"Mommy and Me" Spring 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

• Family Classes at the Bay Area Discovery Museum
  Fort Baker, Sausalito
  Various times throughout week
  Explore art, music, dance, sign language, culture and more in the Discovery Museum's Family Classes. Each series offers multiple sessions for deep engagement with the topics, and includes museum admission for one adult and one child. Location: 557 McReynolds Road, Ft. Baker in Sausalito. For more info, call (415) 339-3900 or visit their website.

Mill Valley

• Kick and Play
  Boyle Park, Mill Valley
  Thursdays & Saturdays
  Kick & Play is a parent-child pre-soccer and movement program specifically designed for toddlers between 12 and 24 months. Our experienced instructors along with our puppet friends, Mimi & Pepe, take you and your little one through a world of exciting physical activity. Individual attention, positive reinforcement, and engaging original music help to develop pre-soccer skills that will have your toddler learning to balance, run, kick and play-all while having a blast! Instructor: Super Soccer Stars, (415) 233-8277. Register through Mill Valley Recreation at (415) 383-1370.
• Parent Infant/Tot Swim Class
  Mill Valley Recreation Pool
  Saturdays & Sundays, times vary depending on age
  Parent/Tot (6–36 Months) This course is structured to introduce very young children to basic swimming skills while still in the security and comfort of their parents arms. Skills taught include: bubble blowing, going under water, floating, safe water entry and exit, arm and leg actions on front and back and water safety. The course is designed to promote learning through a positive experience by teaching through songs and games. Location: 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley. For more info, call  (415) 383-1370 or visit their website.
• Playnastics (ages 1–2 and 2–3 years)
  Mill Valley Community Center, Cascade Room
  Mondays, 10–10:30 am
  Children enjoy jumping, romping and rolling with their adult companion and other children in their age group. The focus is on developing coordination through motor skills with a strong emphasis on socialization and group involvement. Katie uses balance beams, mats, bar, parachutes and more to help challenge your child’s natural desire to explore movement. She also teaches adults how to help their children properly use gymnastics equipment safely and effectively. For more info, call (415) 383-1370 or visit their website.
• SoccerKiddos
  Mill Valley
  Various days & times
  Come play soccer with your little one! SoccerKiddos is a developmentally age appropriate program that introduces soccer to 18 month - 3 1/2 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! Children will not only gain the knowledge and love for soccer, but will also increase their gross motor, cooperation, and verbal skills while playing imaginary games incorporating soccer basics. Location: Corte Madera, Mill Valley, SF and Marinwood. For more info, call (510) 501-5546, email soccerkiddosmarin@gmail.com or visit their website.
• Stroller Strides and Stroller Barre
  Hauke Park
  Mondays, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30–10:30 am
  Join Fit4Mom Marin for a Stroller Barre or Stroller Strides workout with your baby. 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: Hauke Park, 1 Hamilton Drive, Mill Valley.  For more info, call (415) 734-8174 or visit their website.
• Supernovas: Parent & Me (Ages 18 months–2 years)
  Tumble Spot Marin
  Various days and times
  These fun classes explore the fundamentals of gymnastics movement and strengthening through basic tumbling skills, games and music.  Parents (or caretakers) learn how to properly hold, spot and assist their child in a variety of exciting tumbling, balance and agility skills on the bars, balance beam, floor, trampoline and vault. Location: 750 Redwood Highway, Suite 1212, Mill Valley. For more info, call (415) 380-0887 or visit their website.
• Toddler Ballet
  Sprout Mill Valley
  Tuesday, 4:45 pm, Friday, 10:15 & 11:15 am
  For ages 18 months to 5 years. A precious and imaganative ballet class to enjoy with your little dancer as they are introduced to the basic fundamentals of ballet. One participating adult for ages 2 years and under. Drop-in class $25. Location: 12 Mill Avenue, Mill Valley. Event details.

Corte Madera

• Parent and Me Gymnastics
  The Cave, Corte Madera
  Monday–Friday mornings (various 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
  Various days & times
  Come play soccer with your little one! SoccerKiddos is a developmentally age appropriate program that introduces soccer to 18 month - 3 1/2 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! Children will not only gain the knowledge and love for soccer, but will also increase their gross motor, cooperation, and verbal skills while playing imaginary games incorporating soccer basics. Location: Corte Madera, Mill Valley, SF and Marinwood. For more info, call 510-501-5546, soccerkiddosmarin@gmail.com or visit their website.
• Super Soccer Stars Mom & Me
  Corte Madera Community Center
  Starts 4/13/20 on Mondays, 10 am
  Kick & Play is a parent-child pre-soccer and movement program specifically designed for toddlers between 12 and 24 months. Our experienced instructors along with our puppet friends, Mimi & Pepe, take you and your little one through a world of exciting physical activity. Individual attention, positive reinforcement, and engaging original music help to develop pre-soccer skills that will have your toddler learning to balance, run, kick and play – all while having a blast! Location: 300 Tamalpais Drive, Corte Madera Town Park. For more info, call (415) 927-5050 or visit their website.

San Anselmo

• Mom and Baby Yoga
  Pomegranate, San Anselmo
  Yoga: Tuesdays, 11 am, Fridays, 11 am
  Enjoy your baby, reconnect with your body, and meet other new moms in Pomegranate's postnatal mom and baby yoga or pilates class (non-crawling babies only). Cost: $25 drop-in. Location: 25 Tamalpais Avenue, San Anselmo. For more info, call (415) 785-3173 or 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.
• Wee Yogis Family Yoga
  Pomegranate, San Anselmo
  Sunday, 10:30 am
  This class is designed to teach babies and tots the beautiful art of yoga through music and interactive play. Enhance your child’s development, imagination, coordination, listening, and focus through song, movement, and instruments. This playful class is a great chance for you and your little one to play, connect & grow together. Perfect for ages 6 months- 4 years old. Cost: $25 drop-in. Location: 25 Tamalpais Avenue, San Anselmo. For more info, call (415) 785-3173 or visit their website.

Fairfax

• New Moms and Babies Group
  Fairfax Community Center
  Tuesdays, 11 am–12:30 pm
  New Moms and Babies Group for anyone with a baby 0–12 months old. This group offers a safe and supportive environment conducive to sharing about topics such as emotional and physical recovery after birth, expectations surrounding being a mother, changes in lifestyle and in relationships, finding support, trusting caregivers, life balance and sleep, navigating medical care, child development, play and temperament, among other topics and issues. Free. Location: Fairfax Community Center, 16 Park Road, Fairfax. For more info, visit their website.
• Pavilion Playgroup and Toddler Tumbling
  Fairfax Pavilion
  Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30–11:30 am (ends March 27, 2020)
  Join other moms, dads and kids at the charming red building on the hill. Children up to 5 years old enjoy riding scooters and climbing on a variety of soft blocks and mats. We will encourage early childhood development by guiding children to play and explore their physical capabilities with state of the art gymnastics equipment.  Parents enjoy mingling, playing and drinking fresh coffee and tea. For more info, visit their website.

San Rafael

• Colors of Spanish: ¡Canta conmigo! (0–4yrs w/parent)
  San Rafael Community Center
  Mondays, 9:30 am
  Early exposure to the sounds, structure and vocabulary of the Spanish language through music, movement and song. Whether you are a native speaker who wants your family to conserve the language and traditions of your heritage, or if you want to encourage Spanish as a second language for your children, ¡Canta conmigo! is where you begin with your littlest ones. For more info, visit their website.
• Jumping Jacks
  San Rafael Community Center
  Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30–11:45 am (0–26 months) or 10:30–11:30 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
  Tuesdays, 9:30–11 am
  JymBABIES offers little ones (ages birth – 2 years old) with parent or caregiver a soft indoor playground for climbing, crawling, sliding, bouncing in a bounce house, building, dancing, scooting and more. On-site cafe and kid-friendly food and snacks. Drop-in $10 per visit or 10 visits for $90. For more info, call (415) 444-8000 or visit their website.
• Music and Movement in Spanish for 3 mo - 5 yr olds
  Cucu's PlayHouse
  Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays (morning and afternoon classes, visit their website to see the times)
  Fun, active and educational music and movement class in Spanish for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Some classes are age-specific, and others are for mixed ages.  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. Classes are taught in a beautiful, Montessori inspired playroom with plenty of natural light. Sustainably made toys, mostly wooden, are used during the classes and are available for purchase. Memberships and Class packs available on their website ($12 to $16/class) or drop-in for $19. First class is free. Location: 1414 4th Street, San Rafael (4th and D). For more information call (415) 815-6035 or visit www.CucusPlayHouse.com
• Parent & Toddler Classes
  Marin Waldorf School
  Mondays & Wednesday, 9–11 am
  Parents and their toddlers (walking to 3 years old) are invited to participate in a rhythmical Waldorf morning. The children enjoy free play with toys made of natural materials that are designed to encourage healthy exploratory movement and play. Register here.
• SoccerKiddos
  Marinwood
  Various days & times
  Come play soccer with your little one! SoccerKiddos is a developmentally age appropriate program that introduces soccer to 18 month - 2 1/2 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! Children will not only gain the knowledge and love for soccer, but will also increase their gross motor, cooperation, and verbal skills while playing imaginary games incorporating soccer basics. Location: Corte Madera, Mill Valley, and Marinwood. For more info, call (510) 501-5546, soccerkiddosmarin@gmail.com or visit their website.
• Stroller Strides Workout
  Civic Center Lagoon Park, San Rafael
  Tuesdays & 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.
• Tenacious Twos
  GymWorld
  Thursdays & Saturdays, 9 am
  Parent and child participate together in this 45-minute movement exploration class. It is a wonderful way to introduce hand-eye coordination, motor skills and listening skills. Parents follow along with their child through age appropriate apparatus circuits training. For 20 months up to 3 years. Location: 3040 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael. For more info, call (415) 482-8580 or visit their website.
• Toddler Gymnastics
  Mega Elite Gymnastics Academy, San Rafael
  Monday–Friday, 9:30 am
  This is an adult participation class. Through this structured class, children strengthen their motor skills and social skills, and build body awareness and coordination. This class is designed to create a safe and fun environment for children to learn gymnastics skills and movements through obstacle courses, music, and spotted stations. Location: 72 Woodland Ave, San Rafael. For more info, call (415) 257-6342 or visit their website.

Novato

• Big & Little (12–23 months
  Little Stars (2 year olds)
  Novato Gymnastics Center
  Various days/times
  Big & Little is a parent participation class for 1 year olds. This class focuses on movement exploration and provides opportunities for students to socialize with other children of the same ages. They also offer Little Stars, a active 45 minute parent participation class for 2 year olds. See schedule on their website. Location: 950 Seventh Street, Novato.For more info, call (415) 899-8279 or visit their website.
• Diaper Daredevils
  Cal Star Gymnastics, Novato
  Fridays, 10–10:45 am
  A 45 minute parent participation class for 2–3½. This class gives parent & 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.
• Stories, Art & Exploration!
  Studio 4 Art, Novato
  Wednesdays, 10–11 am
  Studio 4 Art's art school begins with this 1 hour art class for toddler students and is focused on fun, exploratory, engaging, and messy opportunity to learn about art making. This is a completely hands on experience where your young artist will want to dress for mess. Your little one will be introduced to amazing art techniques and open ended experiences that will instill the love of art and discovery. Ages 18 months-4 years, Child with assistant (Mom, Dad or a helper) a must for this class. For more info and to register, visit their website.

Petaluma

• Little Bugs
  Redwood Empire Gymnastics
  Petaluma
  Various days/times
  This open format class is designed to provide an exploratory environment for children to play and work with their parents as they discover a wide variety of movement possibilities. Coaches are on hand to direct as needed and perform warm -up and closing activities. Children have the opportunity to join structured activities or openly entertain themselves in a safe environment. When you enroll in a single day and time, and pay for membership for this class, you may come to all of the Littlebugs classes at no extra charge. If you are not ready to sign up, each Littlebugs class is available at a drop-in rate of $13.00 per class (ask about the Mothers Club discount – bring your card!). Parent/adult participation  and supervision required. Location: 434 Payran St, Petaluma. For more info, call (707) 763-5010 or visit their website.