Best Mommy and Me Classes in the Twin Cities

Hannah Scott:  In addition to gymnastics classes and open gym, Gleason's Gymnastics School offers courses in free running, circus arts, adult aerials and silks, cheering, trampoline, and even ASL sign language.

For parent and children specifically, both locations offer BittyMites. Parent participation is invited in this 45-minute class which focuses on fun movement using age-appropriate equipment (trampoline, bars, tumbling mats, foam pit, etc.), $74. The Eagan location also offers American Sign Language Preschool With A Parent, $81.

Hannah Scott:  Parent & Tot classes introduce young ones to the world of gymnastics using age-appropriate equipment to build obstacle courses, move and play. You also jam out kid friendly music! Parent participation is required as you coach your children to work on coordination, rhythm, spacial awareness, and social and motor skills in this fun environment. IGM Gymnastics also offers two Open Gym ($8/child) times on Fridays: one for younger kids (ages 1-6) in the morning, and one for older kid (ages 5+) in the evenings.

Hannah Scott:  The Works is a hands-on museum just for kids to explore, create, and enjoy. If you have little ones, take advantage of a semi-monthly event called "Pre K Mondays" where kids ages 3-5 with a caregiver enjoy special activities created just for you. Kids also receive half-price admission ($4.50).

In addition, older kids (ages 9+) and their caregivers can take Adult and Child classes in The Workshop. They invite young (and old!) makers to take classes in sewing, building, art, carpentry and more.

Hannah Scott:  Parent participation is invited in Mommy & Me and Stars Classes where you'll crawl, jump, roll and dance together! Be sure to also check out Open Gym ($7/child) where you get unstructured time to use the gymnastics equipment and facilities. They can spend that time getting in extra practice, or just have fun with friends!

Hannah Scott:  Practice ice skating alongside your little ones! Braemar Arena offers Parent/Child classes that are 30 minutes/week aimed for little kids who want their parents on the ice with them. Figure skating or hockey skates are available to rent.

Hannah Scott:  My Gym is a kids fitness gym with class enrollment offerings geared for early childhood development. You'll see the schedule consisting of age-appropriate music classes, art, gymnastics, cheering, literacy, karate, movement and much more. The earliest of youngsters are joined by their parents or caregivers as they assist in safe movement, stretching, kicking, balancing, toddling, and overall fun, physical development skills.

Hannah Scott:  Mini-Hops is a popular spot for gymnastics, in particular due to its age appropriate equipment ranging from babies to high school. Tots can enjoy kid-sized monkey bars, trampolines, bars, rings, foam-filled pit, mats for movement, and more! There are a few 45-minute Parent and Me classes to choose from and broken out by age group: Baby & Me (ages 5-11 months); Mini-Me (1 yr olds); You & Me (2 yr olds); Almost Me/Just Me (3 yr olds). The ratio of the classes are low (approx 6 or 7:1) keeping classes more intimate and fun!

Hannah Scott:  PLAYspace is all about learning through play, which is why they offer a wide variety of stations for kids to enjoy: sensory, building, dramatic play, art, imaginative play, and more! Your little ones will thrive, and you'll love watching their creativity blossom! During "Wee Ones Infant and Toddler Mornings" this age group is offered special time with a caregiver to explore. Though Wee Ones is not structured as a class, it still offers special 1:1 participation time together using their facility and resources as your playroom.