We love to find the right classes and lessons for our kids and free taste is always worth the price. Our small {510} Families team has signed up for everything from Academics to Zumba lessons, but wouldn’t it be great to try out a class before committing to a full session? Yes, it is! Here are a few great places that offer occasional free trials on kids’ classes. You nearly always have to sign up in advance.
Pro tip: If you’re curious about a class provider and you don’t see them on our list, just ask them!
Special thanks to American Swim Academy for sponsoring this round-up of free trial classes.
Free Trial Classes for Kids & Babies
Let us know if we missed your favorite in the comments!
Sponsor Spotlight: Try a Swimming Class for Free
American Swim Academy (Fremont, Newark, Walnut Creek, Dublin, & Livermore)
Celebrate National Water Safety Month in May with a Free Trial Swim Class at American Swim Academy, perfect for new and first-time swimmers. They offer a safe, structured, and supportive approach to build water confidence from the very first lesson. Spots are limited, so reserve your class and use the code SWIM200 to take the first step toward a lifetime of water safety.
As a bonus, families who complete their trial class by May 31 will be entered into the American Swim Academy Learn to Swim Giveaway for a chance to win a $200 swim lesson gift certificate. Start your swim journey, and secure your spot today!
Try a New Parent Fitness Class for Free
Fit4Mom (Albany, Berkeley, & Emeryville)
With classes at various playgrounds and indoor spots from Emeryville to Albany, you’ll bring your stroller and water and enjoy a guided workout with your new friends.
The first class is free.
Momleta Baby Boot Camp (Oakland)
With classes at Lake Temescal, you’ll bring your stroller and navigate a circuit at your own pace, led by an instructor.
Register online for a free trial class.
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Get a Free Preview of a Music Lesson
Aguacate Bilingual Spanish Family Music (multiple Berkeley & Albany locations)
Natalia and Anna-Maria are bilingual music and movement specialists. Their sample classes get kids from babies to children age 6 moving and making music.
Register for a free trial.
East Bay Music Together (multiple East Bay locations)
Music Together offers you a special opportunity to preview a class with no obligation. They offer classes for babies up to age 5, about an hour long. We *heart* Music Together and their many East Bay locations.
Guitar Center (Emeryville, Concord)
Sample a lesson in guitar, bass, drums, DJ, or piano before purchasing lessons at Guitar Center.
Register for a free trial.
Payam Piano (Oakland)
Sign up for a free orientation and private 1:1 piano lesson at Payam on Piedmont Ave. Play the songs you love. Book a free trial lesson today
School of Rock (Berkeley & Alameda)
School of Rock offers private guitar, drum, and singing lessons for kids and adults of all skill levels.
Schedule a free trial class.
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Sample a Gymnastics or Playtime Class
AcroCats Gymnastics (Berkeley)
AcroCats Gymnastics offers gymnastics programs for children starting at age 3. Classes are designed to help kids grow into confident, disciplined athletes.
Schedule a free preview class.
Gymboree (multiple East Bay locations)
Gymboree classes for babies and toddlers focus on playing and learning. Classes are offered for newborns on up. Free trial in the El Cerrito location.
Schedule a free preview class.
My Gym (Walnut Creek)
My Gym offers a variety of gymnastics classes for babies and children up to age six. Kids can enjoy structured games, learning sports skills, and dancing.
Schedule a free preview class.
Ultimate Sports Connection (Concord)
Ultimate Sports Connection offers competitive and recreational gymnastics classes for kids of all ages.
Schedule a free preview class.
Free Trial of Sports Classes for Kids
👉 American Swim Academy (Fremont, Newark, Walnut Creek, Dublin, & Livermore)
Get a free indoor trial swim class to build water confidence for new and first-time swimmers for ages 6 months to novice adults.
Schedule a free trial class >
East West Kung Fu (San Leandro)
East West Kung Fu offers a free trial to curious kids ages 4-12. Kids can build patience, coordination, flexibility, and cool “fighting moves”.
Book a free trial >
Griffin Judo (El Cerrito)
Griffin Judo offers Kids Tumbling Judo for little ones ages 3-5. These interactive classes are a great introduction for kids and their parents into the world of martial arts. For kids 5 and up, they offer beginner classes.
Schedule a free trial class.
Lil’ Kickers at SoFive (Alameda)
Small ones love these playful soccer classes for ages 18 months to five years.
Book a free class >
Free Trial for a Dance Class
Tutu School (Berkeley and other East Bay locations)
Tutu School classes range from Baby Ballet for 6-18-month-olds to Tutu Toddlers and Ballet Prep. These classes are designed to develop confidence, coordination, and creativity.
Try out a free trial class >
East Bay Dance Center (Oakland)
From preschoolers to teens, East Bay Dance Center offers tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, Bollywood, and theater-style dance classes. They invite interested families to try a class before deciding.
Try out a free class >
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Try a Free Coding Class
The Coder School (Berkeley)
The Coder School encourages kids, aged 7 to 18, to develop a passion for coding and technology.
Try out a free class >
Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment, theMADE (Oakland)
TheMADE’s entire mission is to advance the appreciation and skills for video games. Register in advance for a free class in character design, game coding, or related arts and sciences.
Try a Free Art Class
Messy Makers (Alameda)
Messy Makers offers a “caregiver and me” class focused on the process of making art, with weekly open-ended projects.
Try out a free class >
You may find that other local independent parenting, music, or movement centers for kids also offer a free trial visit.
Have you tried any free trial classes for your kiddo? Let us know in the comments!
Thanks again to American Swim Academy for sponsoring this round-up of free trial classes. Get their free swimming class here >
Find even more classes to sample for little kids in our Class Guide for Babies through Preschoolers.
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There are also free trial classes for a wonderful music class for babies and toddlers in Castro Valley, Pleasanton, and Fremont called The Music Class East Bay. If you decide to enroll you get access to the songs forever on their music app. My son still listens and dances to all the songs years after taking the class. https://themusicclass.com/center/music-class-east-bay
Berkeley City Ballet offers a free trial in all of our Pre-Ballet classes! Sign up at https://berkeleycityballet.org/ballet-classes/ or send us an email at info@berkeleycityballet.org.