Kids Activities in Castleknock
Browse 12 kids activities and classes in Castleknock. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Turtle Tots - Castleknock Hotel
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Castleknock Hotel, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers 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.
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Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
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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Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
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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Dublin Stage School
Dublin Stage School's Castleknock branch offers acting, singing and dance classes for young performers aged 4 to 18, one of three locations alongside Blackrock and Killiney. Professional coaching here builds confidence and creativity in a safe, supportive setting. Students across the school have performed at prestigious 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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B.A.N.T.S
B.A.N.T.S runs Speech and Drama classes for 4 to 18 year olds at its Castleknock branch, one of several locations for Ireland's oldest theatre school, founded in 1951. Lessons build confidence, clear speech and creativity for both beginners and more experienced students. Small class sizes ensure individual attention, and students can work toward Trinity College London grade examinations or take part in solo and group competitions during the year.
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Claphandies
At Castleknock, near Phoenix Park in Dublin, ClapHandies' weekly PlayLab sessions cater to babies, wobblers and toddlers from birth to 3.5 years, combining music, rhyme, baby massage technique and sign language. Gross motor skills and language development are central to every class. Sessions offer children a chance to socialise with peers and give parents a way to connect with others locally. Each term runs 7 weeks at €133, with a 50% discount for a second child (€199 total).
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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin
ClapHandies PlayLabs' Castleknock venue, close to Phoenix Park, runs weekly developmental sensory play classes across three age groups - Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months, 55-minute sessions), Wobbler PlayLabs and Toddler PlayLabs (both 50 minutes) - blending music, learning, social interaction and sensory play. Timing typically has toddlers first, then wobblers, then babies, though this varies by venue. Term bookings include 3 months' free access to ClapHandies at Home, plus a baby massage e-manual for those in the Baby group. A full 7-week term is €133, with reduced pricing for joining mid-term.
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Keenan School of Music
Keenan School of Music, based in Castleknock, offers tuition from fully qualified teachers across a wide range of instruments, including flute, piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, recorder, violin, viola, cello and saxophone. With that breadth of options, most children can find an instrument that suits their interests without needing to look elsewhere. The school's approach puts enjoyment first, with the stated aim of encouraging learning through enjoyment above all else, so children stay motivated to practise and keep progressing rather than treating lessons as a chore.
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Castleknock Hurling and Football Club
Castleknock Hurling and Football Club has served the Carpenterstown, Castleknock and Clonsilla area since 1998, offering Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and ladies football to players of all ages. The club is based at Somerton Park, with additional pitches at Porterstown, St Catherine's Park and Tír na nÓg giving it plenty of space to run training across age groups. For the youngest members, the club's Nursery runs every Saturday morning at Tír na nÓg and welcomes boys and girls aged 4 to 8. Sessions focus on fun, teamwork and basic skill development, making it a gentle first step into Gaelic games before children progress into the club's juvenile teams.
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Active Mum .ie
Active Mum .ie, based at Castleknock Community Centre on Laurel Lodge Road, Dublin 15, offers baby massage and related classes for parents to spend quality time with their little ones while also meeting other local mums for friendship and support. Three classes are on offer: Baby Massage, Story Massage & Sensory Play, and Massage in Schools - giving families a few different ways to connect through touch and play, depending on their baby's age and stage.
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Pop-up play café at The Lock Keeper
This pop-up play café at The Lock Keeper, on Ashtown Road within Phoenix Park, Dublin 15, gives babies and toddlers up to age 2 a clean, safe indoor play area to explore while parents relax with a coffee or lunch and chat with other families nearby. It runs every second Tuesday from 12 to 3pm, with no fee to play and no need to book in advance — families can simply show up and stay for as long as suits.
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Irish Dance Classes
Irish Dance Classes offers traditional Irish dance sessions in Castleknock, Dublin 15, for children aged 3 and up. Classes take place on Navan Road every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30pm, giving kids a regular weekly slot to build rhythm, footwork and coordination in a lively group setting. Pricing is pay-per-class at €7, and the first two classes are free, so new dancers and their parents can try it out before committing. It's a low-pressure way for young children to get a taste of Irish dance without booking a full term upfront.
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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Castleknock?
Kids Patch lists 12 kids activities and classes in Castleknock. 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 Castleknock?
The categories with the most listings are Developmental (3), Drama (2), Football (2), Dance (1), GAA (1), Music (1), Parent-and-toddler (1), Swimming (1).
What age range do kids activities and classes in Castleknock cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 15 years. 7 of the 12 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 Castleknock cost?
None of the 12 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 Castleknock?
Yes — 1 of the 12 listings is free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.