Find 24 kids classes and activities for 5–8 year olds in Cavan, from sport, dance, swimming and martial arts to drama, music, art and STEM. Each one states an age range that takes in this age group; listings that leave their ages open are on the county pages instead. Compare ages, times and prices below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Kinnypottle Toddler Group, hosted by Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre on Church Street in Cavan, meets every Tuesday during term time from 11am to 12.30pm. The session is aimed at supporting parents through the early stages of...
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Cootehill Youth Chess Club runs weekly chess classes for children aged 8 and up and teenagers at Cootehill Library on Bridge Street. Organised by Tony McMahon, sessions take place on Thursdays and Fridays from 4 to 5pm, a handy...
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JSBJJ Cavan is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Cavan town with a full timetable of kids' and teens' classes alongside adult training. Children train in age groups: Kids 1 for ages 7 to 8, Kids 2 and Kids 3 for ages 9 to 11, and a Teens...
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Little Folk is an early years music class for children aged 4 months to 5 years (or a little older), attended with a parent or carer. Classes run at several Midlands and border venues each week: Oldcastle Masonic Hall on Mondays,...
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Weekly ensemble ages 8-18 (Juniors 16:30, Seniors 18:00).
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Weekly Fri/Sat workshops ages 8-23, three terms.
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Zest Health & Fitness at the Cavan Crystal Hotel runs children's group swimming lessons in its leisure club pool, with levels ranging from beginners through advanced beginners, improvers and swim fit for children aged 5 and up. Private...
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Creative art classes/workshops for kids in Bailieborough; small groups and project-based sessions.
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RINKA Kids Fitness runs sessions for children aged 3 to around 11 and a half at the Kilmore Centre on Dublin Road in Cavan Town. Covering children from preschool age up through primary school, classes typically use games-based movement,...
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JS BJJ in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, runs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for children split by age: Kids 1 for ages 6 to 8 from 4 to 4:45pm, and Kids 2 for ages 9 to 11 from 5 to 5:45pm, with a separate Teens class also available....
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Cavan Leisure offers swim lessons for children aged 5 and up in its 25m pool, with both weekly term-time classes and intensive block courses available depending on what suits a family's schedule. A separate Parent & Toddler lesson...
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Cavan Academy of Music's Early Years programme offers Kindergarten Music classes for children from 3 months up to age 6, alongside a Suzuki Method group violin class for 4 to 5 year olds. Teaching draws on the Kodály and Dalcroze...
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Run entirely by local volunteers, Swanlinbar Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets at Church St Hall in this part of County Cavan on alternating weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings - a schedule that's harder to find than the usual...
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Shercock Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets weekly during term time at St Patrick's Hall on the Kingscourt Road, giving families in this part of County Cavan a regular, relaxed spot to bring babies and small children. Sessions run...
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Mullagh Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Friday during term time, 9.30 to 11.30am, at Mullagh Hall on Main Street. New families are welcome to join at any point, with an active Facebook page keeping everyone up to date on when...
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Le Chéile Cootehill Parent, Toddler & Baby Group - also known as the Parents and Tots playgroup - meets every Thursday during term time, 10am to 12pm, at the Le Chéile Hub in Magheranure. It's a straightforward, welcoming session built...
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Kingscourt Parent, Toddler & Baby Group - also known as Kidz at Play - meets every Wednesday during term time, 9.30 to 11.30am, at Kingscourt Community Centre in Dunaree. New families are always welcome to join in. The session gives...
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Kilnaleck Parent, Toddler & Baby Group meets every Tuesday during term time, 10am to 12pm, at the Realtog Centre in Kilnaleck. Mums, dads, carers and guardians are all welcome to bring their children along for a relaxed, fun-filled...
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The Kilmore African Caribbean Toddler & Baby Group meets every second Friday of the month, 10am to 12pm, at The Conalty Centre within the Kilmore Diocese Pastoral Centre in Cavan. It's moderated by Susuana with support from the local...
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Killinkere Parent, Toddler & Baby Group meets every second Friday during term time, 10 to 11am, at Killinkere Leisure Centre in Beagh, near Virginia. It's a drop-in session, so families can just come along and see what's on. As well as...
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Killeshandra Parent, Toddler & Baby Group, hosted by FOCUS Family Resource Centre on Main Street, meets every Wednesday during term time from 9.30am to 12pm. Families from Killeshandra itself as well as Carrigallen, Ballyconnell,...
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Corglass Parent, Baby and Toddler Group - also known locally as the Little Hands Playgroup - meets every Thursday during term time, 9.30 to 11.30am, at Cavan Baptist Church. It's open to children aged 0 to 5, with plenty of toys and...
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Belturbet Parent, Toddler & Baby Group meets every Thursday during term time, 1 to 3pm, at Belturbet Library in the Townhall on The Diamond. Sessions are drop-in, so there's no need to book ahead. Mats and toys are set out for toddlers...
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Arvagh Parent, Toddler & Baby Group meets every second Monday during term time, 10.30am to 12pm, at St Patrick's Hall on Main Street in Arvagh. It's an easy, informal way for local parents and carers to meet others while their little...
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Kids Patch lists 24 kids activities for 5–8 year olds in Cavan. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
The categories with the most listings are Parent-and-toddler (14), Drama (2), Martial Arts (2), Swimming (2), Arts and crafts (1), Athletics (1), Chess (1), Music (1).
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 23 years. Every listing here states an age range, so check each one for its exact ages.
None of the 24 listings on this page publish a standard price. Fees for children’s classes in Ireland usually vary by term length, age group and session count, so providers quote on enquiry — you can message any of them from their listing.
Yes — 1 of the 24 listings is free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.