Kids Activities in Dublin 2

Browse 17 kids activities and classes in Dublin 2 (the south city centre, Grafton Street and Merrion Square). Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book. Ages run from birth to 8 years. 2 are free.

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Simply Science

Verified 23 Oct 2026STEM

Explore ice, penguins and life on Mars with Niamh Shaw in a fun, hands-on Science Week adventure for the whole family. The Shape of Water How much water does it take to survive on Mars? Less than one elephant drinks in four days. That's...

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Sing Factory

Music

Sing Factory is a recording studio experience in the basement of 32 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2. Guests record a song in a soundproof vocal booth with a sound engineer, and others watch and sing along from the control room. It also...

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SoCircular Christmas Market at City Hall

Christmas MarketsFree

A one-day Christmas market at Dublin's City Hall for the city's social enterprises and circular-economy makers, with handcrafted gifts, Christmas decorations, jewellery, homeware, books and local food, all with a focus on repair, reuse...

Sun 6 Dec

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Father Christmas at Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, Dublin

Santa Experiences

Father Christmas is back in his workshop at Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, a Georgian house just off Grafton Street. Each visit includes a photo with Father Christmas, a gift for the child and a donation to charity, all part of a...

28 Nov – 20 Dec · €20 per child

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The National Wax Museum Plus

Museums & Heritage

The National Wax Museum Plus is on Westmoreland Street in Dublin city centre, with wax figures and interactive exhibits. It welcomes school groups, families and birthday groups, and runs an autism hour every Sunday from 10am to 11am.

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SENSEable Tots (Pearse Street)

Developmental
Ages 6 months–3.5 years

SENSEable Tots runs teacher-directed sensory classes for children aged 6 months to 3.5 years, held in Shankill and Greystones. Lessons use sensory materials to engage the five senses - touch, smell, hearing, taste and sight - through...

Wednesday · 10:15-11:15

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Soccer Stars - Aungier Street

FootballFree trial
Ages 18 months–8 years

Soccer Stars' Dublin 2 classes run at YMCA Dublin on Aungier Street, with sessions on Saturday mornings from 10am to midday for children aged 18 months to 8 years. The session is divided into smaller age groups so that toddlers and...

Saturday · 10:00-12:00

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Dublin Castle

Museums & Heritage
All ages

Dublin Castle has stood at the centre of Irish history since the thirteenth century, built on the site of a Viking settlement and serving for roughly 700 years as the seat of English and British administration in Ireland. Today it's...

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday · Normally open daily 9:45am-5:45pm (last admission 5:15pm), closed 25-27 December and 1 January. Note: scheduled to be closed to the public 5 May-31 December 2026 for the EU Presidency.

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Turtle Tots - Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

SwimmingTerm booking
Ages 3 months–4.5 years

Turtle Tots runs baby and toddler swimming classes at Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, by Grand Canal Dock in Dublin 2, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. The hotel pool is kept warm at around 30 degrees and 1.2m deep,...

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday · Four 10-week terms per year (Feb, May, Aug, Nov)

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The Ark, Dublin

Arts and crafts

The Ark on Eustace Street in Temple Bar is Dublin's dedicated cultural centre for children, running a programme of creative arts activities alongside family-friendly exhibitions and theatre productions throughout the year. Among its...

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Columbus Club

Camps

The Columbus Club runs children's camps from its premises at 30 Leeson Street Lower in Dublin 2. Camps based at a dedicated club venue like this typically combine a mix of games, sports and group activities across a full or half day,...

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Royal Irish Academy of Music

Music

The Royal Irish Academy of Music offers a comprehensive musical education spanning everything from a young child's first steps in music to postgraduate-level study for serious musicians. Courses are available on both a part-time and...

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National Gallery of Ireland

Developmental

The National Gallery of Ireland on Merrion Square West offers free admission and a dedicated Early Years, Children and Families Programme aimed at making art accessible and fun for all ages, from babies and toddlers to teenagers and...

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Instituto Cervantes

Languages

Instituto Cervantes Dublin, based at Lincoln House on Lincoln Place, runs Spanish language courses for children and teenagers. Classes are taught by native Spanish-speaking teachers using dynamic, communicative methods aimed at keeping...

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Alliance Française

Languages

Alliance Française Dublin, at 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, is a French language and cultural centre offering classes for toddlers, children and teenagers aged roughly 2 to 18. Lessons are built around fun, interactive activities designed...

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Pearse St Toddler Group & Junior Book Club

Parent-and-toddlerFree
Ages 0–5 years

Pearse Street Library runs two free family programmes from its branch at 139-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. The Parent and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday and Friday morning from 10.30am, combining story time, songs and rhymes...

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Dublin 2 Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Parent-and-toddlerFree
Ages 0–3 years

Dublin 2 Parent, Baby and Toddler Group, also known as Caterpillar Kidz Playgroup, is a non-profit session for children aged 0 to 3, held at Adelaide Road Presbyterian Church in Dublin 2. The aim is simple: a welcoming, safe space for...

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Common questions

How many kids activities and classes are there in Dublin 2?

Kids Patch lists 17 kids activities and classes in Dublin 2. 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 2?

The categories with the most listings are Developmental (2), Languages (2), Museums & Heritage (2), Music (2), Parent-and-toddler (2), Arts and crafts (1), Camps (1), Christmas Markets (1), and 4 more.

What age range do kids activities and classes in Dublin 2 cover?

Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 8 years. 7 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 Dublin 2 cost?

1 of the 17 listings publishes a price: €20. 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 2?

Yes — 3 of the 17 listings are free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.