Kids Activities in Dublin 16

Browse 21 kids activities and classes in Dublin 16 (Ballinteer, Knocklyon and Ballyboden). Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book. The most listings are in Rathfarnham, Ballinteer and Dundrum. 1 is free.

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Leinster Rugby (Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Summer Camps) logo

Leinster Rugby (Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Summer Camps)

Verified 14 Oct 2026Camps
Rathfarnham · Ages 6–12 years

Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby's summer camp runs Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1.30pm, at Stillorgan-Rathfarnham RFC, Heavey Technology Park, Tibradden Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, for children aged 6-12. IRFU-accredited Leinster Rugby...

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · 09:30-13:30 · Summer camp
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dlr Mill Theatre Summer Camp

Camps
Dundrum

The dlr Mill Theatre in Dundrum Town Centre listed a Wicked-themed musical theatre summer camp for 6 to 10 July 2026. It started at 10am and ran for about four and a half hours a day. The listed price was €160 for the week. The listing...

Summer 2026: Mon 6 - Fri 10 July (Wicked-themed musical theatre camp) · Starts 10am, about 4.5 hours · €160 per week

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DSD Athletics Summer Camps

Camps
Ages 7–16 years

Dundrum South Dublin Athletic Club runs week-long summer camps at its sports campus on Tibradden Road, Taylorsgrange, Dublin 16. Six weeks were scheduled in 2026, from early July to late August with a break around the August bank...

Summer 2026: six weeks - 6-10 July, 13-17 July, 20-24 July, 27-31 July, 10-14 August, 17-21 August · 9am-3pm (drop-off from 8:30am)

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Dundrum FC Summer Camps

Camps
Dundrum · Ages 8–14 years

Dundrum FC runs football camps at its Meadowbrook Pitches and clubhouse in Dundrum, Dublin 16. In 2026 there were two one-week camps, one in mid-July and one in mid-August, each running Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 1:30pm. The camps...

Summer 2026: Camp 1 Mon 13 - Fri 17 July; Camp 2 Mon 10 - Fri 14 August · 9:30am-1:30pm · €85 per week

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Marlay Park Putting Green

GolfFreeDrop-in
Rathfarnham

The Marlay Putting Green is a free, family-focused golf amenity in the centre of Marlay Park in Rathfarnham, beside the boules area and tennis courts. Designed with input from three-time major champion Padraig Harrington and inspired by...

Friday, Saturday, Sunday · Drop-in · €0 free

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Soccer Stars - Ballinteer

Football
Ballinteer · Ages 18 months–8 years

Soccer Stars runs football classes for children aged 18 months to 8 years at Our Lady's National School on Broadford Rise in Ballinteer, with sessions on Sundays from 9:00 to 11:00. Classes are pitched at very young children, using...

Sunday · 09:00-11:00

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Santa's Christmas Wonderland at Dundrum Town Centre

Santa Experiences
Dundrum

Santa's Christmas Wonderland offers private family visits with Santa at Dundrum Town Centre. Each family has its own time with Santa in the grotto, with photos as part of the visit. Every child visiting Santa needs a ticket, and adults...

27 Nov – 24 Dec · €29.95 per child

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Rugbytots - Ballyroan Boys National School

Rugby
Ages 2–5 years

At Ballyroan Boys National School in Dublin 16, Rugbytots holds its Saturday rugby play sessions for toddlers and young children under the Rugbytots Dublin franchise. The class at Ballyroan Boys National School is split by age: the...

Saturday · €14.50 per session: 14.5€

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Little Kickers Dublin & Meath

Football
Ballinteer · Ages 18 months–5 years

Ballinteer Educate Together National School in Dublin 16 is the venue for Little Kickers Dublin & Meath's Saturday classes in Ballinteer. Two Little Kicks sessions for 18 months to 2½ year olds run first thing, followed by Junior...

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Ballyroan Karate Club

Martial Arts
Rathfarnham

Ballyroan Karate Club offers karate classes from its base on Marian Road in Rathfarnham. As a local club, it gives Rathfarnham-area families a nearby option for children interested in learning a traditional martial art. Karate builds...

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Helen's Art Space

Arts and craftsTerm booking
Rathfarnham · Ages 7–12 years

Helen's Art Space runs art classes for children aged 7 to 12 from Studio 23 in the Marlay Craft Courtyard, Rathfarnham. Classes are held on both Thursdays and Saturdays, giving families a weekday or weekend option depending on what fits...

Thursday, Saturday · 8-week terms; next term starts 31 October · €125 per term

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Knights of Éanna Chess Club

Chess
Rathfarnham · Ages 4–12 years

Knights of Éanna Chess Club provides junior chess coaching for school-age children at Coláiste Éanna in Rathfarnham. It's a straightforward, low-cost way to introduce kids to chess in a structured club setting rather than just teaching...

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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin

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Knocklyon · Ages 0–3.5 years

At Knocklyon, ClapHandies PlayLabs offers weekly sensory play classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers, divided into Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months, 55 minutes), Wobbler PlayLabs (8-15 months) and Toddler PlayLabs (16 months-3.5...

Tuesday

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Three Rock Rovers

Hockey
Rathfarnham · Ages 5–16 years

Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club runs one of Ireland's most active youth hockey programmes from its grounds on Grange Road in Rathfarnham, with over 350 boys and girls aged 5 to 16 training every weekend from August through to March. With...

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Miss Ali Stage School

Dance
Dundrum

Miss Ali Stage School offers dance classes for children from age three right up to young adults, covering a broad range of styles including jazz, commercial, ballet, musical theatre and lyrical dance. With over 15 years running, the...

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Ballinteer Kenpo Karate Club

Martial ArtsMembership
Rathfarnham

Ballinteer Kenpo Karate Club offers Kenpo karate training for children and adults at Ballinteer St. John's Clubhouse on Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, and is registered with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club...

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday · Ongoing membership

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Ballinteer St. Johns GAA Club logo

Ballinteer St. Johns GAA Club

GAAMembership
Ballinteer

Ballinteer St. Johns GAA Club offers juvenile Gaelic football and hurling training, including nursery sections for younger children, at its grounds on Grange Road, Ballinteer, Dublin 16. The club is registered with the Dún...

Ongoing membership

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Olympian Gymnastics

Gymnastics
Ballinteer

Olympian Gymnastics runs recreational gymnastics classes for children at Wesley College in Ballinteer, Dublin 16, on a drop-off basis. The club is registered with the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club directory, which lists...

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Dundrum South Dublin Athletic Club (DSD) logo

Dundrum South Dublin Athletic Club (DSD)

AthleticsMembership
Ages 6–17 years

Dundrum South Dublin Athletic Club, based at Tibradden Road, Taylorsgrange, Dublin 16, is Ireland's largest athletics club and offers juvenile athletics training in track & field, cross country and road running for children from primary...

Ongoing membership

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Ballyboden St Endas GAA, Camogie & Ladies Football Club logo

Ballyboden St Endas GAA, Camogie & Ladies Football Club

Camps
Firhouse · Ages 6–13 years

Ballyboden St Endas GAA, Camogie & Ladies Football Club runs its Campa Samhraidh summer camp Monday to Friday at Firhouse Road, Dublin 16, for primary school-age children (roughly 6-13). Coaching covers football, hurling and camogie...

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Summer camp · €70 per camp

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Wobblers and Toddlers

Parent-and-toddlerDrop-in
Sandyford

Wobblers and Toddlers meets at the Balally Family Resource Centre in Sandyford, Dublin 16, on Friday mornings from 10:00 to 12:00. This parent and toddler group runs on a drop-in basis, so there's no need to book in advance. Being based...

Friday · 10:00-12:00 · Drop-in

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Common questions

How many kids activities and classes are there in Dublin 16?

Kids Patch lists 21 kids activities and classes in Dublin 16. 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 Dublin 16?

The categories with the most listings are Camps (5), Football (2), Martial Arts (2), Arts and crafts (1), Athletics (1), Chess (1), Dance (1), Developmental (1), and 7 more.

What age range do kids activities and classes in Dublin 16 cover?

Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 17 years. 12 of the 21 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 Dublin 16 cost?

6 of the 21 listings publish a price, ranging from €14.50 to €160. 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 Dublin 16?

Yes — 1 of the 21 listings is 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 Dublin 16?

It varies by provider: of the 21 listings, 3 are parent-accompanied and 6 are drop-off. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.