Held at Carlsbad Christian Academy for infants through 4-year‑olds, this bi-monthly class offers structured Bible stories, music, arts and crafts, a sensory table, story time, and educational toys aimed at developing both fine and gross motor skills. There’s even a coffee station for parents!

This welcoming, free‑to‑attend meet‑up in the Coast Kids area at North Coast Church in Carlsbad. Expect open play, snacks, hot coffee for parents, and opportunities to connect with other moms in a stress-free environment.

📍Location: 2310 Camino Vida Roble, Suite 104, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Meeting Days: The 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 10am – 12pm

✨Tip: Attend the Saturday 5:30 pm service beforehand—it includes a $5pp family dinner and a vibrant kid-friendly design with fire pits and live music.

Although not widely publicized, New Song Church organizes small‑group and play-based events for parents and toddlers throughout North County.

📍 Location: 3985 Mission Ave
Oceanside, CA 92058

Meeting Days: 1st & 3rd Thursday at 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

✨ Tip: Follow New Song’s social media or email newsletter to stay informed about themed classes, seasonal crafts, and community bible time.

Taking place at Coastline Church, these informal Tuesday or Thursday gatherings let kids play, moms chat, and everyone enjoy light snacks in a welcoming space.

📍 Location: 2215 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad CA 92009

Meeting Days: Weekly on Mondays from 9:30-11:30am

✨ Tip: Make it part of a weekly routine—combine a meetup with Sunday worship for a spiritually centered weekend-to-midweek rhythm.

Hosted in Cardiff-by‑the‑Sea/Encinitas, Temple Solel’s “Temple Tots” offers weekly music, art, Shabbat-themed crafts, sensory exploration and toddler play, led by trained early childhood educators in their reform Early Childhood Center

📍 Location: 3575 Manchester Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007

Meetup Days: Email Leslie, ECE Director, at [email protected] for dates and more info. For children 2 and under + their adult.

✨ Tip: Check the ECC calendar for “Shabbat on the Beach” or Tot Shabbat events—beautiful ways to introduce Jewish ritual in a relaxed, seaside setting.

This Carmel Valley group invites babies through preschoolers for songs, story time, snack-sharing, and simple Shabbat rituals.

📍 Location: 5050 Del Mar Heights Road | San Diego, CA 92130

Meeting Days:

✨ Tip: Bring a picnic blanket to linger after the session—kids can crawl on the grass while parents connect with fellow caregivers.

Drop off your child for play and exploration in one of our brand-new classrooms, with a fully qualified teacher who has a completed background check and is CPR certified, while you go next door and enjoy coffee with other parents. 

📍 Location: 1450 E. Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084

Meeting Days: Monday and Fridays from 10-11am Ages: Walking- 5 years. Cost is $15 per class.

✨ Tip: They also provide art classes for the littles on Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00am for ages: Walking- 5 years. The cost is $30/week. 

As well as Open play on Tuesday-Thursdays from 10:00-11:00am for agesWalking- 5 years. The cost is$12/day or $30/week.

Their free Mom & Tot Shabbat includes challah baking, singing, Torah stories, and a chance to experience Orthodox-style Shabbat in a family-friendly format .

📍 Location: Coastal Chabad Kitchen
1980 La Costa Ave Carlsbad CA 92009  

Meeting Days:  Thursdays from 4-6PM 

✨ Tip: RSVP early—space is limited and things fill fast.

Meetings includes practical teaching through speakers, demonstrations or videos plus crafts we do together over uplifting conversation with like-minded moms. They take turns contributing to a (typically amazing) breakfast spread – and don’t worry, there’s coffee! 

📍 Location: 4700 Mesa Dr,  Oceanside CA 92057

Meeting Days: 2nd & 4th Thursday at 9:30am -11:30am

✨ Tip: There is a preschool-style experience your kiddos will love – complete with stories, songs, snack, and fun activities.

Meetings include practical teaching through speakers, demonstrations and videos. Plus, there’s usually food…food you didn’t make! But more important, you’ll get to have honest conversations with other moms who understand the joys and frustrations of motherhood.

📍 Location: 120 Stevens Ave Solana Beach, 92075

Meeting Days: Friday Mornings from 9:00am-11:30am

✨ Tip: MomCo is about $175 for the year but finances should never be a burned. Have any questions? Reach out to [email protected].

You’ll get to have honest conversations with other moms of elementary aged kiddos who understand the joys and frustrations of motherhood.

📍 Location: 6309 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Meeting Days: 1-2 Monthly on Wednesdays from 9am – 11:30am

✨ Tip: You can also reach out to them directly at [email protected]. OR on instagram @TheMomCoNativity.