Toddler Classes & Drop In Play Times - Columbus
These toddler classes, drop-in programs and open play times around Columbus and the suburbs 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 Columbus 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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Little Explorers' Base Camp at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
10/22/2024, 10/24/2024, 10/29/2024
Select Tuesday & Thursday, 10am-12pm
Included with admission
Age 18mos-3yrs
Have an animal loving tot who loves to visit the zoo? You won't want to miss out on the Little Explorers' Base Camp allowing toddlers and preschoolers an opportunity to learn, play and explore different animals. Each session will focus on a different animal in a different part of the zoo. There will be puzzles, books, activities and fun for your little ones to explore.
Preschool Adventures! - Grange Insurance Audubon Center
10/24/2024, 10/31/2024, 11/07/2024
Thursdays, 10:15am
Age 3-5
Families with preschoolers can drop in to the Grange Insurance Audubon Center's library and bird viewing room to enjoy a nature-based storytime, songs, crafts, and fun activities. Pre-registation required.
Ohio Wildlife Center - Wild Story Time
11/06/2024, 12/04/2024, 02/05/2025
First Wednesdays, 10am-11am
$5
Age 3-6
The Ohio Wildlife Center offers a story time where kids will listen to a nature or animal book, do a related craft or activity, visit with an animal ambassador at the center and have the opportunity to walk around the 20-acre property. Registration required.
Stratford Ecological Center - Story Time on the Farm
04/14/2025, 05/12/2025, 06/09/2025
Second Monday, 10am-11am
April to October
Pay What You Can
Age 8 & under
From April to October, Stratford Ecological Center hosts Story Time on the Farm. The fun and educational hour of storytelling will focus on what's currently happening around the farm. Families can visit the farm and nature center afterward. Online registration required.
Rockin' Jump Junior Jumpers
Little kids (and their parents!) can get their wiggles out on Rockin' Jump's trampoline zones, dodgeball arena, stunt bag, and climbing wall, no big kids allowed. All jumpers are required to use Rockin' Jump's official bounce socks.
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Get Air Toddler Time
Toddlers can enjoy special open jump time with kids their own size at Get Air's Toddler Time. Little ones can bounce, jump and play with balls on one of the several trampolines. Parents are encouraged to bounce too, for a fun morning out together. Jump socks are required for all jumpers and can be purchased for an additional cost.
Bounce Club Toddler Time Open Jump
Tues/Wed/Thurs, 9:30am-12pm (Preschool)
Sat, 10am-8pm (Toddler Time)
Age 6 and under
Let the little ones bounce, jump and have fun at the Bounce Club. Drop in to play - first come, first jump!
Integrity Athletics Preschool Open Gym
Integrity Athletics hosts preschool open gym sessions during the school year where young kids are free to try out different stations, socialize, and enjoy the facility in a relaxed atmosphere. Socks must be worn on the trampolines.
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