Preschool, Toddler & Baby Activities- the Schedule
When you have young children, it can be hard to find age-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
We’ve put together a list of toddler activities and play areas near Lansing that infants and preschoolers will enjoy too.
We’ve included the following:
- Storytimes
- Play and Learn activities
- Baby, toddler, and preschool open gyms
- Classes for toddlers and preschoolers
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Preschool / Baby / Toddler Calendar
Use this list to find weekly recurring events for preschoolers.
The list is organized by day so you can choose events that fit your schedule. Some activities are off during school breaks or public holidays, so check first that they’re happening before you go.
MONDAYS
10 am
Messy Monday!
» Mother & Earth Baby Boutique– Messy Monday art classes are best suited for children 1-4, but ages up to 8 are welcome. $10/child, $5/additional sibling. Space is limited, register today! (Sept 13-Dec 27, 2021)
Taggart’s Indoor Playground 🆓
» Portland Church of the Nazarene – Taggart’s Indoor Playground is open to the public Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10am-12pm! No charge to play, enter the building through door 2.
10:30 am
Family Storytime 🆓
» Capital Area District Library: South Lansing – Stories, songs and movement to help build early literacy skills, held indoors. Registration required. (Sept 13-Dec 27, 2021)
Toddler Storytime 🆓
» Capital Area District Library: Okemos – Stories, songs and movement for toddlers and their caregivers. (Sept 13-Dec 13, 2021)
CADL Tales Live! 🆓
» Capital Area District Library– Online event. Stories and songs to entertain the little ones, geared for ages up to six.
11 am
Jump Into Reading 🆓
» Eaton Rapids Area District Library– Join Ms. Anna every Monday at the Playground of Dreams (Pavilion 2) for stories, songs, and activities. (Sept 13-Dec 13, 2021 *skip Nov 22)
7 pm
CADL Tales Live! 🆓
» Capital Area District Library– Online event. Stories and songs to entertain the little ones, geared for ages up to six.
TUESDAYS
10 am
Preschool Storytime 🆓
» Fowlerville District Library – Join Mrs. D. for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! (Sept 7-Dec 28, 2021)
Tot Time
» Schmidt Community Center – Enjoy plenty of open space, toys, and more! $3/child (Sept 7-Dec 12, 2021)
10:30 am
Toddler Storytime 🆓
» Capital Area District Library: South Lansing – Stories, songs and movement for toddlers and their caregivers, held indoors. (Sept 7-Dec 28, 2021)
Baby Storytime 🆓
» Capital Area District Library: Downtown Lansing – Stories, songs and movement for our youngest readers and their caregivers. (Sept 7-Dec 28, 2021)
Movers & Readers Playtime 🆓
» Capital Area District Library: Holt-Delhi – Lively stories and activities for young children and their caregivers. (Sept 7-Dec 14, 2021)
Preschool Storytime 🆓
» Capital Area District Library: Okemos – Engaging stories, songs and activities that help build early literacy skills. (Sept 7-Dec 14, 2021)
» Capital Area District Library: Mason – Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories with Miss Lindsay. Registration recommended (Sept 7-Dec 7, 2021)
11 am
Preschool Family Storytime 🆓
» Grand Ledge Area District Library – Preschool Story Time for 1-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs and Literacy Enhancing Activities including songs, rhymes and activities. (Nov 2-Dec 28, 2021)
11:15 am
Preschool Storytime 🆓
» Capital Area District Library: Holt-Delhi – Lively stories and activities to help build early literacy skills. (Sept 7-Dec 14, 2021)
WEDNESDAYS
9:30 am
Little Lambs Story Hour 🆓
» The Catholic Community of St. Jude– FREE weekly program for caregivers & children 0-5. Play, listen to Bible stories, sing, create a craft, meet friends and develop pre-literacy skills. (Sept 22, 2021-May 25, 2022)
10 am
Taggart’s Indoor Playground 🆓
» Portland Church of the Nazarene– Taggart’s Indoor Playground is open to the public Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10am-12pm! No charge to play, enter the building through door 2.
Preschool Storytime 🆓
» Fowlerville District Library – Join Mrs. D. for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! (Sept 8-Dec 29, 2021)
10:30 am
Toddler Storytime 🆓
» Capital Area District Library: Downtown Lansing – Stories, songs and movement for toddlers and their caregivers. (Sept 1-Dec 29, 2021)
» Capital Area District Library: Okemos – Stories, songs and movement for toddlers and their caregivers. (Sept 8-Dec 8, 2021)
Rock ‘n Read Storytime 🆓
» Capital Area District Library: Haslett – Books, music, movement and interactivity for a lively learning adventure. (Sept 8-Nov 17, 2021)
CADL Tales Live! 🆓
» Capital Area District Library– Online event. Stories and songs to entertain the little ones, geared for ages up to six.
Baby & Toddler Music Class
» Mother & Earth Baby Boutique– Classes will be for children 1-5 years old, and cost $10 per class. (Sept 1-Dec 29, 2021)
11:15 am
Baby Music Class
» Mother & Earth Baby Boutique– Classes will be for children 0-1 years old, and cost $10 per class. (Sept 1-Dec 29, 2021)
3 pm
Baby Storytime 🆓
» Capital Area District Library: Okemos – Songs, stories and movement for our youngest readers. (Sept 8-Dec 8, 2021)
5:30 pm
Baby & Toddler Music Class
» Mother & Earth Baby Boutique– Classes will be for children 1-5 years old, and cost $10 per class. (Sept 1-Dec 29, 2021)
7 pm
CADL Tales Live! 🆓
» Capital Area District Library– Online event. Stories and songs to entertain the little ones, geared for ages up to six.
THURSDAYS
10 am
Toddler Storytime 🆓
» Fowlerville District Library – Get ready to move and groove to some cool tunes and stories. (Sept 16-Nov 18, 2021)
Tot Time
» Schmidt Community Center – Enjoy plenty of open space, toys, and more! $3/child (Sept 7-Dec 12, 2021)
10:30 am
Family Storytime 🆓
» Capital Area District Library: Downtown Lansing – Stories, songs and movement to help build early literacy skills. (Sept 2-Dec 30, 2021 *skip Nov 25)
» Capital Area District Library: Williamston – Engaging stories, songs and activities to help build early literacy skills. (Sept 23-Nov 18, 2021 *skip Nov 11)
Baby Storytime 🆓
» Capital Area District Library: South Lansing – Stories, songs and movement for our youngest readers and their caregivers. (Sept 2-Dec 30, 2021 *skip Nov 11 & 25)
Toddler Storytime 🆓
» Capital Area District Library: Haslett – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. (Sept 9-Nov 18, 2021 *skip Nov 11)
Movers & Readers Storytime 🆓
» Capital Area District Library: Mason – Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories with Miss Lindsay. Registration recommended (Sept 9-Dec 9, 2021 *skip Nov 11)
12 pm
Facebook Live ASL Storytime 🆓
» Fowlerville District Library– Story time! Join us live for ASL Story time. Learn signs, sing songs and play in this interactive story time. (Sept 2-Nov 18, 2021)
FRIDAYS
9:30 am
Baby Lap Sit 🆓
» Fowlerville District Library – Little ones and caregivers socialize, sing songs and play in this musical story time! Come with your baby and have some fun. (Sept 10-Nov 19, 2021)
10 am
Toddler Time
» Launch Lansing–10am-12pm. A great experience for kids 5 and under to socialize with kids of their own age group. $10 for the first child, $5 additional for age-appropriate siblings.
Taggart’s Indoor Playground 🆓
» Portland Church of the Nazarene– Taggart’s Indoor Playground is open to the public Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10am-12pm! No charge to play, enter the building through door 2.
Toddler Storytime 🆓
Fowlerville District Library – Get ready to move and groove to some cool tunes and stories. (Sept 10-Nov 19, 2021)
10:30 am
Littles Storytime 🆓
» Bath Township Public Library– In-person storytime resumes! Drop-in! Registration is not required. (Jul 16-Dec 17, 2021)
CADL Tales Live! 🆓
» Capital Area District Library– Online event. Stories and songs to entertain the little ones, geared for ages up to six.
Full STEAM Ahead- Online! 🆓
» Capital Area District Libraries– Join us online on Fridays for games to help you learn about logic, strategy, math, engineering and art. Ages 7+ *Registration required by emailing wuh@cadl.org.
SATURDAYS
10 am
Toddler Time
» Launch Lansing– 10am-12pm. A great experience for kids 5 and under to socialize with kids of their own age group. $10 for the first child, $5 additional for age appropriate siblings.
Rollers & Strollers
» Edru Skate– 10am-12pm. For ages 7 and under, $8.
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