Kids Activities in Kildare
Browse 125 kids activities and classes in Kildare. Popular categories in Kildare include Parent-and-toddler, Drama, Developmental.
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Totzone Baby/Toddler Group - Brannockstown
Community baby and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Brannockstown.
View full details →Grúpa Tuistí agus Lapadán - Cill Dara le Gaeilge
Irish-language (Gaeilge) parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held in Naas.
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Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ballymore Eustace.
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Caragh Open Farm
Caragh Open Farm is a small, family-run open farm on around five acres near Naas, Co. Kildare, converted from a working farm into a visitor attraction since it opened in June 2011. Nearly 30 different animal species live on site, and children can get hands-on feeding and holding rabbits and chickens as well as meeting the wider farm animals. Beyond animal encounters there's a fairy trail, a playground, pony rides and go-karts, plus a scenic walking route that makes the visit feel like more than a quick petting stop. Café ASTA, added in 2022, seats around 30 people indoors with extra outdoor seating and serves barista coffee alongside simple food like paninis, soup and toasted sandwiches. The farm is buggy and wheelchair accessible with a large gravel car park for cars and coaches, and picnicking is actively encouraged for anyone bringing their own food. One notable house rule: dogs aren't permitted, since many of the smaller animals roam freely around the grounds. It opens weekends and bank holidays from late March through June and September, moving to daily opening throughout July and August.
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Irish National Stud & Gardens
Set on a working thoroughbred stud farm in Co. Kildare, this attraction lets children see real racehorses up close, from mares and foals to retired champions grazing in the paddocks. The award-winning Irish Racehorse Experience is an interactive, family-friendly walkthrough tracing a racehorse's life from birth to the winner's enclosure, ideal for curious young visitors who love animals. Beyond the stud yard, the grounds include the acclaimed Japanese Gardens, one of the finest examples of their kind in Europe, and St Fiachra's Garden, styled after an ancient monastic retreat with woodland walks, a lake and cave. A dedicated Kids Zone gives younger children space to play outdoors, and the site offers free guided tours led by knowledgeable staff. Families can refuel at the on-site restaurant overlooking the Japanese Gardens before browsing the gift shop on the way out. With flat, largely accessible paths connecting the stud yard and gardens, it suits pushchairs as well as older kids keen to spot foals in the fields. It's a genuinely hands-on introduction to horse breeding alongside a relaxing garden walk.
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Celbridge Playzone
Celbridge Playzone is a family-run indoor play centre in Co. Kildare, operating since 2005 out of a 10,000 sq ft unit just off Junction 6 of the M4, behind the Applegreen garage. The centrepiece is a three-tier triple slide play frame, alongside a separate toddler area and soft-play baby section for the youngest visitors, and a climbing wall for children aged 5 and up (minimum height 100cm). Younger kids also get a bouncy castle to bounce off excess energy. Term-time weekday mornings bring dedicated Parent & Toddler sessions, giving babies and pre-schoolers a quieter, less crowded space to play. The on-site Playzone Cafe serves an Irish breakfast alongside baked potatoes, pizza, sandwiches, wraps, burgers and kids' meals, so there's no need to leave for lunch. Three themed party rooms -- Pirate, Under-the-Sea, and Prince and Princess -- make it a popular birthday party venue, and week-long summer camps run through July and August when hours shift to afternoon sessions. It's a genuinely local spot, well used by Celbridge and the surrounding Kildare towns for wet-weather days, toddler groups and kids' parties alike.
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Clonfert Farm
Contrary to older listings claiming no website exists, Clonfert Farm has a full official site and online booking system. Established in 2009 as a small open farm with around ten animal types, it has grown into a much bigger mini zoo in the Kildare countryside near Maynooth, now home to over 60 species including meerkats, ring-tailed lemurs, arctic foxes, coatimundis, marmosets and macaws alongside the usual farmyard favourites. The site is designed to fill a whole day: three playgrounds, a football pitch, an astro pitch, a zipline, mini golf, BBQ areas, a fairy trail and a bouncy castle outdoors, plus a 600 sq ft indoor soft play area for wet days. The Birdhouse Café serves breakfast and lunch with indoor and outdoor seating, and a Barn Farm Shop stocks sustainably sourced gifts. Clonfert has picked up several recent awards, including the Family Edit Awards' Outdoor Activities Business of the Year in both 2025 and 2026. Walkways are mostly tarmac and accessible, with a baby-changing room and one free carer admission for visitors with additional needs. School tours run in small guided groups on timed slots, avoiding the crowding of shared visits.
View full details →Ceola Academy of Music
Ceola Academy of Music is based in Sallins, Co.Kildare. We offer lessons for all ages and levels in piano, cello, violin, guitar, ukulele, singing, harp and music theory. All our lessons are available in Sallins* and online throughout the year. We pride ourselves in excellence in music tuition with an emphasis on performance. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10 - 1pm. Lesson hours are 2pm - 8pm Monday - Friday and Weekends 10am - 3pm *face to face lessons continue when restrictions are lifted.
View full details →Dúlra Cill Dara
Dúlra Cill Dara is a Nature-based education social enterprise delivering Forest School programmes, outdoor learning experiences, camps, workshops, and training across County Kildare and the surrounding region. Founded in 2022, Dúlra works with children, families, schools, community groups, educators, and organisations to create meaningful opportunities for learning, play, wellbeing, and connection through shared experiences outdoors. Our programmes include Forest School, woodland camps, early years Nature experiences, school partnerships, biodiversity and heritage workshops, youth programmes, and professional development for educators. Sessions are led by experienced practitioners and are designed to support confidence, resilience, curiosity, practical skills, and a lifelong relationship with Nature. Dúlra Cill Dara is based in County Kildare and delivers programmes at woodland sites, schools, community venues, and partner locations throughout the region.
View full details →Ballymore Eustace Art Studio
Unleash your creativity at Ballymore Art Studio with our art classes and workshops for all ages! From weekly and monthly children’s classes to monthly workshops for adults and teens, there’s something for everyone. Join us for a fun and relaxing paint birthday party, or enjoy our popular paint and sip parties. No experience necessary – just bring your imagination and let the creativity flow. Run by local artist Fiona Barrett, the studio is situated just outside the picturesque Village of Ballymore Eustace in County Kildare. Surrounded by fields, wildlife and resident hens the studio offers Art Classes and Workshops for Children, Teens & Adults
View full details →Inner Path Play Therapy
Aoife Fennell is the founder of Inner Path Play Therapy in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. She is a Qualified Play Therapist and Accreddited Creative Mindfulness Practitioner At Inner Path Play Therapy, Aoife offers 1:1 and group Play Therapy sessions, Creative Mindfulness courses, and parent support to help families navigate big feelings and everyday challenges. Her child-centred, creative, and holistic approach provides a safe and supportive space where children can express themselves, build emotional resilience, and thrive. She also collaborates with schools and organisations, offering workshops and courses tailored to their needs. With 23 years of lived experience with Type 1 Diabetes, Aoife has a special interest in supporting families facing chronic illness and medical trauma. She understands the emotional ups and downs that come with these experiences and offers compassionate, practical support to help families feel more connected and resilient. For parents, Aoife provides guidance to strengthen the parent-child bond through play, communication, and emotional understanding. She believes that when parents feel confident and connected, children feel safer and more secure—and she’s here to offer tools and support every step of the way. Ready to support your child’s emotional well-being? Get in touch today to learn how Aoife can help your family feel empowered, connected, and supported.
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Clongorey & District P&T
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Clongorey Club House,Clongorey.
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Tir na nOg
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Castledermot.
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Straffan Parent and Toddler group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Straffan.
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Storytime fun at Naas library & cultural centre
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Naas.
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Naas – Cuidiu Naas Humpty Dumpty P&T group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Naas.
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Naas Nice to Meet you
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Naas.
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Newbridge FRC
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Newbridge.
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Stay and play baby and toddler group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Maynooth.
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Maynooth Local Market Family Space
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Maynooth.
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Maynooth Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Maynooth.
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Ladybird P&T group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Athy.
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Kilcock Parent and Toddler group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Kilcock.
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Kildare Down Syndrome P&T groups
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Allenwood. Also runs a separate Friday 10.00am-12.00pm session for 3-6 year olds.
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Fireflies group for children with autism and complex needs and their parents
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Leixlip.
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Clane Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Clane.
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Athy CFRC P&T Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Athy.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Enable Ireland Kildare (Naas)
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Enable Ireland Kildare (Naas), 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 →Aoife O'Rourke (SDTI)
SDTI member, county Kildare. Distinct from O'Rourke School of Ballet unless confirmed same household.
View full details →Music Generation Kildare
Recurring kids music programmes / camps. Public ETB.
View full details →Little Oak Equestrian Centre
AIRE-approved kids riding; confirm live FB page before booking.
View full details →Evolve Strength - Gym Kids
9 weekly recreational gym classes, 120+ kids, running since 2017.
View full details →Explore Youth Theatre
Voluntary Youth Theatre Ireland group, ages 14+. Recurring workshops.
View full details →Griese Youth Theatre
Weekly workshops ages ~7-18 since 1999. Youth Theatre Ireland member.
View full details →Kildare Youth Theatre (Crooked House)
Five year-round ensembles ages ~11-24.
View full details →Carol Gleeson School of Drama
Weekly speech & drama ages 5-18 at Naas GAA. SDTI member.
View full details →Brennan Performing Arts / BAPA Academy
Recurring acting/singing/dance, weekly Mon Leixlip + Tue Maynooth.
View full details →Leah Moran Stage School
Recurring dance/singing/drama at LM Studios Ladytown plus CMWS Hall.
View full details →O'Rourke School of Ballet
RAD kids classes. NOTE: contact phone on file also matches an existing listing (Cheryl Corrigan Ballet Academy) -- verify current number before outreach.
View full details →Adderley School of Dance
Baby ballet / RAD / ISTD modern. Successor to Celbridge School of Ballet.
View full details →Turtle Tots - K Leisure Athy
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at K Leisure Athy, 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 - St. Laurence's CNS
Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at St. Laurence's CNS, Saturday. Run by Rugbytots Ireland.
View full details →Rugbytots - St Brigids Primary School
Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at St Brigids Primary School, Saturday. Run by Rugbytots Ireland.
View full details →Rugbytots - North Kildare ETNS
Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at North Kildare ETNS, Sunday. Run by Rugbytots Ireland.
View full details →Rugbytots - Maynooth Post Primary School
Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at Maynooth Post Primary School, Saturday. Run by Rugbytots Ireland.
View full details →Baby Sensory Kildare & Carlow
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 →Baby Sensory Kildare & Carlow
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.
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Little Kickers Kildare
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
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Little Kickers Kildare
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 Kildare
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
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Little Kickers Kildare
Structured pre-school football classes focused on building confidence, coordination and social skills in a fun, pressure-free environment, led by specially trained coaches.
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Little Kickers Kildare
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 →The Craft Corner
Weekly after-school arts and crafts classes for primary school children across Co. Kildare (Junior Infants to 6th class), plus holiday art camps; low class numbers with personalised tuition.
View full details →Project Fashion – Leixlip
Kids and teens fashion/sewing classes at Leixlip Youth & Community Centre; Tuesday kids classes 3.30–5pm and 5–6.30pm plus teenage class 6.45–8.15pm.
View full details →Bushido Martial Arts
Karate and kickboxing classes for kids in Leixlip; Sport Ireland qualified coaches; fun, safe martial arts for young beginners and beyond.
View full details →Vicky Barry Performing Arts
Performing arts school with Saturday classes in Kildare Town covering dance/drama style kids performing arts training.
View full details →Cill Dara Martial Arts Academy
Not-for-profit martial arts club serving Kildare town and surrounding areas; Saturday morning kids classes referenced in community posts.
View full details →CiDS Gymnastics Kildare Town
Gymnastics classes and camps in Kildare Town (CiDS Gymnastics), including half-term/summer camp style sessions advertised on social media.
View full details →Music Maestros (Kilcock)
Baby and toddler music classes (Baby Boppers and Rhythm Rascals) with songs, movement, instruments and sensory play; caregiver participates.
View full details →The Craft Corner - Clane/Kildare Art Classes
After-school arts and craft classes for children from Junior Infants to 6th class, running Sept-June across Co. Kildare locations, plus school holiday art camps.
View full details →Imagination Station
Sustainable art, craft & design school exclusively for children, offering drop-in creative play, art classes, camps and workshops.
View full details →EmBrace Dance Academy (Emma Browne School of Dance)
Ballet and jazz dance academy for children (ARBTA-trained principal), classes for ages 3-8 and teens 13-17, first class free.
View full details →Clane Youth Club
Youth club offering music, dance, drumming, arts and giant puppet building activities plus discussions.
View full details →Clane BNS Active Schools Dance/Swimming Program
School-based active schools programme offering dance classes (Junior Infants-3rd class) and swimming lessons (2nd-6th class).
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Monasterevin Shotokan Karate Club
Monasterevin Shotokan Karate Club offers kids' karate classes at Monasterevin Community Centre in Co. Kildare, with sessions running twice a week. Classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7pm, giving children a consistent, twice-weekly structure to build karate technique, fitness and discipline through traditional Shotokan style. Based at the community centre, the club offers local families a straightforward, regularly scheduled martial arts option within Monasterevin.
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Junior Einsteins - Junior Chemists Science Camp, Monasterevin
Junior Einsteins runs a Junior Chemists science camp for children aged 5 to 11 in Co. Kildare, based in the Monasterevin area. A chemistry-themed camp typically centres on safe, hands-on experiments designed to spark curiosity about how everyday materials react and change, giving children a practical, sensory introduction to science over the course of the camp rather than classroom-based theory. As specific venue, dates and pricing aren't listed here, parents are encouraged to contact Junior Einsteins directly to confirm current camp details for the Monasterevin sessions before booking.
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The Daisy School of Dance - Maynooth & Dunshaughlin
The Daisy School of Dance, founded in 2009 by Rebecca Flynn, teaches Ballet, Acro Dance and Lyrical/Contemporary styles across its Maynooth and Dunshaughlin locations. Offering three distinct styles under one school lets dancers try different disciplines or specialise as they find what suits them best. The school is registered with the IDTA, BDQT and ARBTA dance associations, meaning classes and any exams follow recognised syllabi and grading standards within the dance industry.
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Designer Minds - Clane STEAM Summer Camp
At Scoil Phadraig in Clane, Co. Kildare, Designer Minds runs a STEAM summer camp for children aged 6 to 12, divided into a Junior group (1st-3rd class) and a Senior group (4th-6th class). The week focuses on science, technology, engineering, art and maths through practical, hands-on activities — building, testing and inventing rather than passive learning — giving kids a break from screens while still exercising curiosity. The camp runs for €180 per child, and like other Designer Minds venues around Kildare and beyond, the Junior and Senior groups are timetabled together at the same school.
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Straffan National School - Clane Sports Camp
This multi-sport summer camp runs at St. Patrick's Boys National School in Clane, Co. Kildare, for children aged 7 to 12. Rather than focusing on a single sport, the camp mixes a range of games and activities across the week to keep things varied and inclusive of different interests and abilities. The camp costs €85 per child, giving parents in the Clane area a straightforward, school-based holiday option close to home.
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Clane GAA - Summer Camp
Clane GAA runs a four-week summer camp for children aged 5 to 13, covering camogie, football and hurling across the sessions. Based in Clane, Co. Kildare, the camp gives kids a chance to try all three Gaelic games codes over the course of the summer. The camp is priced at €45 per child per week, and parents can book individual weeks rather than committing to the full four-week block, making it a flexible summer childcare option.
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Kilcock Canoe Polo Club
Kilcock Canoe Polo Club has been running junior and youth canoe polo training along the Royal Canal since 1998, making it one of the more established watersports clubs in the area. Canoe polo combines paddling skill with team tactics, similar to a water-based ball sport played from kayaks. The club has built up a large junior membership over the years, offering young paddlers in Kilcock, Co. Kildare a structured way to learn boat control, teamwork and water safety.
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Kilcock Celtic FC - KDUL / Coerver Academy
Kilcock Celtic FC runs a Coerver Coaching football academy for children aged 7 to 11, using the internationally recognised Coerver method to build individual technical skills such as ball control, dribbling and first touch. Sessions take place on Sundays at Kerdiffstown Park in Kilcock, Co. Kildare. Membership costs €60 a month and includes kit, giving parents a clear, all-in price for structured, skills-focused football coaching outside of regular team training.
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The Yurt - Kids Yoga & Mindfulness, Kildare
The Yurt, based in Kilmead, Co. Kildare, offers kids' yoga and mindfulness in two formats to suit different ages and schedules. A live online class runs weekly for children aged 9 to 12, giving pre-teens a regular, guided session they can join from home. For younger children from age 4 up, a pre-recorded home video series is available instead, letting families fit yoga and mindfulness practice into their own routine rather than a fixed class time. Both formats introduce children to breathing, movement and calming techniques that can help with focus and emotional regulation, all without needing to travel to a studio.
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Sallins GAA - Summer Camp
Sallins GAA runs a 5-day summer camp for kids at its grounds in Sallins, Co. Kildare, giving children a full week of coached Gaelic games skills sessions during the school holidays. At €80 per child, the camp is priced with families in mind, and family discounts are available for parents booking in more than one child — useful for households with siblings close in age. As a GAA club-run camp, it offers a community-based introduction to football and hurling skills coached by people connected to the local club.
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Ninja Fitness Ireland - Scoil Ui Riada, Kilcock
Ninja Fitness Ireland runs gymnastics and ninja-training classes at Scoil Uí Riada in Kilcock, Co. Kildare, catering for a wide age range from 3 up to 15. The programme is split into Mini Ninja Training for younger children and Super Ninja Training for older ones, blending gymnastics fundamentals with the obstacle-course-style movements popularised by ninja warrior-type training. Sessions run on Mondays and Thursdays during term. Outside term time, Easter and summer camps extend the same style of training into the school holidays, giving kids an active option when regular classes aren't running.
View full details →Kildare Academy of Dance - Pre School Classes, Naas
Kildare Academy of Dance runs pre-school dance classes for children aged 3 to 5 at its Naas studio (W1K Ladytown Business Park, Toughers), led by Jenny Mac Mahon. Rather than focusing purely on choreography, the classes are built around developing gross and fine motor skills alongside social skills, using dance as a vehicle for early physical and social development at an age when both are developing quickly. It's a gentle starting point for children who are new to structured classes, combining movement, music and group interaction in a pre-school-friendly format.
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Kids Coding Academy - Naas
Kids Coding Academy runs Saturday coding classes at Monread Community Centre in Naas, Co. Kildare, covering a broad spread of languages including Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS. Covering both back-end languages like Java and Python and front-end web basics like HTML5 and CSS gives children a rounded introduction to how software and websites are actually built, rather than focusing on just one tool. A free trial class is available, so parents can bring their child along to experience a session before signing up for the full course.
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Imagination Station - Sallins
Imagination Station in Sallins, Co. Kildare (Unit 3, The Waterways) offers a mix of drop-in creative play and structured art classes for children, giving families the flexibility of an open, come-as-you-are session or a more focused weekly class. During school holidays, the venue runs themed camps covering STEAM activities, slime-making and plushie crafts — hands-on, sensory projects that appeal to kids who enjoy making and experimenting. It's a good option for parents looking for a creative, low-pressure alternative to sports-based activities, whether for a one-off visit or a regular slot.
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Clane Athletic Club - Juvenile Athletics
Clane Athletic Club runs a structured juvenile athletics programme in Clane, Co. Kildare, covering age groups from U8 right up to U18 — a wide span that lets children join as young as under-8 and stay involved with the club right through their teenage years. Training covers the core athletics disciplines of jumps, throws and running, held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, giving juveniles a consistent routine to build fitness and technique over a season. Registration with Athletics Ireland is required to take part, as is standard for club athletics in Ireland, so it's worth budgeting for that alongside any club fees.
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K Leisure - Kids Activities, Athy
K Leisure's kids activities programme in Athy offers two structured camps for children aged 5 to 12. The Multi Activity Camp (€85) mixes a variety of sports and games across the week, while the Intensive Swim Camp (€65) focuses specifically on building swimming skills and water confidence. Both camps are aimed at the same 5-12 age bracket, so siblings or friends in that range can attend together, and parents can choose the format — broad multi-sport fun or focused swim coaching — that best suits their child. Further booking details are available directly from K Leisure.
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Athy Gymnastics Club
Athy Gymnastics Club offers recreational, advanced and competitive gymnastics for children from age 4 up, giving a pathway from a child's first class right through to competitive-level training. An awards programme recognises skill milestones along the way, giving younger or recreational gymnasts something to work toward even outside the competitive stream. Selection for the competitive squad is coach-assessed, meaning children move into that stream based on ability and coach judgement rather than automatically by age, keeping the competitive group appropriately matched in skill level.
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Shooting Stars Athy Stage School
Shooting Stars Athy Stage School teaches performing arts — singing, dance and drama — to children from age 3 upward, organised into six distinct age groups so material stays appropriately pitched as children grow. Covering all three performing arts disciplines together gives children a well-rounded introduction rather than specialising too early. All teachers are Garda-vetted, which parents will likely find reassuring, and the structured age-group system means the school can support a child's development in performing arts over several years as they move up through the groups.
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Designer Minds - Leixlip STEAM Summer Camp
Designer Minds runs a week-long STEAM summer camp at Confey College in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, for children aged 6 to 12. The programme splits into a Junior group for 1st-3rd class pupils and a Senior group for 4th-6th class pupils, so activities are pitched to the right stage for each age band. Expect a hands-on mix of science, technology, engineering, art and maths projects — building, experimenting and problem-solving rather than sitting at desks. It's a good option for kids who enjoy tinkering and want a break from sports-only camps. Price is €180 for the week. As with all Designer Minds camps, places tend to fill up, so early booking is worth considering for the Leixlip location.
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Orla Gildea - Leixlip Youth & Community Centre
Orla Gildea runs drama classes on Thursdays at Leixlip Youth & Community Centre in Confey, Co. Kildare, covering a wide age range from 5 up to 17. Children are grouped by age — Junior for 5 to 7 year olds, Intermediate for 8 to 12 year olds, and a Senior group for teens — so material and pace suit each stage of development. Term fees are €195, and families who aren't sure yet can try a pay-as-you-go trial session before committing to the full term. It's a good option for parents looking for a structured, age-graded drama class rather than a one-off workshop.
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Anyone 4 Science - Leixlip
Anyone 4 Science runs chemistry and general science classes on Mondays at Leixlip Parish Centre, Co. Kildare, specifically for home-schooled children aged 4 to 10. Classes are split into two groups — Juniors for ages 4 to 6 and Seniors for ages 7 to 10 — so activities and explanations are pitched at the right level for each age band. Because the programme is designed around home education, it offers a hands-on science option during the school week rather than after hours, giving home-schooling families in the Leixlip area a structured, age-appropriate way to cover science topics through experiments and practical demonstrations.
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Maynooth Taekwon-Do School - Little Dragons
The Little Dragons programme at Maynooth Taekwon-Do School introduces taekwondo to children aged 5 to 8, with classes held Tuesdays and Saturdays at St. Mary's Boys National School on Moyglare Road, Maynooth. At this age, sessions focus on basic kicks, coordination, listening skills and following instructions in a group setting, laying the groundwork for later belt progression. The twice-weekly schedule gives young beginners a regular routine to build consistency, while the school setting keeps the venue familiar for many local families.
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Scoil Choca Naofa - After School Activities, Kilcock
Scoil Choca Naofa in Kilcock, Co. Kildare, runs a broad after-school activities programme covering art, music, LEGO building, coding, drama, GAA, soccer and athletics. Clubs are organised by class level, spanning infants through to the senior classes, so there's a suitable option whatever stage a child is at in primary school. With such a wide spread of activities on offer at Mill Lane, parents can mix and match clubs across the week to fit around their child's interests, whether that's a creative outlet like art or drama, a sporting club like GAA or soccer, or a more technical option like coding and LEGO-based STEM.
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Maynooth University - CoderDojo
CoderDojo at Maynooth University is a free, weekly coding club for children and teens aged 8 to 16, running during term-time on campus. It's part of the volunteer-led CoderDojo movement, which pairs mentors with young people to build programming skills in a relaxed, club-style setting rather than a formal classroom. Beginners typically start with Scratch, a common entry point for young coders, before rotating through more advanced material such as the BBC micro:bit, Robocode and Java as their confidence grows. Being free and university-hosted makes it an accessible option for families in the Maynooth area wanting to introduce their child to coding without a course fee.
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Ace Martial Arts - Maynooth
Ace Martial Arts in Blacklion, Maynooth, Co. Kildare teaches kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) to children aged 6 and up, alongside boxing and mixed classes for those who want to try more than one discipline. The club describes itself as a welcoming community, and timetabling is flexible enough to fit around school and family schedules. BJJ builds grappling technique, body awareness and discipline in a structured, non-striking format, making it a popular entry point to martial arts for children who might not want a strike-based sport. Boxing and mixed sessions give older kids a broader range of skills to choose from.
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Celbridge Piano - Keyboard Games
Celbridge Piano's Keyboard Games course teaches piano to children aged 4 to 7 in small groups of 2 to 4 students, with each class running 30 minutes. Teaching follows an audiation-based approach, meaning children learn to internalise and 'hear' music before matching it to notation, a method often used to build genuine musicality rather than rote note-reading. The small group size keeps sessions social while still giving each child meaningful individual attention from the tutor.
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Bubbles Play & Music - Celbridge
Bubbles Play & Music, based at St Wolstan's Abbey in Celbridge, runs a range of classes for children from 6 weeks old up to age 5, including Sensory Baby Play, Play & Learn, Music, Art and Sports. Covering such a wide span within one provider means families can stay with Bubbles as their child grows, moving from early sensory classes for infants into more active music, art and sports sessions as they approach school age. Having several class types under one roof also makes it easy to try a different format if one style doesn't suit a particular child.
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Celbridge Playzone - Sensory Explorers
Sensory Explorers at Celbridge Playzone runs weekly inclusive sensory play sessions every Tuesday from 11am to 12pm, aimed at neurodivergent children and their siblings. Each session is built around a themed sensory activity, giving structure and variety week to week while keeping the environment welcoming and low-pressure for children who benefit from a more sensory-considered space. Explicitly including siblings in the session means the whole family can take part together rather than splitting up for separate activities.
View full details →Orla Gildea School of Speech and Drama - Celbridge
Orla Gildea School of Speech and Drama runs classes at The Mill in Celbridge every Wednesday, split into a Junior group for ages 5-7 and an Intermediate group for ages 8-12. Speech and drama training builds public-speaking confidence, clear articulation and performance skills, useful well beyond the drama class itself. Term fees are €215, covering a full term of weekly Wednesday sessions for whichever age group a child joins.
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Kenpo Karate Academy - Celbridge
Kenpo Karate Academy on Main Street in Celbridge runs a children's karate programme for ages 4 and up, with confidence and discipline as central themes alongside the physical technique. Progress is marked through a belt-graduation system, giving children a visible reward and sense of achievement as they advance through the ranks. That structured progression tends to help keep younger children motivated, since each new belt is a clear, tangible sign of how far they've come.
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Anne Maher School of Ballet
Anne Maher School of Ballet runs weekly ballet classes across three towns — Naas, Newbridge and Trim — starting with Twinkle Toes for children from age 3.5. From that starting class, students can progress through the school's structure as they get older, giving a long-term pathway rather than a single standalone class. Having classes in three separate towns means families across a wider stretch of Kildare and Meath have a local option to choose from.
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Naas Kickboxing and Fitness
Naas Kickboxing and Fitness runs children's kickboxing classes in Naas, Co. Kildare, split by age: a Thursday class for 5 to 9 year olds, and more frequent sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for 10 to 16 year olds. The extra weekly sessions available to the older group suit children wanting to train more regularly and progress technique faster, while the single weekly class for younger kids keeps things manageable for beginners. Kickboxing builds cardiovascular fitness, coordination and discipline alongside striking technique, appealing to kids who want a more dynamic alternative to traditional martial arts.
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SBG Naas - Kids Martial Arts
SBG Naas offers children's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Co. Kildare, split into two age groups — 7 to 9 and 10 to 12 — so technique and intensity can be matched to each stage. Alongside the BJJ classes, the gym also runs Growing Gorillas, a personal development programme that uses martial arts as a vehicle for building confidence, focus and resilience rather than purely competitive skill. Together, the two programmes give parents a choice between a more traditional grappling-focused class and one with an explicit personal-development angle.
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Water Babies -Dublin
At Jigginstown in County Kildare, Water Babies offers swimming lessons for children from newborn to five years old, using the sessions for both skill-building and close parent-child bonding time in the water. Each 30-minute class is limited to 10 children with one carer apiece, teaching water skills gradually through song, play and repetition.
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Water Babies -Dublin
Water Babies' Abbeyland venue in County Kildare runs swimming classes for babies and children up to five years old, combining developmental benefits with a dedicated bonding opportunity between parent and child in the pool. Classes last 30 minutes and are capped at 10 children, each with their own carer, teaching water skills through song, play and repetition.
View full details →Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools
In Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools run children's classes as part of a network that also covers Naas, Tallaght (Old Bawn) and Carlow. Both traditional and sport Taekwon-Do are taught, with younger children introduced to the martial art through fun, age-appropriate sessions. Instruction is led by senior instructor 8th Dan Master Stephen Doyle, who has served as Irish national coach for more than 20 years and is a former European gold medallist; all coaches are Garda vetted and recognised by the Irish Martial Arts Council. Classes suit ages 5-15 and cost 45 euro a month or 100 euro for a block of 10, with reduced family rates for siblings. A free trial class is available for anyone wanting to try before joining - contact Stephen on 087-6986491 / info@masterdoyle.com.
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On Saturday mornings from 10.30am, Zumbini runs a 45-minute music and movement class for babies, toddlers and young children up to age 5 at Monasterevin Community Hall, County Kildare. Parents or caregivers take part alongside their child, with singing, dancing and simple percussion instruments used to encourage bonding and early development. Zumbini also runs sister Saturday classes in Portarlington, Athy and Carlow. A block of 4 weeks costs 55 euro, or 70 euro for 6 weeks, and each child gets a small welcome gift at their first session plus a certificate at the end of the course. Contact the organiser to book a place.
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Swimtastic.ie
In Kildare, Swimtastic.ie teaches swimming from its Killashee pool, part of the same Midlands network that also serves Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny. Classes are structured by age, so children move through a clear progression from their first splashes as babies to independent swimming as they get older. Baby Swim (3-12 months) is a calm, sensory-led introduction to the water with an emphasis on bonding, followed by Toddler Swim (1-3 years) for play-based safety and early technique, and Preschool Swim (3-5 years) for building independence and breath control in small groups. From age 5, Junior Swim sees children swim without a parent, developing stronger strokes and stamina. As with Swimtastic's other pools, pricing varies by age group and term - contact them directly for current rates in Killashee.
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Chime in & Play
At St Wolstan's Abbey in Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Chime in & Play offers parent-and-child music and play sessions for children aged 1 to 5. The classes combine playing and music to support development, while helping parents get to know their child's stage of growth and how to encourage it. Days and times vary and are listed on the website, with some venues, including this one, running a summer term as well as the regular school-year programme. Classes start from €15, with terms from €50.
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Tiny Tutus
Tiny Tutus' Osberstown venue in Co. Kildare offers ballet classes for children aged 2 to 14, including the toddler-focused Tutu & Me programme for 2 to 3.5-year-olds. Tutu & Me sessions bring parent and child together through music, movement and imaginative play, and caregivers are required to stay for the full class. Older children can progress to independent classes suited to preschool and school-age dancers, building technique and confidence with drop-off arrangements that vary by age. Pricing is set per 8-week term: €76 for Tutu & Me, €92 for Little Tutus 1-3 and Primary, and €120 for Grade 1+. Regular classes call for proper ballet attire, though comfortable clothes are fine for a trial. Osberstown is one of several Tiny Tutus locations across Dublin and Kildare.
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Archaeology Camps – Booking Now
Rivertown Hall at Maynooth University hosts an Archaeology Camp for 7-12 year olds, offering a university-campus setting for a week of hands-on history. Campers explore the past through practical activities such as simulated digs, artefact handling and storytelling, aimed at curious children who enjoy investigating and problem-solving rather than a purely sports-based camp. Sessions run year-round, so the Maynooth camp is one of several dates available to families in Co. Kildare and the wider commuter belt.
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Ready Steady Play Midlands
Ready Steady Play Midlands runs weekly sensory and play classes across five locations - Athlone, Mullingar, Portlaoise, Tullamore and Naas - led by play leaders with a background in child development. Sensory Baby Play suits newborns up to pre-walkers, while Toddler Play covers pre-walkers through to 3.5 years, with over 30 rotating themes across the year, from under-the-sea adventures to circus skills. Between the five venues, classes run six days a week: Athlone on Mondays and Saturdays, Mullingar on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Portlaoise on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Tullamore on Thursdays and Fridays, and Naas on Fridays. Alongside the structured play, sessions build in time for parents and caregivers to connect with each other. A 5-week term starts from €72.
View full details →Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools
Master Doyle Taekwon-Do Schools teach children's Taekwon-Do at their Naas West venue in Co. Kildare, one of four locations alongside Maynooth, Tallaght (Old Bawn) and Carlow. Classes take in both traditional and sport Taekwon-Do, with sessions for younger children designed as a fun, accessible introduction to the martial art. The school is led by senior instructor 8th Dan Master Stephen Doyle, Irish national coach for over 20 years and a former European gold medallist; all instructors are Garda vetted and recognised by the Irish Martial Arts Council. Suitable for ages 5-15, classes are priced at 45 euro a month or 100 euro for a 10-class block, with family rates available for siblings training together. New students can drop in for a free trial class, or contact Stephen on 087-6986491 / info@masterdoyle.com.
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Rathangan Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
This Rathangan family group offers a mix of nursery rhymes, sensory play, books, baby massage and a soft play area for children from birth to age 3, giving parents and carers plenty to keep little ones engaged while they connect with other families nearby. Sessions run every Wednesday during school term from 10 to 11.30am at Rathangan Hall, Newtown Street, County Kildare.
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Monasterevin Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Monasterevin Parent, Baby and Toddler Group is a free weekly social session for parents and carers with babies and toddlers, mixing singing, dancing and messy play activities that change from week to week. The group also marks the calendar with festive days for Halloween and Christmas, adding a bit of extra fun to the usual routine. Sessions run every Wednesday during school term from 10am to 12pm at Monasterevin Community Centre, Whelan's Row, County Kildare, with no booking required — just drop in and meet other local families.
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Leixlip Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
This independent parent and toddler group, affiliated with the Kildare County Childcare Commission, runs from the Leixlip Youth and Community Centre at Newtown House, Captain's Hill, Newtown, Leixlip. Sessions take place at 10am on Mondays and 11am on Tuesdays during term time, with all staff Garda vetted. The group is well stocked with age-appropriate, educational and sensory toys, mostly new and rotated between sessions after cleaning, and bathrooms with baby changing facilities are located just outside the hall. The cost is €2 per family. A separate, free Leixlip toddler group also meets on Thursdays at Our Lady's Parish Centre on Old Hill for families who prefer that venue.
View full details →Leixlip Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Leixlip Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets at Our Lady's Parish Centre on Old Hill, Leixlip, every Thursday at 10am during school term time, welcoming parents, grandparents and minders along with babies and toddlers from birth to around 4 years old. It's a simple, free drop-in session offering a change of scenery for little ones and a chance for adults to chat. New members are always welcome, with no need to book ahead. A second Leixlip toddler group, affiliated with the Kildare County Childcare Commission, runs from the Leixlip Youth and Community Centre on Newtown for families who prefer that side of town.
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Leixlip Library Baby and Toddler Group
Leixlip Baby & Toddler Time is a free social morning for children up to preschool age and the grown-ups who bring them, combining storytelling and songs from 11am with a well-stocked toy room to keep little ones entertained. Tea and coffee are on hand for parents and carers too. Sessions run every Friday from 10 to 11.30am at Leixlip Library, Captain's Hill, Newtown, County Kildare, with no need to book — families can simply come along.
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Kill Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Also known as Kill Time Playgroup, this parent, baby and toddler group offers a laid-back pay-as-you-go session where children play freely while parents catch up over tea, coffee and a treat. Beyond the regular weekly meet-up, the group occasionally runs special events, such as sensory classes with Little Turtles, and organises a summer buggy walking group. Sessions run every Monday during term time from 10am to 12pm at Hope Cottage, Main Street, Kill West, County Kildare (opposite the Spar), priced at €3 per family. Updates are shared through the group's WhatsApp group.
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Kildangan Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Kildangan Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets in the newly refurbished Kildangan Community Hall, giving families a fresh space to enjoy fun, play and early learning together. Toys and activities are set out for the children, while parents and carers get the chance to meet other families in the area. Sessions run every Wednesday morning during term time from 10 to 11am at Kildangan Community Hall, Bridgeside Cottages, Kilbeg, County Kildare, and are free to attend.
View full details →Kilcullen Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Kilcullen Carer and Toddler Group is a support-focused meet-up for carers of children under 6, offering snacks, tea and coffee alongside toys and craft activities for the children. The relaxed, inclusive setting is designed to help parents and carers build friendships while their children play and socialise together, and guest groups such as Clever Little Handies occasionally join to teach baby sign language. No booking is needed — just drop in, with each carer responsible for their own child throughout. Sessions run every Wednesday morning during term time from 10am to 12pm in Room 3, Kilcullen Parish, County Kildare, with a €3 per family donation requested to cover costs.
View full details →Happy Peeps Sensory Play
Happy Peeps Sensory Play offers small-group, child-led messy play sessions for children aged 3 to 6 at Leixlip Youth & Community Centre, County Kildare. In a relaxed, supportive setting, children are free to regulate, get hands-on with sensory materials, and express themselves, with smaller group sizes than a typical class. Sessions run from 10.30 to 11.30am, priced at €58 per term. Parents, grandparents or childminders are welcome to attend and are asked to stay for the full session; a spare change of clothes and a small towel or wipes are recommended. A separate Babies & Toddlers Sensory Play session also runs in a different location — check the group's Instagram page for updates, or contact Vicky on 085 737 7109 with any questions.
View full details →Fireflies Leixlip Parent and Kids Group
Fireflies Leixlip Parent and Kids Group is a free-play social club designed specifically for children aged 3 to 7 with autism and other complex needs, giving them a safe, secure space to explore different sensory stations at their own pace. The group's motto, "let's play the sensory way," sums up its relaxed, child-led approach. Sessions run every Wednesday during term time from 5.30 to 7pm in the large, secure hall at Leixlip Youth & Community Centre, County Kildare, offering both children and their parents a regular weekly chance to connect with others in similar circumstances.
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Elmm Infant Massage Castledermot
Elmm Infant Massage runs baby massage classes for babies from newborn up to pre-crawling age at Teach Diarmada in Castledermot, County Kildare. One parent or caregiver attends with their baby, learning hands-on massage techniques that can support bonding, sleep and comfort during the early months. The course runs weekly on Thursdays over a five-week term, priced at €130.
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Dunlavin Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Run at Kildare Steiner School, the Síológa Parent & Child Programme offers a calm, unhurried space for parents to grow and explore alongside children aged 1 to 3, in keeping with the school's Steiner approach to shared, gentle learning. It's also a chance to connect with other like-minded local parents. Sessions run twice a week during term time, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 12pm, at Kildare Steiner School, Gormanstown, Dunlavin, County Kildare. Places are limited, so early enquiry is recommended; contact info@kildaresteinerschool.ie for current costs and availability.
View full details →Castledermot Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Also known as Tír na Nóg, Castledermot Parent, Baby and Toddler Group welcomes children of any age, from newborns up, along with their parents and carers, for tea, biscuits and a chat while the little ones make new friends. There's no need to book — just pop in. Sessions run three mornings a week during school term — Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9.30am to 12pm — at Teach Community Centre, Castledermot, County Kildare, at a cost of €2 per family.
View full details →Carbury Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Carbury Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Thursday morning during term time at Carbury GAA, Parstown, County Kildare, welcoming babies and preschoolers along with the mums, dads, grandparents and minders who bring them. The large hall gives kids plenty of room to run around while adults settle in for a cuppa and a chat. From time to time the group hosts special guests, such as Mucky Picnic, for a change of pace. Sessions run from 10am to 12pm and are free to attend.
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Baby Sensory Kildare & Carlow
Baby Sensory classes at the Keadeen Hotel, Co. Kildare, are suitable for babies from birth to 13 months and cover creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual development, textures, scents and music - all in simple, practical ways parents can easily repeat at home. Original and traditional songs and rhymes help develop early speech and language skills, alongside sensory signing activities that let parents and babies start communicating from birth.
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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Kildare?
Kids Patch lists 125 kids activities and classes in Kildare. 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 Kildare?
The categories with the most listings are Parent-and-toddler (35), Drama (12), Developmental (10), Martial Arts (10), Dance (8), Arts and crafts (6), Camps (6), Football (6), and 11 more.
What age range do kids activities and classes in Kildare cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 24 years. 89 of the 125 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 Kildare cost?
9 of the 125 listings publish a price, ranging from €5 to €14.99. 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 Kildare?
Yes — 3 of the 125 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 Kildare?
It varies by provider: of the 125 listings, 26 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.