Kids Activities in Blackrock
Browse 20 kids activities and classes in Blackrock. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Rugbytots - Newpark Sports Centre
Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at Newpark Sports Centre, Sunday. Run by Rugbytots Dublin.
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Water Babies -Dublin
In Blackrock, Water Babies runs classes for children from newborn to five years old, with lessons designed to deliver both developmental benefits and a dedicated bonding opportunity between parent and child in the pool. Classes last 30 minutes and are limited to 10 children, each with their own carer, teaching water skills through song, play and repetition.
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Music 4 Tots
In Blackrock, Dublin, Music 4 Tots runs music and movement classes for preschoolers, one of two south Dublin venues alongside Firhouse Community Centre. A caregiver must stay with their child for the full session. Classes use songs, movement and simple instruments to support early development, sociability and coordination in a relaxed group setting for babies, toddlers and young children. As days and times can vary, it's best to check Music 4 Tots' social media accounts for the current Blackrock schedule. Pricing is 100 euro for a 10-week block.
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Bloom Baby Classes Wicklow and South Dublin
Bloom Baby Classes holds sessions at 13 Idrone Terrace in Newtown Blackrock, Co. Dublin, for babies from 6 weeks old up to around 14 months or until they're confidently walking. Each class uses music and bespoke props to support development in sensory, motor and language skills, with a strong emphasis on bonding between parent and baby through eye contact and cuddles throughout. The Blackrock venue is part of Bloom's south Dublin and Wicklow network, alongside classes in Dún Laoghaire, Mount Merrion, Bray, Greystones, Wicklow Town and Arklow, with time for parents to catch up too. Pricing is available on the Bloom website.
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Newpark Music Centre
Newpark Music Centre, on Newtownpark Avenue in Blackrock, offers early years music classes for children from 3 months to 7 years, always alongside a parent or carer. Sessions run for 45 minutes over a 30-week programme and are grouped by age: Newpark Nippers for 3 months to 4 years, Gateway to Music for 4 to 6 year olds, and Gateway to Instruments for 5 to 7 year olds. Each stage introduces music gently through singing, percussion, storytelling and rhythm, building the kind of early exposure that's linked to language development and a lasting enjoyment of music. The age-banded structure means children move through classes as their skills and attention span develop, from first sounds and songs right up to the early stages of learning an instrument.
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Happy Cubs
Happy Cubs runs its Swim Cubs and Music Cubs sessions in Blackrock, Dublin, part of a wider network of baby, toddler and preschooler classes across Dublin, Wicklow and Cork. Swim Cubs focuses on water safety, basic swim technique and building confidence in the pool, while Music Cubs (roughly 3-6 months up to 5-6 years) explores rhythm, sound and social connection through songs and play. Both class types are designed to develop life skills at each child's own pace, through play rather than pressure, and give parents a relaxed way to bond with their little one. Whether it's splashing about or singing along, the Blackrock sessions are one of several Happy Cubs venues in the area.
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Dublin Stage School
Dublin Stage School's Blackrock branch offers acting, singing and dance classes for young performers aged 4 to 18, part of a group of schools that also includes Killiney and Castleknock. Professional coaching here focuses on building confidence and creativity in a supportive, safe environment. Students across Dublin Stage School's branches have performed at venues including the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, the National Concert Hall and the Gaiety Theatre, and have appeared in stage productions such as Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Matilda and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as well as screen projects including Vikings, Penny Dreadful and Angela's Ashes.
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Bona MacNally School of Dance
Bona MacNally School of Dance is fundamentally a classical ballet school, training children in the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) system at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Hall on Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Students undergo the RAD examination system and also perform in the school's various productions. The school teaches children aged 3 to 21 across two venues in Blackrock. Younger children join classes that focus on the joy of dance first, with examinations only introduced once Brona feels a child is ready to begin them.
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Avoca Hockey Club
Avoca Hockey Club, based in South Dublin, is one of Ireland's oldest and largest hockey clubs, with a junior section of around 800 boys and girls training each week. It's an inclusive setting for children of all levels, whether playing purely for fun or working towards competitive hockey. Junior training takes place across several South Dublin venues, including Newpark Comprehensive School, Sion Hill, Loreto Foxrock and St Andrew's College, giving families across the area a convenient location to attend. The club is affiliated with Hockey Ireland and the Leinster Hockey Association, and its junior section is supported by experienced coaches and a strong community feel.
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Tae Kwon Do Tigers
Tae Kwon Do Tigers offers taekwondo training for children and adults at Rockford Manor Secondary School on Stradbrook Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, and is registered with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club directory. Classes are held indoors, with children dropped off for sessions. Age groups, training schedule and membership fees weren't published on the directory listing, so it's worth contacting Tae Kwon Do Tigers directly to confirm current details before enrolling.
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St. Brigid's Rugby Club
St. Brigid's Rugby Club runs mini and youth rugby sections for children from its grounds at 15 Monaloe Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, and is registered with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club directory. Training takes place outdoors, with children dropped off for sessions and membership renewed annually. Age groups, the training schedule and membership fees weren't published on the club's directory listing, so it's worth contacting the club directly to find the right group for your child.
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Blackrock Athletic Club
Blackrock Athletic Club runs juvenile athletics training in track & field, cross country and road running from Carysfort Park on Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. The club is registered with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club directory and trains outdoors on an ongoing membership basis. Age groups, the training schedule and membership fees weren't published on the directory listing, so families should contact the club directly to check current details before joining. Children are dropped off for sessions.
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Bounce Gymnastics Club
Bounce Gymnastics Club offers recreational gymnastics classes for children at Froebel Hall, Westfield off Mount Merrion Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, and is registered with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club directory. The club runs indoors, though specific age groups, schedule and pricing weren't published on the directory listing - families are best off contacting the club directly to check current availability and costs.
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Do Your Dance Tots - Blackrock
Do Your Dance Tots meets on Saturdays from 10.15 to 11am at the Newtownpark Pastoral Centre in Blackrock, County Dublin, for children around 2 to 4 years old, with younger toddlers welcome if ready to join in. The 45-minute class blends follow-along dances, interactive games and singing to build strength, balance and coordination through play. The venue is fully inclusive, and parents are asked to flag any additional needs beforehand. Parking is free and plentiful, and parents wait just outside Room 2 in a comfortable seating area, welcome to peek in, take photos, or stay for the full class if they prefer. Priced at €7.50 per session; contact by phone (0877007298) or email (doyourdancefitness@gmail.com) for cancellations or questions.
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Blackrock Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Blackrock Parent, Baby & Toddler Group, also known as the Talls & Smalls playgroup, has been running since summer 2021 at Urban Junction, 42 Main Street, Blackrock (downstairs), Co. Dublin. It's a simple, welcoming setup: a space for parents or guardians to bring babies and toddlers aged 0 to 3 to play together while the adults chat over tea or coffee. The group meets every Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 4.30pm, year-round. It costs a suggested donation of €2 per child. For more information, contact Belinda at belinda.briggs@urban-junction.com or 085 773 9723.
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Blackrock Library Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Blackrock Library Parent, Baby and Toddler Group offers a free weekly morning of play for children aged 0 to 3 and their parents or minders. Sessions run every Friday at 10.30am at the library itself. Booking is essential, so contact Blackrock Library in advance at libraries@dlrcoco.ie to secure a place. There is no charge to attend, and it's a good way for parents in the area to meet others with children of a similar age while the little ones play.
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Trojan Gymnastic Club
Trojan Gymnastic Club, based at 7/8 Holly Avenue, Stillorgan Business Park, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, runs recreational gymnastics for children aged 3-12 across four progressive groups. Mini Rock 'n' Rollers and Rock 'n' Rollers introduce balance, coordination and basic shapes; Banana Splits builds towards bridge kick-overs, drop backs and round-offs; and Twisters works on walkovers, aerials and handsprings for children assessed as ready to progress. Term pricing and class times are managed through the club's member booking portal; a Gymnastics Ireland membership fee applies to all new members. Free parking is available at the venue.
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Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
At Rockford Manor Secondary School on Stradbrook Road in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Little Kickers runs pre-school football classes across Saturday and Sunday, covering Little Kicks (1.5-2.5 years), Junior Kickers (2.5-3.5 years) and Mighty Kickers (3.5 years to 5th birthday). Coaching is age-specific throughout, with specially trained coaches using games rather than drills to build coordination, confidence and social skills, with no pressure to perform. The indoor venue has free parking available. Membership costs 57 euro a month on a rolling basis, plus a one-off 33 euro registration fee including a kit. Several class slots run across the weekend for different age groups - check the venue listing for exact times.
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Blackrock Library Parent and Toddler Group
The Blackrock Library Parent and Toddler Group meets indoors at Blackrock Library, Co. Dublin, each Friday from 10:30am, on a free drop-in basis with no need to book. Library-hosted toddler groups like this one give babies and young children a warm, familiar indoor space to play and socialise while parents or carers get to know other families locally. Being based in a library also means the session sits alongside the building's usual children's books and story resources. It's a simple, welcoming option for anyone looking for a regular local group without any cost or commitment.
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Talls and Smalls
Talls and Smalls is a parent and toddler group held at Urban Junction on Main Street in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, meeting indoors each Wednesday afternoon from 15:00 to 16:30. It runs on a drop-in basis with no need to book ahead, giving parents and carers a weekly opportunity to bring young children for supervised free play, songs and simple activities alongside other local families. The indoor venue offers shelter regardless of weather, and the group provides a chance for both children and adults to build social connections within the Blackrock community.
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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Blackrock?
Kids Patch lists 20 kids activities and classes in Blackrock. 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 Blackrock?
The categories with the most listings are Parent-and-toddler (4), Music (3), Dance (2), Gymnastics (2), Rugby (2), Swimming (2), Athletics (1), Drama (1), and 3 more.
What age range do kids activities and classes in Blackrock cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 12 years. 9 of the 20 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 Blackrock cost?
3 of the 20 listings publish a price, ranging from €14.99 to €133. 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 and classes in Blackrock?
Yes — 2 of the 20 listings are free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.
Do parents need to stay during kids activities and classes in Blackrock?
It varies by provider: of the 20 listings, 4 are parent-accompanied and 5 are drop-off. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.