Kids Activities in Castlebar

Browse 17 kids activities and classes in Castlebar. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.

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Christ the King Parent & Toddler Group

Parent-and-toddler

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Moneen, Castlebar.

Sunday · 11:00-13:00 · Drop-in
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Réalta School of Speech & Drama

Drama

Recurring kids speech & drama (Michelle), Castlebar plus remote.

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Rugbytots - De La Salle Sports Hall, Castlebar

Rugby

Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at De La Salle Sports Hall, Castlebar, Saturday. Run by Rugbytots West.

Saturday · EUR 11.0 per session: 11€
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Little Kickers Mayo

Football

Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.

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Mayo School of Ballet

Dance

Ballet school (nearly 40 years running) providing classical dance training and IDTA exam preparation for children aged 5-18.

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Music West – Music Magic

Music

Pre-instrumental active music-making programme for young children (Pre-school Music Magic 4–5; Stage 1 & 2 for Junior Infants–2nd class); small groups max 10; also instrument lessons available.

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Mayo School of Music – Junior Groups

Music

Junior group music classes helping children develop rhythm, aural, singing and motor skills as foundation for further music study.

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Mango Martial Arts Academy

Martial Arts

ATA Taekwondo school with classes for ages 4+; kids and adult programmes focused on discipline, fitness and confidence; free trial available.

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Hey Amigos!

Languages

Fun Spanish classes for kids taught by a Spanish native speaker; bilingual-focused children’s language classes in Castlebar.

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Kids in Motion Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Children's gymnastics centre (Kids in Motion Gymnastics Ltd, Mayo) offering a happy environment for youngsters to explore movement.

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TADA Dance - Castlebar

Dance

TADA Dance in Castlebar teaches modern dance styles including hip-hop, street and contemporary, with weekly classes held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Focusing on modern styles rather than classical ballet gives children an energetic, music-driven alternative for building rhythm, coordination and performance confidence. Classes cost around €13 each, and with three sessions spread across the week, families have some flexibility in choosing which day suits their schedule best.

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Kids in Motion - Castlebar

Gymnastics

Kids in Motion, based at Breaffy Road Business Park in Castlebar, offers a full range of children's gymnastics classes, including afterschool sessions, basics for beginners, and junior, senior and mixed-age groups. The programme is run in a non-competitive setting, keeping the focus on skill development and enjoyment rather than results. Having such a broad spread of class types means the club can accommodate children at very different stages, from those just starting out to more experienced young gymnasts, all within the same Castlebar location.

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Fantastic Gymnastics - Castlebar

Gymnastics

Fantastic Gymnastics offers kids gymnastics classes for children aged 6 to 15 at McHale Road Retail Park in Castlebar, with sessions held on weekends. The club is led by Mark Bartoszewski, giving continuity of coaching across the age groups. Weekend scheduling makes the class straightforward to fit around the school week, and covering ages 6 through 15 under one roof means gymnastics can grow with a child from early skill-building years through more advanced technique as a teenager.

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Turtle Tots - Lough Lannagh, Castlebar

Swimming

At Lough Lannagh Leisure Complex in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Turtle Tots offers baby, toddler and preschool swimming classes on Fridays and Saturdays. As with other Turtle Tots venues, the sessions are child-led, focusing on building water confidence, safety and swimming skills step by step as children progress through the stages from baby to preschooler. The Castlebar sessions give families in Mayo a local option for ongoing swimming lessons through Turtle Tots' structured term-based programme.

Friday, Saturday · Four 10-week terms per year (Sep, Nov, Feb, Apr)
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Mayo Sports - Kids Kayak Summer Camp

Watersports

Mayo Sports runs a week-long kids kayaking summer camp for children aged 10 to 15 at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar, organised out of Aras an Chontae on The Mall. The camp costs €60 for the full week, and both complete beginners and children who already swim confidently are welcome to take part. Kayaking builds core strength, balance and water confidence, and running the camp over a full week — rather than a single session — gives children enough time to progress from basic paddling technique to feeling comfortable on the water.

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Turlough Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Parent-and-toddlerFree

Turlough Parent and Toddler Group meets near Castlebar, County Mayo, and is open to parents, grandparents and any caregiver hoping to connect with other families with children of a similar age. Alongside the usual toys and playtime, a public health nurse attends sessions, offering a handy opportunity to ask about breastfeeding support, weaning, tummy time or walking tips. The group meets every Wednesday from 10 to 11.30am during the school term at Turlough Community Centre, Turlough Road, Leckneen, Castlebar. Attendance is free. Get in touch with the public health nurse or find the group on Facebook for more details.

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Sound and Scribble

Parent-and-toddler

Sound and Scribble is a playgroup built around five stations - sound, scribble, structure, súgradh (play) and sensory - giving babies and toddlers a varied, hands-on session each week. It runs on Fridays from 9.30 to 10.30am in the Scouts Den, Castlebar, at a cost of €10 per session. Mums, dads, grandparents and other caregivers are all welcome to bring their little ones along, though supervision is required for the full session. Expect a messy play station most weeks, so a change of clothes is a good idea.

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Common questions

How many kids activities and classes are there in Castlebar?

Kids Patch lists 17 kids activities and classes in Castlebar. 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 Castlebar?

The categories with the most listings are Gymnastics (3), Parent-and-toddler (3), Dance (2), Music (2), Drama (1), Football (1), Languages (1), Martial Arts (1), and 3 more.

What age range do kids activities and classes in Castlebar cover?

Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 18 years. 12 of the 17 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 Castlebar cost?

1 of the 17 listings publishes a price: €11. 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 Castlebar?

Yes — 1 of the 17 listings is free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.