Kids Activities in Donegal
Browse 79 kids activities and classes in Donegal. Popular categories in Donegal include Parent-and-toddler, Music, Dance.
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Wild Ireland
Wild Ireland occupies an ancient Celtic rainforest setting in Inishowen, Co. Donegal, and takes a rescue-first approach rather than being a conventional zoo: nearly every animal on site, from wolves and European brown bears to lynx, wild boar and monkeys, arrived after being exploited, mistreated or bred for a life they were never suited to. Flat paths and boardwalks wind through the woodland past large naturalistic enclosures, giving families a genuine two-hour woodland walk as much as an animal-viewing experience, with staff on hand to explain each rescue story and the park's conservation and release work. A café serves hot food and snacks, and there's a gift shop, covered picnic area and free large car park with disabled parking. Bathrooms include disabled access and baby-changing facilities, and the paths are pram and wheelchair friendly throughout. The park runs seasonal events, including a well-loved Arctic-themed Christmas experience, alongside its everyday mission of giving formerly captive wild animals a species-appropriate home in the Irish countryside.
View full details →Donegal Craft Village
Donegal Craft Village are a small community of skilled independent handcrafters and we invite you into our workshops to view our glass, hand-woven textiles, painting, jewellery, printmaking and handmade felt art. Situated 2km outside Donegal Town on the Wild Atlantic Way, the Craft Village is also home to the award winning Aroma coffee shop and mini bakery famous for its divine cakes, homemade brown bread and mouthwatering lunches. We do hope that you drop by and say hello to us in our workshops and treat yourself to some of our many handmade gifts, from our hands to yours. We look forward to meeting you.
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Trinity Toddlers
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Trinity Church Hall.
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Tuistí agus Tachráin Chnoc Fola
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola, Bun na Leaca, Na Doire Beaga.
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Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Gligíní Rann na Feirste, Árslann Rann na Feirste, Anagaire, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhún na nGall.
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Townawilly Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Townawilly Community Centre, Garvagh.
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Tots le Chéile
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Upper Dore, Bunbeg, Letterkenny.
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Tiny Roots Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Saint Anne's Court, High Road, Letterkenny.
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Tea & Tots Finn Valley FRC Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at St Mary's Parish Centre, Stranorlar.
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St Johnston and Carrigans Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at St Johnston & Carrigans Family Resource Centre.
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STEPS Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Rossnakill Tourism & Activity Centre, Rossnakill.
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Spraoi agus Spórt Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Unit 7 Supervalu, Carndonagh.
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Rosses CPD Mother & Baby Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at CDP na Rossan CTR.
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Rogues & Rascals Parent &Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Fahan Presbyterian Church Hall.
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Paísti le Cheile
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Cholm Cille, Station Road, Falcarragh.
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Ó Ghlúir go Glúin
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Cultúrlann Árainn Mhór.
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Messy Hands Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at CPI Centre.
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Little Explorers Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Springboard Family Support Project.
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Little Blessings Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Letterkenny Baptist Church, 73 Port Road.
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Leghowney Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Leghowney Community Hall.
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Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola.
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Grupa Tuismitheoir & Tachrán
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ionad Magheroarty.
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Gligíní Tuismitheoirí an Gaeltachta
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at An Chrannóg.
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Culdaff Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at The Wee Hall.
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Cresslough Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Community Links Hub, Main Street.
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Club Babaí Beag
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Áislann Rann na Feirste.
View full details →Cockhill Community Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Cockhill Community Preschool, Clonbeg, Buncrana.
View full details →Cairde Beag Keadue Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Scoil an Aingil Choimheádaí, Keadue, Burtonport.
View full details →Cara House FRC Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Cara House FRC, Pearse Road, Letterkenny.
View full details →Busy Bees Mevagh Baby & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Mevagh Family Resource Centre.
View full details →Rugbytots - Rock Hall
Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at Rock Hall, Sunday. Run by Rugbytots Ireland.
View full details →Studio S
Dance, fitness and performance studio offering classes for children and adults, plus wellness therapies. Venue for multiple kids dance/fitness programmes in Donegal Town.
View full details →Scoil Rince Tír Chonaill
Irish dance school based at Studio S in Donegal Town. Registered with the World Irish Dance Association. Family-run school offering recreational and competitive pathways.
View full details →RINKA Kids Fitness (Donegal Town)
Children's fitness classes offering gymnastics skills, athletics, dance, drama and fundamental movement skills as a non-competitive alternative to mainstream sport. Head office based in Donegal Town; classes also listed for Donegal Town.
View full details →Dance Studio 47 - Buncrana
Dance academy based in Buncrana specialising in Hip Hop, Locking and House dance styles for kids and adults.
View full details →RINKA Kids Fitness (Ballyshannon)
Regular Saturday children's fitness classes at Ballyshannon Lakeside Centre including RINKA 3-5 years and 5-9 years sessions.
View full details →Dynamic Gymnastics (Ballyshannon)
Community gymnastics club with regular recreational classes in Ballyshannon covering floor, vault, bars and beam skills for children.
View full details →Tiny Tunes - Stranorlar
Local Irish business providing music and movement classes for babies and pre-school children - singing, dancing, movement games, instruments and stories.
View full details →Rinka - Children's Fitness Classes County Donegal
Children's fitness classes covering athletics, gymnastics, dance, drama and fundamental movement skills across County Donegal venues.
View full details →Finn Valley Leisure Centre (FVLC) - Swimming Lessons
Leisure centre with 25m swimming pool, children's training pool and baby/toddler area, plus gym. Offers structured children's swim lessons and Rookie Lifeguard programme, STA/Swim Ireland qualified teachers.
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Scoil Trad Bhuncranncha
Scoil Trad Bhuncranncha teaches traditional Irish music to children aged 7 and up in Buncrana, Co. Donegal, focusing on bodhrán and tin whistle. Both instruments are accessible starting points for young musicians interested in trad music, requiring less initial technical setup than instruments like fiddle or accordion. Lessons are led by Dr Liz Doherty and Jim Woods, giving students the benefit of experienced tuition grounded in the local trad music tradition.
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Crana Karate Club - Buncrana
Crana Karate Club offers both beginner and advanced karate classes for kids, teens and families at Buncrana Youth and Community Development in Co. Donegal. Having classes for multiple levels in one club means children can continue training there as their skills progress, rather than needing to move elsewhere. The inclusion of family classes also makes it possible for parents and children to train karate together, which can be a nice way to share a new activity as a household.
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Bernie Doherty Music - Summer School, Buncrana
Bernie Doherty Music runs a summer school of music workshops for children aged 4 to 12 at The Exchange Inishowen in Buncrana, Co. Donegal. The programme goes beyond standard instrument lessons, including hands-on instrument making alongside songwriting and ukulele sessions. This creative mix gives children a rounded introduction to making music, letting them experiment with building simple instruments as well as learning to play and write their own songs.
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Pinehill Studios - Classes for Kids, Letterkenny
Pinehill Studios in Letterkenny runs a wide spread of after-school classes for children under one roof, including Hip Hop, Piano, Arts & Crafts, Irish Dancing, Ballet and Drama. Having this many different activities in one venue means children — and their families — can try several interests without needing to travel between different providers across town. Multi-activity camps run during school holidays, extending the same variety into a more intensive holiday format.
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Mini Maestros - Regional Cultural Centre Letterkenny
Mini Maestros is a 6-week early music class for children aged 4 to 6, held Tuesdays at 3:45pm at the Regional Cultural Centre on Cove Hill, Port Road, Letterkenny. The class is run by the Donegal Music Education Partnership, giving it a grounding in established music education practice rather than a one-off activity class. At €50 for the full 6-week block, it offers a short, structured first taste of group music-making for young children before they might move on to individual instrument lessons.
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Letterkenny Community Centre - Kids Classes
Letterkenny Community Centre hosts a range of children's classes across the week, including junior soccer, gymnastics, martial arts (jiu jitsu and karate) and RINKA fitness. With several different activities running from the one venue, it's a convenient option for families wanting to try different sports and classes without travelling between multiple locations. Since each activity runs on its own weekly slot, it's worth checking with the centre for current timetables before choosing which class to join.
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Citadel Gymnastics - Letterkenny & Gweedore
Citadel Gymnastics runs both recreational and competitive gymnastics from a purpose-built facility in Letterkenny, with a second base in Gweedore, catering to all ages and abilities. The club uses adaptive equipment, making its classes accessible to children with a wider range of physical abilities than a standard gymnastics setup might accommodate. Having a dedicated, purpose-built space is a notable feature for a gymnastics club, giving proper apparatus and training conditions rather than a shared multi-use hall.
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An Grianán Youth Theatre - Letterkenny
An Grianán Youth Theatre runs Junior (ages 7-12) and Senior (ages 13-18) drama groups at An Grianán Theatre on Port Road, Letterkenny, across the September-to-June school year. Being based in a working theatre gives members a genuine stage and production environment, rather than a classroom standing in for one. The split between junior and senior groups allows young people to stay involved with the same theatre from childhood through to their late teens, moving up as they get older.
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Aura Leisure Centre
At its Sallaghagrane pool in Co. Donegal, Aura Leisure Centre runs the Aura Swim Academy for children from baby age right through to the mid-teens. Swim Baby is an 8-week, 30-minute-lesson course for babies who've had their second inoculations, up to about 30 months old, designed to introduce them gently to the water while strengthening the parent-baby bond. Swim Tots then builds on that for toddlers working on water awareness and safety. Older children progress through the 10-level Kids Swimming Lessons programme, which is structured to suit swimmers of any age or ability at the Donegal centre, with term prices available on enquiry.
View full details →Dunfanaghy & Creeslough Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Dunfanaghy Family Resource Centre runs a set of parent, baby and toddler sessions across the Dunfanaghy and Creeslough area of County Donegal, for children from newborn to five years old. The Dunfanaghy Parent and Toddler Group meets at Trinity Hall every Monday, 10-11.30am during the school term, for €3 per family, while a free Baby Group and Breastfeeding Support session runs on Main Street, Dunfanaghy, every Tuesday from 10.30am-12pm. A separate Creeslough Parent and Toddler Group meets at Creeslough Day Centre on Fridays. Occasional five-week Baby Massage courses run for €10, a discounted rate versus private classes - check the centre's social media for enrolment dates, as places fill quickly. Contact dunfresource@gmail.com for more.
View full details →Baby Sensory Northwest
In Donegal Town Business Park, Baby Sensory Northwest runs weekly baby development classes on Tuesdays, for babies aged 0 to 13 months. Sessions last 60 minutes and welcome any primary caregiver - mums, dads, grandparents and childminders are all included - with a caregiver required to stay throughout. Classes focus on shared, sensory play experiences that support early development through movement, floor play and themed activities; babies just need comfortable clothing, as no equipment is required. A four-week term is priced at €72, with occasional pay-as-you-go spots at €22. Families further south can also find Baby Sensory Northwest's Thursday classes in Sligo.
View full details →Termon Parent, Toddler & Baby Group
Termon Parent, Toddler and Baby Group meets every Tuesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Craoibhin Community Enterprise Centre in Termon, near Letterkenny, County Donegal. Mums, dads and carers are welcome to bring children from birth to five along for a chat and a cuppa while the kids make the most of the toys and space on offer. Admission is €2 per family. As with several nearby groups, it's worth checking social media for the exact restart date after school holidays, since term-time scheduling can shift slightly from year to year.
View full details →Stranorlar Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Also known as Tots and Tea, this playgroup is run by Finn Family Resource Centre at the Parish Centre, Stranorlar, County Donegal, meeting every Tuesday from 10 to 11.30am during term time. Children get the chance to practise social skills and make friends while parents connect with others going through similar stages of family life. The group regularly welcomes special visitors, including Let's Mess Donegal and Tiny Tunes, adding variety to the usual weekly routine. Cost is €2 per family; contact sally.mooney@finnvalleyfrc.ie, and check social media for the exact restart date after school holidays.
View full details →Ray Parent, Toddler & Baby Group
Ray Parent, Toddler and Baby Group meets every Friday from 10.30 to 11.45am at Ray Community Centre in County Donegal, a pop-in session open to parents, grandparents and childminders with babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Snacks are provided for the children and tea and biscuits for the adults, making it an easy spot to enjoy a cuppa while the kids play. Admission is €3 per family. As the group's return after school holidays doesn't always coincide exactly with term time, it's worth checking social media before a first visit; contact mariekgordon@hotmail.com for more details.
View full details →Raphoe Parent, Baby, Toddler Group
Known locally as Springboard Little Explorers' Playgroup, this session runs every Tuesday from 10.30am to noon at Castle Grove, Raphoe, County Donegal, welcoming parents, grandparents, carers and childminders with children from birth to five in a colourful, welcoming setting. Alongside regular play, the group has featured activities such as baby massage and reflexology, plus special guests like Tiny Tunes from time to time - a bit more variety than a standard drop-in. Cost is €2 per family; contact claire.okane@dpfss.ie, and check social media for the restart date after school holidays, which doesn't always match term dates exactly.
View full details →Raphoe Little Sparks Donegal Toddler Group
Raphoe Little Sparks Donegal Toddler Group, also known as Little Sparks Friday Friends, meets every second Friday from 10 to 11.30am at Raphoe Congregational Church in County Donegal, during term time. It's a relaxed, comfortable setting for parents or minders to bring children along to play while getting a cuppa and a chat themselves. There's no charge to attend. Because the group meets fortnightly rather than every week, it's worth checking the Facebook page to confirm the calendar before heading along; contact kathycarter73@msn.com for more information.
View full details →Raphoe Family Resource Centre Toddler Group
Also known as Little Smiles with Big Dreams Playgroup, this session is run by Raphoe Family Resource Centre at St Michael's Place on Castle Road/William Street, Raphoe, County Donegal, every Wednesday from 10.30am to noon during term time. It's a good way for children from birth to five to build confidence and get to know others their age, with fun activities and occasional workshops through the year. Cost is €2 per child, and everyone is welcome to join in. Contact laura.doran@raphoefrc.ie, and check the centre's social media for the exact restart date once school holidays end.
View full details →Pettigo Parent, Toddler & Baby Group
Hosted by the Forge Family Resource Centre, Pettigo Parent, Toddler & Baby Group meets every Thursday from 10am to noon at the Methodist Hall on High Street, Pettigo, County Donegal. Each week has a different theme, built around an activity, a story, rhyme time and a snack for children from birth to five. At €2 per child, it offers structured variety rather than just free play, and a good chance for little ones to make new friends locally. Contact theforgefrc@protonmail.com for more information, and check social media around school holidays for the term restart date.
View full details →Moville Parent, Toddler & Baby Group
Moville Family Resource Centre hosts two related sessions for young families in County Donegal. The Parent, Toddler and Baby Group meets every Friday from 10.30am to noon at Moville Methodist Hall, offering a safe space for parents and guardians to connect while children from birth to five play together, with snacks and drinks provided and donations welcome rather than a fixed fee. The centre also runs Active Tots on Wednesdays, 10.30am to noon at the same venue - a booked, five-week programme (€20) mixing messy play, stories, music and rhyme. Contact raymond54c@gmail.com, info@movillefrc.com, or drop into the centre on Market Square, Moville, and check social media for restart dates after school holidays.
View full details →Milford Parent, Toddler & Baby Group
Milford Parent, Toddler and Baby Group meets every Monday from 10 to 11.30am at Gallowglass Community Centre (Milford Community Hall) in The Acres, Milford, County Donegal. There's no registration needed - families with children from birth to five can simply turn up for a cuppa, some company, and playtime for the little ones. Admission is €2 per family. As with many local toddler groups, the return after school holidays doesn't always coincide exactly with the start of term, so it's worth checking social media beforehand; contact info@mdrc.ie for more information.
View full details →Malin Head Ballyhillin Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Malin Head Ballyhillin Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 10.30am to noon upstairs in Malin Head Community Centre, at the very tip of the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal. New families are actively encouraged to pop along and meet other parents and carers with children from birth to five. Beyond the regular toy-filled sessions, the group marks Halloween and Christmas with festive events for the children. Cost is €3 per family; email mmoc88@hotmail.com for details, and check social media for the group's restart date after school holidays.
View full details →Lifford, Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Also known as Lifford Tots Club, this parent and toddler group is hosted by the Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre at Croaghan Heights, Lifford, County Donegal, and meets every Wednesday from 10.30am to noon during the school term. It's open to all parents and carers with children under four, offering toys, new faces and a chance for little ones to make friends. Admission is €2 per family - contact jakki.lcrc@gmail.com for more information, and check the group's social media for updated dates when school holidays end, since the restart can shift slightly from the usual term calendar.
View full details →Letterkenny Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Hosted by Cara House Family Resource Centre on Pearse Road, Letterkenny, this parent, baby and toddler group meets every Monday from 10 to 11.30am during the school term, giving parents, grandparents and childminders in County Donegal a chance to meet others locally while their children play with a range of toys and take part in activities. Refreshments are provided for both children and adults. Unlike many drop-in groups, a place here needs to be booked in advance by contacting Janet on 074 912 3986 or 086 122 3029. Cost is €3 per family, and it's worth checking social media for the restart date after school holidays, as it doesn't always align exactly with term time.
View full details →Letterkenny - Mums and Tots Playgroup
Known locally as Little Blessings Mums n Tots, this Letterkenny playgroup meets every Thursday from 10am to noon at Letterkenny Baptist Church during the school term, closing over the holidays. Babies and toddlers up to school age are welcome, with plenty of toys to play with, snacks and drinks for the children, and tea, coffee and treats for the adults. There's no need to book - families can simply pop in on the day. Cost is €2 per family. Session times can occasionally change, so it's worth checking the group's Facebook page beforehand, particularly around the start of a new term.
View full details →Killybegs Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Killybegs Parent, Baby and Toddler Group runs every Tuesday from 10 to 11.30am at the Niall Mor Community & Enterprise Centre in Killybegs, County Donegal, and welcomes new members warmly into its drop-in playgroup. Children from birth to five can enjoy sensory play, arts and crafts, slides and bubbles, while the adults are looked after with tea, coffee and snacks. At €3 per family, it's a well-equipped weekly session for this South West Donegal fishing town; email stbyrne@msn.com for more details, and keep an eye on social media for the exact restart date after school holidays.
View full details →Glenties Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Glenties Parent and Toddler Group meets every Friday from 10.30am to noon at the Market Hall in Glenties, County Donegal, welcoming parents, grandparents and carers with children from birth to five for a morning of fun activities, with tea, coffee and biscuits provided throughout. Cost is €2 per family, making it an accessible weekly outing for families in this part of South West Donegal. Contact annmariec02@hotmail.com for more information, and check social media for updated dates around school holidays since the group's term-time schedule can shift slightly.
View full details →Dungloe Letterkenny Outdoor Toddler Group
Also known as Play Matters, this Dungloe toddler group takes a slightly different approach with its Woodland Wednesday sessions - an outdoor toddler group held at Teach Biddy on the Riverwalk in Dungloe, County Donegal, moving indoors occasionally when needed. It meets every Wednesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm during term time. Snacks and refreshments are provided for children from birth to five, and everyone is welcome to drop in and see what the group offers. Cost is €3 per child or €5 per family; contact playmattersoffice@gmail.com, and check social media for term restart dates after school holidays.
View full details →Dunfanaghy & Creeslough Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Run by Dunfanaghy Family Resource Centre, this group offers several sessions for parents and carers with babies and young children across the Creeslough and Dunfanaghy area of County Donegal, for ages newborn up to five. The Creeslough Parent and Toddler Group meets at Creeslough Day Centre every Friday, 10-11.30am during the school term, for €3 per family. The centre also runs a Dunfanaghy Parent and Toddler Group at Trinity Hall on Mondays, plus a free Baby Group and Breastfeeding Support session on Main Street, Dunfanaghy, every Tuesday from 10.30am-12pm. A five-week Baby Massage course runs occasionally for €10, discounted compared to private sessions - watch social media for enrolment dates. Contact dunfresource@gmail.com for details.
View full details →Drumaweer Greencastle Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Drumaweer Greencastle Parent and Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 10am to noon at Greencastle Community Centre in County Donegal, offering families with children from birth to five a fun-filled morning built around tea, treats and making new friends. New faces are always welcome to call in. The cost is €3 per child or €5 per family, whichever works out better for you, and the group can be reached at info@greencastlecentre.ie. It's worth checking social media before the first session of a new term, since the restart doesn't always match school holiday dates exactly.
View full details →Downstrands Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Run by Downstrands Family Resource Centre, this parent, baby and toddler group meets every Friday from 10.30am to noon at The Dolmen Centre in Kilclooney, Portnoo, County Donegal, for €2 per family - a friendly, volunteer-led session for babies and toddlers to socialise while parents chat. The same centre also runs a popular 5-week Baby Massage course for babies from six weeks to pre-crawler stage, and a 6-week Mums and Bubs Pilates course aimed at rebuilding core strength while bonding with baby - both good ways to meet other new parents locally. Check the centre's Facebook page (contact downstrandsfrc@yahoo.ie) for upcoming course dates.
View full details →Donegal Town Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Donegal Town Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 10 to 11.30am at St John Bosco Community Centre on Drumrooske Road in Milltown, welcoming parents, grandparents and childminders with children from birth to preschool age. Families can arrive at any point during the session, and there's an active Facebook and WhatsApp group to keep everyone in the loop. Pricing is €2 for a first child, rising to €3 if bringing two or more children - a fair setup for larger families. As with many local groups, it's worth double-checking social media after school holidays, since the restart date doesn't always land exactly on the first day of term; email donegaltownparentandtoddler@gmail.com.
View full details →Conwal Letterkenny Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Also known locally as Conway Tots, Conwal Letterkenny Parent and Toddler Group runs a play-based session every Friday from 10 to 11.30am at Conway Hall, behind Conway Church in Letterkenny, County Donegal, for children from birth up to about three years old. It's an easy-going space for parents or guardians to meet for a cuppa and a chat while the youngest members of the family play. Admission is €3 per family, and it's worth checking social media before the first visit of a new term, since restart dates can shift; contact louisetoner18@gmail.com.
View full details →Convoy Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Convoy Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 10.30am to noon at St Mary's Parish Hall in Convoy, County Donegal, giving children from birth to five a chance to play with a range of toys and meet others their age while parents and guardians catch up over refreshments, which are provided. It's a pop-in group open to everyone, with no need to commit to every session. Cost is €2 per family - contact shaunpaulmaguire@gmail.com for details, and keep an eye on social media since the autumn restart doesn't always line up neatly with the school calendar.
View full details →Clonmany Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
A well-established local group, Clonmany Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 10am to noon at St Mary's Hall in Cleagh, Clonmany, County Donegal. It's a pop-in style session, so families with children from birth to five can come along as it suits them, with a good spread of toys on offer including slides, balance bikes and walkers. Admission is €4 per family. As with many local groups, term-time dates can shift around school holidays, so checking social media before a first visit is a good idea; contact carolineharkin@hotmail.com with any questions.
View full details →Carrick Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Carrick Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 10 to 11.30am at the Day Centre in Roxborough Glebe, County Donegal, open to parents, carers, grandparents and childminders with children from birth to five. Expect free play and table-top activities for the kids alongside tea, coffee and biscuits for the adults. The group keeps a private Facebook group for updates, which is worth checking regularly since the return to sessions after school holidays doesn't always match term dates exactly. Cost is €4 per family; contact staceygeoghegan88@gmail.com for more information.
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Carndonagh Inishowen Toddler Group and More - Spraoi agus Sport
Spraoi Agus Sport in Carndonagh, Inishowen, runs a busy parent and toddler programme at Ray Community Centre, County Donegal, with sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (mostly 10am-1pm, term time) - flexible enough to fit around most family routines. Each three-hour drop-in gives children plenty of toys to explore while a parent or carer gets a well-earned cuppa, at €5 per family, bookable and payable online. Beyond the toddler group, the wider programme includes baby massage and breastfeeding support, a sensory room and dedicated support for children with a disability or autism, parent workshops on topics like weaning and potty training, and activities for older children aged 5-15 such as creative writing, sewing and guitar. Contact info@spraoiagussport.ie.
View full details →Buncrana Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Buncrana Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets twice a week - Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am to noon during term time - in the large hall at St Mary's Hall (under the cinema) in Buncrana, County Donegal. The size of the space gives children from birth to five plenty of room to explore a big selection of toys while parents and carers get to know one another. The group doesn't run a social media page or website, so the best way to find out more is to contact Shauna directly on shaunamckinley@gmail.com or 086 312 5183. Admission is €4 per family.
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Bloom Baby Classes North West Ireland
Bloom Baby Classes brings its gentle, research-based baby development sessions to Bundoran Community Centre in Co. Donegal, with weekly classes on Wednesdays. Any primary caregiver - mum, dad, grandparent or trusted carer - is welcome to attend and stays for the full session. Caterpillar Club (6 weeks-6 months) is a calm, nurturing class for younger, pre-sitting babies, combining baby massage, gentle sensory play and bonding-focused activities; it runs 11.45am-12.30pm. Busy Bees (6-15 months), for babies who are sitting, moving or exploring, is a livelier session with music and sensory play, running 10.30-11.15am. Each week introduces a new theme, song and activity. Term pricing is 14 euro per class, with a 16 euro PAYG/trial rate for anyone wanting to try a class first.
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Ardara Parent and Toddler Group meets every Monday from 10.30am to noon at Ardara Parish Centre in County Donegal, welcoming mums, dads, grandparents and guardians alike with children from birth to five. The morning mixes messy play, arts and crafts, and simple sports and games for the kids, with tea and coffee on hand for the adults. It's a drop-in group, so there's no obligation to attend every week, and new faces are always encouraged to come along. Cost is €3 per family; email cosabeaga@hotmail.com for more details on this West Donegal group.
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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Donegal?
Kids Patch lists 79 kids activities and classes in Donegal. 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 Donegal?
The categories with the most listings are Parent-and-toddler (56), Dance (4), Music (4), Athletics (2), Developmental (2), Gymnastics (2), Sports (2), Swimming (2), and 5 more.
What age range do kids activities and classes in Donegal cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 18 years. 69 of the 79 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 Donegal cost?
2 of the 79 listings publish a price, ranging from €13 to €14.50. 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 Donegal?
Yes — 2 of the 79 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 Donegal?
It varies by provider: of the 79 listings, 29 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.