Parent-and-toddler Classes in Galway
Explore 55 Parent-and-toddler classes for kids in Galway, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
Woodford Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Woodford Community/Youthclub Hall, Woodford, Co. Galway H62 YR74.
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The Little's Klub - Klub Malucha
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at The Polish House, Unit 1, Merlin Pk Industrial Estate, Doughiska Rd, Galway H91 VY70.
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Portumna Baby & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Portumna Courthouse, Main Street, Portumna, Co Galway H53 XN15.
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Little Waves Parent & Baby/Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Maree Community Centre, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
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Grúpa Tuismitheoirí Leanaí Arann
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Mainistir Inis Mór, Oileain Árann, Co.na Gaillimhe.
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Diamond Hill Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Diamond Hill Community Sports Centre, Letterfrack, Co. Galway.
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Cumasú Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Árd Family Resource Centre, Cumasú Centre, Doughiska Rd, Galway H91DKF7.
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Clontuskert Toddler & Baby Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Clontuskert Community Hub, Crossconnell, Clontuskert, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53D602.
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Clifden Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Connemara Chamber Office, Galway Rd., Clifden, Co. Galway.
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Chat & Play Monivea
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Fr. Sammon Centre, Monivea, Co. Galway.
View full details →Sugradh Creative/Messy Play Toddler Playgroup in Galway
Sugradh Creative/Messy Play also runs sessions in the Renmore area of Galway, following the same themed sensory tray format used across its classes — each week centred on a favourite children's book, with trays curated mainly for toddlers aged 18 to 36 months using non-toxic materials. The hour-long sessions include a short shared toy time to encourage early social skills alongside the sensory play. Sugradh's other classes run on Tuesdays in Athenry (at Kardio Kids, Raheen Woods Hotel) and on Fridays in Tuam and Loughrea; each session costs 16 euro. Contact Sugradh directly for the current schedule at this location.
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Sugradh Creative/Messy Play Toddler Playgroup in Galway
In Loughrea, County Galway, Sugradh runs its themed sensory tray class on Fridays, with each week's activity built around a different children's book. The trays are curated mainly for toddlers aged 18 to 36 months, using non-toxic materials to give younger children a hands-on, self-paced way to explore. Sessions run for an hour, with 10–15 minutes set aside for shared toy time to help children build early social skills in a relaxed setting. Sugradh's sister class in Athenry runs on Tuesdays at Kardio Kids, Raheen Woods Hotel, with a further Friday session in Tuam. Each class costs 16 euro.
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Phonics with Robot Reg Galway
In Mountbellew, County Galway, Phonics with Robot Reg runs early literacy classes for children aged three months to five years, using a curriculum developed by a primary school teacher and speech therapist. Sessions are split by age - Baby classes (3-12 months) for sensory exploration through nursery rhymes, Minis (1-2.5 years) and Preschooler (2.5-5 years) groups for foundational literacy skills through play. The Mountbellew class runs on Mondays; a second group meets in Oranmore on Tuesdays and Saturdays for families further south. A 6-8 week term costs €99-130, with a 3-week trial available for €49. Both parents/carers are welcome to attend. Book via www.phonicswithrobotreg.ie/galway or message Karen on 085 1850 286.
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Nurture and Play
In Craughwell, Co. Galway, Nurture and Play runs both Baby and Parent classes and Toddler-Preschool and Parent classes at St Michael's Community Centre, giving families a full progression of sessions as their child grows from baby to preschooler. The baby classes focus on gentle, sensory-led play and bonding with a parent or carer present throughout, while the toddler-preschool sessions offer more active, exploratory activities suited to older children. Nurture and Play also runs classes at Ballinderreen, Maree and Athenry elsewhere in the county. Classes cost 15 euro each, with no need to sign up for a full term.
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Nurture and Play
Nurture and Play holds its Athenry classes at Marie's Wellness Studio in Co. Galway, offering Baby and Parent sessions for the youngest children in a small, local setting. A parent or carer attends alongside their baby throughout the class. Sessions are built around play, sensory activity and music to support early development and bonding, while also giving parents a chance to connect with others locally. Nurture and Play runs further classes at Ballinderreen, Maree and Craughwell, with Toddler-Preschool options available for slightly older children at some of those venues. Each class is 15 euro, paid on a per-session basis.
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Nurture and Play
At Ballinderreen Community Centre in Co. Galway, Nurture and Play offers both Baby and Parent classes and Toddler-Preschool and Parent classes, making it one of the few venues in the network to cater across the full 0-3 age range at a single location. The baby sessions introduce the youngest children to play, music and sensory activity with a parent or carer alongside them, while the toddler-preschool classes build on this with more active, exploratory play suited to walking, talking toddlers. Nurture and Play runs sister classes at Maree, Athenry and Craughwell community venues elsewhere in Galway. Classes are priced at 15 euro each, with no need to commit to a term.
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Kangoo Jumps Galway
Based at Unit 7B, Oranmore Business Park, Kangoo Jumps Galway runs rebound-boot fitness classes for children aged 6 and up together with parents and other adults. The main family session, Bonding Families, is for kids 6+ accompanied by a parent, guardian or grandparent, and meets Mondays at 6pm at Renmore Community Centre - using the special boots to build balance, coordination and cardio fitness with less joint impact than regular exercise. Beginner adult-only classes also run Tuesdays at Renmore and Fridays at Oranmore Maldron Hotel. Parents needn't stay for the children's class unless they want to join in. Bring comfortable workout clothes, long socks and a water bottle - boots are supplied. Pricing starts at €8 per child, with a six-week bundle at €75.
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Gort Parent & Toddler Group
The Gort Breastfeeding Support Group meets at the Gort Resource Centre on Church Street, Ballyhugh, on the first Thursday of every month from 10.30am to 1pm — free to attend, open to pregnant, breastfeeding, pumping or weaning mothers, with older siblings welcome too. The same community runs two other free groups in the area: the Gort Parent, Baby and Toddler Group at the ICA Hall on Fridays (10–11.30am, term time), and Gort Buggy Buddies, a Thursday morning walk-and-chat meetup at Coole Park tearooms. All three offer low-key ways for local parents to connect.
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Gort Parent & Toddler Group
Gort Buggy Buddies meets every Thursday at 10am outside the Coole Park tearooms gate, County Galway — a free, informal walk-and-chat meetup for parents with babies and toddlers, moving inside the café if the weather turns. A WhatsApp group keeps regular attendees up to date between meetups. It's run alongside two other free Gort groups: the Parent, Baby and Toddler Group at the ICA Hall on Fridays (10–11.30am, term time), and a monthly Breastfeeding Support Group at the Gort Resource Centre on Church Street, Ballyhugh, open to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers with older siblings welcome.
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Babywearing ireland
Babywearing Ireland's Galway Sling Meet gives parents and carers of babies and toddlers up to age 3 the chance to get informal, peer-to-peer support with babywearing, led by experienced volunteers. It's a relaxed, welcoming space for sharing what's worked, rather than a source of professional advice. Through the meet, attendees can access the group's sling library, renting a stretchy wrap, woven wrap, ring sling, mei tai or soft structured carrier for a small fee and trying it at home for up to a month. The national library also delivers slings by courier for those who can't attend in person. Galway meets are usually held monthly; check Babywearing Ireland's social media pages for the next date.
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Baby & Toddler Group/Swimming Group
ARD Little Swimmers takes place on Thursday mornings, 10am–12pm during term time, at the Clayton Hotel on the Monivea Road in Ballybrit, Galway — a baby and toddler swimming session run by ARD Family Resource Centre for €10 per child per week. Places are in demand, so contacting the centre in advance to join the list is recommended. ARD also runs several other groups for families in the Ardaun, Roscam and Doughiska area, including a Tuesday Parent & Toddlers Group at Briar Hill Shopping Centre, a Wednesday drop-in at the CUMASÚ Centre, Monday Buggy Buddies, and Friday Mother and Baby Yoga. All sessions follow the school term, so it's worth checking social media before holidays.
View full details →Baby & Toddler Group/Swimming Group
ARD Family Resource Centre's Tuesday Parent & Toddlers Group meets at Kids Space in Briar Hill Shopping Centre, Galway, from 10am to 12pm during term time, at a cost of €5 per child — a chance for babies and toddlers to play while parents catch up with others at a similar stage. This is one of several groups run by ARD for families in the Ardaun, Roscam and Doughiska area. The centre also runs a Wednesday drop-in at its CUMASÚ Centre base on Doughiska Road, Little Swimmers sessions on Thursdays at the Clayton Hotel, Buggy Buddies on Mondays, and Mother and Baby Yoga on Fridays. Groups run in line with the school calendar, so check social media before holiday periods.
View full details →Woodford/Surrounding Areas Parent Baby & Toddler Group
Woodford Parent, Baby & Toddler Group is a voluntary, parent-run group open to families in Woodford and the surrounding parts of Co. Galway. It meets at Woodford Youth Club Hall every Friday from 10am to 12pm during the school term, with a large selection of toys for children from newborn to five years old. There's no cost to attend, and all parents and carers are welcome to drop in. The group keeps an active Facebook page for updates - useful for checking exact restart dates after school holidays, which don't always line up with the term calendar. Contact woodfordplaygroup@gmail.com for more information.
View full details →Westside Parent Baby & Toddler Group
Westside Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets at Westside Community Centre in Galway every Thursday from 10 to 11.30am during the school term, for parents, grandparents and guardians with children aged newborn to three. It's an easy way to meet other local families while the children play and get used to socialising with other kids. There's no charge to attend. Contact Ciara on 083 023 4390 or at ciara@gcp.ie for more information, and keep an eye on the group's social media, since the return date after school holidays can shift from the usual term dates.
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Westside Library - Toddler Story Group
Westside Library on Seamus Quirke Road, Galway runs a free weekly Storytime for children up to school age every Friday at 3.30pm. Parents and childminders are welcome to bring little ones along to help the librarian choose a selection of picture books, which the group then reads together. It's a relaxed, low-key session that helps build early language and a love of books, with no need to book ahead. The library also runs extra activities for children during school holidays - contact westside@galwaylibrary.ie to find out what's coming up.
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Tuam Library - Toddler Group/ Breastfeeding Group/ Storytime
Tuam Library in County Galway runs a range of free family events throughout the year, especially around school holidays. Alongside its regular Rhyme Time session (songs and stories for under-fives, every Wednesday at 11am), the library hosts Storytime every Friday at 3.30pm for children aged 5 and up - a relaxed way to end the week with stories before borrowing books to take home. A Breastfeeding Support Group also meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10.30am, giving mums a space to chat and share experiences. All sessions are free. Location: Tuam Library, High St, Corralea West, Tuam, Co. Galway, H54 F627. Contact tuam@galwaylibrary.ie for current times and any updates.
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Tuam Library - Baby and Toddler Group
Tuam Library in County Galway runs a free Rhyme Time session for babies and toddlers every Wednesday at 11am - thirty minutes of songs, nursery rhymes and stories aimed at the library's youngest members. It's a relaxed, informal way for parents and carers to introduce children to books and music from an early age, with no need to book in advance. Location: Tuam Library, High St, Corralea West, Tuam, Co. Galway, H54 F627. The session is free, and the library also runs other family events throughout the year - contact tuam@galwaylibrary.ie for details.
View full details →Sugradh Creative/Messy Play Toddler Playgroup in Galway
Sugradh's Athenry class meets on Tuesdays from 10.30 to 11.30am at Kardio Kids, Raheen Woods Hotel, with each week built around a themed sensory tray inspired by a well-loved children's book. Trays are designed mainly for the 18–36 month age range, letting toddlers explore textures and sensory materials at their own pace, with all products chosen to be non-toxic. About 10–15 minutes of each hour-long session is set aside for shared toy time, giving children a gentle introduction to social play in a safe group setting. The same format runs on Fridays in Tuam and Loughrea, and classes cost 16 euro each.
View full details →Renmore Parent Baby & Toddler Group
Renmore Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 10 to 11.30am during the school term at Renmore Community Centre on Renmore Avenue, Galway. It's a pop-in session for parents, childminders and grandparents with children from newborn to preschool age, and new faces are always made welcome. There's a good supply of toys to keep little ones busy, and the group occasionally brings in special guests or hosts events through the year. Cost is €3 per family. Contact lodonnell1@gmail.com for details, and keep an eye on social media since the restart date after school holidays doesn't always match the term calendar exactly.
View full details →Portumna Library - Toddler (up to 5) Storytime / Lego Group
Portumna Library on Castle Ave in Portumna Demesne, Co. Galway runs two free weekly sessions for younger children back to back on Fridays. Storytime at 3pm is a relaxed listen-along session for children up to school age, with parents and childminders welcome to join in for a story or two. Straight after, at 3.30pm, the same room turns into Lego Time, where kids build individually or in small groups, whatever their imagination comes up with. Both are drop-in and completely free of charge. The library also puts on extra events during school holidays, so it's worth checking in with staff or contacting portumna@galwaylibrary.ie for what's on.
View full details →Phonics with Robot Reg Galway
Phonics with Robot Reg Galway runs early literacy classes at Oranmore Community Centre for children from three months to five years old, developed by a primary school teacher in collaboration with a speech therapist. Classes are split by age: Baby sessions (3-12 months) focus on sensory exploration through nursery rhymes, while Minis (1-2.5 years) and Preschooler (2.5-5 years) groups build foundational language and early literacy skills through play. The Oranmore group meets on Tuesdays and Saturdays; a linked group also runs in Mountbellew on Mondays. A term of 6-8 weeks costs between €99 and €130, or families can try a 3-week trial for €49. Book at www.phonicswithrobotreg.ie/galway or message Karen on 085 1850 286.
View full details →Outdoor Playgroup for toddlers to 10 years - Down to Earth
Run by Down to Earth Forest School at Brigit's Garden in Pollagh, Rosscahil, Co. Galway, this outdoor programme gets children outside in all seasons rather than in a classroom. Little Twigs is the parent-and-toddler strand, for babies up to preschool age, with free play, crafts, stories, songs, a mud kitchen and a campfire, usually on Wednesdays from 10 to 11.30am. Older children aged 5 to 10 can join Woodland Wildlings, held the same day from 3 to 5pm, building on the same woodland setting with games, seasonal crafts, bushcraft skills, campfire time and foraging. Both groups sign up by term rather than drop-in, at €90 for a 6-week term (€75 for siblings). Check the Down to Earth Galway social pages for current dates, or email downtoearthgalway@gmail.com.
View full details →Oughterard / Clann / Corrib Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
The Oughterard branch of the Clann/Corrib Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets at the back of Oughterard Community Centre on Main Street, Co. Galway, with easy parking right up to the door for unloading buggies and little ones. It's a pop-in session open to parents, grandparents and childminders with babies through to five-year-olds, run by volunteers with support from the Clann Resource Centre. Sessions take place every Monday and Friday from 10am to 12pm during the school term, with tea, toys and free play on offer while the adults get a chance to chat. It's a voluntary €3 per family, and newcomers are always welcome to just turn up. For more details contact developmentofficer@clannrescentre.com.
View full details →Oranmore Library - Story time for toddlers to under 5s
Oranmore Library, on tSráid Mhór in Órán Mór, County Galway, runs a free weekly Storytime session for parents, childminders and children up to school age, held every Friday at midday - a relaxed midweek outing built around stories and books rather than free play. The library also runs additional events for young children during school holidays, so it's worth checking in beyond the regular Friday slot throughout the year. Contact oranmore@galwaylibrary.ie for details on Storytime and other upcoming activities.
View full details →Nurture and Play
Nurture and Play runs Baby and Parent classes at Maree Community Centre in Co. Galway, part of a small network of parent-and-child sessions held across the county. Classes are designed for babies and toddlers up to age 3, with a parent or carer taking part alongside their child throughout. Sessions focus on early development through play, song and sensory activity, giving babies a gentle introduction to structured group classes while parents get the chance to meet others in the local area. Nurture and Play also runs classes in Ballinderreen, Athenry and Craughwell, with Toddler-Preschool options available at some venues for slightly older children. Each class costs 15 euro, payable per session.
View full details →Maree Parent Baby & Toddler Group
Also known as the Little Waves Playgroup, Maree Parent Baby & Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 10 to 11.30am at Maree Community Centre in Garraun Upper, County Galway, welcoming mammies, daddies and all carers with children from birth to five. With plenty of toys on offer, it's the kind of morning that leaves little ones ready for a nap by home time. Cost is €3 per family; contact aorourke2002@hotmail.com for more information on joining this Oranmore-area group.
View full details →Loughrea Parent Baby & Toddler Group
Run by Loughrea Family Resource Centre, this parent, baby and toddler group meets every Wednesday from 10 to 11.30am at the centre on Pigott's Street, Loughrea, County Galway, suitable for all babies and children under five. Mums, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents and childminders are all welcome, and no booking is needed - families can simply pop in. Cost is €3 per family. Contact familysupport@loughreafamilyresourcecentre.ie for more details on this well-established local group.
View full details →Kinvara Parent Baby & Toddler Group
Kinvara Parent Baby & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 10am to noon at Kinvara Community Centre on Glebe Road, County Galway, welcoming mums, dads and carers with children from birth to five for a morning of play and conversation, with plenty of toys to keep little ones entertained. The group occasionally brings in special guests to run workshops, and hosts an annual jumble sale that doubles as a chance to pick up a bargain. Rather than a fixed fee, attendance is by donation, typically €2-€4; contact karenconneely@gmail.com for more information.
View full details →Kinvara Mum to-Be & New Mum Social Group
Kinvara Mum to-Be & New Mum Social Group meets every second Tuesday from 9.30 to 11am at SIAR Café on The Quay in Kinvara, County Galway, offering peer-led support and advice for women who are pregnant or in their first year of motherhood. Over tea and cake, it's a chance to connect with others navigating the same tiredness and joy that comes with a new baby. There's no charge to attend, and a WhatsApp group helps members keep track of upcoming meet-ups. Contact the group through its Facebook page for the latest schedule and to join.
View full details →Kangoo Jumps Galway
Kangoo Jumps Galway offers a high-energy, low-impact rebound-boot workout suitable for children aged 6 and up, alongside parents and other adults. The Bonding Families class - for kids 6+ with a parent, guardian or grandparent - runs on Mondays at 6pm at Renmore Community Centre, using special rebound boots to build balance, coordination and cardiovascular fitness while reducing impact on joints. Beginner adult classes also run on Tuesdays at Renmore and Fridays at the Oranmore Maldron Hotel. Caregivers aren't required to stay for the children's session - they can join in, or drop off and collect afterwards. Kids should wear comfortable workout clothes and long socks (boots are provided) and bring a water bottle. A six-week bundle costs €75, with single child sessions at €8.
View full details →Headford/ Cloughanover Parent Baby & Toddler Group
Headford/Cloughanover Parent Baby & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 10am to noon at Cloughanover Community Hall on Headford Road, Galway, open to mums, dads, grandparents and carers with children from birth to five. There's a good range of toys to keep little ones entertained while the adults enjoy a tea or coffee together, and a WhatsApp group keeps everyone updated between sessions. Pricing scales with family size: €4 for one child, €6 for two, and €8 for three or more. It's worth checking social media for the restart date after school holidays, as it doesn't always align exactly with term time; contact josephine.chini@icloud.com.
View full details →Gort Parent & Toddler Group
Gort Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets at the ICA Hall on Bolands Lane, Gort, every Friday from 10 to 11.30am during the school term, and is free to attend. There's no social media page for this particular group, so it's best to contact the organiser directly by email to confirm dates. The same community also runs Gort Buggy Buddies, a Thursday morning walk-and-chat meetup outside Coole Park tearooms, and a monthly Gort Breastfeeding Support Group at the Gort Resource Centre on Church Street, Ballyhugh — both free and open to families in the area.
View full details →Garrafrauns Parent Baby & Toddler Group
Also known as Playful Pals, Garrafrauns Parent Baby & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 10am to noon at Garrafrauns Community Centre, County Galway, welcoming mums, dads, grandparents and carers with children from birth to five. There's a generous spread on offer too - tea, coffee, juice, biscuits, fruit and marshmallows - alongside plenty of toys to keep the kids busy. Cost is €4 per family. It's a well-supplied, sociable weekly session for families in the Garrafrauns area; contact egkilgarriff@hotmail.com for more details.
View full details →Galway City Library - Baby & Toddler Group
Galway City Library, based at Hynes Buildings on St Augustine Street, runs a free Rhyme Time session every Friday at 11.30am for babies and toddlers, mixing songs, rhymes, stories and music into a lively half hour that little ones are encouraged to join in with. The library runs additional activities for children across the community throughout the year, including extra sessions during school holidays, so it's worth checking in beyond the regular weekly slot. Contact city@galwaylibrary.ie for more information on Rhyme Time and other upcoming events.
View full details →Craughwell Baby & Toddler Group
Craughwell Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 10am to noon at St Michael's Community Centre in Craughwell, County Galway, with plenty of toys and floor mats set up for babies alongside space for toddlers and preschoolers to play. Tea and good conversation are on offer for the mums, dads, grandparents and carers who bring them along. Cost is €4 per family, and the group can be reached through its Facebook page for updates on session times and any special events through the year.
View full details →Corofin Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Corofin Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 9.15 to 11.45am at Dr Duggan Hall in Ballybanagher, County Galway (with an occasional Saturday session too), on a drop-in basis for children from birth to five. There's a well-stocked toy selection to keep little ones entertained, and a chance for mums, dads, grandparents and carers to have a chat over tea. The group also marks occasions like Halloween and Christmas with festive activities for the children. Cost is €5 per family; contact maireflaherty@gmail.com for more information.
View full details →Claregalway Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Claregalway Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 10am to noon at Claregalway Community Centre in Lakeview, County Galway, welcoming mums, dads, carers and grandparents with children from birth to five. There's a good supply of toys for the kids and tea, coffee and other refreshments for the adults. At €3 per family, it's a sociable weekly fixture for families in Claregalway. Note that the group's social media hasn't been updated recently, so it's worth emailing fi.dwyer@gmail.com directly to confirm current session details before a first visit.
View full details →Ballygar Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Ballygar Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 11am to 1pm at the Old School Building on Market Square, Ballygar, County Galway. It's a drop-in session, so there's no obligation to attend every week - parents can pop in as it suits to meet others in the community over a cup of tea while children play safely. The group has no social media presence, so the best way to find out more is to contact Danielle directly on 087 137 7908. There's no charge to attend, and children from birth to five are welcome.
View full details →Ballybane Library - Toddler Group / Junior Book Club
Ballybane Library on Castlepark Road, Galway, runs two separate free sessions for different ages. Rhyme Time, aimed at parents and toddlers, is a fun hour of stories, songs and rhymes held every Friday at 11am, while the Junior Book Club, 'The Find Outers', gives children aged eight to eleven a chance to read and discuss books together on the third Saturday of each month at 2.30pm. Both sessions are free to attend, making the library a useful resource for families with children across a wide age range. Contact ballybane@galwaylibrary.ie for more information on either group.
View full details →Ballinfoile Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Ballinfoile Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 9.30 to 11am at the Ballinfoile Castlegar Neighbourhood Centre on Headford Road, Galway, offering a relaxed setting for parents and carers with children from birth to four years old. Alongside free play and activities, the group is a good way to stay connected with what's happening locally for young families. There's no charge to attend; email roselyn.carroll@gmail.com for more information on this Galway city group.
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Ballinasloe/Killalaghton Parent Baby & Toddler Group
Ballinasloe/Killalaghton Parent, Baby and Toddler Group has traditionally met every Thursday from 10am to noon at Killalaghton Hall in Killoran, near Ballinasloe, County Galway, offering mums with babies and preschool-age children a weekly coffee and an informal chat, free of charge. As availability can change, it's worth checking the group's Facebook page before planning a visit to confirm the session is still running and to get the latest details on timing and format.
View full details →Ballinasloe Library - Story time for toddlers to under 5s
Ballinasloe Library on Society Street, Townparks, County Galway, runs a free weekly Storytime session for parents, childminders and children up to school age, held every Friday at 2.15pm - a relaxed, no-cost way to build a reading habit early and get out of the house for the afternoon. The library also puts on additional events for young children during school holidays, so it's worth checking in beyond the regular weekly slot. Contact ballinasloe@galwaylibrary.ie for details on Storytime and any extra sessions running throughout the year.
View full details →Baby & Toddler Group/Swimming Group
ARD Family Resource Centre runs parent-and-baby groups from its base at the CUMASÚ Centre on Doughiska Road, Galway (H91 DKF7), serving families in Ardaun, Roscam and Doughiska. The Wednesday drop-in (10am–12pm, term time, €3 per child) is an informal playgroup for babies through preschoolers, with tea and coffee for parents while the kids play. The centre also hosts Buggy Buddies on Mondays (€10 for 6 weeks) and Mother and Baby Yoga on Fridays (€5 per session). ARD additionally runs a Tuesday group at Briar Hill Shopping Centre and Little Swimmers at the Clayton Hotel on Thursdays. Groups follow the school term, so check social media before holidays.
View full details →Athenry Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Athenry Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Monday from 10 to 11.30am at Athenry Community Hall on Cross Street (near the credit union), County Galway, giving newborns through to preschoolers a dedicated space to play - a baby corner with mats and soft toys sits alongside a separate toddler section. It's a relaxed setting for meeting other parents in the area over tea or coffee, with children from birth to five welcome throughout the term. Cost is €3 per family; email athenryplaygroup@gmail.com for more information.
View full details →Art Room 109
Art Room 109 runs child-led art sessions for parents and walking toddlers aged 1 to 5, built around open-ended play rather than formal instruction. Each 60-minute class offers up to six sensory and creative stations, using homemade, natural, taste-safe materials and washable non-toxic paint, winding down with ten minutes of bubbles, music and parachute play. Based in Kinvara, Co. Galway, the business travels to bring classes to several locations: Maree/Oranmore on Tuesdays and one Sunday a month, Kinvara on Fridays, and glór in Ennis on Thursdays once a month. Parents stay and supervise throughout, since it's fully child-led with no formal teaching. Pricing is €15.50 drop-in or €45 for a 3-week term. Book via buk.ie/109, and follow @art_room_109 on Instagram for the current timetable.
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Common questions
How many parent-and-toddler groups are there in Galway?
Kids Patch lists 55 parent-and-toddler groups in Galway. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
Whereabouts in Galway can I find parent-and-toddler groups?
Parent-and-toddler listings in Galway are concentrated in Oranmore (4), Ballinasloe (3), Tuam (2).
What age range do parent-and-toddler groups in Galway cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 15 years. 55 of the 55 state an age range. Every listing states one, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do parent-and-toddler groups in Galway cost?
None of the 55 listings on this page publish a standard price. Fees for children’s classes in Ireland usually vary by term length, age group and session count, so providers quote on enquiry — you can message any of them from their listing.
Are there any free parent-and-toddler groups in Galway?
Yes — 17 of the 55 listings are free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.
Do parents need to stay during parent-and-toddler groups in Galway?
It varies by provider: of the 55 listings, 10 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.