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.
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! Sundae Party |
For families with babies 0-1 yr, siblings welcome |
Thursday Jun 20 |
Sharon | |
| Welcome Baby! Meetup at the Movies |
For parents with babies 0-1 yr |
Monday Jul 22 |
Arlington | |
| Welcome Baby! Nature Walk |
For families with babies 0-1 yr, siblings welcome |
Sunday Jul 28 |
North Easton | |
| Welcome Baby! Stroller Walk Meetup |
For families with babies 0-1 yr |
Tuesday Aug 6 |
Somerville | |
| Welcome Baby! Babies & Brews |
For families with babies 0-1 yr, siblings welcome |
Sunday Aug 11 |
South Natick |
Playground Meetups
Playground Meetups
Come enjoy casual playground meet-ups, where you and your children can explore, play, and meet new friends.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library South Area Playground Meetups |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Wednesday May 15-Jun 26 |
Varies | |
| PJ Library Metrowest Playground Meetups |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Jun 7-Jun 21 |
Varies | |
| PJ Library Playground Meetup |
For families with children 0-5 yrs, siblings welcome |
Tuesday Jul 9 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Playground Meetup |
For families with children 0-5 yrs, siblings welcome |
Tuesday Jul 30 |
Arlington |
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 South Area Playground Meetups |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Wednesday May 15-Jun 26 |
Varies | |
| PJ Library Metrowest Playground Meetups |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Jun 7-Jun 21 |
Varies | |
| PJ Library Playground Meetup |
For families with children 0-5 yrs, siblings welcome |
Tuesday Jul 9 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Playground Meetup |
For families with children 0-5 yrs, siblings welcome |
Tuesday Jul 30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Shabbat Bubble Picnic |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Jun 21 |
Natick | Register |
| Pool Party Luau |
For families with children 0-11 yrs |
Sunday Jun 23 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library: Gardening with Grandparents |
For families with children 2-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Jun 30 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Summertime Pool Playdates! |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Wednesday Jul 10 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Berry Picking |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Jul 12 |
Sherborn | |
| PJ Library Blueberry Picking |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Jul 14 |
Sharon | |
| Explore Nature: Canoe on the Charles River |
For families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Jul 14 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Summertime Pool Playdates! |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Wednesday Jul 17 |
Newton | Register |
| Mighty Squirrel Brewery Meetup |
For families with children 0-5 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Jul 19 |
Waltham | |
| Ice Cream on the Green Meetup |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Jul 21 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Hangar 12 |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Tuesday Jul 23 |
Mansfield | |
| PJ Library Summer Picnic on the Farm |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Saturday Jul 27 |
Natick | Register |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Thursday Aug 1 |
Sharon | |
| Celebrate Tu B'Av, the Holiday of Love! |
For families with children 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Aug 4 |
Registration | Register |
| PJ Library Summertime Pool Playdates! |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Wednesday Aug 7 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Shabbat in the Park |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Aug 9 |
Framingham | |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Day at the Pasture |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Wednesday Aug 14 |
North Easton | |
| Remnant Brewery Meetup |
For families with children 0-5 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Aug 16 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Summertime Pool Playdates! |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Wednesday Aug 21 |
Newton | 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.
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 South Area Playground Meetups |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Wednesday May 15-Jun 26 |
Varies | |
| PJ Library Metrowest Playground Meetups |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Jun 7-Jun 21 |
Varies | |
| PJ Library Shabbat Bubble Picnic |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Friday Jun 21 |
Natick | Register |
| PJ Library: Gardening with Grandparents |
For families with children 2-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Jun 30 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Playground Meetup |
For families with children 0-5 yrs, siblings welcome |
Tuesday Jul 9 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Summertime Pool Playdates! |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Wednesday Jul 10 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Berry Picking |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Jul 12 |
Sherborn | |
| PJ Library Blueberry Picking |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Jul 14 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Summertime Pool Playdates! |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Wednesday Jul 17 |
Newton | Register |
| Mighty Squirrel Brewery Meetup |
For families with children 0-5 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Jul 19 |
Waltham | |
| Ice Cream on the Green Meetup |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Jul 21 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Hangar 12 |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Tuesday Jul 23 |
Mansfield | |
| PJ Library Summer Picnic on the Farm |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Saturday Jul 27 |
Natick | Register |
| PJ Library Playground Meetup |
For families with children 0-5 yrs, siblings welcome |
Tuesday Jul 30 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Thursday Aug 1 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Summertime Pool Playdates! |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Wednesday Aug 7 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Shabbat in the Park |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Aug 9 |
Framingham | |
| PJ Library Road Trip: Day at the Pasture |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Wednesday Aug 14 |
North Easton | |
| Remnant Brewery Meetup |
For families with children 0-5 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Aug 16 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Summertime Pool Playdates! |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Wednesday Aug 21 |
Newton | Register |
Music Classes
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.
Parent Workshops
Parent Workshops
Adult classes include CPR, child development workshops, expectant parent groups, fitness and more. Lactation and sleep consults also available.
Activities for Parents
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.