Kids Activities in Ballina
Browse 14 kids activities and classes in Ballina. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Simply SUP
Based on the stunning locations of Lough Conn and the river Moy in Ballina, we provide you with a unique and personalized SUP experience in some of the most beautiful locations that north Mayo has to offer. We offer private beginner to improver lessons as well as tours of our beautiful lakes & waterways. An unforgettable experience for you and your family.
View full details →Centre Stage Vocal Academy
At Centre Stage we love to pass on our love of music and musicals to our students. We offer classes in singing, piano and guitar. We also have a Stage School for student who love the theatre with an annual musical performance . Our classes cover lots of styles including Classical, Music Theatre, Pop and much more! We also have group singing lessons for children aged 3 - 5yrs & classes for 6 - 8yrs. These beginner classes are inclusive, fun & social. Children develop their aural skills & love of music before taking more advanced class which include the option to take RIAM music exams. We also help Junior Cycle & Senior Cycle students to prepare for their music practical exams and auditions for third level education. Our Summer Camps are always a huge hit! Children from 3yr up can attend for lots of summer music fun!
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Inver Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Inver, Ballina.
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Curious Cubs (Knockmore) Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Knockmore/Rathduff Community Centre, Ballina.
View full details →Moy Valley CCÉ
Comhaltas branch prioritising weekly trad classes (beginners incl. pipes). Founded 1993.
View full details →Fiona Bourke School of Speech and Drama
Recurring kids speech/drama plus Draíocht Irish-language drama. Irish Board.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Great National Hotel Ballina
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Great National Hotel Ballina, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers autism swim (3 - 5 years), baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler swimming lessons (18 months - 2 years 11 months) in a warm teaching pool, with small class sizes and a structured, level-based curriculum.
View full details →RINKA Kids Fitness – Ballina
Children's fitness classes and camps in Ballina combining gymnastics skills, athletics, dance and games; listed with Ballina Arts Centre camp venue and Sean Duffy Community Centre groups.
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Play group in Irish/Gaeilge
This Irish-language playgroup meets in Ballina Library, County Mayo, giving parents, guardians and children a relaxed, welcoming space to play and socialise entirely through Irish. Songs are a regular feature of the session, alongside free play, making it a gentle way for kids to pick up cúpla focal in a fun setting. The group meets every Saturday from 10.30 to 11.30am and is free to attend. Children of all ages are welcome, from babies right up to school-going kids, along with the parents or guardians accompanying them.
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Messy Tots for Little Ones
Messy Tots for Little Ones runs sensory and messy-play sessions for toddlers and young children aged 1 to 4 in Ballina, County Mayo. True to the name, sessions are hands-on and can get properly messy, so it's worth bringing tissues and a change of clothes for your little one. Parents or carers are expected to stay with their child throughout the class. A four-week term costs €45. Class times and venues are shared via the Messy Tots for Little Ones Facebook page, so it's worth following along there for the latest schedule.
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Bloom Baby Classes North West Ireland
Bloom Baby Classes' Ballina sessions run weekly on Mondays at the Sean Duffy Community Centre in Co. Mayo, one of several Bloom locations across Ireland's north west. Any primary caregiver is welcome, and caregivers stay throughout to support their baby and take part. Busy Bees (6-15 months) is for more active babies who are sitting, moving or exploring, using music and sensory play to build confidence and movement skills, and runs 11-11.45am. Caterpillar Club (6 weeks-6 months), for younger pre-sitting babies, is a calmer class centred on bonding, baby massage and gentle sensory activities, running 12.15-1pm. Each week brings a fresh theme and new activities. Term price is 14 euro per class, with taster or trial classes available at 16 euro.
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Ballina Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Ballina Parent and Toddler Group, Co. Mayo, is brought to you by the Ballina Family Resource Centre - a relaxed and safe space to meet new friends, have a cuppa and a chat, and the kids have a great time too. Location: Ballina Family Resource Centre, Unit 2 Abbey Street, Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 C6P6. Day/Time: every Thursday, 10-11.30am (during school term). Cost: €3 per family, or donations. Contact: admin@ballinafrc.com
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Baby Boppers - Music, movement & sensory baby/toddler classes
Baby Boppers brings music, movement and sensory play to babies and toddlers across Mayo and Sligo, using scarves, pom poms, ribbons and other props set to music to encourage creativity, imagination and simple exercise. Classes are lively and feel-good, and double as a good way for parents and carers to meet others in the area. Beyond regular weekly classes, Baby Boppers also runs sessions for parent and toddler groups, school visits and birthday parties. Follow @baby.boppers on Instagram for locations, times and booking details.
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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Ballina?
Kids Patch lists 14 kids activities and classes in Ballina. 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 are available in Ballina?
The categories with the most listings are Parent-and-toddler (5), Drama (2), Athletics (1), Dance (1), Developmental (1), Horse Riding (1), Music (1), Swimming (1), and 1 more.
What age range do kids activities and classes in Ballina cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 10 years. 9 of the 14 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do kids activities and classes in Ballina cost?
None of the 14 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.
Are there any free kids activities and classes in Ballina?
Yes — 1 of the 14 listings is free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.