"Mommy and Me" Fall Classes in Marin

Looking for a local "mommy and me" class for you and your little one? Here is our list of classes throughout Marin County for children and their moms, dads, or caregivers to participate in together. The classes are either drop-in or you need to RSVP. Check with their website or call to find out before you attend with your little one. 

Sausalito

• Discover Together Toddler Class
  Bay Area Discovery Museum
  Fort Baker, Sausalito
  Various times throughout week
  Discover Together is the museum’s toddler-caregiver class that allows children to engage in open-ended, sensory play that supports their development. Spend time and build support with caregivers on a similar journey as you witness your child's growth and learning alongside their new friends! Location: 557 McReynolds Road, Ft. Baker in Sausalito. For more info, call (415) 339-3900 or visit their website.

• In Harmony Music (0–5 years)
  Sausalito Parks and Recreation - Dunphy Park Gazebo
  Saturdays, 11:30 am
  Family Music Classes for children ages 0-5 in a playful and musically rich setting led by experienced early childhood music specialists! Pre-registration required. Location: Bridgeway at, Napa St, Sausalito. For more info, visit their website.

Mill Valley

• In Harmony Music (0–5 years)
  Mill Valley (Strawberry Recreation Dist)
  Wednesdays, 2 classes: 10 am for Family class (0–5) and 11 am for Babies (0–12 months)
  Family Music Classes for children ages 0-5 in a playful and musically rich setting led by experienced early childhood music specialists! Pre-registration required. Location: Mill Valley, Strawberry Recreation. For more info, visit their website.
• Mama & Babe Group
  Sprout San Francisco, Mill Valley location
  Tuesdays & Thursdays, times vary
  Navigate the first year of motherhood with a little more fun, grace, and know-how during this unique program mindfully created for new (and experienced!) moms and their little ones. Classes include songs and movement, guidance around play, as well as education, support, and effective parenting techniques. Location: 12 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley. For more info, visit their website.
• Parent Infant/Tot Swim Class
  Mill Valley Recreation Pool
  Mondays & Wednesdays, times vary depending on age
  Further your child's comfort in the water by building confidence and independence. Children will play games, explore the water and learn basic swimming skills including floats and kicks. Location: 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. For more info, call  (415) 383-1370 or visit their website.
• Side by Side
  Osher Marin JCC, Mill Valley
  Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 9:30 am
  For children up to 30 months, Side by Side at the Marin JCC is a small gathering of young families where your toddler can build social skills, develop friendships, and explore a preschool environment with their caregiver by their side. Together, your child and you will enjoy activities including music, arts and crafts, circle time, and free playtime in the company of other new learners and their caregivers. Fall sessions available. Location: 36 Tiburon Blvd, Mill Valley. For more info, visit their website. 
• Stroller Strides Workout
  Hauke Park
  Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30 am
  This 60 minute, all levels class is for moms alone or with little ones in strollers. We will work on cardio, strength, agility and balance providing a fun, full body workout while interacting with our little ones. Each class will end with "core and restore"...giving you the strength for motherhood. Location: Hauke Park, 1 Hamilton Drive, Mill Valley.  For more info, call (415) 734-8174 or visit their website.

Tiburon

• Come Dance with Me! (Dancer and Guardian class)
  Belvedere Community Center
  Wednesdays, 2–2:30 pm
  Join your two year old dancer as they are introduced to the art of ballet, movement, and dance. Together you will explore movement and dance with music, props, and fantasy games. This is a lovely way to introduce these young dancers to ballet music, following directions, movement exploration and fun. All dancers must bring a grown-up dancer with them. Location: 450 San Rafael Ave, Tiburon. For more info, visit their website.
• Little Angels Circle Time
  Belvedere Community Center
  Tuesdays, 10:30 am–noon
  Little Angels provides a safe environment for children of all abilities to explore, imagine, and create connection. Children will enjoy 90 minutes of entertainment and learning including a rotation of art, live music, play time, story time, and much more! Guardians must remain on-site for this program. Location: 450 San Rafael Ave, Tiburon. For more info, visit their website.

Corte Madera

• Grown-Up & Me
  Marin Dance Theatre
  Thursdays, 9–9:30 am
  Grown-Up & Me classes provide a nurturing introduction to the art of dance and are designed to establish a development of trust in the environment and a foundation in autonomy and joy in movement. Children ages 18–36 months will explore movement through rhythms, music, and creativity of dance, together with their grown-ups. Classes are taught by MDT faculty specializing in early childhood education. Location: 403 Tamal Plaza, Corte Madera. For more info, visit their website.
• Mini Music with Ali & Warren
  Inner Rhythm, Corte Madera
  Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays/various times
  Foster a love of music and enhance your child's natural abilities in a fun-filled class for child/parent ages 0–5 years old. Classes include singing, musical instruments, rhythmic dance and live accompaniment. Location: 498 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera. For more info, visit their website.
• Parent and Me Gymnastics
  The Cave, Corte Madera
  Various days & times
  Come to the Cave with your infant or toddler and play in the giant padded playground. Instructors will teach you ways of playing with your children that will encourage the development of movement patterns that will benefit them throughout life. Suitable for ages 18–36 months, and will help prepare children to move into the Cave's preschool gymnastics program. Location: 412 Tamal Plaza, Corte Madera. For more info, call (415) 927-1630 or visit their website.
• SoccerKiddos
  Corte Madera
  Tuesdays & Thursdays, various times
  Come play soccer with your little one! SoccerKiddos is a developmentally age appropriate program that introduces soccer to 18 month - 3 year olds in a fun, non-competitive, interactive manner. SoccerKiddos views all children as capable learners and through Coach-Caregiver-Child partnership children will learn the basic skills of soccer while having fun! Location: Corte Madera Town Park. For more info, call 510-501-5546, soccerkiddosmarin@gmail.com or visit their website.

San Anselmo

• In Harmony Music (0–5 years)
  San Anselmo (Memorial Park)
  Fridays, 10 am 
  Family Music Classes for children ages 0-5 in a playful and musically rich setting led by experienced early childhood music specialists! Pre-registration required. Location: 1000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. For more info, visit their website.
• Music Together
  San Anselmo, Energy Flow Studio
  Fridays, 10:15 am and 11:15 am
  Bring the little ones for hands-on music fun. Our carefully-curated and original songs will have you tapping, dancing, and singing along in no time. Location: 412 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 12, San Anselmo. For more info, visit their website.
• Toddler Tumbling
  Isabel Cook Community Center, San Anselmo
  Various days & times
  Our toddler tumbling classes combine instructor initiated activities with children’s freedom of exploration. There is circle time with songs and rhymes and plenty of time for free play, which helps the young child to develop large motor skills through age appropriate activities. Parent participation is required for all Toddler Tumbling classes. To register, call (415) 258-4640 or visit their website.

Fairfax

• Toddler Music with Dani
  Fairfax Women's Club
  Tuesdays, 11:30 am–noon
  Music with Dani is a fun and interactive music and movement time for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their grownups. When you join Dani’s music session, you and your child will be singing, dancing, playing, laughing and creating music and memories together, along with other members of your community. Location: 46 Park Road, Fairfax. For more info, visit their website.
• New Parents, Babies and Toddlers Support Group
  Various locations in Fairfax
  Thursdays, 11 am–12:30 pm
  Join us for an ongoing drop-in group with an accepting and friendly tone, recently expanded to include toddlers up until 3 years old. Our group offers a safe and supportive environment conducive to sharing about topics such as emotional and physical recovery after birth, expectations surrounding being a parent, changes in lifestyle and in relationships, finding support and trusting caregivers, life balance and sleep, navigating medical care, child development, play and temperament, among other topics and issues. This is a participant led group with a facilitator to support. Toys are available for older children. For more info, visit their website.

San Rafael

• Grown-Up & Me
  Marin Dance Theatre
  Saturdays, 9–9:30 am
  Grown-Up & Me classes provide a nurturing introduction to the art of dance and are designed to establish a development of trust in the environment and a foundation in autonomy and joy in movement. Children ages 18–36 months will explore movement through rhythms, music, and creativity of dance, together with their grown-ups. Classes are taught by MDT faculty specializing in early childhood education. Location: One St. Vincent Drive, Building 5, San Rafael. For more info, visit their website.
• Jumping Jacks
  San Rafael Community Center
  Ongoing: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30–10:30 am (crawling–26 months) or 10:45–11:45 am (26 months–4 years)
  Jumping Jacks is an hour-long class that consists of activities that encourage creative movement, balance and hand-eye coordination. These activities are done in a high-energy, fun-filled atmosphere. The first half of each class is free play—parents/caretakers are expected to have fun interacting with their child! The last half hour of class is group time; have fun dancing with scarves, playing with the parachute and of course popping bubbles! Location: 618 B Street, San Rafael. For more info, visit their website.
• JymBabies
  Osher Marin JCC Atrium, San Rafael
  Wednesdays, 9:30–11 am
  Children birth to 30 months enjoy our drop-in play space filled with age-appropriate gym equipment that encourages exploration and physical development. It is an engaging place for children to crawl, run, and jump, supporting cognitive, physical, and social development. Location: 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael. For more info, visit their website. 
• Little Angels Circle Time
  Terra Linda Community Center
  Thursdays, 10:40 am–noon
  Little Angels provides a safe environment for children of all abilities to explore, imagine, and create connection. Children will enjoy 90 minutes of entertainment and learning including a rotation of art, live music, play time, story time, and much more! Guardians must remain on-site for this program. Location: 670 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael. For more info, visit their website.
• MusicBabies
  Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael
  Mondays, 9:45 am
  This fun class introduces your child to musical instruments, singing, and a variety of traditional and global songs. Seasonal themes incorporate puppets, books, and instruments that enhance your child's cognitive development while building social skills. Location: 200 North San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. For more info, visit their website. 
• My First Art Class
  Do Art, San Rafael
  Mondays, 10–11 am
  Welcome to "My First Art Class" where toddlers explore the magic of creativity alongside their caregivers! This interactive class is specially designed to introduce our youngest artists, aged 18 months to 3 years, to the wonders of artistic expression in a nurturing environment. Location: 1547 4th Street, San Rafael. For more info, visit their website.
• Parent-Child Class
  Marin Waldorf School, San Rafael
  Fall classes start mid-October, dates TBA
  Designed for families with children who are 18 months to 2 years 9 months old, these simple, sweet, and playful morning gatherings are held in our school's cozy parent-child classroom and beautiful outdoor spaces. Daniella Baker, Marin Waldorf School's early childhood program director, will be leading the parent-toddler classes. For more info, visit their website.
• Parent & Me Soccer
  Albert Park Community Lawn
  Saturdays & Sundays, varies times
  With parents and caregivers, our coaches and puppet friends Mimi and Pepe take toddlers on the world of exciting physical activity. Play-based activities and engaging original music is used to develop pre-soccer skills in a fun and nurturing environment. Location: 151 Andersen Dr, San Rafael. For more info, visit their website.
• Music and Movement in Spanish
  Cucu's PlayHouse, San Rafael
  Tuesdays–Saturdays, various times
  Fun, active and educational music and movement class in Spanish for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. A selection of songs in Spanish guides the class from start to finish. Games and activities are related to the lyrics, in order to familiarize the children with the words and their meanings. Memberships available ($89–$145) or drop-in for $23. Location: 1414 4th Street, San Rafael. For more info, visit their website. 
• Side by Side
  Osher Marin JCC, San Rafael
  Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 9:30 am
  For children up to 30 months, Side by Side at the Marin JCC is a small gathering of young families where your toddler can build social skills, develop friendships, and explore a preschool environment with their caregiver by their side. Together, your child and you will enjoy activities including music, arts and crafts, circle time, and free playtime in the company of other new learners and their caregivers. Fall sessions available. Location: 200 North San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. For more info, visit their website. 
• Stroller Strides Workout
  Civic Center Lagoon Park, San Rafael
  Thursdays, 9:30–10:30 am
  Join Fit4Mom Marin for Stroller Strides workout. The class consists of a warm up, a power walk/optional running and "stations" where we do a variety of body toning exercises. We use exercise tubing (which we provide you with), the stroller and the environment to create our gym. If your baby is fussy, instructors will gladly help rocking your stroller or show you exercises that you can do with your baby. Location: Civic Center Drive/Armory Road. Meet on grassy area by playground. For more info, call (415) 734-8174 or visit their website.
• Preschool Gymnastics
  Mega Elite Gymnastics Academy, San Rafael
  Starting August 19, Tuesday, 10:45 am & 1:30 pm
  Preschool classes at MEGA are offered for ages 2–5, with three different classes structured towards each stage of development.  Each class helps build skill, strength, and coordination in a fun and challenging way, while still teaching real gymnastics. Preschool classes for ages 1–3 require parent/caregiver participation. Location: 72 Woodland Ave, San Rafael. For more info, call (415) 257-6342 or visit their website.

Novato

• Amazing Athletes
  Pocket Park, Novato
  Fridays, 11:15–11:45 am
  This is a guided parent-participation, discovery based program design to engage children 2–3 in structured physical activities and provide instruction to sports. Location: 950 7th Street, Novato. For more info, visit their website. 
• Big & Little and Little Stars
  Novato Gymnastics Center
  Monday–Saturday, various times
  Big & Little is a parent participation class for ages 12–23 months and Little Stars is for 2-year-olds and a parent or caregiver. This class focuses on movement exploration and privides opportunities for students to socialize with other children of the same ages. Location: 950 Seventh Street, Novato.For more info, call (415) 899-8279 or visit their website.
• Diaper Daredevils
  Cal Star Gymnastics, Novato
  Fridays, 9–9:45 am
  A 45-minute parent participation class for 2–3 1/2. This class gives parent and child a chance to bond but also gives the child a chance to start experiencing some independence in a physical activity class. Location: 70 Digital Drive, Suite 3, Novato. For more info, call (415) 382-7827 or visit their website.
• In Harmony Music (0–5 years)
  Novato, Miwok Park
  Tuesdays & Saturdays, various times
  Family Music Classes for children ages 0-5 in a playful and musically rich setting led by experienced early childhood music specialists! Pre-registration required. Location: Miwok Park, 2200 Novato Blvd. For more info, visit their website.
• Soccer Stars Parent and Me
  Pocket Park, Novato
  Tuesday, Friday & Saturday, various times
  With parents and caregivers, our coaches and puppet friends Mimi and Pepe take toddlers on the world of exciting physical activity. Play-based activities and engaging original music is used to develop pre-soccer skills in a fun and nurturing environment. Location: 950 7th Street, Novato. For more info, visit their website.