Browse 30 kids classes and activities in Galway City. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
Play and Create by Art Room 109: classes are designed for parents and walking toddlers aged 1 to 5. These 60-minute sessions are flexible to fit your little one's routine - arrive and leave at a time that suits you. The final 10 minutes feature bubbles, music, and parachute play. Each session is thoughtfully crafted to engage both parents and toddlers in a fun and dynamic way. With up to six different open-ended art stations, this is a completely child-led class focused on play-based learning and the development of fine motor, social, and creative skills. Parents must accompany and supervise their child throughout, as classes are fully child-led with no formal teaching - my role is to guide and facilitate creativity. All sensory materials are freshly homemade, natural, and taste-safe. Washable, non-toxic paints are used, and we recommend dressing children in pre-loved clothes. These laid-back sessions encourage connection with other parents and the community while inspiring simple creative play you can try at home. Based in Kinvara, Co. Galway, Art Room 109 travels up to one hour from H91 N5P2 to bring creative workshops to schools, community centres, and private venues. Current class locations: Maree, Oranmore (Tuesdays and one Sunday a month); Kinvara (Fridays); and glór, Ennis (Thursdays, once a month from 2025). To view the class timetable and book a class, visit buk.ie/109. Follow our creative journey on Instagram: @art_room_109.
View full details →ARD Family Resource Centre services Ardaun, Roscam and Doughiska, offering a number of groups to support parents with babies and young children - great places to meet other people at the same life stage while the little ones play. ARD Parent & Toddlers Group (Tuesday). Location: Kids Space @ Briar Hill Shopping Centre. Time: every Tuesday, 10am-12pm (during school term time). Cost: €5 per child. Contact: 083 446 7108. ARD Parent & Toddlers Group (Wednesday) is a drop-in playgroup for babies to preschoolers - pop along for a cup of tea/coffee while the kids play. Location: ARD Family Resource Centre, CUMASÚ Centre, Doughiska Road, Galway, H91 DKF7. Time: every Wednesday, 10am-12pm (during school term time). Cost: €3 per child. Contact: 083 446 7108. ARD Little Swimmers: baby and toddler swimming classes - contact the ARD Family Resource Centre to add your name to the list, as these classes are in demand. Location: Clayton Hotel, Monivea Rd, Ballybrit, Galway, H91 D526. Time: Thursdays, 10am-12pm (during school term time). Cost: €10 per child per week. Contact: 083 446 7108. ARD Buggy Buddies is a weekly group for mums, dads and legal guardians to come together to exercise, talk, share information and connect with other parents - contact the resource centre to book into the next term. Location: ARD Family Resource Centre, CUMASÚ Centre, Doughiska Road, Galway, H91 DKF7. Time: Mondays at 10am (during school term time). Cost: €10 for a 6-week programme. Contact: 085 853 6614. Mother and Baby Yoga. Location: ARD Family Resource Centre, CUMASÚ Centre, Doughiska Road, Galway, H91 DKF7. Time: Fridays, 10-11.15am (during school term time). Cost: €5 per session. Contact: 086 858 9800 / info@pennyjones.com. Keep an eye on social media for when the groups start back up after school holidays, as it may not align with term time.
View full details →Ballinfoile Parent, Baby and Toddler Group in Galway is a relaxed and fun environment for parents, carers and children from birth to 4 years old. Group members can enjoy fun play and activities with their child, and keep up to date with topics of interest. Location: Ballinfoile Castlegar Neighbourhood Centre, Headford Road, Ballinfoile, Galway, H91 PN50. Time: every Wednesday, 9.30-11am (during school term). Cost: free. Contact: roselyn.carroll@gmail.com
View full details →Ballybane Library has fantastic groups on offer for families and children. Location: Ballybane Library, Castlepark Rd, Galway. Cost: free per family. Contact: ballybane@galwaylibrary.ie. Rhyme Time at Ballybane Library is a fun hour for parents and toddlers to bond over stories, songs and rhymes. Time: every Friday at 11am. Junior Book Club, 'The Find Outers', is for children aged eight to eleven to read and discuss books. Time: third Saturday of every month at 14:30.
View full details →Parent and toddler group for little ones at our Limerick and Galway locations. Children get to play and explore the world of aerial fitness, with stories and songs for the youngest ones, as well as relaxation in an aerial hammock. Tea and coffee for parents/guardians. Booking essential. Tuesday, 10am, Limerick, V94 C796. Thursday, 10am, and Saturday, 11.15am, Galway, H91 YC61. Contact by email: info@flyinghighfitness.com
View full details →Every week we run Football Fun & Development for 5- to 12-year-olds. We would love to welcome you and your child along for a 3-week free trial period to see if they enjoy it. Perfect for boys and girls of any ability, our unique sessions create an incredible environment where children can express themselves, play, make friends and have fun. During our Football Fun and Development sessions, we teach more than just football skills - we believe in using football as a vehicle for child development, teaching values like teamwork, trust, respect, effort and kindness. At FFF, we believe it's the coaches who should be on trial, not the children. Come and see if you enjoy what we have to offer - book your free trial at Ballinfoile, Tuesdays.
View full details →Every week we run Football Fun & Development for 5- to 12-year-olds. We would love to welcome you and your child along for a 3-week free trial period to see if they enjoy it. Perfect for boys and girls of any ability, our unique sessions create an incredible environment where children can express themselves, play, make friends and have fun. During our Football Fun and Development sessions, we teach more than just football skills - we believe in using football as a vehicle for child development, teaching values like teamwork, trust, respect, effort and kindness. At FFF, we believe it's the coaches who should be on trial, not the children. Come and see if you enjoy what we have to offer - book your free trial at Renmore, Wednesdays.
View full details →Galway City Library offers activities for the whole community. Check out the groups for babies, toddlers and kids that operate weekly below - remember to check in during school holidays, as the library runs great activities for children. Location: Galway City Library, Hynes Buildings, St Augustine St, Galway. Cost: free per family. Contact: city@galwaylibrary.ie. Rhyme Time at Galway City Library: join us for a morning of fun, from songs to rhymes to stories and music - your tot or toddler will love to join in. Time: every Friday at 11.30am.
View full details →Galway Community Circus was created to meet the needs of our local youth by offering a non-competitive, physical and creative activity in a safe and welcoming space. Our philosophy is 'circus for all', and we use the circus arts to teach young people, including those who are disadvantaged, at-risk and vulnerable, the tools to develop self-confidence, resilience and social skills while tapping into strengths and hidden talents. Circus classes offer something for everyone to enjoy and are suitable for all ages, levels and abilities. We offer multiple classes for ages 1-17 years (and adults 18+ too). Our main location is in Shantalla on Galway's Westside, but we also offer classes in Renmore on Galway's Eastside, as well as in Tuam. We offer Toddler Circus classes for ages 1-4 years with an adult on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays in Shantalla, and on Fridays in Renmore - adults are welcome to participate but not required, though they must stay in the class. We offer Family Circus classes in Shantalla on Saturdays for ages 4+ with siblings who can be younger or older; adults are expected to participate in this class, a fun activity for the whole family. We also offer tea, coffee and social time before and after our Toddler and Family Circus classes. Our Youth Circus programme features weekly classes for different age groups: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, and 12-17 years - in these classes, parents/caregivers are not allowed to stay. At our Shantalla location, we offer youth circus classes for ages 1-17 years; at Renmore, ages 1-12 years; and at Tuam, ages 5-12 years. All classes run alongside the school year from September to June, on different days depending on the class, and we also offer week-long summer camps by age group. Participants should wear comfortable clothes, bring a water bottle, and wear grippy socks if they have them. Classes vary in price based on age group and length, and for 9 months of classes, fees are paid via a monthly subscription; some classes offer trials. Check out all our classes at https://www.galwaycommunitycircus.com/
View full details →Garrafrauns Parent, Baby and Toddler Group in Galway, also known as Playful Pals, welcomes mums, dads, grandparents and carers to pop along with their little ones. Have a chat while the kids play with plenty of toys, with tea, coffee, juice, biscuits, fruit and marshmallows on offer too. Location: Garrafrauns Community Centre, Garrafrauns, Galway. Time: every Wednesday, 10am-12pm (during school term). Cost: €4 per family. Contact: egkilgarriff@hotmail.com
View full details →Headford/Cloughanover Parent, Baby and Toddler Group in Galway is open to mums, dads, grandparents and carers to pop along with their babies and toddlers - lots of toys for the kids to play with while the adults enjoy a tea/coffee. The group also has a WhatsApp group to stay up to date. Location: Cloughanover Community Hall, Headford Road, Galway. Time: every Wednesday, 10am-12pm (during school term). Cost: between €4-€8. Contact: josephine.chini@icloud.com. Keep an eye on social media for when the group starts back up after school holidays, as it may not align with term time.
View full details →Kangoo Jumps Classes: fun for kids & parents! Kangoo Jumps is a high-energy, low-impact workout perfect for kids, parents, adults and caregivers. Using special rebound boots, this class improves balance, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness while reducing joint impact - a fantastic way to stay active, have fun, and bond as a family. Bonding Families (kids 6+ & parents): Mondays at 6pm, Renmore Community Centre. Adults Beginners: Tuesdays at 9:30am, Renmore Community Centre; Fridays at 7:30pm, Oranmore Maldron Hotel. Kids 6+ can join with a parent, guardian, or grandparent, and parents/caregivers are welcome to participate; adults can also join beginner classes independently. Caregivers are not required to stay but are welcome to - they can either participate in the session or drop their child at class and go. Kids should bring comfortable workout clothes and long socks (to wear with the boots), and a water bottle for hydration - Kangoo Jumps boots are provided, just bring your energy and enthusiasm.
View full details →Renmore Parent, Baby and Toddler Group in Galway is always welcoming new people, as it's a pop-in group - come along to meet mums, dads, childminders and babies to preschoolers. The group has plenty of toys for the kids and often hosts special guests or events throughout the year. Pop on down to see what the group is all about. Location: Renmore Community Centre, Renmore Avenue, Renmore, Galway. Time: every Tuesday, 10-11.30am (during school term). Cost: €3 per family. Contact: lodonnell1@gmail.com. Keep an eye on social media for when the group starts back up after school holidays, as it may not align with term time.
View full details →Stuntworx Elite offers classes for recreational and competitive gymnastics and cheerleading, as well as ninja warrior classes on a recreational basis: Gymnastics Classes, Monday-Saturday; Cheerleading Classes, Monday-Saturday; Ninja Class, Friday. Parents drop their athletes and leave, or are welcome to watch from the small foyer area. Athletes require water and should wear clothing that is good for working out - no strings, no skirts and no jewellery.
View full details →Tots Ballet: for ages 2+, creative movement and basic ballet techniques (parents can sit and watch). Classes available at Galway Dance Centre, Terryland, Saturdays at 11:45am. Email christinadancecentre@gmail.com
View full details →Our weekly training programme for children aged 18 months to 5 years offers an introduction to football through fun games and activities inside our inflatable football pitch, creating a fantastic environment where your child can take their first steps into football. We offer a 'free play' opportunity on arrival, then deliver a range of fun games and activities to help develop football skills and life skills along the way. Sessions take place at Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club every Sunday morning, at various times: 9:30-10:15am for 18 months-3 years, and 10:15-11am for 3-5 years. Register for our free trial.
View full details →Join our Rhythmic Gymnastics Club and let your kid explore the fun of forward rolls, balancing, flexibility and improving coordination and body expression. We'll learn ribbon, ball, hoop, rope and clubs techniques, following the rhythm of the music in a fun environment. Sign up today and try a class. Small group sizes, and kids can join from age 4 to 14. Classes are one hour in duration. We're based in Salthill, Galway, Doctor Mannix Road (Salthill-Knocknacarra GAA Club).
View full details →Westside Library offers activities for the whole community. Check out the groups for kids that operate weekly below - remember to check in during school holidays, as the library runs great activities for kids. Location: Westside Library, Seamus Quirke Rd, Galway. Cost: free per family. Contact: westside@galwaylibrary.ie. Storytime at Westside Library is a relaxing time for parents/childminders and kids up to school age to attend - come help the librarian pick a selection of picture books which the group will read together. Time: every Friday at 15:30.
View full details →Westside Parent, Baby and Toddler Group in Galway is suitable for parents, grandparents and guardians with children aged 0-3 years - a great way to meet other parents and for your child to play and socialise. Location: Westside Community Centre, H91 R853. Time: every Thursday, 10-11.30am (during school term). Cost: free per family. Contact: Ciara, 083 0234390 or ciara@gcp.ie. Keep an eye on social media for when the group starts back up after school holidays, as it may not align with term time.
View full details →Woodford Parent, Baby and Toddler Group in Galway is a voluntary group run by local parents for Woodford and the surrounding areas - all parents and carers welcome to pop along, with lots of fun for the kids and a big selection of toys. The Facebook group name references 2018/2019, but the group is still running and has an active Facebook page. Location: Woodford Youth Club Hall, Woodford, Galway. Time: every Friday, 10am-12pm (during school term). Cost: free. Contact: woodfordplaygroup@gmail.com. Keep an eye on social media for when the group starts back up after school holidays, as it may not align with term time.
View full details →ARD Family Resource Centre services Ardaun, Roscam and Doughiska, offering a number of groups to support parents with babies and young children - great places to meet other people at the same life stage while the little ones play. ARD Parent & Toddlers Group (Tuesday). Location: Kids Space @ Briar Hill Shopping Centre. Time: every Tuesday, 10am-12pm (during school term time). Cost: €5 per child. Contact: 083 446 7108. ARD Parent & Toddlers Group (Wednesday) is a drop-in playgroup for babies to preschoolers - pop along for a cup of tea/coffee while the kids play. Location: ARD Family Resource Centre, CUMASÚ Centre, Doughiska Road, Galway, H91 DKF7. Time: every Wednesday, 10am-12pm (during school term time). Cost: €3 per child. Contact: 083 446 7108. ARD Little Swimmers: baby and toddler swimming classes - contact the ARD Family Resource Centre to add your name to the list, as these classes are in demand. Location: Clayton Hotel, Monivea Rd, Ballybrit, Galway, H91 D526. Time: Thursdays, 10am-12pm (during school term time). Cost: €10 per child per week. Contact: 083 446 7108. ARD Buggy Buddies is a weekly group for mums, dads and legal guardians to come together to exercise, talk, share information and connect with other parents - contact the resource centre to book into the next term. Location: ARD Family Resource Centre, CUMASÚ Centre, Doughiska Road, Galway, H91 DKF7. Time: Mondays at 10am (during school term time). Cost: €10 for a 6-week programme. Contact: 085 853 6614. Mother and Baby Yoga. Location: ARD Family Resource Centre, CUMASÚ Centre, Doughiska Road, Galway, H91 DKF7. Time: Fridays, 10-11.15am (during school term time). Cost: €5 per session. Contact: 086 858 9800 / info@pennyjones.com. Keep an eye on social media for when the groups start back up after school holidays, as it may not align with term time.
View full details →ARD Family Resource Centre services Ardaun, Roscam and Doughiska, offering a number of groups to support parents with babies and young children - great places to meet other people at the same life stage while the little ones play. ARD Parent & Toddlers Group (Tuesday). Location: Kids Space @ Briar Hill Shopping Centre. Time: every Tuesday, 10am-12pm (during school term time). Cost: €5 per child. Contact: 083 446 7108. ARD Parent & Toddlers Group (Wednesday) is a drop-in playgroup for babies to preschoolers - pop along for a cup of tea/coffee while the kids play. Location: ARD Family Resource Centre, CUMASÚ Centre, Doughiska Road, Galway, H91 DKF7. Time: every Wednesday, 10am-12pm (during school term time). Cost: €3 per child. Contact: 083 446 7108. ARD Little Swimmers: baby and toddler swimming classes - contact the ARD Family Resource Centre to add your name to the list, as these classes are in demand. Location: Clayton Hotel, Monivea Rd, Ballybrit, Galway, H91 D526. Time: Thursdays, 10am-12pm (during school term time). Cost: €10 per child per week. Contact: 083 446 7108. ARD Buggy Buddies is a weekly group for mums, dads and legal guardians to come together to exercise, talk, share information and connect with other parents - contact the resource centre to book into the next term. Location: ARD Family Resource Centre, CUMASÚ Centre, Doughiska Road, Galway, H91 DKF7. Time: Mondays at 10am (during school term time). Cost: €10 for a 6-week programme. Contact: 085 853 6614. Mother and Baby Yoga. Location: ARD Family Resource Centre, CUMASÚ Centre, Doughiska Road, Galway, H91 DKF7. Time: Fridays, 10-11.15am (during school term time). Cost: €5 per session. Contact: 086 858 9800 / info@pennyjones.com. Keep an eye on social media for when the groups start back up after school holidays, as it may not align with term time.
View full details →Babywearing Ireland Sling Meets are peer-to-peer support meetings, facilitated by volunteers who are baby wearers. Peer-to-peer support allows those who attend to help each other and share their experiences - sling meets are informal gatherings, so it's not possible for BWI volunteers to give any professional advice. Our sling meets also offer a sling library service, so if you like a particular sling, you can rent it for a small fee, take it home and try it for a month. Our sling categories are stretchy wrap, woven wrap, ring sling, mei tai, and soft structured carriers (SSC). In addition to our in-person meets, we have a national library from which slings can be rented and delivered via courier. Meet-ups are usually monthly - keep an eye on social media to find out the date of the next one.
View full details →Galway Community Circus was created to meet the needs of our local youth by offering a non-competitive, physical and creative activity in a safe and welcoming space. Our philosophy is 'circus for all', and we use the circus arts to teach young people, including those who are disadvantaged, at-risk and vulnerable, the tools to develop self-confidence, resilience and social skills while tapping into strengths and hidden talents. Circus classes offer something for everyone to enjoy and are suitable for all ages, levels and abilities. We offer multiple classes for ages 1-17 years (and adults 18+ too). Our main location is in Shantalla on Galway's Westside, but we also offer classes in Renmore on Galway's Eastside, as well as in Tuam. We offer Toddler Circus classes for ages 1-4 years with an adult on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays in Shantalla, and on Fridays in Renmore - adults are welcome to participate but not required, though they must stay in the class. We offer Family Circus classes in Shantalla on Saturdays for ages 4+ with siblings who can be younger or older; adults are expected to participate in this class, a fun activity for the whole family. We also offer tea, coffee and social time before and after our Toddler and Family Circus classes. Our Youth Circus programme features weekly classes for different age groups: 5-7 years, 8-11 years, and 12-17 years - in these classes, parents/caregivers are not allowed to stay. At our Shantalla location, we offer youth circus classes for ages 1-17 years; at Renmore, ages 1-12 years; and at Tuam, ages 5-12 years. All classes run alongside the school year from September to June, on different days depending on the class, and we also offer week-long summer camps by age group. Participants should wear comfortable clothes, bring a water bottle, and wear grippy socks if they have them. Classes vary in price based on age group and length, and for 9 months of classes, fees are paid via a monthly subscription; some classes offer trials. Check out all our classes at https://www.galwaycommunitycircus.com/
View full details →Gort Parent, Baby and Toddler Group in Galway. Location: ICA Hall, Bolands Lane, Gort. Time: every Friday, 10-11.30am (during school term). Cost: free. Contact: trisharourke@yahoo.co.uk. Note: there is no social media to stay up to date with for this group. Gort Buggy Buddies is a parent and baby/toddler social meet-up - walks, chats and coffee to meet other parents; if it's raining, they still meet inside the café. The group also has a WhatsApp group to stay up to date. Location: outside Coole Park tearooms gate. Time: every Thursday at 10am. Cost: free. Contact: via their Facebook page. Gort Breastfeeding Support Group is open to pregnant and breastfeeding/pumping/weaning mothers - older siblings welcome. Location: Gort Resource Centre, Church St, Ballyhugh, Gort, Co. Galway. Time: first Thursday of every month, 10.30am-1pm. Cost: free. Contact: janlf13@gmail.com
View full details →Join the world's No. 1 preschool football programme, with over 100,000 children participating every week. Our play-orientated classes are fun, engaging, and nurture a love of sport from an early age. We are proud to be more than just football - while football is the tool we use, our goal is to develop the fundamentals of movement (balance, agility & coordination), fundamental movement skills (running, hopping, skipping, jumping), social skills such as listening, sharing and taking turns, and early learning concepts like numbers, colours and body parts. We have 4 different age groups to ensure children participate with their peers at around the same developmental level. Our Little Kickers programme is suitable for children aged 18 months to 2.5 years - it's a parent-toddler programme requiring active parental participation, which ensures your child gets the very best out of the sessions; learning to listen and follow instructions through engaging, fun games is the goal at this level. Our Junior Kickers classes are for 2.5 to 3.5 year olds, who are starting to get more independent at this stage - children participate more by themselves, though many will still like to have their parents close to them at the magic wall, with Play, Practice, Understand as the learning outcome. The next stage is Mighty Kickers, suitable for 3.5 to 5 year olds, where most children participate independently with parents encouraged to support from the sidelines, further developing Play, Practice, Understand. The Mega Kickers programme brings together all the learning outcomes from the previous levels, relying less on the play-orientated structure of earlier stages, with a 20-minute match at the end of each session preparing children to move onto football academies and continue their football journey. Throughout all stages, our core philosophy of Play not Push is embodied - we believe children should be gently encouraged to participate and allowed to watch if they are unsure, in the hope that seeing other children in the class participating will spur them on to join in the fun.
View full details →Join the world's No. 1 preschool football programme, with over 100,000 children participating every week. Our play-orientated classes are fun, engaging, and nurture a love of sport from an early age. We are proud to be more than just football - while football is the tool we use, our goal is to develop the fundamentals of movement (balance, agility & coordination), fundamental movement skills (running, hopping, skipping, jumping), social skills such as listening, sharing and taking turns, and early learning concepts like numbers, colours and body parts. We have 4 different age groups to ensure children participate with their peers at around the same developmental level. Our Little Kickers programme is suitable for children aged 18 months to 2.5 years - it's a parent-toddler programme requiring active parental participation, which ensures your child gets the very best out of the sessions; learning to listen and follow instructions through engaging, fun games is the goal at this level. Our Junior Kickers classes are for 2.5 to 3.5 year olds, who are starting to get more independent at this stage - children participate more by themselves, though many will still like to have their parents close to them at the magic wall, with Play, Practice, Understand as the learning outcome. The next stage is Mighty Kickers, suitable for 3.5 to 5 year olds, where most children participate independently with parents encouraged to support from the sidelines, further developing Play, Practice, Understand. The Mega Kickers programme brings together all the learning outcomes from the previous levels, relying less on the play-orientated structure of earlier stages, with a 20-minute match at the end of each session preparing children to move onto football academies and continue their football journey. Throughout all stages, our core philosophy of Play not Push is embodied - we believe children should be gently encouraged to participate and allowed to watch if they are unsure, in the hope that seeing other children in the class participating will spur them on to join in the fun.
View full details →At Sugradh Creative Classes, each week's theme centres on a much-loved children's book. The sensory trays are specially curated for each child, with content designed for the 18-36 month age range, allowing children a more beneficial experience of sensory activities at their own pace. During the 1-hour class, 10-15 minutes are dedicated to a special time for sharing toys, facilitating children engaging in social experiences within a safe environment and contributing to the development of their social skills. As a mother, it's important to me when designing the tray content that all products used are made from non-toxic materials. Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30am (1 hour): Athenry, Kardio Kids (Raheen Woods Hotel), for the 18-36 month age range. Tuam & Loughrea: Fridays.
View full details →Toddler Circus (ages 1-4 with adult) and Family Circus (4+/siblings 1-3) at Westside/Shantalla, Galway; also a Renmore (Galway East) option.
View full details →Kids Yoga for ages 6+ at Yoga Darsana, Old Driving Range, Salthill; Mondays 3:45-4:35pm, €12 drop-in.
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