Kids Activities in Dublin 18

Browse 53 kids activities and classes in Dublin 18 (Sandyford, Foxrock, Cabinteely and Stepaside). Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book. The most listings are in Sandyford, Stepaside and Cabinteely. Monday is the busiest day: 7 of the 17 that list their days run then. 1 is free.

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Belarmine Parent and Child Group

Verified 6 Oct 2026Parent-and-toddler
Ages 0–3 years

Welcoming all parents, guardians, grandparents and children (up to 3 years) every Friday from 10am - 12pm for casual tea and chats while the little ones play.

Friday · 10:00-12:00 · Drop in · €3 per family per session
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Wild by Nature Forest School

Verified 31 Jul 2026Outdoor
Cabinteely · All ages (family session)

Family forest school sessions in a public park woodland, featuring wild crafts, rope swings and bridges, scavenger hunts, wild food activities and games for the whole family.

Monday · 7-week term
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Starcamp (Cabinteely)

Camps
Cabinteely · Ages 4–12 years

Starcamp runs a week-long performing arts summer camp at Glenageary- St Laurence College in Cabinteely, Co. Dublin. Children aged 4 to 12 are grouped by school class: Starcamp for junior infants to 2nd class, and Starcrew for 3rd to 6th...

Summer 2026, Mon-Fri 9:00am-2:00pm. Weeks listed: 4-7 August 2026 (Tue-Fri); 10-14 August 2026. Β· 9:00am-2:00pm, free early drop-off from 8:45am · €117 per week

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Hush Baby Massage and Yoga

Developmental
Stepaside

Hush Baby Massage and Yoga has run classes in South Dublin for 15 years, at Belarmine Community Centre and Mount Merrion Community Centre. The baby massage course runs for five weeks, an hour and a half each week, with the fifth class...

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Visit Santa at Christmas in Shankill Village

Santa Experiences
Shankill

Shankill Business Group and Brady's of Shankill run a Santa visit as part of the Christmas in Shankill Village day. Sunday 29 November 2026, from 1.30pm, in half-hour booking slots.

29 Nov · €15 per ticket

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Zero Latency VR Sandyford

Family Entertainment
Sandyford

Zero Latency in Sandyford is a free-roam virtual reality venue, with a second site in Swords. All experiences need advance booking.

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Jump Zone Sandyford

Indoor Play & Climbing
Sandyford

Jump Zone Sandyford is an indoor trampoline and adventure park in Sandyford. Open Jump is for ages 5 and over with grip socks, and a Family Pass covers four people including one adult. Toddler Takeover is a two-hour session just for...

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Santaville at Explorium

Santa Experiences
Sandyford

Santaville at Explorium in Sandyford takes families up in Santa’s Elevator to the North Pole, where children make their own Magical Teddy with Santa’s elves and then meet Santa for a photo. It runs Thursday to Sunday from 19 November to...

19 Nov – 23 Dec · €27.50 per child

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Soccer Stars - Cherrywood

Football
Ages 18 months–8 years

Soccer Stars runs football classes for children aged 18 months to 8 years at Cherrywood Educate Together National School in Tully Park, Cherrywood, with sessions on Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:00. Classes are pitched at very young...

Saturday · 09:00-11:00

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Soccer Stars - Stepaside

Football
Stepaside · Ages 18 months–8 years

Soccer Stars runs football classes for children aged 18 months to 8 years at Stepaside Educate Together National School on Belarmine Vale, with sessions on Sundays from 10:00 to 12:45. The focus is on fun rather than competition:...

Sunday · 10:00-12:45

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PEEP+Shanganagh

Parent-and-toddlerDrop-in
Shankill · Ages 0–4 years

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Shanganagh, Shankill Dublin 18.

Thursday · 10:30-12:00 · Drop-in

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Rugbytots - Stepaside ETNS

Rugby
Stepaside · Ages 2–5 years

Rugbytots Dublin runs a Saturday morning class for two to five year olds at Stepaside Educate Together National School in Dublin 18. The programme is coached locally by Aimee Breen, who leads the toddler group through the session. The...

Saturday · €14.50 per session: 14.5€

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Baby Sensory South Dublin

Developmental
Ages 0–13 months

Baby Sensory South Dublin runs a baby class at Tully Park in Cherrywood. Sessions are for babies from birth to around 13 months, part of a South Dublin programme that also covers venues in Dundrum and Cabinteely. Each class combines...

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Little Kickers Dublin & Meath

Football
Ages 18 months–8 years

Cherrywood Educate Together, at Tully Park in Cherrywood, Dublin 18, hosts Little Kickers Dublin & Meath's Sunday morning classes for the area, running through all four age programmes: Little Kicks for 18 months to 2Β½ years, Junior...

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Trojan Gymnastic & Dance Academy

Gymnastics
Ages 2+ years

Trojan Gymnastic & Dance Academy, established in 2010 and based in Ballyogan Business Park, Dublin 18, runs gymnastics and dance classes for children from age 2 through to adulthood. Younger children can start with Bambinos play...

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Tanden Shotokan Karate

Martial Arts
Loughlinstown

Tanden Shotokan Karate runs karate classes at Loughlinstown Leisure Centre, teaching the traditional Shotokan style β€” one of the most widely practised forms of karate worldwide, known for its emphasis on strong, linear techniques and...

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SuperSonic Trampoline Club

Gymnastics
Loughlinstown · Ages 4+ years

SuperSonic Trampoline Club runs trampoline sessions at Loughlinstown Leisure Centre for children aged 4 and up. There's also a dedicated toddler area for under-3s, so even the youngest siblings have somewhere safe and age-appropriate to...

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MorningStar Dojo - Stepaside

Martial Arts
Ages 5+ years

MorningStar Dojo runs kids karate classes for children aged 5 and up at Gaelscoil Shliabh Rua on Ballyogan Road in Stepaside. The same dojo also runs sessions at ETNS Cherrywood, giving nearby families a choice of venue depending on...

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Stars of Erin GAA

GAA
Stepaside

Stars of Erin GAA runs juvenile GAA training at the Stepaside all-weather pitch, with sessions held on Monday and Thursday evenings. The all-weather surface means training is less likely to be rained off compared to a grass pitch,...

Monday, Thursday

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Water Babies - Laughanstown

SwimmingTerm booking
Ages 0–5 years

Water Babies in Laughanstown, Dublin, runs weekly swimming classes for children from newborn up to five years old, with sessions organised into named age-based teams so that each child is taught alongside others at a similar stage....

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Westwood Club

Swimming
Foxrock

At West Wood Club's Leopardstown location, next to the racecourse in Foxrock, Dublin 18, children's swimming lessons follow a nine-level structured programme that takes kids from their very first time in the water through to stroke...

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Mel Ryan School

Dance

At the Samuel Beckett Civic Centre in Carrickmines, Mel Ryan School offers dance, drama and singing classes for children of all ages, blending professional training with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere that encourages confidence and...

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HoopSkool Basketball Academy πŸ€

Basketball
Ages 5–15 years

HoopSkool Basketball Academy runs its Leopardstown classes in the Carmanhall area of south Dublin. Sessions are grouped by age, from first introductions through to more advanced coaching. Tiny Ballers (5-7 years, 185 euro) introduces...

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Bloom Baby Classes Wicklow and South Dublin

MusicTerm booking
Sandyford · Ages 6 weeks–15 months

Bloom Baby Classes runs sessions at Sandyford Community Centre, Enniskerry Road, Sandyford, Co. Dublin, for babies from 6 weeks old up to around 14 months, or until they're confidently walking. Classes use catchy music and bespoke props...

Tuesday · 10:00-13:00 · 7-week term · €133 per 7-week term

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Archaeology Camps (Sandyford)

Camps
Sandyford · Ages 7–12 years

Rosemont School in Sandyford, Dublin 18 hosts an Archaeology Camp for children aged 7-12 who fancy something other than a standard sports camp. The week is built around fun, practical exploration of the past β€” simulated digs, hands-on...

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West Wood Club Leopardstown

Tennis
Foxrock · Ages 6–10 years

West Wood Club's Summer Tennis Camp runs Monday to Friday for children aged 6 to 10, held inside Ireland's largest indoor tennis centre at Leopardstown Racecourse in Foxrock. The week combines coaching, games and skill-building aimed at...

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Summer camp

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Leopardstown Lawn Tennis Club

TennisMembership
Ages 5–18 years

Leopardstown Lawn Tennis Club runs a Junior Tennis Development Programme for children and teens aged 5 to 18, held across floodlit outdoor courts at the club in Leopardstown, Dublin 18. Sessions run most days of the week, Monday to...

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday · from 14:00 · Ongoing membership

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Trojan Gymnastic Academy

Gymnastics
Up to 4.5 years

Trojan Gymnastic Academy, based in Ballyogan Business Park in Dublin 18, runs three programmes to suit different ages. Bambinos is an open play session where children roam freely across the gym - climbing, jumping, balancing and...

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The Academy of Code

STEM
Ages 8–18 years

The Academy of Code runs coding courses for children and teenagers aged 8 to 18 at venues throughout Dublin, including its base at Larkfield Close in Dublin 18. The goal is to demystify programming and technology, helping young people...

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Petit Volant

Gymnastics
Sandyford

Petit Volant runs aerial silks classes from Heather Road in Sandyford, building strength, body confidence and imagination in a supervised, safety-focused setting. Classes suit curious kids and teens looking for something a little...

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Kilternan School of Music

Music
Stepaside

Kilternan School of Music aims to provide a high standard of music education in a fun, friendly and enthusiastic setting. The focus is on making lessons enjoyable so children stay motivated to keep learning and progressing on their...

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Kellystown Riding School

Horse Riding
Sandyford

Kellystown Riding School, on Kellystown Road in Sandyford, focuses on helping young riders progress their equitation skills in a safe, fun and appropriately challenging way. Lessons are structured to build technique steadily rather than...

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First Swim

Swimming
Sandyford

Located at 10 The Plaza, Beacon South Quarter in Sandyford, Dublin 18, First Swim describes itself as Ireland's first purpose-built baby and toddler swim school, designed by parents for parents. Its own pool is heated to 33C, keeping...

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Shankill GAA Club

GAAMembership
Shankill

Shankill GAA Club, on Stonebridge Road, Dublin 18, runs a juvenile section covering both Gaelic football and hurling, with a nursery for the club's youngest members to learn the basics in a relaxed, outdoor setting. It's registered with...

Ongoing membership

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Carrickmines Croquet & Lawn Tennis Club

TennisMembership

Carrickmines Croquet & Lawn Tennis Club offers junior tennis coaching for children from its outdoor courts and clubhouse on Glenamuck Road North, Carrickmines, Dublin 18, and is registered with the DΓΊn Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports...

Ongoing membership

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Carrickmines Equestrian Centre

Horse RidingMembership
Ages 6+ years

Carrickmines Equestrian Centre, on Glenamuck Road South, Dublin 18, offers group riding lessons for children aged 6 and up, organised by ability into small groups. As a family-run, AIRE-approved riding school with both an indoor arena...

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday · Ongoing membership

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Stepaside FC

FootballMembership
Stepaside · Ages 4–7 years

Stepaside FC Academy offers entry-level football sessions for children aged 4 to 7 at the Stepaside All Weather Pitch in Dublin 18, focused on fun, friendship and football fundamentals. It's designed to suit complete beginners as well...

Saturday · 12:00-13:00 · Ongoing membership

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Sandyford Parent, Baby & Toddler Group (Baby Talk)

Parent-and-toddler
Sandyford · Ages 0–5 years

Known locally as Baby Talk Playgroup, this Sandyford group meets at St Mary's Parish (D18 E5R3) every Wednesday from 9.30 to 11.30am during school term time, offering a welcoming drop-in space for babies, toddlers and their parents or...

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SENSEable Tots Sensory Class in Dublin and Wicklow

Parent-and-toddlerDrop-in
Shankill · Ages 6 months–4 years

SENSEable Tots runs a sensory play class in Shankill, Dublin 18, at Stonebridge Community Centre every Monday at 10am, aimed at children aged 6 months to 4 years. Sessions let children explore different sensory materials and take part...

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Muckross Gymnastics Club

GymnasticsTerm bookingMembership
Sandyford · Ages 0–15 years

Muckross Gymnastics Club (MPGC) offers gymnastics for all ages at its venue in Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18, spanning open play for babies through to teen classes for ages 12 and up. Most gymnasts join the one-hour Recreational...

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Kilternan Parent & Toddler Group

Parent-and-toddlerFree
Ages 0–5 years

Also known locally as the Bumps and Babes Play CafΓ©, Kilternan Parent & Toddler Group is a well-attended weekly meet-up for parents, grandparents and other caregivers with children from birth to 5 years. It runs every Wednesday from 10...

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Explorium Irelands National Sport & Science Centre

STEM
Sandyford · Ages 1–4 years

Explorium, Ireland's National Sport & Science Centre in Sandyford, Dublin 18, runs a Playdough Session for toddlers aged 1 to 4 on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 to 10.30am. It's a hands-on, sensory activity where little ones squish,...

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Encore! School of Performing Arts

MusicTerm booking
Sandyford · Ages 3–5 years

Encore Tots, run by Encore! School of Performing Arts in Sandyford, Dublin 18, is a drama and singing class for children aged 3 to 5. The 30-minute sessions use poems, songs, rhymes, movement to music and games to build early performing...

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Dublin Dance School

Dance
Ages 2–15 years

Dublin Dance School holds classes at Wayside Celtic Football Club in Glenamuck South, Dublin 18. Dance With Me is aimed at 2 year olds, with a guardian taking part alongside their child, making it a gentle first introduction to movement...

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Ballyogan Parent, Baby & Toddler Group

Parent-and-toddlerDrop-in
Ages 0–5 years

Ballyogan Parent, Baby & Toddler Group is a drop-in session hosted by Ballyogan Family Resource Centre at St Brigid's Parish Centre in Stillorgan, Dublin. It's open to mums, dads, grandparents and any caregiver of a baby or toddler up...

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De La Salle Palmerston FC (DLSP)

RugbyMembership
Kilternan · Ages 3–12 years

De La Salle Palmerston FC runs mini rugby at Kirwan Park, Kilternan, Dublin 18, through IRFU-certified, Garda-vetted coaches at one of Leinster's oldest and largest mini-youth clubs. Daisy Pickers (ages 3-4) introduces the youngest...

Ongoing membership

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Junior Einsteins Science Club (South Dublin)

STEMTerm booking
Foxrock · Ages 3–8 years

Junior Einsteins runs an after-school science club inside LycΓ©e FranΓ§ais International Samuel Beckett, Foxrock Avenue, Newpark, Foxrock, Co. Dublin, on Mondays and Thursdays from 3 to 4pm during the school term. Sessions use messy,...

Monday, Thursday · 15:00-16:00 · School-term programme

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First Swim

SwimmingTrial classTerm booking
Sandyford · Ages 10 weeks–3 years

First Swim is a purpose-built baby and toddler swim school at 10 The Plaza, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford, Dublin 18, teaching children from 10 weeks to 3 years old alongside a parent in its own heated 33C pool. Lessons run as 10-week...

10-week term

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Ballyogan Community Development Group Parent and Toddler Group

Parent-and-toddlerDrop-in

Run by the Ballyogan Community Development Group, this parent and toddler group meets indoors in Ballyogan, Dublin 18, every Tuesday from 10:30am to 12:00 noon. Sessions are drop-in with no charge and no need to book, giving babies and...

Tuesday · 10:30-12:00 · Drop-in

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Baby Talk

Parent-and-toddlerDrop-in
Sandyford

Baby Talk is a community parent and toddler group meeting in Sandyford, Dublin 18, on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30. The session is drop-in, so there's no need to book a place in advance; parents, grandparents and other carers...

Wednesday · 09:30-11:30 · Drop-in

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Play Cafe / Bumps and Babes

Parent-and-toddlerDrop-in
Kilternan

Bumps and Babes is a free drop-in parent and toddler group meeting in Kilternan on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30, run through the local county childcare committee network. Parents, grandparents and other carers bring babies and...

Wednesday · 10:00-11:30 · Drop-in

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Baby Sensory South Dublin

Developmental
Cabinteely · Ages 0–13 months

This Baby Sensory class runs from St Brigid's in Cabinteely, County Dublin, offering multi-sensory development sessions for babies from birth to 13 months old. Each class weaves together baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and...

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Dublin School of Music

MusicMembership
Stillorgan

At 20 Kilmacud Road Lower in Stillorgan, Dublin School of Music offers private one-to-one lessons in piano, guitar, violin, voice, flute and drums for students of all ages and abilities. Teaching is delivered by concert performers and...

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday · Weekly subscription · €30 per class

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Common questions

How many kids activities and classes are there in Dublin 18?

Kids Patch lists 53 kids activities and classes in Dublin 18. Each listing links straight through to the provider β€” Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.

What kinds of kids activities are available in Dublin 18?

The categories with the most listings are Parent-and-toddler (9), Gymnastics (5), Football (4), Music (4), Swimming (4), Developmental (3), STEM (3), Tennis (3), and 11 more.

What age range do kids activities and classes in Dublin 18 cover?

Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 18 years. 35 of the 53 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 18 cost?

7 of the 53 listings publish a price, ranging from €3 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 Dublin 18?

Yes β€” 1 of the 53 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 18?

It varies by provider: of the 53 listings, 16 are parent-accompanied and 4 are drop-off. The rest do not state a policy β€” assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.