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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    Preschool Adventures! - Grange Insurance Audubon Center

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     (1.2 mi)

    Date

    12/26/2024, 01/02/2025, 01/09/2025

    Time

    Thursdays, 10:15am

    Price
    Free
    Ages

    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

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     (17.5 mi)

    Date

    02/05/2025, 03/05/2025, 04/02/2025

    Time

    First Wednesdays, 10am-11am

    Price

    $5

    Ages

    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

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     (21.0 mi)

    Date

    04/14/2025, 05/12/2025, 06/09/2025

    Time

    Second Monday, 10am-11am

    April to October

    Price

    Pay What You Can

    Ages

    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.

    Get Air Toddler Time

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     (9.1 mi)

    Time

    Tuesday & Thursday, 10am-12pm

    Sunday, 9am-11am

    Ages

    Height: under 46"

    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

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     (14.2 mi)

    Time

    Tues/Wed/Thurs, 9:30am-12pm (Preschool)

    Sat, 10am-8pm (Toddler Time)

    Ages

    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

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     (18.0 mi)

    Time

    Tuesday & Friday, 9:30am-10:30am

    Ages

    Age: walking - 7

    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.

    Rockin' Jump Junior Jumpers

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     (13.4 mi)

    Time

    Tuesday & Thursday, 9am-12pm

    Sunday, 9am-11am

    Ages

    Age 5 & under

    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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