Kids Activities in Galway City
Browse 44 kids activities and classes in Galway City. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Galway Atlantaquaria - National Aquarium of Ireland
Overlooking Galway Bay in Salthill, this is Ireland's largest aquarium dedicated to native Irish species, drawing on more than 25 years of experience introducing families to life in Irish rivers, lakes and seas. Two floors of tanks lead visitors from freshwater habitats through to the Ocean Zone, with sharks, rays, an octopus display, a waterfall feature and a lively piranha tank among the highlights. Younger visitors especially enjoy the touch pools, where staff supervise gentle contact with starfish, spider crabs and rays, plus daily feeding talks that explain what each species eats and how it lives. The aquarium is fully wheelchair accessible and welcomes guide and assistance dogs, with a gift shop on site for a last stop before heading out. As an EAZA and BIAZA member with strong conservation credentials, including local beach clean campaigns, it blends entertainment with a genuine focus on ocean literacy. Most families spend around 45 minutes to just over an hour working through the exhibits, making it an easy add-on to a day in Salthill or along the Wild Atlantic Way. Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult throughout the visit.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Core Fitness Claregalway
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Core Fitness Claregalway, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler swimming lessons (18 months - 2 years 11 months) in a warm teaching pool, with small class sizes and a structured, level-based curriculum.
View full details →Rugbytots - Scoil Einde Boys N.S, Salthill, Galway
Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at Scoil Einde Boys N.S, Salthill, Galway, Saturday. Run by Rugbytots West.
View full details →Toddler Sense Galway
Baby Sensory's sister programme for toddlers, using music, sensory play, adventure-themed activities and structured discovery stations to support movement, language and problem-solving skills as they grow.
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Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.
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Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.
View full details →Water Babies - Enable Ireland Galway
Structured baby and toddler swimming lessons run by Water Babies, a UK-founded swim school franchise, progressing from parent-and-baby water confidence through to independent swimming skills for 4+ year olds, taught by SWIM England-qualified instructors in a heated pool (29-32C depending on age group).
View full details →Water Babies - Clayton Hotel Ballybrit
Structured baby and toddler swimming lessons run by Water Babies, a UK-founded swim school franchise, progressing from parent-and-baby water confidence through to independent swimming skills for 4+ year olds, taught by SWIM England-qualified instructors in a heated pool (29-32C depending on age group).
View full details →Water Babies - Waves Pool, John Paul Centre
Structured baby and toddler swimming lessons run by Water Babies, a UK-founded swim school franchise, progressing from parent-and-baby water confidence through to independent swimming skills for 4+ year olds, taught by SWIM England-qualified instructors in a heated pool (29-32C depending on age group).
View full details →Water Babies - Ocean Fitness (Salthill Hotel)
Structured baby and toddler swimming lessons run by Water Babies, a UK-founded swim school franchise, progressing from parent-and-baby water confidence through to independent swimming skills for 4+ year olds, taught by SWIM England-qualified instructors in a heated pool (29-32C depending on age group).
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Little Kickers County Galway
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
View full details →Little Kickers - Oranmore (Maree Community Centre)
Football-based soccer classes for children run Saturday mornings; Little Kicks (1.5-2.5yrs), Junior Kickers (2.5-3.5yrs), Mighty Kickers (3.5yrs-5th birthday).
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Club Vitae Oranmore - Summer Camps
Club Vitae Oranmore runs a range of summer camps for children and teens aged 4 to 15, spread across different weeks of the school holidays. The Swim Camp focuses on pool-based skills, while the Kids Activity Camp offers a broader mix of games and activities for younger attendees. Older teens can instead join the Teen S&C Camp, a strength-and-conditioning-focused option, giving families with a wider age spread of children several camps to choose between at the one venue.
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Little Kickers County Galway - Loughrea
Little Kickers County Galway also runs football classes for young children in Loughrea. As with other Little Kickers locations, sessions are built around fun, non-competitive games rather than formal training, introducing preschool and early primary-age children to basic football skills such as dribbling, passing and teamwork through imaginative, structured play. As a specific venue, schedule and pricing aren't listed here, parents in the Loughrea area are encouraged to contact Little Kickers County Galway directly to confirm current class locations, times and costs before booking.
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Sara Falvey Yoga - Kids Yoga
Sara Falvey Yoga offers kids' yoga classes for children aged 6 and up at Yoga Darsana, based at the old driving range in Salthill, Galway. Yoga classes for this age group typically use simple poses, breathing exercises and games to build flexibility, balance and body awareness, while also introducing basic relaxation and mindfulness techniques in a calm, non-competitive setting. As specific schedule and pricing details aren't listed here, parents are encouraged to contact Sara Falvey Yoga directly to confirm current class times and costs before booking a place in Salthill.
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Galway Community Circus - Toddler & Family Circus
Galway Community Circus's Toddler & Family Circus programme runs at Westside/Shantalla, Galway, with Toddler Circus for ages 1–4 attending with an adult, and Family Circus open to children aged 4+ along with younger or older siblings. A Renmore option is also available on Galway's East side for families who prefer that location. Both formats keep things non-competitive and playful, introducing young children to circus skills in a supportive group setting. This programme sits within Galway Community Circus's wider offering, which extends to Youth Circus classes for older children — see the main listing for full scheduling and pricing details.
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Sugradh Creative/Messy Play Toddler Playgroup in Galway
Sugradh Creative/Messy Play also runs sessions in the Renmore area of Galway, following the same themed sensory tray format used across its classes — each week centred on a favourite children's book, with trays curated mainly for toddlers aged 18 to 36 months using non-toxic materials. The hour-long sessions include a short shared toy time to encourage early social skills alongside the sensory play. Sugradh's other classes run on Tuesdays in Athenry (at Kardio Kids, Raheen Woods Hotel) and on Fridays in Tuam and Loughrea; each session costs 16 euro. Contact Sugradh directly for the current schedule at this location.
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Little Kickers Galway
Little Kickers Galway runs classes at a venue in Galway (H91 PN50), for children from around 18 months to 7 years old, priced at €59. Football is used as the framework for developing fundamental movement skills — balance, agility and coordination — as well as social skills like listening, sharing and turn-taking. The four age-based stages are Little Kickers (18 months–2.5 years, a parent-and-toddler class with active participation required), Junior Kickers (2.5–3.5 years, increasingly independent), Mighty Kickers (3.5–5 years, mostly independent with parents on the sidelines), and Mega Kickers, which ends each session with a short match. A consistent "Play not Push" philosophy runs through all levels, encouraging children to take part at their own pace.
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Little Kickers Galway
In Ballycuirke West, Co. Galway, Little Kickers runs its preschool football programme for children aged roughly 18 months to 7 years, costing €59. Classes build fundamental movement (balance, agility, coordination), gross motor skills like running and jumping, and early social skills such as sharing and taking turns. Age groups follow a developmental stage: Little Kickers (18 months–2.5 years) requires active parent participation, Junior Kickers (2.5–3.5 years) become more independent, Mighty Kickers (3.5–5 years) have parents supporting from the sidelines, and Mega Kickers rounds off with a short match. Throughout, the "Play not Push" philosophy keeps the emphasis on gentle encouragement rather than pressure.
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Little Kickers Galway
Little Kickers Galway offers its preschool football classes at a venue in Galway city (H91 E622), for children aged approximately 18 months to 7 years, at a cost of €59. Football is used as a vehicle for developing fundamental movement skills such as balance, agility and coordination, alongside early social skills like listening, sharing and taking turns. Children move through four stages based on developmental readiness: Little Kickers (18 months–2.5 years, active parent involvement), Junior Kickers (2.5–3.5 years, more independent participation), Mighty Kickers (3.5–5 years, mostly independent with parents on the side), and Mega Kickers, which finishes with a short match. The class follows a "Play not Push" approach, encouraging children to join in at their own pace.
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Gort Parent & Toddler Group
Gort Buggy Buddies meets every Thursday at 10am outside the Coole Park tearooms gate, County Galway — a free, informal walk-and-chat meetup for parents with babies and toddlers, moving inside the café if the weather turns. A WhatsApp group keeps regular attendees up to date between meetups. It's run alongside two other free Gort groups: the Parent, Baby and Toddler Group at the ICA Hall on Fridays (10–11.30am, term time), and a monthly Breastfeeding Support Group at the Gort Resource Centre on Church Street, Ballyhugh, open to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers with older siblings welcome.
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Galway Community Circus
Shantalla is the main hub for Galway Community Circus, offering the widest range of classes: Toddler Circus for ages 1–4 with an adult on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Family Circus on Saturdays for ages 4+ with siblings (adults join in), and Youth Circus spanning ages 1–17 across weekly age groups (5–7, 8–11, 12–17), where parents don't stay. The philosophy is 'circus for all' — non-competitive sessions that build confidence and social skills through circus arts. Tea, coffee and social time are offered around Toddler and Family sessions. Galway Community Circus also runs classes in Renmore and Tuam, September to June with summer camps too. Fees vary by age, paid via monthly subscription; see galwaycommunitycircus.com.
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Babywearing ireland
Babywearing Ireland's Galway Sling Meet gives parents and carers of babies and toddlers up to age 3 the chance to get informal, peer-to-peer support with babywearing, led by experienced volunteers. It's a relaxed, welcoming space for sharing what's worked, rather than a source of professional advice. Through the meet, attendees can access the group's sling library, renting a stretchy wrap, woven wrap, ring sling, mei tai or soft structured carrier for a small fee and trying it at home for up to a month. The national library also delivers slings by courier for those who can't attend in person. Galway meets are usually held monthly; check Babywearing Ireland's social media pages for the next date.
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Baby & Toddler Group/Swimming Group
ARD Little Swimmers takes place on Thursday mornings, 10am–12pm during term time, at the Clayton Hotel on the Monivea Road in Ballybrit, Galway — a baby and toddler swimming session run by ARD Family Resource Centre for €10 per child per week. Places are in demand, so contacting the centre in advance to join the list is recommended. ARD also runs several other groups for families in the Ardaun, Roscam and Doughiska area, including a Tuesday Parent & Toddlers Group at Briar Hill Shopping Centre, a Wednesday drop-in at the CUMASÚ Centre, Monday Buggy Buddies, and Friday Mother and Baby Yoga. All sessions follow the school term, so it's worth checking social media before holidays.
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Baby & Toddler Group/Swimming Group
ARD Family Resource Centre's Tuesday Parent & Toddlers Group meets at Kids Space in Briar Hill Shopping Centre, Galway, from 10am to 12pm during term time, at a cost of €5 per child — a chance for babies and toddlers to play while parents catch up with others at a similar stage. This is one of several groups run by ARD for families in the Ardaun, Roscam and Doughiska area. The centre also runs a Wednesday drop-in at its CUMASÚ Centre base on Doughiska Road, Little Swimmers sessions on Thursdays at the Clayton Hotel, Buggy Buddies on Mondays, and Mother and Baby Yoga on Fridays. Groups run in line with the school calendar, so check social media before holiday periods.
View full details →Woodford/Surrounding Areas Parent Baby & Toddler Group
Woodford Parent, Baby & Toddler Group is a voluntary, parent-run group open to families in Woodford and the surrounding parts of Co. Galway. It meets at Woodford Youth Club Hall every Friday from 10am to 12pm during the school term, with a large selection of toys for children from newborn to five years old. There's no cost to attend, and all parents and carers are welcome to drop in. The group keeps an active Facebook page for updates - useful for checking exact restart dates after school holidays, which don't always line up with the term calendar. Contact woodfordplaygroup@gmail.com for more information.
View full details →Westside Parent Baby & Toddler Group
Westside Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets at Westside Community Centre in Galway every Thursday from 10 to 11.30am during the school term, for parents, grandparents and guardians with children aged newborn to three. It's an easy way to meet other local families while the children play and get used to socialising with other kids. There's no charge to attend. Contact Ciara on 083 023 4390 or at ciara@gcp.ie for more information, and keep an eye on the group's social media, since the return date after school holidays can shift from the usual term dates.
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Westside Library - Toddler Story Group
Westside Library on Seamus Quirke Road, Galway runs a free weekly Storytime for children up to school age every Friday at 3.30pm. Parents and childminders are welcome to bring little ones along to help the librarian choose a selection of picture books, which the group then reads together. It's a relaxed, low-key session that helps build early language and a love of books, with no need to book ahead. The library also runs extra activities for children during school holidays - contact westside@galwaylibrary.ie to find out what's coming up.
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Universal Rhythmic Gymnastics Club -Salthill
Universal Rhythmic Gymnastics Club in Salthill, Galway teaches rhythmic gymnastics to children aged 4 to 14 in small groups at Salthill-Knocknacarra GAA Club on Doctor Mannix Road. Classes run for an hour and cover the core apparatus of the sport - ribbon, ball, hoop, rope and clubs - alongside forward rolls, balance work and flexibility, all performed to music. Alongside the physical skills, the classes build coordination and body expression in a fun, low-pressure environment suited to complete beginners as well as those looking to progress further. Monthly fees run from €50 to €60 depending on the group, and new members are welcome to sign up and try a class.
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Tots Football Fun - Salthill
Tots Football Fun in Salthill offers a weekly introduction to football for children from 18 months to 5 years old, run inside an inflatable pitch at Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club on Dr Mannix Road, Galway. Each session opens with free play before moving into games and activities designed to build early football skills alongside general coordination and listening skills. Sunday sessions are split by age: 9.30-10.15am for 18 months to 3 years, and 10.15-11am for 3 to 5 year-olds. Cost is €40, and a free trial session is available for families wanting to try before signing up.
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Tots Ballet
Tots Ballet at Galway Dance Centre in Terryland Retail Park on the Headford Road introduces two, three and four-year-olds to creative movement and the basics of ballet technique. Classes run on Saturdays at 11.45am, and parents are welcome to sit and watch from the studio. At this age the focus is on musicality, coordination and following simple sequences rather than formal technique, building confidence and a love of dance that can carry into later ballet grades. Cost is €10 per class. For bookings or more information, email christinadancecentre@gmail.com.
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Stuntworx Elite Gymnastics and Cheerleading
Stuntworx Elite in Galway offers gymnastics and cheerleading for children aged 4 to 15, catering for both recreational and competitive levels, alongside a recreational ninja warrior class on Fridays. Gymnastics and cheerleading sessions run across the week, Monday to Saturday, so there's flexibility to find a slot that suits. Parents can drop athletes at the door or watch from the small foyer area. Children should come with water and wear suitable workout clothing - no strings, skirts or jewellery, since these can catch on apparatus. A gymnastics or cheerleading trial session costs €15, a good way to try before committing to a term.
View full details →Renmore Parent Baby & Toddler Group
Renmore Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 10 to 11.30am during the school term at Renmore Community Centre on Renmore Avenue, Galway. It's a pop-in session for parents, childminders and grandparents with children from newborn to preschool age, and new faces are always made welcome. There's a good supply of toys to keep little ones busy, and the group occasionally brings in special guests or hosts events through the year. Cost is €3 per family. Contact lodonnell1@gmail.com for details, and keep an eye on social media since the restart date after school holidays doesn't always match the term calendar exactly.
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Kangoo Jumps Galway
Kangoo Jumps Galway offers a high-energy, low-impact rebound-boot workout suitable for children aged 6 and up, alongside parents and other adults. The Bonding Families class - for kids 6+ with a parent, guardian or grandparent - runs on Mondays at 6pm at Renmore Community Centre, using special rebound boots to build balance, coordination and cardiovascular fitness while reducing impact on joints. Beginner adult classes also run on Tuesdays at Renmore and Fridays at the Oranmore Maldron Hotel. Caregivers aren't required to stay for the children's session - they can join in, or drop off and collect afterwards. Kids should wear comfortable workout clothes and long socks (boots are provided) and bring a water bottle. A six-week bundle costs €75, with single child sessions at €8.
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Headford/ Cloughanover Parent Baby & Toddler Group
Headford/Cloughanover Parent Baby & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 10am to noon at Cloughanover Community Hall on Headford Road, Galway, open to mums, dads, grandparents and carers with children from birth to five. There's a good range of toys to keep little ones entertained while the adults enjoy a tea or coffee together, and a WhatsApp group keeps everyone updated between sessions. Pricing scales with family size: €4 for one child, €6 for two, and €8 for three or more. It's worth checking social media for the restart date after school holidays, as it doesn't always align exactly with term time; contact josephine.chini@icloud.com.
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Garrafrauns Parent Baby & Toddler Group
Also known as Playful Pals, Garrafrauns Parent Baby & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 10am to noon at Garrafrauns Community Centre, County Galway, welcoming mums, dads, grandparents and carers with children from birth to five. There's a generous spread on offer too - tea, coffee, juice, biscuits, fruit and marshmallows - alongside plenty of toys to keep the kids busy. Cost is €4 per family. It's a well-supplied, sociable weekly session for families in the Garrafrauns area; contact egkilgarriff@hotmail.com for more details.
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Galway Community Circus
Galway Community Circus runs a circus arts programme for ages 1 to 17 (and adults) from locations across Galway, including Renmore on the city's Eastside. The philosophy is 'circus for all' — non-competitive, creative sessions that build confidence, resilience and social skills for children of every level and ability. At Renmore, Toddler Circus runs on Fridays for ages 1–4 with an adult (participation optional but adults must stay), and Youth Circus is available for ages 1–12. The main hub is in Shantalla, with a further Youth Circus location in Tuam. Classes run September to June with summer camps also on offer; fees vary by age group, paid via monthly subscription, with some trials available. Full details at galwaycommunitycircus.com.
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Galway City Library - Baby & Toddler Group
Galway City Library, based at Hynes Buildings on St Augustine Street, runs a free Rhyme Time session every Friday at 11.30am for babies and toddlers, mixing songs, rhymes, stories and music into a lively half hour that little ones are encouraged to join in with. The library runs additional activities for children across the community throughout the year, including extra sessions during school holidays, so it's worth checking in beyond the regular weekly slot. Contact city@galwaylibrary.ie for more information on Rhyme Time and other upcoming events.
View full details →Football Fun & Development - Renmore
In Renmore, Galway, Football Fun & Development runs weekly sessions on Wednesdays for children aged 5 to 12, open to boys and girls of any ability. Rather than focusing purely on football technique, sessions use the game as a vehicle for wider development - building teamwork, trust, respect, effort and kindness alongside core ball skills, in an environment designed for children to express themselves and make friends. New families are offered a free three-week trial before committing. Football Fun & Development also runs a Tuesday group in Ballinfoile for those on the other side of Galway.
View full details →Football Fun & Development - Ballinfoile
Football Fun & Development runs weekly sessions in Ballinfoile, Galway, for children aged 5 to 12, with a free three-week trial for new families to see if it's the right fit. Sessions welcome boys and girls of any ability and use football as a tool for broader development - alongside ball skills, children build teamwork, trust, respect, effort and kindness in a supportive, expressive environment. The Ballinfoile group meets on Tuesdays. Football Fun & Development also runs a separate group in Renmore on Wednesdays for families on that side of the city.
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Flying High Fitness
Flying High Fitness runs a parent-and-toddler aerial fitness session in Galway (H91 YC61), for babies and toddlers aged 0 to 3 along with a parent or caregiver. Children get to explore aerial hammocks in a relaxed setting, with stories and songs woven in for the youngest ones and a hammock for gentle relaxation. The Galway class runs Thursdays at 10am and Saturdays at 11.15am, with tea and coffee available for parents. Booking is essential, and there's a sister class in Limerick on Tuesdays at 10am. Pricing is 45 euro for a term of 4 classes; contact info@flyinghighfitness.com to book.
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Ballybane Library - Toddler Group / Junior Book Club
Ballybane Library on Castlepark Road, Galway, runs two separate free sessions for different ages. Rhyme Time, aimed at parents and toddlers, is a fun hour of stories, songs and rhymes held every Friday at 11am, while the Junior Book Club, 'The Find Outers', gives children aged eight to eleven a chance to read and discuss books together on the third Saturday of each month at 2.30pm. Both sessions are free to attend, making the library a useful resource for families with children across a wide age range. Contact ballybane@galwaylibrary.ie for more information on either group.
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Ballinfoile Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Ballinfoile Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 9.30 to 11am at the Ballinfoile Castlegar Neighbourhood Centre on Headford Road, Galway, offering a relaxed setting for parents and carers with children from birth to four years old. Alongside free play and activities, the group is a good way to stay connected with what's happening locally for young families. There's no charge to attend; email roselyn.carroll@gmail.com for more information on this Galway city group.
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Baby & Toddler Group/Swimming Group
ARD Family Resource Centre runs parent-and-baby groups from its base at the CUMASÚ Centre on Doughiska Road, Galway (H91 DKF7), serving families in Ardaun, Roscam and Doughiska. The Wednesday drop-in (10am–12pm, term time, €3 per child) is an informal playgroup for babies through preschoolers, with tea and coffee for parents while the kids play. The centre also hosts Buggy Buddies on Mondays (€10 for 6 weeks) and Mother and Baby Yoga on Fridays (€5 per session). ARD additionally runs a Tuesday group at Briar Hill Shopping Centre and Little Swimmers at the Clayton Hotel on Thursdays. Groups follow the school term, so check social media before holidays.
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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Galway City?
Kids Patch lists 44 kids activities and classes in Galway City. 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 Galway City?
The categories with the most listings are Parent-and-toddler (16), Football (9), Developmental (6), Swimming (5), Gymnastics (3), Camps (1), Circus (1), Dance (1), and 2 more.
What age range do kids activities and classes in Galway City cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 15 years. 43 of the 44 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 Galway City cost?
2 of the 44 listings publish a price, ranging from €10 to €11. 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 Galway City?
Yes — 7 of the 44 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 Galway City?
It varies by provider: of the 44 listings, 8 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.