Kids Activities in Offaly

Browse 39 kids activities and classes in Offaly. Popular categories in Offaly include Parent-and-toddler, Swimming, Dance.

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Playtown Tullamore

STEM

Playtown Tullamore Is Irelands Multi Award Winning Childrens Museum With 3 Levels Of Imaginative (Playtown) & Creative (The I.C.E Rooms) Fun, Playtown Offers Experiences For All The Family With Fun For All Ages, All Abilities & All Imaginations Playtown Also Now Offers It’s Mobile “Playtown School Addition”  With 3  Themed Quads / 12 Themed Stations Offering The Perfect Solution To The Aistear, Síolta & Primary Curriculum Frameworks & Available For Hire To Schools / Pre Schools / Montessori’s

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Shinrone - Tots and Teas

Parent-and-toddler

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Shinrone Community Centre, The Green, Shinrone, Birr, Co. Offaly.

Thursday · 09:20-11:00 · Drop-in
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Parent's First Family Mornings

Parent-and-toddler

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Tullamore Library, O'Connor Square, Tullamore, Co. Offaly..

Tuesday · 10:00-11:30 · Drop-in
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Mucklagh Community Development CLG Parent & Toddler Group

Parent-and-toddler

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Mucklagh Community Centre, Cloonagh, Mucklagh, Tullamore..

Monday · 10:00-11:30 · Drop-in
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Lots to Do

Parent-and-toddler

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Clara Community & Family Centre, Parochial Hall, River Street, Clara..

Wednesday · 10:00-12:00 · Drop-in
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Little Twinkles

Parent-and-toddler

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Arden View Community & Family Resoure Centre, Tullamore, R35 YF57.

Wednesday, Friday · from 10:00 · Drop-in
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Busy Bees Parent & Toddler Group

Parent-and-toddler

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Tullamore Presbyterian Church, High Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.

Tuesday, Thursday · 10:00-12:00 · Drop-in
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Babóg Birr

Parent-and-toddler

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Marian Hall, William Street, Townparks, Birr, Co. Offaly.

Tuesday · 09:30-11:30 · Drop-in
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Midland Drama Schools

Drama

Recurring kids speech & drama, kinder ballet, hip-hop, musical theatre from age 3. Also runs a Portlaoise branch.

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Rugbytots - Mucklagh Community Centre

Rugby

Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at Mucklagh Community Centre, Saturday. Run by Rugbytots Midlands Leinster.

Saturday · EUR 13.99 per session: 13.99€
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RINKA Tullamore

Athletics

Children’s non-competitive fitness classes covering athletics, gymnastics skills, dance, drama and fundamental movement; year-long curriculum; venues include Tullamore, Mucklagh and Ballinabrackey.

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St. Mary's Primary School After-School Dance Classes (Ballroom/Latin/Irish Dance)

Dance

After-school dance lessons for girls and boys from age 3, including Irish dance classes on Tuesdays and Ballroom/Latin dance on Friday nights.

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Retox Dance

Dance

Dance studio based in Edenderry offering classes including Zumba and commercial dance for various ages.

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Musical Youth Edenderry

Music

Provides baby & toddler music, speech and drama/solo acting coaching and musical theatre singing classes for children in Edenderry.

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Irish Dance Classes - Edenderry (B Geraghty Designs)

Dance

Beginner Irish dance classes for children in Edenderry.

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Eden School of Music & Languages

Music

School offering private instrumental music lessons, group art sessions and speech & drama classes, preparing students for grade exams.

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Turtle Tots (Clara Swimming Pool)

Swimming

Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Clara Swimming Pool, 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.

Thursday, Saturday · Four 10-week terms per year (Sep, Nov, Feb, Apr)
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The Unit Gym Clara

Athletics

Gym based at Clara Sports & Leisure Centre offering regular kids fitness classes with games, circuits and exercises for strength, coordination and healthy habits.

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Martial Arts & Combat Fitness Academy Birr

Martial Arts

Martial arts academy in Birr training kids and adults in Muay Thai, kickboxing and K1; kids groups promoted as open to beginners and experienced children.

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Birr Leisure Centre

Swimming

Leisure centre offering children's swimming lessons year-round including Parent & Tot confidence-building water classes and levelled kids swim programmes.

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Cheryl Corrigan Ballet Academy - Edenderry/Rathangan

Dance

Cheryl Corrigan Ballet Academy teaches classical ballet to children from age 3 across two locations — St Mary's Primary School in Edenderry and Rathangan Community Centre. Classes follow the Legat Foundation syllabus, a recognised ballet training method that builds technique progressively through graded levels. Having two venues gives families in both Edenderry and Rathangan a nearby option, without needing to travel further afield for structured ballet training.

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Edenderry Golf Club - Youth Development Academy

Golf

Edenderry Golf Club's Youth Development Academy offers junior membership tiers starting from primary school age, giving children a structured path into golf from an early stage. Junior membership gives access to coaching and course time appropriate to each age group. A summer camp programme runs alongside the regular membership option, priced at €10 a week, so parents in Edenderry, Co. Offaly can try golf with their child before committing to a full membership.

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Turtle Tots - Tullamore Court Hotel

Swimming

Turtle Tots runs baby, toddler and preschool swimming lessons at the Tullamore Court Hotel in Co. Offaly, with classes held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The programme follows Turtle Tots' usual child-led format, building water confidence, safety and swimming skills gradually as babies grow into toddlers and preschoolers. Four 10-week terms run across the year, giving families in the Tullamore area a consistent, ongoing option for swimming lessons close to home.

Tuesday, Saturday · Four 10-week terms per year (Sep, Nov, Feb, Apr)
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Ready to Play

Parent-and-toddler

On Church Street in Tullamore, Ready to Play runs parent-and-toddler classes led by child development experts and teachers, with a new themed play and music session each week drawn from over 30 possibilities across the year, from the rainforest to circus skills. Baby classes suit newborns through pre-walkers, while Walkers-Toddlers Play & Music covers pre-walkers up to 3.5 years, giving both children and the adults who bring them a weekly social outlet. 5 sessions cost €70.

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Little Kickers County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny

Football

At Oxmantown National School in Birr, Co. Offaly, Little Kickers runs football classes for toddlers and young children as part of its County Laois, Carlow and Kilkenny network. Sessions are split by age into three groups — 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 — all held indoors, so classes run whatever the weather. Parents and family are encouraged to stay and support their child through the session; bring comfortable runners and a drink for breaks. Joining costs €29 for kit and insurance, with a €50 monthly fee thereafter.

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Aura Leisure Centre

SwimmingFree

In Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Aura Leisure Centre on Hop Hill Avenue runs the full Aura Swim Academy programme, from Swim Baby through to teen lessons. Swim Baby suits babies who've had their second inoculations, up to roughly 30 months, delivered over an 8-week course of 30-minute sessions to build water confidence gently. Swim Tots then continues for toddlers, focusing on water awareness and safety as they move toward the higher levels. Kids Swimming Lessons, a 10-level programme for all ages and abilities, takes over for school-age swimmers at the Tullamore pool, with term pricing available on enquiry.

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Tullamore Library

Parent-and-toddlerFree

Tullamore Library runs an extensive free programme for families in County Offaly. The Wobblers Group meets Wednesdays at 11am for babies and toddlers, alongside a Breastfeeding Support session on the fourth Saturday of the month at 10.30am, Crafty Time on Saturdays at 11.30am, and Lego Freeplay on Saturdays from 10am. Older children have several book clubs to choose from: Kids Book Club (age 7+) and Junior Book Club (ages 10-12) both meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 3.30pm, while a Young Adults Book Club runs on the last Tuesday of the month at 4.30pm during term time. All sessions are free.

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ParentsFirst Community Families Baby Cafe

Parent-and-toddlerFree

ParentsFirst Community Families Baby Cafe is a free, family-friendly group in Kilcormac, County Offaly, for parents and babies up to 12 months old. Tea and coffee are provided, and it's a welcoming space to swap notes and meet other new parents in the area. The group meets every Thursday from 10.30 to 11.30am at Kilcormac Community Centre (R42 X894). Contact Annabelle in advance to book a place, as spaces may be limited.

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Little Artists Ireland

Arts and crafts

Little Artists Ireland runs weekly art classes for children aged 4 to 15, including teens, at a dedicated art studio in Clara Parochial Hall, River Street, County Offaly. Sessions focus on painting and pencil drawing, helping children build confidence, creativity and basic art skills in a relaxed, friendly setting, with all materials included. Classes run every Saturday at 10am and 11.15am, with each session lasting an hour. Pricing is €25 per session or €80 per month. Caregivers are welcome to stay and watch, but there's no need to remain for the full class.

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Kinnitty Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Parent-and-toddler

Kinnitty Parent, Baby and Toddler Group offers a fun, well-rounded morning for young children in County Offaly, with free play, crafts, songs and stories to keep little ones entertained. Tea and coffee are on hand for the adults, and kids are welcome to bring their own snacks along. Sessions run every Thursday during the school term, from 9.30 to 11am, at Kinnitty Community Centre. The cost is €3 per family, and both regulars and first-time visitors are made welcome.

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Edenderry Library

Parent-and-toddlerFree

Edenderry Library in County Offaly offers a packed, free weekly programme for families. A Parent & Toddler Group meets on Fridays at 10.30am, followed by a general Story Time for young children on Saturdays at 11am, and Crafty Time on Fridays at 3.30pm. Older children and teens are catered for too, with a Kids Book Club on the second Wednesday of each month at 3.30pm, a Young Adults Book Club on the first Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm, and Lego Freeplay on Saturdays from 10am to 12pm. All sessions are free to attend.

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Daingean Library

Parent-and-toddlerFree

Daingean Library in County Offaly runs a free programme of activities for children of all ages. Story Tots meets every Saturday at 10.30am, offering younger children stories and rhymes in a relaxed setting to help build early reading habits. Older children can join Kids Book Club on the first Tuesday of each month at 3.30pm, or get creative at Creative Kids on the third Tuesday of the month, also at 3.30pm. There's no charge for any of these sessions, so families can drop in without booking or paying in advance.

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Clara Library

Parent-and-toddlerFree

Clara Library in County Offaly offers a free weekly line-up for families, starting with Toddler Story Time & Play every Thursday at 10.30am, which combines stories with hands-on playtime for younger children. Older kids can join the Kids Book Club on the last Tuesday of each month at 3.30pm, or drop into Lego Freeplay on Saturdays at 11am to build and play alongside other children. All activities are free of charge, making the library a straightforward regular outing for local families.

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Bloom Baby Classes Midlands Ireland

Parent-and-toddler

Bloom Baby Classes runs its Tullamore sessions at Mucklagh Community Centre in Co. Offaly every Tuesday, part of a Midlands network that also covers Athlone, Mullingar and Edgeworthstown. Two classes are on offer, both built around music, movement and sensory play. Caterpillar Club (birth-6 months) is a gentle, calming class themed around bonding and sensory stimulation, ending with a parachute wind-down and guided baby massage. Busy Bees (6-15 months) is livelier, using instruments and props to build motor skills, body awareness and early language as babies grow more mobile. Each week has a new theme running through both classes. A 6-week term costs 84 euro, or 70 euro for a 5-week term.

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Bloom Baby Classes - Midlands

Developmental

Bloom Baby Classes brings its Midlands programme to Mucklagh, Co. Offaly, with age-graded sessions running from tiny newborns right through to four-year-olds. Caterpillar Club welcomes babies from birth to 6 months, using bright bespoke props and a different weekly theme, finishing each class with a gentle baby massage to settle baby for a nap. Once babies are on the move, Busy Bees (6 months to walking, or around 15 months) introduces heuristic treasure baskets and more textured props, while building early social skills alongside other Bloom babies. Toddlers then move on to Bloom's own back-to-back music programme, including phonics and numbers songs, aimed at first learning goals. Classes run on various days and times - see the provider's website for the current Mucklagh schedule. Pricing starts from €15 per class.

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Birr Library

Parent-and-toddlerFree

Birr Library in County Offaly runs a free weekly programme for babies, toddlers and older children. Tiny Tales Story Time takes place every Wednesday at 10.30am, giving little ones a gentle introduction to books and rhymes, while a Parent & Toddler Group meets on Fridays at 11am for playtime and a chat. For older readers, a Kids Book Club meets on the last Friday of each month at 3.25pm. All sessions are free to attend, and the library is a handy, no-pressure way for families in Birr to build a regular reading and socialising habit.

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Banagher Library

Parent-and-toddlerFree

Banagher Library in County Offaly runs a free Story Time session for young children, a relaxed weekly chance for kids to enjoy being read to and get comfortable with books from an early age, in a quiet, welcoming corner of the library. Story Time takes place every Saturday at 10.30am. There's no charge to attend, making it an easy, low-commitment activity to add to the weekend routine for families in and around Banagher, County Offaly.

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Baby Massage Sinead Grace

Developmental

Sinead Grace's baby massage classes in Birr, Co. Offaly run at the County Arms Hotel on Thursdays at 11am, starting 15th January - a block of 5 classes for €150, including hotel tea and coffee (up to €100 may be reclaimable through private health insurance). A companion group runs at the GAA Club in Toomevara, Co. Tipperary, Thursdays at 10.30am, for €125 per block. Across the 5 weeks you'll learn a full-body massage routine plus techniques for easing colic, gas and constipation, strokes that support relaxation and digestion, and how to read your baby's cues - building digestion, calmer sleep, bonding and parent confidence along the way. Contact Sinead Grace on 086 2514700 or @babymassagesineadgrace on Instagram.

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Tea, Coffee & Create Painting Classes

Arts and crafts

Tea, Coffee & Create runs guided painting classes at St Mary's Youth and Community Centre on Harbour Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, designed as a relaxed, sociable creative session rather than a formal art class. No previous painting experience is needed. Each session includes all painting materials, plus tea, coffee and treats, with step-by-step guidance leading to a finished painting to take home. Themed and seasonal workshops are added throughout the year, giving regulars something new to come back for. It suits anyone looking for a calm, creative afternoon, whether that's some solo downtime, a catch-up with friends, or simply a new hobby to try in a welcoming Offaly setting.

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Common questions

How many kids activities and classes are there in Offaly?

Kids Patch lists 39 kids activities and classes in Offaly. 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 Offaly?

The categories with the most listings are Parent-and-toddler (17), Dance (4), Swimming (4), Arts and crafts (2), Athletics (2), Developmental (2), Music (2), Drama (1), and 5 more.

What age range do kids activities and classes in Offaly cover?

Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 15 years. 30 of the 39 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 Offaly cost?

1 of the 39 listings publishes 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 Offaly?

Yes — 8 of the 39 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 Offaly?

It varies by provider: of the 39 listings, 8 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.