “yoga and music” and it’s designed for children 12 mo and up, with parent or caregiver. Kids Yoga is a playful way to help children to develop and improve their sensory regulation skills and muscles strengthen. However, the most important benefit is the sense of enjoyment that each student will experience with this unique Yoga class. During the class that lasts for 40 min, we practice Yoga poses along with music, fun games, Yoga stories are told (if the time permits). Cost: $16 per drop-in class. Location: 518A Tamalpais Dr., Corte Madera. For more info, call (415) 302-8457 or Visit their website.
San Anselmo
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Wee Yogis Yoga + Music
Pomegranate, San Anselmo
Mondays, 9:30 am
This class is designed to teach babies and tots the beautiful art of yoga through music and interactive play. Enhance your child’s development, imagination, coordination, listening, and focus through song, movement, and instruments. This playful class is a great chance for you and your little one to play, connect & grow together. Perfect for ages 6 months- 4 years old. Cost: $25 drop-in. Location: 25 Tamalpais Avenue, San Anselmo. For more info, call (415) 785-3173 or visit their website. - Mom and Baby Yoga
Pomegranate, San Anselmo
Yoga: Tuesdays, 11 am, Fridays, 11 am
Enjoy your baby, reconnect with your body, and meet other new moms in Pomegranate's postnatal mom and baby yoga or pilates class (non-crawling babies only). Cost: $25 drop-in. Location: 25 Tamalpais Avenue, San Anselmo. For more info, call (415) 785-3173 or visit their website. - Toddler Tumbling
Isabel Cook Community Center, San Anselmo
Various days & times
Our toddler tumbling classes combine instructor initiated activities with children’s freedom of exploration. There is circle time with songs and rhymes and plenty of time for free play, which helps the young child to develop large motor skills through age appropriate activities. Parent participation is required for all Toddler Tumbling classes. To register, call (415) 258-4640 or visit their website.
Fairfax
- Community Music Class
Fairfax Women's Club
Starting September 10, Mondays 10–10:45 am
Come join us for 45 minutes of music and play, including rhythmic rhymes, songs and instrument play. During this lively session, young ones learn traditional folk songs and hands on music and circle games. The class is informal, non-performance-oriented and developmentally appropriate for children and parents/caregivers. Music selection will primarily be based on requests, so be ready to sing your favorites, and learn a few more! *No prior musical experience necessary. Cost: $20 drop-in per child; second child $10. Location: 46 Park Road, Fairfax. For more info, visit their website. - New Parents and Babies Group
Fairfax Community Center
Tuesdays, 11 am–12:30 pm
New Moms and Babies Group for anyone with a baby 0–12 months old. This group offers a safe and supportive environment conducive to sharing about topics such as emotional and physical recovery after birth, expectations surrounding being a mother, changes in lifestyle and in relationships, finding support, trusting caregivers, life balance and sleep, navigating medical care, child development, play and temperament, among other topics and issues. First visit free, $35 annual membership fee to Fairfax Moms. Location: Fairfax Community Center, 16 Park Road, Fairfax. For more info, visit their website. - Pavilion Playgroup and Toddler Tumbling
Fairfax Pavilion
Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Join other moms, dads and kids at the charming red building on the hill. Children up to 5 years old enjoy riding scooters and climbing on a variety of soft blocks and mats. We will encourage early childhood development by guiding children to play and explore their physical capabilities with state of the art gymnastics equipment. Parents enjoy mingling, playing and drinking fresh coffee and tea. For more info, visit their website.
San Rafael
- Colors of Spanish: ¡Canta conmigo! (0–4yrs w/parent)
San Rafael Community Center
Mondays, 9:30 am
Early exposure to the sounds, structure and vocabulary of the Spanish language through music, movement and song. Whether you are a native speaker who wants your family to conserve the language and traditions of your heritage, or if you want to encourage Spanish as a second language for your children, ¡Canta conmigo! is where you begin with your littlest ones. For more info, visit their website. - Earliest Ballet
Terra Linda Community Center
Tuesdays, 9:45 am
For ages for ages 2–3 years. Moms, dads, and nannies are encouraged to participate in this fun introduction to creative movement and dance. Location: 670 Del Ganado Road, San Rafael. For more info, visit their website. - Jumping Jacks
San Rafael Community Center
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30–11:45 am (0–26 months) or 10:30–11:30 am (26 months–4 years)
Jumping Jacks is an hour-long class that consists of activities that encourage creative movement, balance and hand-eye coordination. These activities are done in a high-energy, fun-filled atmosphere. The first half of each class is free play—parents/caretakers are expected to have fun interacting with their child! The last half hour of class is group time; have fun dancing with scarves, playing with the parachute and of course popping bubbles! Location: 618 B Street, San Rafael. For more info, visit their website. - JymBABIES
Osher Marin JCC
Tuesdays, 9:30–11 am
JymBABIES offers little ones (ages birth – 2 years old) with parent or caregiver a soft indoor playground for climbing, crawling, sliding, bouncing in a bounce house, building, dancing, scooting and more. On-site cafe and kid-friendly food and snacks. Drop-in $10 per visit or 10 visits for $90. For more info, call (415) 444-8000 or visit their website. - Parent & Toddler Classes
Marin Waldorf School
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9–11 am (ages walking to 2 yrs old)
Wednesdays & Fridays, 9–11 am (ages 2–3 yrs old)
Parents and their toddlers (walking to 3 years old) are invited to participate in a rhythmical Waldorf morning. The children enjoy free play with toys made of natural materials that are designed to encourage healthy exploratory movement and play. Cost: $520 total for session (13 weeks). Register here. - SoccerKiddos
Marinwood
Various days & times
Come play soccer with your little one! SoccerKiddos is a developmentally age appropriate program that introduces soccer to 18 month - 2 1/2 year olds in a fun, non-competitive, interactive manner. SoccerKiddos views all children as capable learners and through Coach-Caregiver-Child partnership children will learn the basic skills of soccer while having fun! Children will not only gain the knowledge and love for soccer, but will also increase their gross motor, cooperation, and verbal skills while playing imaginary games incorporating soccer basics. Location: Corte Madera, Mill Valley, and Marinwood. For more info, call (510) 501-5546, [email protected] or visit their website. - Stroller Strides Workout
Civic Center Lagoon Park, San Rafael
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30–10:30 am
Join Fit4Mom Marin for Stroller Strides workout. The class consists of a warm up, a power walk/optional running and "stations" where we do a variety of body toning exercises. We use exercise tubing (which we provide you with), the stroller and the environment to create our gym. If your baby is fussy, instructors will gladly help rocking your stroller or show you exercises that you can do with your baby. Location: Civic Center Drive/Armory Road. Meet on grassy area by playground. For more info, call (415) 734-8174 or visit their website. - Tenacious Twos
GymWorld
Thursdays & Saturdays, 9 am
Parent and child participate together in this 45-minute movement exploration class. It is a wonderful way to introduce hand-eye coordination, motor skills and listening skills. Parents follow along with their child through age appropriate apparatus circuits training. For 20 months up to 3 years. Location: 3040 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael. For more info, call (415) 482-8580 or visit their website. - Toddler Gymnastics
Mega Elite Gymnastics Academy, San Rafael
Monday–Friday, 9:30 am
This is an adult participation class. Through this structured class, children strengthen their motor skills and social skills, and build body awareness and coordination. This class is designed to create a safe and fun environment for children to learn gymnastics skills and movements through obstacle courses, music, and spotted stations. Location: 72 Woodland Ave, San Rafael. For more info, call (415) 257-6342 or visit their website.
Novato
- Big & Little
Novato Gymnastics Center
Tuesdays, 10–10:45 & 11–11:45 am, Wednesday, 9–9:45 am and Thursday–Saturday, 9–9:45 am
Big & Little is a parent participation class for 1 year olds. This class focuses on movement exploration and provides opportunities for students to socialize with other children of the same ages. Location: 950 Seventh Street, Novato.For more info, call (415) 899-8279 or visit their website. - Diaper Daredevils
Cal Star Gymnastics, Novato
Fridays, 10–10:45 am
A 45 minute parent participation class for 2-3½. This class gives parent & child a chance to bond but also gives the child a chance to start experiencing some independence in a physical activity class. Location: 70 Digital Drive, Suite 3, Novato. For more info, call (415) 382-7827 or visit their website. - Stories, Art & Exploration!
Studio 4 Art, Novato
Wednesdays, 10–11 am
Studio 4 Art's art school begins with this 1 hour art class for toddler students and is focused on fun, exploratory, engaging, and messy opportunity to learn about art making. This is a completely hands on experience where your young artist will want to dress for mess. Your little one will be introduced to amazing art techniques and open ended experiences that will instill the love of art and discovery. Ages 18 months-4 years, Child with assistant (Mom, Dad or a helper) a must for this class. For more info and to register, visit their website. - Tiny Toes Toddler & Me (2–3 yrs)
Love 2 Dance, Novato
Monday, 10–10:30 am
Toddler & Me” classes are specifically designed for toddlers who are ready to attend ballet class, but not quite ready to dance in the studio on their own yet. Music, creative movement, balance and basic dance steps are introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. This class uses props such as scarfs, ribbons, wands, beanbags and more to create a fun and imaginative environment to learn in. This class includes a parent, caregiver or another family member participating in the class along with their little dancer. Our teachers will keep the music and curriculum moving along while parents take an active role in encouraging, supporting and keeping the little dancer on track. Location: 830 Sweetser Ave. Suite A, Novato. For more info, visit their website.
Petaluma
- Colors of Spanish: ¡Canta conmigo! (0-4yrs w/parent)
Petaluma, 9 & 10 am (2 sessions)
Early exposure to the sounds, structure and vocabulary of the Spanish language through music, movement and song. Whether you are a native speaker who wants your family to conserve the language and traditions of your heritage, or if you want to encourage Spanish as a second language for your children, ¡Canta conmigo! is where you begin with your littlest ones. For more info, visit their website.
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