Kids Activities in Malahide
Browse 16 kids activities and classes in Malahide. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Malahide Castle & Gardens
Malahide Castle & Gardens sits on 260 acres of parkland just outside Malahide village, around 25 minutes from Dublin city centre and 10 minutes from the airport. At its heart is an 800-year-old castle, home to the Talbot family for generations, where guided tours take visitors through opulent state rooms and centuries of history. Outside, kids gravitate to the Fairy Trail, a woodland walk dotted with hidden fairy houses, and the tropical Butterfly House, filled with exotic butterflies. The Walled Garden holds a remarkable botanical collection of over 5,000 plant varieties, including the National Plant Collection of Olearia, plus a Victorian conservatory and quiet ponds to explore. The wider West Lawn offers 20-plus acres of grass and woodland with rare trees like Cedar of Lebanon and Chinese Ginkgo, ideal for picnics and photos with the castle as a backdrop. Families can refuel at the Avoca Cafe, browse the gift shop, and let younger children loose on the on-site playgrounds. With ample free parking, coach bays, and generally accessible pathways throughout, it's an easy full day out that mixes history, nature and gardens in one setting.
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Malahide Cuidiu Playgroup
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Malahide Parish Centre, St. Sylvester’s Church, Main Street, Malahide, Co. Dublin..
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Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at Pope John Paul II NS, Malahide, Saturday. Run by Rugbytots Dublin.
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Little Kickers Dublin & Meath
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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Olympus Dance & Music School
Olympus Dance & Music School offers a broad mix of classes for young children at Unit 10C, Ringuard House in the Malahide Industrial Estate, Dublin 17, including preschool dance, Fitnastix gymnastics, and music and art sessions. Having several disciplines under one roof means families can introduce children to movement, rhythm and creative activities without committing to a single specialism early on. The preschool dance and gymnastics classes are geared toward building coordination and confidence, while the music and art sessions add a creative outlet alongside the more physical classes.
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Drama House - Malahide
Drama House in Malahide runs musical theatre and youth theatre classes for children aged 4 to 12, structured across Junior, Intermediate and Senior groups. That three-tier structure gives a clear progression path as children grow, with material and expectations increasing at each stage rather than children of very different ages sharing one class. Summer camps run during school holidays, offering a more concentrated performing arts experience alongside the regular term-time classes.
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Artzone - St Andrew's NS Malahide
Artzone runs after-school art classes at St. Andrew's NS in Malahide on Wednesdays, split into a Junior group (roughly 5-7.5 years) and a Senior Primary group (about 6.5-12.5 years), covering drawing, painting and other craft activities suited to each age band. Beyond the weekly term-time classes, Artzone also runs summer camps at this venue for children in the same broad 5-12.5 age range.
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CoderDojo Malahide
CoderDojo Malahide runs a free kids' computer club on Sundays at the Parish Hall in Malahide, part of the wider volunteer-led CoderDojo movement. Sessions are booked weekly rather than through a fixed enrolment, with booking links sent out via a mailing list, so interested families need to sign up to stay in the loop on availability. Being free and community-run makes it an accessible way for children to get hands-on coding experience without the cost of a paid course.
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DublinArtClasses.com
DublinArtClasses.com runs art sessions for children aged 8 to 12 at Balgriffin Hall on the Malahide Road in Dublin 13. At this age, children are generally ready to move beyond very basic craft activities toward classes that introduce proper drawing and painting techniques, working with a wider range of materials and building toward more finished pieces, while still keeping the atmosphere relaxed and encouraging. As specific schedule and pricing details aren't listed here, parents are encouraged to check DublinArtClasses.com directly to confirm current class times and costs before booking.
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Gaiety School of Acting
The Gaiety School of Acting runs children's drama workshops at Malahide Castle and Gardens in Co. Dublin, making use of the historic grounds as a backdrop for creative sessions. Drama workshops for children typically build confidence, communication and imaginative play through games, improvisation and group exercises, giving young people a chance to try performing in a supportive, low-pressure environment rather than working toward a formal production. As specific age range, schedule and pricing aren't listed here, parents are encouraged to contact the Gaiety School of Acting directly to confirm current details for sessions at Malahide Castle and Gardens.
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Archaeology Camps – Booking Now
At Malahide Community School in Co. Dublin, Archaeology Camps offers a week for 7-12 year olds built entirely around history and discovery rather than sport. Through hands-on, practical activities, children explore how archaeologists piece together the past — handling replica finds, working through mock excavations and following clues like real investigators — a good fit for kids with a strong curiosity streak. Camps run throughout the year, not just during summer, so the Malahide dates are one of several options available to families across north Dublin.
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Parent and Toddler Lego Class
This Parent and Toddler Lego Class in Malahide combines sand play, songs and Lego Duplo building with a structured circle time, giving children from 6 months to 3 years a mix of sensory and constructive play in one session. Parents, grandparents and minders are all welcome to attend and join in alongside their child. Classes run on Tuesdays at 10.30am in Malahide, County Dublin, at Bridgefield near Malahide Demesne, priced at €14 per class. It's a relaxed setting well suited to toddlers who are drawn to building and stacking, alongside the social side of meeting other local families.
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Malahide Girls' Brigade
Starting on Saturday 19th September. Interested in dancing, singing, and much more? Join Malahide Girls Brigade! We are welcoming new members. We have PLACES AVAILABLE in our Tiny Tots (Age 2-4 years old) and Explorers (Age 5-8 years old) classes and LIMITED places available in our Juniors/Seniors (Age 9-13 years old) class. Every Saturday Afternoon in St Andrews Parish Centre Malahide from September 2026 to April 2027. Interested? Contact Ruth on 0879389727.
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Malahide Musical & Dramatic Society
Malahide Musical & Dramatic Society (MMDS) has been staging musicals, plays and concerts at Malahide Community School, Co. Dublin since 1976, when it grew out of Malahide Sports & Recreation Committee. The society's first production, The Quaker Girl, took to the same stage in November 1977. Since then MMDS has continued to grow, putting on musicals, plays and various performances each year with an expanding group of members. It offers a long-standing, community-based route into musical theatre and drama for those in the Malahide area, whether performing on stage or getting involved behind the scenes.
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Laola Movement
Laola Movement offers outdoor Pilates classes and retreats around the Malahide, Co. Dublin area, founded in 2023 by Taty, a certified Pilates instructor. Classes run outdoors during summer, with online sessions through winter so the format continues year-round. Beyond regular classes, Laola runs one-off events combining Pilates with other outdoor activities, such as sea swims, paddleboarding and small retreat-style gatherings. The instructor holds YMCA accreditation through Reformation Studio, Dublin, plus training in ante- and postnatal Pilates. Sessions suit all levels, from beginners to experienced movers, with a focus on strength, flexibility and community outdoors. Current schedules are posted on Instagram @laola_movement, with booking via Wunderbook or email.
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Babble & Bloom
Babble & Bloom is a parent and baby early communication course held at Malahide Castle, Malahide Demesne, Co. Dublin, created and led by a registered Speech & Language Therapist. Over six weeks of relaxed, play-based sessions, parents learn evidence-based strategies for supporting communication from the very beginning - modelling baby signs, building connection and language through play, and turning everyday moments into opportunities to communicate. It's suitable for babies and toddlers aged 6-14 months and gives parents a chance to build confidence in supporting their child's development while meeting others at a similar stage. Please note this is an educational class rather than a clinical Speech & Language Therapy service, and isn't a substitute for assessment or intervention where needed.
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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Malahide?
Kids Patch lists 16 kids activities and classes in Malahide. 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 Malahide?
The categories with the most listings are Drama (3), Arts and crafts (2), Camps (2), Dance (2), Parent-and-toddler (2), Developmental (1), Football (1), Museums & Heritage (1), and 2 more.
What age range do kids activities and classes in Malahide cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 18 years. 8 of the 16 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 Malahide cost?
2 of the 16 listings publish a price, ranging from €9 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.
Do parents need to stay during kids activities and classes in Malahide?
It varies by provider: of the 16 listings, 2 are parent-accompanied and 1 is drop-off. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.