Kids Activities in Howth

Browse 9 kids activities and classes in Howth. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.

Listings on this page were last updated on 5 August 2026.

Raheny Piano School

Music

Raheny Piano School, based at 616 Howth Road in Dublin 5, offers piano lessons for children. Learning piano from a young age develops fine motor skills, music reading and a sense of rhythm and timing, and it is often recommended as a strong first instrument thanks to the visual, logical layout of the keyboard. As a dedicated piano school rather than a general music academy, lessons here are likely to be tailored specifically to piano technique and repertoire at whatever stage a child is starting from.

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Howth Library - Toddler Time

Parent-and-toddlerFree

Toddler Time at Howth Library is a drop-in story and play session for toddlers, held every Thursday from 10:00. Being run through the local library, it's a relaxed, low-key way for parents and carers to get toddlers out of the house and socialising with other young children. Sessions typically combine stories, rhymes and simple play, helping build early language and listening skills in a format aimed squarely at very young children. As a drop-in, there's no need to commit to a term or book a place in advance — families can simply turn up on the day.

Thursday · from 10:00 · Drop-in

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Howth Music School

Music

Howth Music School offers music lessons for both children and adults from its premises on Abbey Street in Howth. Beginner juniors benefit from reduced rates, making it a more accessible starting point for families who aren't yet sure if their child will stick with an instrument. Learning music individually gives children one-to-one attention that's hard to get in a group class, and being based centrally in Howth village makes lessons easy to combine with other errands or activities in the area.

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Howth Yacht Club

Watersports

Howth Yacht Club runs junior sailing courses for kids and teens from its base on the Middle Pier at Howth Harbour. As one of the larger sailing clubs on the north Dublin coast, it offers structured courses that take young sailors from their first time in a dinghy through to more independent sailing. Alongside the junior courses, members' courses are also available for young sailors who are already part of the club, giving families a pathway from an initial taster course into ongoing club sailing on Howth's sheltered harbour waters.

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Gentle Hands Baby Massage

Developmental

This Gentle Hands Baby Massage course runs in Howth, Dublin, over five weeks, teaching parents gentle, rhythmic massage techniques to use with their babies. As well as the direct bonding benefit, baby massage is commonly linked to better relaxation, digestion and sleep for babies. The Howth term begins on Thursday 4th September, running 10-11.30am, priced at €120 for the course. A second course runs on Tuesdays in Swords for families based on the other side of the city. Many health insurers will refund up to €100 of the fee depending on your level of cover, so it's worth checking before signing up.

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Baby Sensory Ireland

Developmental

In Dublin 3, Baby Sensory holds its baby development classes on Howth Road, welcoming babies from 0-6 months and 6-12 months into separate age-appropriate groups. The programme is educational and interactive, structured around each baby's own play-rest-play rhythm to keep sessions calm rather than overwhelming. Term-time classes here run alongside Baby Sensory's other Dublin venues, with days and times confirmed on the website; a term booking is required, and classes start from €17.75. Parents attending also get a regular chance to meet others nearby and swap notes on early baby life.

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Howth Castle Cookery School

Cooking

Howth Castle Cookery School runs hands-on cooking workshops for teens and tweens in the setting of Howth Castle's kitchen. Each workshop lasts around 2 hours and is led by professional chefs, making it a step up from a typical kids' cooking class for older children who want to learn proper technique. The menu of workshops covers a wide range of cuisines, including Mexican street food, sushi, gourmet pizzas, Chinese street food, pasta making, and curry & naan, with new options added regularly so returning students always have something new to try. No prior experience is needed — the aim is to build technique, confidence and independence in the kitchen regardless of starting level.

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Beann Éadair

GAA

Beann Éadair GAA, on Balkill Road in Howth, Dublin, is one of Ireland's oldest clubs, founded in 1885, and has grown rapidly in recent years to over 1,400 members. The club offers juvenile football and hurling/camogie for boys and girls from Under 8 through to Under 16, with all teams playing both codes. Teams are led by a dedicated group of volunteer mentors, giving young players in the Howth area a well-established, community-rooted club to join for both football and hurling or camogie.

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Raheny Library - Toddler Group and Junior Book Clubs

Parent-and-toddlerFree

Raheny Library runs two free programmes for local families out of its branch on Howth Road, Dublin 5. The Parent and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday morning from 10.30 to 11.30am (except Tuesdays after a bank holiday), giving parents and carers of babies and toddlers an easy, no-booking-needed way to meet other families nearby. Older children aged 10 to 12 can join the Brainy Bees Book Club, held on the last Tuesday of the month from 3.15 to 4pm, with books available to borrow from the library ahead of the session — places are limited, so it's worth checking with the library before booking your child in. Both are free; contact rahenylibrary@dublincity.ie, and remember a library card is handy for borrowing books on the way out.

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