Browse 11 kids classes and activities in Kilkenny City. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
Kilkenny Parent and Toddler Group welcomes mammies, dads and childminders to pop along to their playgroup - connect with other adults as the little ones have a blast listening to nursery rhymes, enjoying books and sensory play. Perfect for newborns to 4 years. Location: Millennium Court, Hebron Road, Kilkenny. Time: every Wednesday, 10-11.30am (during term time). Cost: free. Contact: 087 1939776. Note: there is no social media to stay up to date with for this group.
View full details →Our baby massage classes are a lovely, calm, warm, welcoming and relaxed place to be with your little bundle - a lovely chance to have quality time with your baby. Baby massage techniques are demonstrated using a doll while you massage your baby, and you'll be given a copy of the strokes to take home. Baby massage is a gentle blend of massage, reflexology and baby yoga. Each class runs for about 1.5 hours over 5 weeks, and is suitable from birth to pre-crawling. We'll chat about relevant baby topics, and you'll meet other parents and have a chance to swap ideas and tips. Tea/coffee and cake are included at the end of class, a lovely way to finish up. Thursdays, 11.30am, The Smithland Centre, Loughboy, Kilkenny. Certified IAIM instructor.
View full details →Inistioge Parent and Toddler Group, based in Kilkenny, has lots of space for the little ones to run around, and plenty of chats and support for caregivers - arts & crafts, story time and songs for all. All welcome for a coffee and a chat, so just drop in. Check out their Facebook, as the sensory play looks amazing. The group also hosts festive fun events for the likes of Halloween and Christmas. Location: upstairs in Cois Abhann Community Centre, Church Street, Inistioge, Kilkenny. Time: every Tuesday, 10am-12pm (during term time). Cost: €2 per family. Contact: 087 3211926.
View full details →New Park Parent and Toddler Group, based in Kilkenny, has been running for over 25 years. Parents and childminders enjoy a chat, a cup of tea or coffee, while their children play in a safe, relaxed environment, with toys galore, story time, music time and, of course, snack time. This group is popular, so places must be booked in advance through the website. Location: Kilkenny Presbyterian Church, 16 New Road, Kilkenny. Time: every Tuesday, 10.30am-12pm (during term time). Cost: free. Contact: 086 1547151.
View full details →Join The Wonder Years Play & Mindfulness for a four-week block of messy play classes, suitable for kids aged 9 months to 4 years old. You can find us in The Scouts Den in Kilkenny. Classes are term-based and usually run on Friday, 10.30-11.30am. Stay up to date through our social media.
View full details →Swimtastic.ie is a leading provider of high-quality swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, and young children across Ireland. Our goal is to create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can develop essential water skills, build confidence, and foster a lifelong love of swimming. Age groups and programmes: Parent and Child Programme, where parents/guardians attend class with their little ones; Baby Swim (3-12 months), a gentle, sensory-rich water introduction focusing on bonding, water confidence, and foundational skills; Toddler Swim (1-3 years), play-based learning to enhance water safety, movement, and early swimming techniques; Preschool Swim (3-5 years), small group lessons designed to build independence, stroke development, and breath control; and Junior Swim (5+ years), where parents/guardians do not need to get in the water - progressive lessons focusing on technique, endurance, and water safety skills. Swimtastic.ie operates in multiple locations across the Midlands, using warm, child-friendly pools, including in Laois, Carlow, Kilkenny and Kildare. Why choose Swimtastic? Expert, fully qualified instructors; small class sizes for personalised attention; warm, family-friendly swimming pools; a focus on fun, safety, and skill development; and flexible class options to suit busy parents.
View full details →Our classes typically involve a structured class of singing, rhymes, dancing etc, led by the class teacher; stimulating light displays with hands-on 'touch' experiences; a little photoshoot opportunity; and free play with a selection of Montessori toys. Keep up to date on our classes and locations in Carlow & Kilkenny through Instagram.
View full details →Turtle Tots lessons are truly child-centred. Each child is nurtured and activities are adapted to meet each individual’s needs. By the time you have reached the end of our baby programme we have taught you all the separate techniques and practices necessary for independent swimming. Our highly trained and skilled teachers ensure lessons are fun and sociable for everyone, whilst teaching your child essential life-saving skills. Babies from 3 months to 4.5 year olds can partake in Turtle Tot swimming lessons.
View full details →Locations: Vitality Hub, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois; Treo Nua Centre, Portlaoise, Co. Laois; Holycross Church Hall, Co. Tipperary; Sacred Heart Primary, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary; Premier Hall, Thurles, Co. Tipperary; Oxmantown National School, Birr, Co. Offaly. Little Kickers, 1.5-2.5 years, 9am. Junior Kickers, 2.5-3.5 years, 10am. Mighty Kickers, 3.5-5 years, 11am. All parents and family are welcome to attend, watch and encourage the child during the class. Children will need comfortable runners and a drink for the breaks. All classes are held indoors and are not weather dependent.
View full details →Broad gymnastics offering from Mini Gym (3.5-5) through competitive streams, trampolining and GymABLE (disability-inclusive) classes.
View full details →Saturday kickboxing for ages 6-16 at Kilkenny Combat Academy, 11am-12:30pm; first session free, €20/month.
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