Kids Activities in Laois
Browse 50 kids activities and classes in Laois. Popular categories in Laois include Parent-and-toddler, Arts and crafts, Developmental.
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Tea and Tots (Midlands Down syndrome Centre)
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Down Syndrome Centre Midlands, 27 Conboyne Close, Bellingham, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
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Portlaoise FRC Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Treo Nua, Harpur's Lane, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
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Mountmellick 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 Methodist Hall, Mountmellick, Co Laois.
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Baby & Me Rathdowney 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 Clochar Centre, Main Street, Rathdowney.
View full details →Rugbytots - Portarlington Community Centre
Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at Portarlington Community Centre, Saturday. Run by Rugbytots Midlands Leinster.
View full details →Rugbytots - Holy Family Junior School
Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at Holy Family Junior School, Saturday. Run by Rugbytots Midlands Leinster.
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Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow & Kilkenny
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 County Laois, Carlow & Kilkenny
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 Honeybadger Academy (SBG Portarlington)
Martial arts gym offering BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai and striking classes for adults, kids and teens.
View full details →Portarlington CCÉ (Comhaltas)
Traditional Irish music branch holding group music classes (tin whistle, flute, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, piano, concertina) for children and adults on Friday evenings in St Michael's (Old Girls) National School.
View full details →Kids In Motion Gymnastics
Gymnastics club offering rhythmic gymnastics, dance combination classes and Irish dance classes for kids in Portarlington.
View full details →All Abilities Stage School - Portarlington
Inclusive stage school teaching singing, speech, dance and acting; classes for ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-18, welcoming children of all abilities.
View full details →Ninja Tots - Mountmellick
Ninja Tots programme blending gymnastics, martial arts and parkour for kids aged 18 months to 5 years, with free taster classes.
View full details →Mountmellick Gymnastics Club
Gymnastics classes for children from 3 years and up, running Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays.
View full details →Kickbox Fitness Training (Mountmellick)
Kickboxing and fitness classes for toddlers, kids, teenagers and adults from age 3+, focused on physical fitness, self-defence and confidence-building.
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Mountmellick Youth & Family Resource Centre - Youth Groups
Mountmellick Youth & Family Resource Centre runs Shapes Youth Group and Fun Club sessions for school-age children, with activities held Monday to Thursday. Term fees range from roughly €10 to €20, keeping the programme accessible for local families. Based at the resource centre in Mountmellick, Co. Laois, the groups combine sport and general youth activities in a community setting, giving children a regular, affordable after-school outlet.
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Laois County Council - Tin Whistle Classes, Mountmellick
Laois County Council runs free tin whistle classes for children aged 7 to 16 at Mountmellick Library, split into two age groups over a 4-week course. The classes are held as part of Cruinniú na nÓg, the national day of free creativity for children and young people, giving families a no-cost introduction to a traditional Irish instrument. Based at the library on O'Moore Street, the short course suits children wanting to try tin whistle without committing to a longer-term music programme.
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Laois Leisure - Swimming & AquaFit, Portarlington
Laois Leisure runs children's swimming lessons alongside AquaFit classes at its Portlaoise centre in Co. Laois. The swim programme covers the fundamentals young swimmers need — water confidence, breathing and basic strokes — in a supervised indoor pool. AquaFit sessions run in parallel for those looking for a fun, low-impact way to build fitness in the water. Contact Laois Leisure directly for current timetables, age groups and pricing, as class details can vary by term.
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Portarlington Afterschools
Portarlington Afterschools has been running afterschool programmes for children since 2002, based at Portarlington Community Centre in Co. Laois. As a sports-focused afterschool provider, sessions give children a way to stay active and occupied after the school day ends, in a setting local to the town rather than requiring a longer trip elsewhere. With more than two decades of programmes behind it, it's a long-established option for families in Portarlington looking for a dependable local afterschool activity.
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Speak Out Drama - Portlaoise
Speak Out Drama is an award-winning drama school in Portlaoise offering acting, singing and dance classes, with summer camps running during school holidays. Students get the chance to perform at Dunamaise Arts Centre, giving the weekly classes a real performance outcome to work toward rather than just skills practice in the studio. Combining all three performing arts disciplines — acting, singing and dance — in one school suits children interested in musical theatre or general stage confidence rather than a single specialism.
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Portlaoise Gymnastics Club - Gym Start
Portlaoise Gymnastics Club's Gym Start class is aimed at children aged 5 and up, though 4-year-olds already in school can also join. Classes are capped at a 1:8 coach-to-child ratio, keeping group sizes manageable, and children are introduced to the full range of gymnastics apparatus as part of the weekly class rather than working on just one piece at a time. It's designed as a solid entry point into club gymnastics, giving young beginners a broad first exposure to the sport.
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Ninja Tots - Portlaoise
Ninja Tots, held at Portlaoise Parish Centre on Stradbally Road, offers martial-arts-inspired play for children aged 2 to 7, led by coach Shane Culleton. Rather than formal martial arts instruction, the class channels similar movement patterns — balance, coordination, controlled energy — into a playful format better suited to very young children. It works well as an early stepping stone for kids who might move on to a more structured martial art once they're a bit older, while still being a complete, standalone activity in its own right.
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Krav Maga Portlaoise & Midlands - Kids Krav Maga
Krav Maga Portlaoise & Midlands runs a kids' Krav Maga programme built around self-defence, discipline, confidence and general fitness, and has been growing steadily since 2018. Krav Maga's practical, situation-based approach to self-defence is adapted for younger students, with an emphasis on awareness and confidence as much as physical technique. The programme's growth since it started points to steady demand across the Portlaoise and Midlands area for this style of martial arts training for children.
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Ready to Play
Child development experts and teachers create a unique experience weekly, encouraging early learning and development. In class we pride ourselves on forging a sense of community where parents and caregivers build personal connections and lifelong friendships, with classes throughout the Midlands. Through socialisation, your child will explore and discover the world around them. Our classes are great fun for parents, caregivers and children alike, to share together in the vital first five years. Each week you and your little one will go on a new play and musical adventure into the rainforest, under the sea, practising circus skills and many more, with over 30 themes to explore during the year. Our Baby classes are suitable from newborn to pre-walkers, while our Walkers-Toddlers Play & Music classes are suitable for pre-walkers to 3.5 year olds.
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Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny
Little Kickers holds football classes on Main Street in Portarlington, Co. Laois, for toddlers and young children, as part of its wider County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny programme. Age groups run back to back — Little Kickers (1.5-2.5 years) at 9am, Junior Kickers (2.5-3.5 years) at 10am, and Mighty Kickers (3.5-5 years) at 11am — with all sessions held indoors so they're never cancelled for weather. Parents and family are welcome to watch and encourage from the sidelines; just bring runners and a drink. The cost is a €29 joining fee for kit and insurance, plus €50 per month.
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Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny
At Harpur's Lane in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Little Kickers offers football sessions for young children as part of its County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny programme. Classes are grouped by age — Little Kickers (1.5-2.5 years) at 9am, Junior Kickers (2.5-3.5 years) at 10am, and Mighty Kickers (3.5-5 years) at 11am — and are held indoors, so sessions go ahead regardless of the weather. Parents are encouraged to stay and cheer their child on throughout the class; all that's needed is comfortable runners and a drink for breaks. Joining costs €29 for kit and insurance, with a €50 monthly fee after that.
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Mindful Present Moments
In the Summerhill/Aghnaharna area of County Laois, Mindful Present Moments offers mindfulness and yoga classes for children aged 5 to 12 that combine art activities with breathwork, yoga and meditation. The sessions are designed to introduce mindfulness concepts in a way that suits children, using creative art projects as a way into calmer, more focused practices like breathwork and meditation. All supplies are provided as part of the class. A four-week term is priced at €60.
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Water Babies -Dublin
In Graigue, County Laois, Water Babies offers swimming classes for children from newborn up to five years old, combining developmental benefits with focused one-on-one bonding time between parent and child in the water. Groups are capped at 10 children with one carer each, and 30-minute sessions build water skills steadily through song, play and repetition.
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The Yoga Fairy Classes
The Yoga Fairy Classes bring children's yoga to the Mind & Body House in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, over a four-week Saturday block priced at €50, with separate sessions for ages 3-6 and 7-12. Each class works on flexibility, balance, focus and coordination through playful poses, mindful breathing and simple ways to connect with body and feelings - all in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. Children just need comfortable clothing and a bottle of water, and parents are free to drop off rather than stay for the session.
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The Yoga Fairy
The Yoga Fairy runs playful, themed yoga workshops for preschoolers at the Mind & Body House in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. A Valentine's Day session for three- and four-year-olds combines simple yoga poses, stories and gentle breathing exercises built around themes of kindness, sharing and self-love. It's a drop-and-go event lasting one hour and costing €15; children just need comfortable clothing and a bottle of water. Seasonal, one-off workshops like this run through the year, so it's worth keeping an eye out for the next themed class.
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The Wonder Years Play & Mindfulness
The Wonder Years Play & Mindfulness runs a Tummy Time & Sensory Play session in County Laois for babies from newborn up to around six months old, before they're crawling. Led by a Tummy Time Practitioner, the interactive workshop shows caregivers how to build tummy time into everyday play, alongside sensory activities suited to very young babies. Afterwards there's time for a cuppa and a chat, giving new parents a chance to meet others in the same stage of early parenthood. A baby ticket costs €15. The Wonder Years Play & Mindfulness also runs a separate four-week messy play programme for older toddlers in Kilkenny.
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Rathdowney Children With Additional Needs Social Group
Incredabilities is a social group for children with additional needs in Rathdowney and the surrounding area, set up by parents to give kids from age three through their teens a space for inclusion, friendship and play. It also gives parents a chance to connect with others facing similar challenges. Sessions run every Saturday from 3.30 to 5pm at Rathdowney's Youth Club, Clochar Centre, for €2 per family. Only parents or guardians, the child and their siblings can attend play dates - friends and other non-family members can't be accommodated, and each parent signs in and remains responsible for their own children on arrival. Contact chloemartin317@gmail.com for more information.
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Portlaoise Library - Baby & Toddler Group / Kids Book Clubs
Portlaoise Library on Lower Main Street runs a broad mix of free family sessions, from baby storytime to Lego play and book clubs for older kids. The Baby and Toddler Book Club uses songs, stories and rhymes to build early literacy skills for ages 0-3, meeting fortnightly on Thursdays from 10.30 to 11.30am. School-age readers can join Radioactive Readers (ages 7-9, Tuesdays at 4pm) or the Tweens Book Club (ages 10-12, Thursdays at 4pm), both recommended for booking in advance. Lego Free Play is a Saturday drop-in from 11am to 1pm, no booking needed. All sessions are free. Contact 057 86 22333 or portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie, and confirm dates around school holidays as they can shift.
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Portlaoise Family Resource Centre - Toddler & Kids Groups
Portlaoise Family Resource Centre on Harpur's Lane runs a parent-and-toddler morning every Monday from 9.30 to 11.30am, mixing play, art and craft, outdoor time, music, dance and storytelling for babies and toddlers while parents chat over tea and coffee. It's a drop-in session, no booking needed, and costs just €2 per family. The centre also runs youth clubs for older children on Tuesdays: a Junior Youth Group for ages 7-12 from 6 to 7pm, followed by a Senior Youth Group for 13-18 year-olds from 7 to 8pm, covering games, art, mindfulness, cookery and more. Membership is required for the youth clubs, with forms available at the centre. Contact info@portlaoisefrc.ie for details.
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Portarlington- Baby Group / Kids Book Clubs / Lego Group
Portarlington Library on Main Street hosts free groups for babies through to preteens, alongside regular pop-up events, especially around school holidays. The Baby and Toddler Book Club meets every Wednesday from 10.30 to 11.30am for under-threes to read, sing and play - places are limited, so it's worth calling or emailing ahead. A Junior Book Club for ages 9-12 runs on the last Wednesday of the month, and Lego Free Play is a no-booking Saturday drop-in from 10.30am. Everything is free. Contact the library on 057 8643751 or portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie to confirm current dates.
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Portarlington Toddler Group & Buggy Group
Portarlington Toddler Group runs Fridays from 9 to 11am at the Parochial Hall in Cooltederry, with a light healthy snack and hot and cold drinks provided for both children and adults. Numbers are capped at 35 children, so pre-booking is essential, and each child is registered at their first visit for insurance purposes. Entry costs between €2 and €4 per child, with an optional €10 membership offering a discounted rate, priority booking and a loyalty programme. Activities and special events are shared via the group's Facebook, Instagram and Members WhatsApp group. The same group also runs a Buggy Group walk on Tuesday mornings, meeting at 10am at Costa - a good option for parents who'd rather get moving than sit down. Contact portplaygroup@gmail.com for more.
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Portarlington Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Portarlington Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets twice a week at Portarlington Community Centre on Link Road - Tuesdays from 9.30 to 10.30am and Fridays from 10.45am to 12.15pm - on a drop-in basis with no need to book. Mums, dads and childminders bring babies and toddlers along for playtime, storytelling and simple educational activities in a relaxed setting. It's free to attend, though it's worth checking times during school holidays as they can change. Contact portplaygroup@gmail.com for details.
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Mountrath - Toddler Group / Kids Book Clubs / STEM Group
Mountrath Library on Shannon Road offers free weekly and monthly sessions for children of all ages, from open play for toddlers to STEM activities for school-age kids. The Baby and Toddler Group is an open play session every Wednesday from 10 to 11.30am, with toys laid out to encourage little ones to socialise under parental supervision. STEM Play runs Tuesdays at 3.30pm for ages five and up, exploring science, technology, engineering and maths - booking is essential as places are limited. The library also hosts two monthly book clubs for older children, a Junior Graphic Novel Club (ages 9-12) and one built around the Ultimate Football Heroes series. Everything is free; contact 057 8756378 or mountrathlibrary@laoiscoco.ie for current dates.
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Mountmellick - Toddler Group / Kids Book Clubs / Lego Group
Mountmellick Library on O'Moore Street runs a full slate of free family groups, from baby storytime to Lego play, alongside seasonal pop-up events worth following on social media. The Baby and Toddler Book Club meets Thursdays from 10.30 to 11.30am for under-threes and their carers to read, sing and play together. Junior Book Clubs follow on Tuesdays for ages 4-6 and 7-9, and monthly for ages 10-12. Lego Free Play is a Saturday morning drop-in from 10.30am to 12.30pm, no booking required. Everything is free. Contact the library on 057 8689382 or mountmellicklibrary@laoiscoco.ie to confirm current times, which can shift around school holidays.
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Mindful Present Moments
Mindful Present Moments runs mindfulness and yoga classes in Portlaoise, County Laois, for children aged 5 to 12, blended with art activities to keep sessions engaging for this age group. Each class works through a combination of art, yoga, breathwork and meditation, giving children practical tools for calm and focus alongside a creative, hands-on activity. All materials and supplies are provided, so there's nothing extra for parents to bring. A four-week term costs €60. Mindful Present Moments runs more than one group around County Laois, so check with them for the current Portlaoise schedule.
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Midwife For You
This five-week infant massage course in Ballyhyland, Co. Laois, is run by a registered midwife and certified infant massage instructor, and is suitable for babies from newborn up to pre-crawling age. Each week focuses on a different part of the baby's body, alongside techniques that may help with wind, colic, constipation and settling for sleep. Classes are relaxed and baby-led, with plenty of time for feeding and chatting to other parents in the group. The course costs €130 and takes place in a private studio; mums, dads, grandparents or other caregivers are all welcome to attend and learn the techniques alongside their baby. Massage oil and an information booklet are provided - just bring a towel or blanket for baby to lie on.
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Edel's Baby Massage in Portlaoise🌈
Edel's Baby Massage classes in Portlaoise are physiotherapy-led and run in four-week blocks for babies from newborn up to 12 months old, at Portlaoise Parish Centre on the Dublin Road. Organic massage oil and all class materials are provided, and the course is recognised by a number of health insurance providers, so it may be worth checking your policy for cover. A term costs €140. To book or ask questions, message @edelsmassage on Instagram or WhatsApp 087 698 2073.
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Baby Sensory Class - Midwife For You
This Gentle Sensory class in Ballyhyland, Co. Laois, is designed by a registered midwife to introduce babies from around three months old up to pre-crawling age to lights, textures, sounds and gentle movement, without overstimulation. It works well as a follow-on from an infant massage course but can also be booked as a standalone class. Sessions are relaxed and baby-led, with time built in for feeding, changing and settling, plus a chance for parents to connect with each other. A four-week term costs €90 and takes place in the instructor's private studio. Mums, dads, or other caregivers such as grandparents are welcome to attend and take part alongside their baby; no special equipment is needed beyond comfortable clothing.
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Baby Massage in Portlaoise with Oxana Murray
This five-week baby massage course in Knockmay, Portlaoise, teaches parents gentle massage techniques for babies from birth to around 12 months old. Each session gives parents dedicated time to bond with their baby while learning strokes that can support relaxation, digestion and sleep, alongside the chance to meet other parents in a calm, supportive setting. The course costs €150 for the full five weeks, and places are limited, so early booking is recommended.
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Art Classes with Caroline - Toddler Art Class
This Early Years art class in Portlaoise introduces one- to three-year-olds to sensory and messy play through a different art-making activity each week, with an accompanying adult taking part alongside them. Sessions run on Monday mornings from 10.45 to 11.30am at Portlaoise Parish Centre, with a block of four weekly classes costing €56. All art materials are supplied, along with tea and coffee for the grown-ups. Children should be dressed in clothes that can get messy, since the workshops lean into hands-on, sensory exploration of paint, texture and colour rather than neat, structured art.
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Abbeyleix Library - Baby & Toddler Group / Kids Chess Club
Abbeyleix Library on Main Street runs two free weekly groups for local families: a baby and toddler book club and a junior chess club, alongside pop-up events tied to school holidays. Abbey Babbies Baby Book Club meets every Friday from 10.30 to 11.30am, giving babies and toddlers a chance to hear stories, borrow books and meet other families. Junior Chess Club runs every Saturday from 10am for children who enjoy testing their logic against other young players. Both are free to attend, though it's worth confirming dates around school holidays with the library on 057 8730020 or abbeyleixlibrary@laoiscoco.ie.
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Abbeyleix Laois Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Abbeyleix Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets at Abbeyleix Heritage House on Ballyroan Road every Wednesday from 10am to noon, and unusually for a toddler group, keeps going right through the summer months. It's a drop-in session for babies and toddlers with their parents or childminders, with tea, coffee and biscuits on hand and no need to book ahead - new faces are always welcome. The cost is a nominal €3 per parent. For more information, contact Abbeyleix Heritage House on 057 8714944 or info@abbeyleixheritage.com.
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Zumbini
Zumbini's Portarlington class takes place on Saturdays at 12.15pm, for children aged 0 to 5 alongside a parent or caregiver. The session runs for 45 minutes and combines music, dance and simple instruments — think drums and rhythm sticks — into a programme designed to support early development through play and bonding. The same programme also runs on Saturdays in Monasterevin, Athy and Carlow. New starters receive a small gift at their first class and a certificate at the end of the term; a 4-week block costs 55 euro, or 70 euro for 6 weeks. Get in touch to find out about the next available session.
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Swimtastic.ie runs its Laois swimming programme from Portlaoise, part of a network of warm, child-friendly pools spanning Laois, Carlow, Kilkenny and Kildare. Lessons cover the full age range from tiny babies through to teenagers, with parents in the water for the youngest classes and independent instruction as children grow in confidence. Baby Swim (3-12 months) is a gentle, sensory introduction to the water focused on bonding and confidence-building, moving on to Toddler Swim (1-3 years) for play-based safety and movement skills, then Preschool Swim (3-5 years) for stroke development and breath control in small groups. From age 5, Junior Swim lets children swim independently while building technique and endurance. Pricing varies by age group and term - get in touch with Swimtastic for current rates at the Portlaoise pool.
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Arty Party Place
Arty Party Place is based at 6 Hynd's Square in Co. Laois, offering creative activities for children in a dedicated local venue. Given its name and camps category, sessions here are likely to combine arts and crafts with a party or camp-style format, giving children a chance to get creative in a fun, sociable group setting rather than a strict academic class. As exact age ranges, schedules and pricing aren't included in this listing, parents are advised to contact Arty Party Place directly in Co. Laois to confirm current details before booking a place.
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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Laois?
Kids Patch lists 50 kids activities and classes in Laois. 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 Laois?
The categories with the most listings are Parent-and-toddler (17), Arts and crafts (4), Developmental (4), Football (4), Gymnastics (4), Martial Arts (3), Sports (3), Swimming (3), and 5 more.
What age range do kids activities and classes in Laois cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 18 years. 41 of the 50 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 Laois cost?
2 of the 50 listings publish a price: €13.99. 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 Laois?
Yes — 6 of the 50 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 Laois?
It varies by provider: of the 50 listings, 6 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.