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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Baby! Babies & Brews |
For parents with babies 0-1 yr |
Tuesday Feb 4 |
Cambridge | |
| Welcome Baby! Meetup: Bagels & Babies |
For parents with babies 0-1 yr |
Tuesday Mar 10 |
Arlington | |
| Welcome Baby! Juice Bar Meetup |
For families with babies 0-1 |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Canton | |
| Welcome Baby! Babies and Brews |
For families with babies 0-1 yr, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 22 |
Framingham |
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 Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Jan 8-Apr 1 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Books & Blocks Friday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Jan 10-Apr 10 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 10-Mar 27 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 10-Apr 3 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B'Shevat at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Feb 7 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B'Shevat at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Feb 7 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Trees at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Feb 7 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Saturday Havdalah Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Feb 8 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B'Shevat at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B'Shevat at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Feb 12 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Mar 6 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 6 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 6 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Mar 11 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Sunday Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Saturday Havdalah Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Mar 21 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Apr 1 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Apr 3 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 10 |
Newton |
Family Events
Family Events
Family events and programs throughout the Greater Boston Area and in your community.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Speak for the Trees: The Lorax |
Families with children 0-8 yrs |
Saturday Feb 1 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Vanessa Trien Tu B'Shevat Singalong |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Feb 2 |
Newton | Register |
| Happy Birthday to the Trees-An Evan Haller Concert |
For families with children of all ages ages 0-5 yrs, Older siblings welcome. |
Saturday Feb 8 |
Jamaica Plain | Register |
| PJ Library Mitzvah Meet-Up & Havdalah Story Hour |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Feb 8 |
Acton | Register |
| Celebrate Tu B'Shevat at the New England Aquarium |
For families with children ages 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Boston | Register |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Dads, Kids & Brews |
For dads with children ages 0-6 yrs, partners and spouses welcome |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Norwood | |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Sharon Fire Station |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Thursday Feb 20 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Superhero Purim |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Natick | Register |
| PJ Library Purim in the Air |
Families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Somerville | Register |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Newton | Register |
| Purim with Sweet Tahini |
For families with children ages 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
Families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Mar 22 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Birthday Wishes Volunteer Project |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Springtime Singalong with Vanessa Trien |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Passover Stop & Stock |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Sudbury | Register |
| PJ Library at the Library! Passover Storytime |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Apr 10 |
Sharon | Register |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Song |
1-4 yrs, with adult |
Monday Jan 13-Mar 16 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Lullaby |
0-1 yr, with adult |
Monday Jan 13-Mar 16 |
Arlington | Register |
| New Additions |
For parents with babies 0-6 months |
Wednesday Jan 15-Feb 26 |
Arlington | Register |
| New Arrivals |
For parents with babies 0-6 months |
Wednesday Jan 15-Feb 26 |
Arlington | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars- Parent &Me |
1-2 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Jan 18-Mar 21 |
Newton | Register |
| Dad & Me Fitness Fun Class |
For dads with children 3-7 yrs |
Saturday Jan 18-Mar 21 |
Newton | Register |
| Little Cruisers |
For caregivers and toddlers 6-14 months |
Thursday Jan 23-Mar 19 |
Arlington | Register |
| Kiddy Keys |
For children ages 2.5 - 5.5 yrs with caregiver |
Saturday Jan 25-Mar 28 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon A Song |
For children 0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Jan 29-Mar 18 |
Newton | Register |
| New Additions |
For parents with babies 0-6 months |
Wednesday Feb 5-Mar 18 |
Arlington | Register |
| Artful Journeys |
For children 2-4 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Feb 29-Mar 21 |
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 Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Jan 8-Apr 1 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Books & Blocks Friday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Jan 10-Apr 10 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 10-Mar 27 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 10-Apr 3 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Vanessa Trien Tu B'Shevat Singalong |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Feb 2 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B'Shevat at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Feb 7 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B'Shevat at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Feb 7 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Trees at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Feb 7 |
Arlington | |
| Happy Birthday to the Trees-An Evan Haller Concert |
For families with children of all ages ages 0-5 yrs, Older siblings welcome. |
Saturday Feb 8 |
Jamaica Plain | Register |
| PJ Library Saturday Havdalah Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Feb 8 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Mitzvah Meet-Up & Havdalah Story Hour |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Feb 8 |
Acton | Register |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
For families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Dads, Kids & Brews |
For dads with children ages 0-6 yrs, partners and spouses welcome |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Norwood | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B'Shevat at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Feb 9 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Tu B'Shevat at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Feb 12 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Sharon Fire Station |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Thursday Feb 20 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Superhero Purim |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Purim in the Air |
Families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Somerville | Register |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Natick | Register |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Mar 6 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 6 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 6 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Mar 11 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Sunday Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Saturday Havdalah Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Mar 21 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
Families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Mar 22 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Birthday Wishes Volunteer Project |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Springtime Singalong with Vanessa Trien |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Passover Stop & Stock |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Sudbury | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Apr 1 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Apr 3 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 10 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library at the Library! Passover Storytime |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Apr 10 |
Sharon | Register |
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 Jan 13-Mar 16 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Lullaby |
0-1 yr, with adult |
Monday Jan 13-Mar 16 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music With Emily: Once Upon a Song |
3.5-5 yrs |
Wednesday Jan 15-Mar 18 |
Newton | Register |
| Discovery Club: Once Upon a Song |
Grades K-3 |
Wednesday Jan 15-Mar 18 |
Newton | Register |
| Kiddy Keys |
For children ages 2.5 - 5.5 yrs with caregiver |
Saturday Jan 25-Mar 28 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon A Song |
For children 0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Jan 29-Mar 18 |
Newton | Register |
| Music with Emily: Sing-Along Sunday |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Sunday Mar 15 |
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 |
Wednesday Jan 15-Feb 26 |
Arlington | Register |
| New Arrivals |
For parents with babies 0-6 months |
Wednesday Jan 15-Feb 26 |
Arlington | Register |
| New Additions |
For parents with babies 0-6 months |
Wednesday Feb 5-Mar 18 |
Arlington | Register |
| Welcome Baby! Juice Bar Meetup |
For families with babies 0-1 |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Canton |
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 Jan 12-Mar 15 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars |
3-4 yrs |
Sunday Jan 12-Mar 15 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars |
5-7 yrs |
Sunday Jan 12-Mar 15 |
Newton | Register |
| Basketball Clinic |
Grades K-3 |
Sunday Jan 12-Mar 15 |
Newton | Register |
| Mini Tennis |
3-5 yrs |
Monday Jan 13-Mar 16 |
Newton | Register |
| Mini Basketball |
4-5 yrs |
Monday Jan 13-Mar 16 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars |
3.5-5 yrs |
Monday Jan 13-Mar 16 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars |
3-4 yrs |
Tuesday Jan 14-Mar 17 |
Newton | Register |
| Sports Mania |
Grades K-3 |
Tuesday Jan 14-Mar 17 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars |
4-5 yrs |
Tuesday Jan 14-Mar 17 |
Newton | Register |
| Floor Hockey |
Grades K-3 |
Tuesday Jan 14-Mar 17 |
Newton | Register |
| Mini Tennis |
4-5 yrs |
Wednesday Jan 15-Mar 18 |
Newton | Register |
| Ninja Warriors |
4-5 yrs |
Wednesday Jan 15-Mar 18 |
Newton | Register |
| Ninja Warriors |
Grades K-3 |
Wednesday Jan 15-Mar 18 |
Newton | Register |
| Mini Basketball |
3-4 yrs |
Thursday Jan 16-Mar 19 |
Newton | Register |
| Basketball Clinic |
Grades K-3 |
Thursday Jan 16-Mar 19 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars- Parent &Me |
1-2 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Jan 18-Mar 21 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars |
2-3 yrs |
Saturday Jan 18-Mar 21 |
Newton | Register |
| Dad & Me Fitness Fun Class |
For dads with children 3-7 yrs |
Saturday Jan 18-Mar 21 |
Newton | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars |
4-5 yrs |
Saturday Jan 18-Mar 21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boost Your Family's Immunity This Winter! |
Adults only |
Wednesday Jan 29 |
Newton | Register |
| How Food Affects a Child's Mood and What To Do |
For adults with children of any age |
Thursday Mar 19 |
Newton | Register |
| Parents' Night Out: Dinner Feast and Game Night |
Adults only |
Saturday Mar 28 |
Newton | 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 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 |