Find a Mommy and Me class or toddler playdate group in the Chesapeake area! Many libraries, rec centers and community groups offer options throughout the year.
Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Classes
Babies in Bloom
Mountain Road Community Library – Pasadena (also available at other Anne Arundel County Public Library branches)
11-11:30 a.m. Weekdays
Meet other families in the community at this event for parents and children ages 0 to 18 months.
Free | aacpl.net
Baby & Me at Rolly Pollies
Rolly Pollies – Severna Park
Dates and times vary
Parent-child classes available for children as young as 6 months and as old as 4 years
$157-$381 (per 9-week session) | rollypolliesmaryland.com
Bouncing Babies
Kent Island Branch – Queen Anne’s County Library – Stevensville
Dates and times vary
Story, play and music program for children ages 0 to 18 months and their caregivers; siblings welcome
Free | qaclibrary.org
FIT4MOM Chesapeake
Various locations in Anne Arundel County
Dates and times vary
Pre- and postnatal fitness classes
$75-$99 (per month) | chesapeake-md.fit4mom.com
Infant/Toddler Hike
Quiet Waters Park – Annapolis
11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday
Casual, lowkey hikes designed for parents and their young children
Free | aacounty.org/recreation-parks
Mommy & Me at The Village Maternal Holistic Wellness Center
The Village Maternal Holistic Wellness Center – Easton
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday (0-6 months), 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday (6-12 months), 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday (1-2 years)
Mommy and Me groups for parents of three different age ranges, featuring a different expert speaker every week
$70-$150 (4-12 session package) | thevillagemd.com/mommy-and-me
Mommy & Me Dance
North Beach School of Dance – North Beach
10-10:45 a.m. Wednesday
Beginner dance classes for children ages 1-2 years and their parents
$25 | northbeachschoolofdance.com
Mommy and Me With a Jewish Twist
Chabad of Anne Arundel County – Annapolis
9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday
Weekly Mommy and Me workshops specifically for Jewish parents with kids ages 6 months to 3 years
Free | chabadaac.com
Music Together Chesapeake
Locations in Annapolis, Crofton and Severna Park
Dates and times vary
Class incorporating music and dance for kids ages 0 to 5
$90-$280 per session (depending on season) | musictogetherchesapeake.com
My Gym
Locations in Crofton, Annapolis, California and Gambrills
Tuesday through Sunday, Times vary by class
Children’s fitness classes; parents participate alongside younger age groups
$139 (4-week session) | mygym.com
Parent & Me at Kids First Swim Schools
Kids First Swim Schools – Severna Park
Dates and times vary
Swim classes for 2- to 2.5-year-old children and their parents
$96-$120 (4-5 class session) | kidsfirstswim.com
Toddler & Me Dance Classes at Tippi Toes of Central Maryland
Dates and times vary
Dance and movement classes for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents at a variety of locations in Central Maryland and the DMV
$100 (per session) | tippitoesdance.com
Zumbini
Venice on the Bay – Pasadena
10-10:45 a.m. Thursday
Parent-child zumba classes for parents and their young children
$100 (4-class session) | zumbini.com
Playdates
Creek Critters
The Chesapeake Children’s Museum – Annapolis
10:30-11 a.m. Thursday
Guided nature walk for children
$8 | theccm.org
Tater Tot Mini Movers and Makers
Deep Run Recreation Center – Hanover
10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday
Arts and crafts and movement activities for toddlers ages 2 to 5
$8 | aacounty.org/recreation-parks
Twinkling Stars at Thrive Gymnastics
Locations in Arnold and Annapolis
Dates and times vary
A free gymnastics class for children ages 6 months to 12 months meant to help them develop motor skills; parent-child classes for children up to 3.5 years old are available for a monthly fee.
Free | thrivegym.org
Young Child at Play
Severn Community Library – Severn (also available at other Anne Arundel County Public Library branches)
10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday
Unstructured play time for young children at the library
Free | aacpl.net
Working Parent?
Here are some evening and weekend classes to enjoy with your infant or toddler.
Caregiver & Me Cooking Classes at Taste Buds Kitchen
Chester
9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday (dates may vary)
Cooking classes for children ages 2 to 8 and their caregivers, primarily focused on making simple desserts
$30 | tastebudskitchen.com/chester/kids-cooking-classes
Mommy & Me Ballet & Movement Classes
JMD Studios – Locations in Savage and Millersville
5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 9-9:30 a.m. Saturday
Introductory ballet program for children ages 2 to 3 and their parents
$49 (September to June session) | jmddance.com/program/mommy-and-me
Yoga Family Storytime!
Severn Community Library – Severn
6-6:30 p.m., First Monday of the month
Kid-friendly yoga class and story time
Free | aacpl.net
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