Discover a range of classes, activities, and events for new parents and caregivers...and connect with a community of families like yours. JCC Greater Boston is there for you at every age with child enrichment classes, swim lessons, free playgroups, parenting workshops, expert instructors, and so much more!
Contact us at earlyparenting@jccgb.org or 617.558.6440.
What an amazing journey. The classes were a lifesaver and I’ve made lifelong friends.
JCC Early Parenting class participant
Explore Engaging Programming All Over Greater Boston
Welcome Baby!
Welcome Baby!
Let the Greater Boston Jewish community welcome you and your new baby with a home visit, FREE gift tote and community resources about family friendly events and activities in your area.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What's Up Dads! |
For Dads with babies, 0-6 months |
Sunday Nov 17-Dec 8 |
Newton | Register |
Playground Meetups
Playground Meetups
Come enjoy casual playground meet-ups, where you and your children can explore, play, and meet new friends.
Drop-in Playgroups & Programs
Drop-in Playgroups & Programs
Free weekly drop-ins where young children play and parents connect. Visit one near you.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Sep 6-Dec 20 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Sep 18-Dec 18 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Books & Blocks Friday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Sep 20-Dec 13 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Sep 20-Dec 20 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Nov 24 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Dec 13 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Sunday Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Dec 18 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Friday Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Dec 20 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Dec 20 |
Arlington |
Family Events
Family Events
Family events and programs throughout the Greater Boston Area and in your community.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Trien at the Boston Children's Museum |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Nov 17 |
Boston | Register |
| Dad & Me Bootcamp! |
For families with children 3-7 yrs |
Saturday Nov 23 |
Newton | Register |
| Family Barre Bootcamp |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome; Non-walking babies must be worn in a carrier |
Sunday Nov 24 |
Norwood | Register |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop: Share the Light |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Dec 6 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Dec 8 |
Framingham | Register |
| Debbie and Friends at the Boston Children's Museum |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Dec 8 |
Boston | Register |
| Russian New Year Celebration |
For families with children ages 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Dec 8 |
Newton Centre | Register |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Dec 8 |
Belmont | Register |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Walpole | Register |
| Celebrate Chanukah at the MFA |
For families with children ages 3-11 yrs |
Wednesday Dec 18 |
Boston | |
| PJ Library Chanukah Mitzvah Meet-Up & Story Time |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Dec 27 |
Natick | |
| Camper Readiness |
Wednesday Jan 15 |
Newton |
Baby and Toddler Classes
Baby and Toddler Classes
Play and bond with your little one 6 months-3 years in fun-filled, facilitated child development classes.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Soccer Stars - Parent & Me |
1-2 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Sep 28-Dec 7 |
Newton | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Song |
1-4 yrs, with adult |
Monday Oct 7-Dec 9 |
Arlington | Register |
| Get Ready for Preschool |
2-3 yrs, with adult |
Monday Oct 7-Dec 9 |
Newton | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Song |
1-4 yrs, with adult |
Monday Oct 7-Dec 9 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Lullaby |
0-1 yr, with adult |
Monday Oct 7-Dec 9 |
Arlington | Register |
| Pilates for Mommies and Mommies-to-Be |
For expectant moms and moms with children 0-2 yrs |
Thursday Oct 17-Dec 12 |
Newton | Register |
| New Additions |
For parents with babies 0-6 months |
Monday Oct 28-Dec 9 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon A Song |
18-36 months, with adult |
Sunday Nov 3-Dec 8 |
Newton | Register |
Early Learning Centers
Early Learning Centers
Nationally recognized Jewish early education and childcare for infants to 5 years. Brookline/Brighton, Hingham, Newton, Sharon.
PJ Library®
PJ Library®
Free, high quality Jewish-themed books and music for your young child – plus a monthly newsletter with upcoming family events.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Sep 6-Dec 20 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Sep 18-Dec 18 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Books & Blocks Friday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Sep 20-Dec 13 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Sep 20-Dec 20 |
Arlington | |
| Vanessa Trien at the Boston Children's Museum |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Nov 17 |
Boston | Register |
| Moms and Brews |
Adults Only |
Wednesday Nov 20 |
Somerville | |
| Dad & Me Bootcamp! |
For families with children 3-7 yrs |
Saturday Nov 23 |
Newton | Register |
| Family Barre Bootcamp |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome; Non-walking babies must be worn in a carrier |
Sunday Nov 24 |
Norwood | Register |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Nov 24 |
Wayland | |
| Navigating the Holidays: Wine and Conversation |
Adults Only
|
Thursday Dec 5 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop: Share the Light |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Dec 6 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Dec 8 |
Framingham | Register |
| Debbie and Friends at the Boston Children's Museum |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Dec 8 |
Boston | Register |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Dec 8 |
Belmont | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Dec 13 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Sunday Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Lights Up Chanukah |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Dec 15 |
Walpole | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Dec 18 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Friday Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Friday Dec 20 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Chanukah at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Dec 20 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Chanukah Mitzvah Meet-Up & Story Time |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Dec 27 |
Natick | |
| Camper Readiness |
Wednesday Jan 15 |
Newton |
Music Classes
Music Classes
Interactive music classes for children of all ages to enjoy.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Song |
1-4 yrs, with adult |
Monday Oct 7-Dec 9 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Song |
1-4 yrs, with adult |
Monday Oct 7-Dec 9 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Lullaby |
0-1 yr, with adult |
Monday Oct 7-Dec 9 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music with Mr. Owen |
For children 0-5 years, with adult |
Sunday Oct 20-Nov 24 |
Wayland | Register |
| Music with Mr. Owen |
For children 0-5 years, with adult |
Sunday Nov 17 |
Wayland | Register |
| Music with Mr. Owen |
For children 0-5 years, with adult |
Sunday Nov 24 |
Wayland | Register |
| Music with Emily: Sing-Along Sunday |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Sunday Nov 24 |
Arlington | Register |
New Parent Support Classes
New Parent Support Classes
Bring your baby 0-6 months and share the journey of parenthood with other families in supportive, expert-led classes.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Additions |
For parents with babies 0-6 months |
Monday Oct 28-Dec 9 |
Arlington | Register |
| What's Up Dads! |
For Dads with babies, 0-6 months |
Sunday Nov 17-Dec 8 |
Newton | Register |
Parent Workshops
Parent Workshops
Adult classes include CPR, child development workshops, expectant parent groups, fitness and more. Lactation and sleep consults also available.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Soccer Stars |
2-3 yrs |
Sunday Sep 22-Dec 8 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars |
3-4 yrs |
Sunday Sep 22-Dec 8 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars |
5-7 yrs |
Sunday Sep 22-Dec 8 |
Newton | Register |
| Basketball Clinic |
K-2nd Grade |
Sunday Sep 22-Dec 15 |
Newton | Register |
| Mini Tennis |
3-4 yrs |
Monday Sep 23-Dec 9 |
Newton | Register |
| Mini Basketball |
4-5 yrs |
Monday Sep 23-Dec 9 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars |
3-4 yrs |
Tuesday Sep 24-Dec 10 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars |
4-5 yrs |
Tuesday Sep 24-Dec 10 |
Newton | Register |
| Sports Mania |
K-3rd Grade |
Tuesday Sep 24-Dec 10 |
Newton | Register |
| Kids Yoga |
K-3rd Grade |
Tuesday Sep 24-Dec 10 |
Newton | Register |
| Mini Tennis |
4-5 yrs |
Wednesday Sep 25-Dec 11 |
Newton | Register |
| Basketball Clinic |
K-3rd Grade |
Thursday Sep 26-Dec 12 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars - Parent & Me |
1-2 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Sep 28-Dec 7 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars |
2-3 yrs |
Saturday Sep 28-Dec 14 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars |
4-5 yrs |
Saturday Sep 28-Dec 14 |
Newton | Register |
Activities for Parents
Activities for Parents
Join us for adults-only social events, workshops and more.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moms and Brews |
Adults Only |
Wednesday Nov 20 |
Somerville | |
| Navigating the Holidays: Wine and Conversation |
Adults Only
|
Thursday Dec 5 |
Arlington | Register |
Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy
Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy
Acclaimed Lenny Krayzelburg swim program starts as young as 3 months.
Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families
Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families
Delight the young children in your life with exciting live performances from professional children’s entertainers.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rainbow Fish |
For families with children ages 3-9 yrs |
Monday Jan 20 |
Newton | Register |
| The Rainbow Fish |
For Families with children ages 3-9 yrs |
Monday Jan 20 |
Newton | Register |
| The Amazing Max |
For families with children ages 3-9 yrs |
Monday Feb 17 |
Newton | Register |
| The Amazing Max |
For families with children ages 3-9 yrs |
Monday Feb 17 |
Newton | Register |
| Magic Ark Presents: Biscuit |
For families with children ages 3-9 yrs |
Sunday May 17 |
Newton | Register |
| Magic Ark Presents: Biscuit |
For families with children ages 3-9 yrs |
Sunday May 17 |
Newton | Register |