Activities for 5–8 Year Olds in Kilkenny
Find 24 kids classes and activities for 5–8 year olds in Kilkenny, 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. 2 are free.
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Evolve Summer Camp at The Watershed (Kilkenny)
Evolve Soccer Coaching ran a soccer summer camp at The Watershed in Kilkenny in August 2026. It was open to children aged 6 to 14 and ran Monday 10 to Friday 14 August from 10am to 1pm. The full week cost 79 euro. Booking was through...
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Barnstorm Theatre Summer Camps
Barnstorm Theatre Company, based in Kilkenny, ran drama summer camps at the Barnstorm Studio in 2026. The first camp, for children aged 7 to 10, ran Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July from 10am to 2:30pm. The listing priced it at 150 euro,...
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Butler Gallery Children's Art Camps
Butler Gallery in Kilkenny city ran two week-long art camps for children aged 6 to 11 in summer 2026. Professional artists led the sessions, which combined gallery visits with making work in pencil, oil pastel, paint and soft sculpture,...
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Hockey Express (Kilkenny)
Hockey Express runs hockey camps at Kilkenny College, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny for players of all abilities aged 6 to 16. Experienced coaches teach skills, game understanding and confidence through games and skills demonstrations,...
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Designer Minds (Kilkenny)
Designer Minds runs a STEAM summer camp at Loreto Secondary School in Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, for children aged roughly 6.5 to 12. Activities cover science, design and technology, including coding, LEGO robotics and maths projects. The...
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Kilkenny Stars Basketball Club
Kilkenny Stars Basketball Club runs an academy for young players in Kilkenny city, meeting on Friday evenings at The Watershed from September through to April. There are three groups: Junior Ballers for U6 and U7 players, Senior Ballers...
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Meadow Lane Riding School
Meadow Lane Riding School is a family-run equestrian centre in Ballinunnery, The Rower, Co. Kilkenny, operating since 2005. It offers riding lessons and training for riders of all ages from 6 years upwards, from complete beginners to...
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Newpark Wildlife Farm
Tucked into the grounds of the Newpark Hotel on Kilkenny's Castlecomer Road, this small wildlife farm forms part of the hotel's family-focused Jurassic Newpark attraction alongside a dinosaur trail and fairy walk. Children can wander...
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Kilkenny Castle
Few Irish castles have been continuously occupied for as long as Kilkenny Castle, a Norman stronghold largely remodelled in Victorian times and now managed by the OPW as one of the country's most visited heritage sites. Inside,...
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The National Reptile Zoo
The National Reptile Zoo, based in Hebron Business Park just outside Kilkenny city, is Ireland's only dedicated reptile zoo and puts hands-on encounters at the heart of every visit. General admission includes a public Animal Encounter...
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Rugbytots - Kilkenny College
Rugbytots runs its weekly rugby-themed play sessions for toddlers and young children at Kilkenny College in Kilkenny, with classes on Saturday mornings. At Kilkenny College, sessions are split by age: two to three and a half year olds...
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Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow & Kilkenny
Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow & Kilkenny runs Saturday classes at John of God's Primary School on Upper New Street, Kilkenny, offering the same preschool football programme built around confidence, coordination and social skills...
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Krav Maga Kilkenny
Krav Maga Kilkenny runs a kids' class for ages 6 to 11 focused on confidence, discipline and practical anti-bullying skills, with sessions available in Kilkenny on Mondays and Wednesdays, or in Clonmel on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Krav...
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Dancewise Academy - Kilkenny & Castlecomer
Dancewise Academy teaches dance and drama to children aged 4 and up across two venues: Dancewise Studios in Kilkenny on Tuesdays, and Castlecomer Community Hall on Wednesdays. Combining dance and drama in the same programme gives...
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Kilkenny Academy of Dance
Kilkenny Academy of Dance, based at the Smithlands Centre on Bohernatounish Road in Kilkenny Town, teaches ISTD ballet, contemporary/modern and jazz to children from age 3 upward. The academy also runs a dedicated boys' hip hop class,...
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Art It Kilkenny - Studio Art Classes
Art It Kilkenny runs term-based studio art classes covering a wide age range, from 4 up to 18, split across three distinct classes through the week. Saturday Fun Art is aimed at ages 6-12, Thursday Fun Drawing at 8-13, and Friday...
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Kilkenny Juvenile Fight Club
Kilkenny Juvenile Fight Club runs Saturday kickboxing sessions for children and teens aged 6 to 16 at Kilkenny Combat Academy in the Hebron Industrial Estate, from 11am to 12:30pm. The single weekly slot works well for families looking...
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Kilkenny Gymnastics Academy
Kilkenny Gymnastics Academy offers a broad range of gymnastics programmes, starting with Mini Gym for children aged 3.5 to 5 and progressing through recreational and competitive streams as children get older. Beyond core gymnastics, the...
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Swimtastic.ie
At its Kilkenny pool, Swimtastic.ie offers swimming lessons for children from a few months old right through to their early teens, one of several Midlands venues alongside Laois, Carlow and Kildare. Small class sizes and warm,...
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Woodkids Forest School
Woodkids Forest School brings child-led outdoor play to the woods at Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny, for children from around 18 months up to five years, each accompanied by a parent or carer. Groups meet on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am...
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Newpark Kilkenny - Baby & Toddler Group
Newpark Parent and Toddler Group has been meeting in Kilkenny for over 25 years, giving babies and toddlers up to age five a relaxed space to play while parents and childminders catch up over tea and coffee. Sessions run every Tuesday...
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Mooncoin Kilkenny - Baby & Toddler Group
Mooncoin Parent and Toddler Group meets upstairs in the GAA Complex on Polerone Road, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny, every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm during term time. Babies and toddlers have toys to play with while parents and carers catch...
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Inistioge Kilkenny - Baby & Toddler Group
Inistioge Parent and Toddler Group meets upstairs at Cois Abhann Community Centre on Church Street, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny, every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm during term time. Children from newborn to five have plenty of room to run...
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Callan Parent and Toddler Group
Callan Parent and Toddler Group is hosted by Droichead Family Resource Centre at The Old CBS on West Street, Callan South, Co. Kilkenny. It's a drop-in session - no need to book - open to mums, dads, guardians, grandparents and other...
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Common questions
How many kids activities for 5–8 year olds are there in Kilkenny?
Kids Patch lists 24 kids activities for 5–8 year olds in Kilkenny. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
What kinds of kids activities for 5–8 year olds are there in Kilkenny?
The categories with the most listings are Camps (5), Parent-and-toddler (5), Dance (2), Martial Arts (2), Nature & Animals (2), Arts and crafts (1), Basketball (1), Football (1), and 5 more.
What age range do kids activities for 5–8 year olds in Kilkenny cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 18 years. Every listing here states an age range, so check each one for its exact ages.
How much do kids activities for 5–8 year olds in Kilkenny cost?
7 of the 24 listings publish a price, ranging from €4 to €150. Most providers set fees per term rather than per class and quote on enquiry, so contact them directly for a current figure.
Are there any free kids activities for 5–8 year olds in Kilkenny?
Yes — 2 of the 24 listings are free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.