Toddler Movement and Gym Classes in Manhattan

Manhattan has 153 upcoming toddler movement and gym listings spread across 35 distinct venues, a mix of play studios, dance spaces, community centers, and parks. Listings cluster on the Upper West Side with 45, followed by Tribeca at 24 and 9 each in Chelsea, Cooperative Village, Washington Heights, and Carnegie Hill. Of the 153 listings, 46 are free, and paid sessions typically run $30–$463, with per-studio age ranges spanning infancy through 9 years. Each studio below links to its full schedule of upcoming dates.

20 top picks 35 freeUpdated October 12, 2026 · Manhattan

The 20 best right now

Ranked by how much they have on the calendar and how complete their listings are — never by anyone paying us.

1
Gymboree Play & Music, Upper West Side
Upper West Side·Ages 15 mo–3 yr·prices vary
Classes most days
2
Tribeca Location
Tribeca·Ages 2–6·$463–$577
Classes most days
3
The Rainbow
Alphabet City·Ages 12 mo–6 yr·$42
Weekday classes
4
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Upper West Side·Ages 0–12 mo·$20
Weekday classes
5
Casa Primary
Tribeca·Up to age 4·$85
Weekday classes
6
Kidville Upper West Side
Upper West Side·Ages 6 mo–9 yr·$32–$56
Weekday classes
7
West Side Dance Studio
Upper West Side·Ages 18 mo–3 yr·$42
Weekday & weekend classes
8
Uptown Movement
Inwood·$140
Weekday & weekend classes
9
Temple Emanu-El
Lenox Hill·Ages 18 mo–2.2 yr·$300
Weekday classes
10
Fort Tryon Park — Anne Loftus Playground
Washington Heights·Free
Classes most days
11
Samuel Seabury Playground
Carnegie Hill·Free
Classes most days
12
Sol Lain Playground
Cooperative Village·Free
Classes most days
13
Soho Playhouse
Hudson Square·Ages 12 mo–10 yr·$25–$48
Weekday & weekend classes
14
Babies Project
Chelsea·Up to age 2·prices vary
Weekday classes
15
The Jumping Jungle
Murray Hill·$300
Weekend sessions
16
Luna Performing Arts
Tribeca·Ages 3–5·$884
Weekday classes
17
Play On! Studios
Upper West Side·Ages 7–11·$700
Weekday classes
18
Bloomingdale Playground — Play Area
Manhattan Valley·Free
Weekday & weekend classes
19
Kids at Work
Chelsea·Up to age 2·prices vary
Weekday classes
20
Downtown Kids Therapy Union Square
Union Square·Ages 0–12 mo·$35
Weekday classes

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Frequently asked

What ages are movement classes for in Manhattan?

Most movement classes in Manhattan run for ages 6 months through 6 years. Specific age bands are listed on each class page so you can filter by what fits your child.

How much do movement classes cost in Manhattan?

Prices in Manhattan range from free library sessions through about $45 per class for studio programs. Free events and drop-in pricing are flagged on each class card.

Do I need to register in advance for movement classes?

Most studio-run movement classes require advance registration through the studio's booking page. Library and city-park movement programs are typically drop-in, though some popular sessions release a limited number of tickets in advance.

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Listings come from studio, library, museum and NYC Parks schedules we re-check on a schedule. Prices and age bands are whatever the provider publishes — always confirm on their own registration page before you go.