Toddler Classes & Drop In Play Times - Chicago

Located in the Main Barn at the Farm-in-the-Zoo, this free nature play activity at the zoo encourages little explorers to sort, dig, and explore a variety of sights, sounds, feels, and smells. Activities vary, but typically include story time, messy art, and a sensory bin.

Kindermusik classes are offered throughout the Chicagoland area at community center locations and park districts. Music-and-movement classes feature varying styles, genres and movement. These baby and toddler classes all involve great tunes and eventually become more interactive for older kids, as well.

This open playgroup at one of Chicago's best museums for kids is exclusively for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (and their caregivers). Four 45-minute sessions are offered each day.

Little Tykes Time at Flying High Gym is the perfect solution if your child has some extra energy to burn! For 90 minutes, kids kindergarten and under are invited to explore a variety of age appropriate gymnastics equipment, play areas, and toys without interference from older children.

This 45-minute interactive toddler class takes place during the school year, and encourages children old to interact with each other and move their bodies any way they can. Classes are offered in a warm, community-oriented environment.

Mr. Dave's whimsical children's music and classes are a magical experience for both kids and parents. You can find him performing at his own Wicker Park studio and at events all around Chicago. Classes introduce concepts like rhythm and harmony while encouraging kids to move, try out instruments, do yoga, and be creative.

Bubbles Academy is an early childhood arts, enrichment and parent resource center, located in the Bucktown & Gold Coast neighborhoods of Chicago and in Highland Park. They offer classes in art, music, movement and more.

Tiny Tunes Studio offers mixed-age group classes (3 months to 5 years) and baby sensory classes for pre-walkers (3 months to 15 months) at the Glessner House.

Little jumpers can climb, hop and explore to their heart's content without having to worry about getting trampled by big kids during these special hours for the younger crowd.

The Little Gym offers experiential learning and physical development for babies, toddlers and elementary-aged children, including Parent/Child classes to promote early development and provide a strong foundation for your child’s critical first three years.

This early-childhood gymnastics studio offers drop-in play times and toddler classes for gymnastics and dance.