Toddler Classes & Drop In Play Times - Boston

These toddler classes, drop-in programs and open play times around Philadelphia offer little ones and their grown-ups a chance to get out of the house and play alongside other families.

Like mommy and me classes, these toddler programs engage young children with music, art, movement and other age-appropriate activities meant just for them.

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These indoor playgrounds around Philadelphia are another great way to pass the time with toddlers, and don't forget about your local library and other cool story times worth bookmarking!


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    Sky Zone Little Leapers Learn & Play
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     (842.9 mi)

    Date

    10/20/2024, 10/23/2024, 10/27/2024

    Time

    Wednesday & Sunday from 9am-11am

    Ages

    Age 6 and under

    Your tots can bounce their energy out without being bounced around by the bigger kids with the Little Leapers Learn & Play program at the Sky Zone in Everett. The trampoline parks offers sessions just for toddlers and their parents.

    Little Bookworms Story Time at the MSPCA Boston Adoption Center
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     (839.0 mi)

    Date

    10/22/2024, 10/29/2024, 11/05/2024

    Time

    Tuesdays, 10am-11am

    Price

    $5/child - cash only

    The MSPCA Boston Adoption Center hosts a weekly story time, Little Bookworms Story Time, for young animal lovers. Read stories, sing songs, play games and visit with an adoptable animal and learn how to care for each type of animal. 100% of the proceeds will support the animals and programs at the MSPCA Animal Adoption Center.

    EcoTarium STEAM Story Time: My Adult & Me
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     (793.7 mi)

    Date

    10/22/2024, 10/29/2024, 11/05/2024

    Time

    Tuesdays at 10:30am

    The EcoTarium promotes hands-on exploration for inquisitive toddlers and preschoolers with its early learning program, Ready, Set, STEAM, featuring a story, craft sometimes even a live animal encounter. Tickets are available at the information desk.

    EcoTarium Tots' Exploration Station
    Date

    10/23/2024, 10/30/2024, 11/06/2024

    Time

    Wednesdays from 10am-12pm

    Drop in with your youngest explorers every Wednesday (except school holidays) for an interactive science experiences featuring a variety of hands-on activities and games.

    Boston Nature Center Early Explorers
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     (839.2 mi)

    Date

    10/24/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024

    Time

    Thursdays at 10:30am

    Ages

    Age 3-6

    Young children and their adults can explore, learn and play outdoors alongside a BNC Teacher Naturalist. Classes are generally held outside, and will include activities such as songs, crafts, running games and explorations.

    Preschool Nature Detectives at Magazine Beach Park
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     (839.2 mi)

    Date

    11/07/2024, 12/12/2024

    Time

    Select Thursdays, 10am-11am

    Price

    Free

    Ages

    Age 3-6

    Discover the hidden natural wonders of Magazine Beach Park. Explore using different senses to observe the wildlife and plants that call the park home! Registration required.

    Broad Meadow Brook Preschool Story Hour
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     (793.4 mi)

    Date

    11/12/2024

    Time

    Select Tuesdays. 10am

    Price

    $4-$5

    Ages

    Age 3-5

    Preschool Story Hour offers nature-themed stories and outdoor exploration, led by a Teacher Naturalist, to keep kids entertained and expose them to the wonders of the natural world.

    Chameleon Arts Ensemble - Free Family Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo
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     (837.3 mi)

    Date

    05/31/2025

    Time

    11am

    Price

    Free

    deb@chameleonarts.org:  What does purple sound like? In the same way that artists create scenes with shapes and colors, composers paint pictures with sound. Join the Chameleon Arts Ensemble for a colorful, creative afternoon of classical music – especially for kids – with works by Beethoven, Manuel de Falla, Joan Tower, and more. An instrument “Petting Zoo” will follow the performance. Kids will be able to handle and play orchestral instruments, and will be encouraged to touch, blow, pluck, bow, and strike.

    Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park - Toddler Time
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     (855.8 mi)

    Time

    Monday-Friday, 9am-12noon

    Ages

    Age 1.5-5

    Starland offers little ones a way to burn off all that wiggly energy and to socialize with other kids in a toddler-friendly environment. Kids can take a spin around the gym on the ride-on toys, bounce off the walls of the inflatable houses and just play and run.

    The Somerville Community Growing Center
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     (840.7 mi)

    The Somerville Community Growing Center is a green space that sits on a ¼ acre of hillside near Union Square. They host environmental education and cultural performances and offer volunteer opportunities, as well as both regular and special events for children and families throughout the year, including storytimes, play groups and more.

    Kid's World at South Shore Sports Center
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     (851.1 mi)

    Time

    Open seasonally

    South Shore Sports Center has created a toddler haven with its Kid's World. Inflatables, ride-on toys, pretend play and more are offered to help young children burn some of their toddler energy. Open seasonally from mid-September to mid-May.

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