Chicago's Best Kids' Classes

Best Winter/Spring Kids Classes

Posted: January 02, 2025

Chicago kids are lucky to have so many amazing classes available year-round! Chicago offers a wide range of exciting kids classes to spark your child's imagination and unleash their potential in a variety of subjects.

Our Class Guide provides you with options for the best kids' classes taking place in and around Chicago. You'll find classes for art, dance, gymnastics, music, yoga, sports, STEM and more. We've rounded up some of this Winter and Spring's hottest upcoming classes - register now!

Winter/Spring 2025's Hottest Classes

Enroll Now for Weekly Classes (Ages 4 mos-12 yrs)
At The Little Gym, we believe that motor-skill development, made fun, builds confidence that leads to a lifetime of success. We provide a safe, nurturing environment that allows kids to make mistakes in a non-competitive environment. Classes use a gymnastics-based curriculum that focuses on progressive growth as our main vehicle to help kids grow 3 dimensionally in our age-appropriate classes for ages 4 months- 12 years. Sign-up for a monthly membership or set up an introductory visit to come check us out. Learn more...

The Paintbrush: Signature ART Classes In Person and Online
At The Paintbrush we see the artist in every child and nurture their sense of wonder and creativity through hands-on artist lessons, drawing, painting and specialty classes, ART workshops, birthday pARTies (for kids and adults), Kids' Night Out, and year-'round camps. Our classes are ever evolving; Check out our website to see what's new. Classes are offered for kids ages 1-12+ and adults at our Lincoln Park boutique studio. Online private classes remain available.
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Here, children learn at their own pace to make meaningful discoveries
Our teachers know one size does not fit all. That's why, at Bright Horizons®, children are met where they are at in their education journey. It's all part of Discovery Driven Learning®. With a variety of locations in the Chicago, Bright Horizons provides a philosophy that helps children develop a secure sense of self and early communication skills, as well as build trust to create joyful, playful, and inclusive communities. Watch our video for a sneak peek into Bright Horizons. Schedule a visit today and experience our award winning curriculum first hand! Watch our video for a sneak peek into Bright Horizons, and find a Bright Horizons location near you to schedule a tour today! Learn more...

Enroll Now: Kidstreet's Winter Session Begins January 6th!
Explore the joy of creativity this winter with Kidstreet at Lillstreet Art Center! Our winter session kicks off on January 6th, and registration is now open. Perfect for young artists ages 3-16, Kidstreet offers a variety of engaging classes and workshops tailored to different age groups and interests. This season, discover exciting holiday-themed workshops, where kids can create festive crafts and explore seasonal projects designed to inspire. Whether your child is just starting their artistic journey or ready to build on their skills, our expert instructors provide a welcoming environment for growth and fun. Spaces fill quickly-don't miss your chance to secure a spot in our winter session. Sign up today and let the creativity begin! Learn more...

Purple Monkey Playroom: Where Little Minds Grow Through Play!
Purple Monkey Playroom is excited to share new offerings for 2025! Our new Play and Learn series for ages 2-4 will build executive function skills through play-based activities - check it out with a trial class! Makerspace will offer hands-on learning of STEAM and sustainability concepts. Afternoon study hall sessions for K-6 will provide quiet structured time for kids to complete homework and plan out their week. And you can register now for The Little Book Club by Connections Academics, which is at the playroom on Wednesdays from 9am - 9:45am.
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Taste Buds Kitchen: Cooking Classes for Kids, Families (& Adults too!)
Budding chefs chop, grate, measure and mix up batches of fun with the help of our skilled culinary instructors. Make memories in our bright and spacious kitchen studio with a family class for ages 2-8 (with caregiver) or family dinner for ages 6+ or 9+. Kids-only, drop-off classes like our 8-week Junior Chefs series for ages 4-8 and Let's Make Dinner for ages 9-13 deliver the perfect recipe for hands-on learning and fun while nurturing an essential life skill. The winter semester runs from Jan 13-Mar 17 followed by a spring semester from Apr 7-June 2. No school? Let's get cooking! We offer half-day cooking camps on all major school holidays and all summer long. And we host small group private classes and field trips every day of the week. Learn more...

Free Trial! Music, Dance, and Theater!
Sign up for a free trial today! Music House is a family-owned performing arts school offering music, dance, theater classes and camps. We are committed to providing thoughtful, quality, inclusive, diverse, and financially accessible programming. We offer a variety of classes at our 2 locations in West Rogers Park and Humboldt Park including private lessons in most instruments, dance classes, rock band and musical theater classes. We host a variety of performances and recitals throughout the year. Our highly-trained teachers focus on building a strong rapport with students, helping them blossom into the most confident and creative versions of themselves. We can't wait to start learning with you! Sign up for a free trial today! Learn more...

Unlock Your Child's Potential with CTD Academic Programs for PreK-Grade 12!
At Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development (CTD), we partner with parents to help children, from PreK through grade 12, discover their unique strengths and interests. We know every child's journey is personal-talents aren't fixed, and passions are revealed through exploration, learning, and guidance. CTD offers assessments, academic enrichment programs, and accelerated courses to help your child uncover what they love and develop the tools to succeed. Together, we can nurture their curiosity and help them create a path toward realizing their full potential.
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We're Bringing the Drama to Edgewater with our Theatre Classes & Camps for Ages 4-13!
Let your imagination run wild with an Imagine Performing Arts' theatre class or day-off camp! Theatre is a collaborative art; that's why we focus on exposing our students to all aspects of the performing arts with a wide array of programming. Whether devising original plays, learning musical numbers, designing puppets, perfecting fight choreography, or learning monologues, our students build a strong theatrical foundation while playing drama games, honing performance skills, & making new friends! For more details on weekly classes, day-off camps, school programming, birthday parties & more, visit our website. Learn more...

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