Kids Activities in Maynooth
Browse 13 kids activities and classes in Maynooth. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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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.
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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.
View full details →Brennan Performing Arts / BAPA Academy
Recurring acting/singing/dance, weekly Mon Leixlip + Tue Maynooth.
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 →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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Maynooth?
Kids Patch lists 13 kids activities and classes in Maynooth. 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 Maynooth?
The categories with the most listings are Martial Arts (3), Parent-and-toddler (3), Arts and crafts (1), Camps (1), Dance (1), Drama (1), Nature & Animals (1), Rugby (1), and 1 more.
What age range do kids activities and classes in Maynooth cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 16 years. 9 of the 13 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 Maynooth cost?
2 of the 13 listings publish a price, ranging from €8 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 Maynooth?
It varies by provider: of the 13 listings, 4 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.