Find a Mommy and Me class or toddler playdate group in the DMV area! Many libraries, rec centers and community groups offer options throughout the year.
Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Classes
Babies & Books!
People’s Book – Takoma Park, MD
9-9:30 a.m. Friday
A story time for children ages 0-3; adults get free coffee
Free | peoplesbooktakoma.com
Baby Bounce & Read
Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library – Falls Church, VA
10:30-11 a.m. Tuesday
Songs and stories for children ages 0 to 1.5
Free | fairfaxcounty.gov/library
Baby in Tune
Reflections Music Therapy – Silver Spring, MD
12:30 p.m. Thursday
Music-based class for parents and children ages 0-8 months. Reflections Music Therapy also offers classes for older age groups.
$306 (7-class session) | reflectionsmusictherapy.com
Breathing Space Family Yoga Classes
Several locations in Washington, D.C. and College Park, MD
Beginner yoga classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their parents
$220-$264 (10-12-week session) | breathingspacedc.com
FIT4MOM DC
Several locations in Washington, D.C.
Pre- and postnatal fitness classes
$25 (per class), $99 (membership) | dc.fit4mom.com
Mamas Circle
Location TBA | Silver Spring, MD
1:30-3 p.m. Thursday
Mothers’ community where infants and babies are welcome. The Mama Love Collective also offers circles for second- and third-time moms.
$225-$275 (per session) | themamalovecollective.com
Music Together Sing and Groove
Music Spectrum School for the Arts – Herndon, VA
Class incorporating music and dance for kids ages 0-5
$285-$295 (10-week session) | musictogethersingandgroove.com
My Gym
Locations in Potomac and Gaithersburg (MD) and McLean, Vienna and Alexandria (VA)
Tuesday through Sunday (Times vary by class)
Children’s fitness classes; parents participate alongside younger age groups.
$139 (4-week session) | mygym.com
Petworth Peanuts Newborn Cohorts
Greater Petworth community – Washington, D.C.
2 p.m. Wednesday (may vary by group)
Volunteer-run support groups for new parents
$75 (membership) | petworthpeanuts.com/cohorts
Toddler Music Group
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Potomac, MD
10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, 1-2 p.m. Tuesday and Friday
Music group for children ages 6 months to 5 years; inclusive of all faiths
Free | tinyurl.com/ToddlerMusicGroupPotomac
Playdates
Art and Movement
The Little House at Westmoreland Hills Park – Bethesda, MD
9:30-11 a.m. Monday
Art, sensory play and movement class for kids ages 15 months to 4 years (hosted by MyGym) Potomac and Red Panda Art Studio
$350 (8-week session) | redpandaart.com
Cradleboards and Crawlers
National Museum of the American Indian – Washington, D.C.
11:15-11:45 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday
Drop-in program focused on books by Native authors and illustrators, as well as hands-on activities; recommended for kids ages 0-2
Free | americanindian.si.edu
Little Artists, Big Stories
Anacostia Community Museum – Washington, D.C.
10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday
Story time and art activities centering on Black artists
Free | anacostia.si.edu
Little Explorers
Brookside Nature Center – Wheaton, MD
10:30-11:15 a.m., Last Wednesday of the month
Nature programs aimed at kids ages 1-2, with a different subject every month
$7 | montgomeryparks.org
Play 2 Bloom
Watch Me Bloom – Fairfax, VA
10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday
Indoor play group for children ages 0-4
$20 | watchmebloom.com
Preschool STEAM Play
Courthouse Library – Arlington, VA
10-11 a.m. Monday and Friday
Open play with activities based on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) principles
Free | library.arlingtonva.us
Young Explorers
MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio + Store – Arlington, VA
10 a.m.-noon Tuesday
Free drop-in art class exploring a variety of mediums
Free | mocaarlington.org
Working Parent?
Here are some weekend and evening classes to enjoy with your infant or toddler.
Baby Lapsit Storytime at Courthouse
Courthouse Library – Arlington, VA
5 p.m. Tuesday
Free | library.arlingtonva.us
Baby Yoga & Play
Breathing Space Studio – Washington, D.C.
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturday (Date/time may change throughout the year)
Mommy & Me yoga class for pre-crawlers; February session starts Feb. 22
$156 (6-week session) | breathingspacedc.com
My Gym
Locations in Potomac and Gaithersburg (MD) and McLean, Vienna and Alexandria (VA)
Saturday and Sunday (Times vary by class)
Children’s fitness classes; parents participate alongside younger age groups.
$139 (4-week session) | mygym.com
Pajama Storytime
Twinbrook Library – Rockville, MD (also available at other Montgomery County Public Library branches)
6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday
Free | montgomerycountymd.gov/library
Grown-Up Inclusive Classes
Romp n’ Roll – Fairfax, VA
8:30-11:45 a.m. Saturday, 8:45-11 a.m. Sunday (Dates/times may change throughout the year)
Classes in cooking, music and gym that you can attend with your child; plus some grown-up optional classes
Membership pricing starting at $129; trial classes available | rompnroll.com/fairfax-va/trial-class
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