Healthy, educational fun for toddlers, preschoolers and young kids. Outdoor activity-based classes in local greenspaces in California.

Tinkergarten's outdoor, play-based learning classes are the best way for kids to experience the great outdoors in California during Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Tinkergarten helps families get outside to make the most of their kids’ early learning years. Designed by education experts and loved by all families, our play-based outdoor curriculum guides parents and caregivers in raising healthy, confident, and capable kids. Through live, weekly sessions, a curriculum to extend the play at home, and a rich learning community, Tinkergarten makes purposeful outdoor play doable for every family.

Tinkergarten's outdoor activities and play-based learning help kids develop critical early learning skills like focus, persistence, creativity, problem-solving, empathy, and communication. All class activities are facilitated by a certified, trained, local leader and designed for kids ages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Try a free class, enroll in a class for the season, or start a new group by becoming a Tinkergarten leader (or nominate someone you think would make a great leader). Join the other families in California today to play and learn outdoors together!