Baby and Toddler Activities
Baby and Toddler Activities Around The CSRA
Are you looking for fun places to take your baby and toddler? Break up the stay-at-home routine with these local spots. Grab a coffee and let’s have some fun.
Featured Business: Rainbow Factory of Augusta
Rainbow Factory of Augusta is a super cute art studio in North Augusta. They offer a Mini Makers Preschool Art Club for ages 2 – 5.
Class Description:
This wildly popular preschool class will get your little one’s creative juices flowing with our sensory bins, painting stations, collaborative murals, and so much more. Your preschooler will have free reign of all the creative possibilities with very little adult interference. Things will get gloriously messy, and we’ll handle the cleanup!
Guardians may relax with a cup of coffee and just watch or get in there and play along.
Class Dates and Cost:
Winter/Spring Semester runs Jan. 8 – May 17.
Register anytime throughout the semester.
Classes meet once a week and follow the local school schedule.
$68/Month or $25/Class
How To Register:
Click Here to Register and Learn More!
Imagination Station of Augusta
Imagination Station Children’s Museum of Augusta is a great space to take your young ones for some fun. They are a non-profit, inclusive, member-run children’s museum featuring interactive educational exhibits and occasional programming. The exhibit space includes Sensorimotor Corner, the Fixer Upper, Science Corner, the Pre-Literacy Room, and the Art Studio. They also have a playground on site and a cute tricycle racetrack.
How To Join:
https://www.imagineaugusta.org/
Tinkergarten
Tinkergarten offers outdoor educational opportunities for kiddos ages 1.8 and up! Classes with Tinkergarten include a live group session that follows an intentional structure that includes community building, songs, movement, learning about nature, guided playtime, and a closing community share time. The class is $190 for the season
Class Locations
Gregg Park – Aiken
Photo Credit: Tinkergarten Website
Augusta Mall Playground
Augusta Mall is the perfect place for toddlers to play. During the week it is slow and the kiddos are in school. The floor is padded and all of the playground equipment is low to the ground. The area is enclosed.
Augusta Mall
3450 Wrightsboro Rd.
Augusta, GA 30909
Kindermusik at Grace UMC
Kindermusik is a music class that is divided by age group and includes instruments, dance, and singing. The classes are super popular here and fill up fast. The cost is $85 per semester.
MOMS Club of Evans
MOMS Club of Evans offers playgroups in the Evans, GA area. Please visit their Facebook page for more information about upcoming events.
LILY Moms Groups
LILY Moms is a local moms group that hosts mom meet-ups and childcare is provided.
Group Description:
LILY Moms is a faith-based ministry that supports and builds community among mothers of children from conception through kindergarten. They meet on two Tuesdays during the month. During the meet-ups, they discuss various topics related to child-rearing, friendships, marriage, self-care, and more. LILY Moms is not a Bible study. Brunch is served as well.
Locations In The CSRA:
First Presbyterian Church – Augusta
Kiokee Baptist Church – Appling
First Baptist Church Thomson
Redeemer Church – Evans
Augusta Moms Connection Play Dates
Augusta Moms Connection is a local moms’ group that hosts meet-ups twice a month around the CSRA. The group posts their meet and greets on Facebook. Be sure to follow them to see where they will be meeting next.
Photo Credit: Augusta Moms Connection FB Page
Child Enrichment Classses at The Kroc Center
The Kroc Center of Augusta offers a Mommy & Me Music class on the first Saturday of each month and a Read and Play Class on the third Saturday of each month.
Class Descriptions:
Mommy & Me Music
https://csrakids.com/events/mommy-and-me-music
Mommy and Me Music is a music and movement class that gets toddlers singing and dancing! Fathers, grandparents, and guardians are welcome as well. The class happens every first Saturday of the month and is open to children and babies up to 5 years old. There is a two-child maximum per adult. Pre-registration is required. $7.00
Read and Play Day at the Kroc
https://csrakids.com/events/read-and-play-day
This FREE event is dedicated to fostering early literacy skills and encouraging family involvement for children up to 5 years old. Every month, our program sessions will feature a blend of engaging activities, including story time, arts and crafts inspired by the chosen story, and interactive games. Parents and caregivers will also receive helpful insights on activities they can implement at home to further enhance literacy skills with their children. FREE to attend.
How To Register:
Click Here To View Classes and Register.
Child Enrichment At Local Libraries
Our local libraries offer events for babies and toddlers during the week. Most of them meet mid-morning and some libraries even have playgrounds nearby. Be sure to check out our events calendar to see who is offering events.
Southern Stroller Squad Of The CSRA
Looking to connect with a group of local moms weekly for playgroups and walks? Be sure to connect with the Southern Stroller Squad of the CSRA. They have frequent meet-ups and welcome kids of all ages. All fitness levels are welcome.
Click here to join their group and view their events!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SouthernStrollerSquad/
Fairytale Dreams: Parties & Play
Rainy Day? No problem! Fairytale Dreams Parties & Play offers an indoor play area that your babies and toddlers will enjoy. Grab a seat and allow your child to play with toys and the indoor play house. They offer kid-friendly snacks for sale. In addition to the play area, they have a music class that meets on Tuesdays.
Click here to view their monthly calendar.
https://www.facebook.com/fairytaledreamsaugusta
Toddler Time at Skateland of Augusta
Pack up your walkers and rolling toys and head to Skateland of Augusta! This special session is on Fridays from 10 AM to noon. The cost is $4 per child. Please no motorized rolling toys.
Photo Credit: Skateland of Augusta FB Page
Playland of Aiken
Playland of Aiken is perfect for our tiny friends! This indoor playground is located in Aiken, SC. The playground features an indoor playground, a toddler area, a sand table, a life-size light peg board, and more!
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