Options for the pre-school age are abundant in Auburn and include Indoor Playground at the Gymnasium at Les Gove Park, Arts & Crafts classes, dance, music, pre-school sport programs, parent-participation programs and much more. Programs and classes vary with each new registration session.
You can register for programs a variety of different ways and view current programs and activities being offered in an online database at Auburn @ Play Online or call 253-931-3043.
General Classes
Parent Participated Classes - ages 1 to 3:
Crafty Crawlers | Tuesdays | 9:00-9:45 AM
Tiny Tots | Thursdays | 9:00-9:45 AM
New time! Tiny Tots | Thursdays | 9:30-10:15 AM
Creative Cubs | Thursdays | 10:00-10:45 AM
New time! Creative Cubs | Thursdays | 10:30-11:15 AM
Parent Participated Classes - ages 2-6
Tinker Tots: Creative Makerspace Adventures! | Tuesdays | 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Half of this class will be spent singing, storytelling, and play, and the other half will be spent in our Auburn Makerspace crafting! Both activities will be connected by a theme of the week.
Parent Drop-Off Classes - ages 3 to 5
How Does Your Garden Grow? | Tuesdays | 10:00-11:00 AM |
March 11 - April 1
Garden Explorers | Tuesdays | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | April 15 - May 6
Little Learners | Thursdays | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 17 - May 8
May 15 - June 5
Preschool Dance Classes
Hip Hop Tots | Thursdays | 4:00-4:45 PM | Ages 3-5
Tiny Tumblers - Cheer | Fridays | 4:45-5:30 PM | Ages 3-5
Spring Bike Programs - 
starting soon!
Pedal Power Learn-to-Ride Workshop - Ages 2.5 to 6
Classes will be held outdoors, weather dependent.
Pre-school Sports
An introduction for you and your toddler to the world of sports. You and your child participate together in fun, age-appropriate activities that help your child develop their large motor skills and socialization skills.
Check out the sport options currently available.
Kids Playtime
Location: Auburn Community and Event Center
Fee: $10 for 2 hours of care
Do you need a couple of hours to yourself, have an appointment, or want to meet up with a friend and do not have a sitter? We can help! Bring your child, ages 2-10 to our drop-in childcare program and we will keep them entertained and safe. All staff have undergone a National Background Check. Two hours of care for $10.
Call the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Office at 253-931-3043 for specific times and days. Times and days coordinate with fitness classes and may change quarterly. Staff are unable to change children’s clothing. View full fitness schedule.
Indoor Playground
Now until June 13, 2025 | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | 9:30AM-11:00AM | No Program May 26
- Parent or caregiver must provide supervision of children at all times (limit of 3 children per caregiver)
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The gymnasium at Les Gove Park
910 9th Street SE