Kids Activities in Rathfarnham
Browse 20 kids activities and classes in Rathfarnham. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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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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Artzone - Rathfarnham
Artzone's Rathfarnham branch, based at VFI Court on Castleside Drive, runs art classes for children aged 5 to 12, covering drawing, painting and craft activities in a structured, small-group setting. Beyond the regular term-time classes, this venue also offers holiday art camps and birthday parties, giving families a few different ways to get involved with Artzone locally.
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Olympian Gymnastics - Nutgrove
Olympian Gymnastics' Nutgrove venue, at the Nutgrove Shopping Centre in Rathfarnham, runs the club's full recreational range - GymTOTS, GymKIDZ and GymTEENS - catering for children and teens from as young as 18 months up to 16 years old, the broadest age span of the club's Dublin locations. Specific days, times and pricing for the Nutgrove classes weren't published centrally and should be confirmed directly with the club.
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Summit Judo/Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Summit Judo/Jiu-Jitsu Academy teaches Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from St. Columba's College Gym in Whitechurch, Rathfarnham, with classes split by age into 4-7, 8-12 and teens. Grouping children this way means younger beginners aren't training alongside much older, more experienced teens. Both judo and jiu-jitsu are grappling-based martial arts that build strength, balance and problem-solving under pressure, and the academy also runs adult classes, so parents can train at the same venue as their children if they wish.
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Ballyroan Karate Club
Ballyroan Karate Club offers karate classes from its base on Marian Road in Rathfarnham. As a local club, it gives Rathfarnham-area families a nearby option for children interested in learning a traditional martial art. Karate builds discipline, focus and physical coordination through structured, belt-graded training, and is often a good fit for children who benefit from clear routines and a respectful, disciplined class environment.
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Leicester Celtic FC
Leicester Celtic FC runs a football academy at Loreto Park in Nutgrove, Rathfarnham, taking players from as young as 4 all the way through to adult level. That range means a whole family could potentially play at the same club across different age groups. Starting young players at age 4 focuses on basic ball skills, movement and enjoying the game, with the club's structure allowing children to progress through the age grades as their ability and interest develop over the years.
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Helen's Art Space
Helen's Art Space runs art classes for children aged 7 to 12 from Studio 23 in the Marlay Craft Courtyard, Rathfarnham. Classes are held on both Thursdays and Saturdays, giving families a weekday or weekend option depending on what fits their schedule. Being based in a dedicated craft courtyard studio gives children a proper art-room setting to work in, away from the classroom, where they can experiment with different materials and techniques at a pace suited to primary-school-age children.
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Knights of Éanna Chess Club provides junior chess coaching for school-age children at Coláiste Éanna in Rathfarnham. It's a straightforward, low-cost way to introduce kids to chess in a structured club setting rather than just teaching them the rules at home. Chess suits children who enjoy quiet concentration and problem-solving, and regular club coaching helps them develop strategic thinking, patience and the ability to plan several moves ahead.
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Gym Plus Rathfarnham - Swim Plus Academy
Swim Plus Academy at Gym Plus Rathfarnham runs a multi-level learn-to-swim programme from the gym's premises in Nutgrove Retail Park, Rathfarnham. Being based at a gym with pool facilities means lessons are held in a supervised, dedicated setting geared towards structured skill progression. The multi-level structure lets children start at whatever stage suits their current confidence and ability in the water, moving up through the programme as they master each set of skills — from basic water confidence to more developed strokes and technique.
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The Brickx Club
In Rathfarnham, The Brickx Club offers its LEGO-based brick-building and STEM club for children aged 3 to 12, running as part of a wider school-term programme across South Dublin. Sessions come in pre-school, after-school and Saturday workshop formats, all built around hands-on creative construction. Day, time and pricing details for the Rathfarnham venue are set locally by the school or community centre hosting it rather than published centrally, so it's worth confirming directly before booking. The club also runs parties and camps over Easter, summer and midterm breaks at its various venues, which include Knocklyon, Firhouse, Tallaght and Templeogue. Whether parents need to stay depends on the age group and class type booked.
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Three Rock Rovers
Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club runs one of Ireland's most active youth hockey programmes from its grounds on Grange Road in Rathfarnham, with over 350 boys and girls aged 5 to 16 training every weekend from August through to March. With more than 16 hours of hockey happening across the club each weekend, there's a genuinely broad programme behind the numbers, including dedicated goalkeeping sessions with specific coaching and equipment for that role. The scale of the youth section, combined with the club's long hockey tradition and its facilities at Grange Road, gives young players a clear route from a first taste of the sport through to more serious training as they get older.
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Encore School of Performing Arts
Encore School of Performing Arts runs classes in dance, singing and drama, alongside more specialist options like ballet, vocal training, hip hop and advanced drama, for children aged 3 to 18. Classes are spread across several south Dublin venues, including Knocklyon, Dundrum (Taney and the Mill Theatre), Sandyford, Rathfarnham and WestWood Leopardstown, with something running every day of the week. Every student gets the chance to perform in Encore's End of Year show at the Mill Theatre in Dundrum Town Centre, giving even beginner-level pupils real stage experience as part of their year. The tots classes offer a gentler entry point for the youngest performers before they move into the school's main dance, singing and drama streams.
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Ballinteer Kenpo Karate Club
Ballinteer Kenpo Karate Club offers Kenpo karate training for children and adults at Ballinteer St. John's Clubhouse on Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, and is registered with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club directory. Classes take place indoors, with children dropped off for training. Age groups, the training schedule and membership fees weren't published on the club's directory listing, so it's best to contact the club directly to check current class times and costs before joining.
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Rathfarnham WSAF Athletic Club
Rathfarnham WSAF Athletic Club provides juvenile athletics training in track & field, cross country and road running from its base on Main Street, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. The club is registered with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership club directory and trains outdoors, with membership running on an annual basis. Detailed age groups, training times and membership fees weren't published in the directory listing, so parents are encouraged to reach out to the club directly to confirm availability for their child.
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Rathfarnham / Ballyroan Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Also known as Ballyroan Playgroup, Kids & Koffee, this parent, baby and toddler group in Rathfarnham welcomes children from birth to 4 years along with their parents or carers. It meets every Friday from 10am to 12pm at Ballyroan Community Hall on Marian Road, near Rathfarnham Shopping Centre. The cost is €5 per family, covering tea and coffee for the grown-ups while children play together. The group doesn't run an active social media page, so contact is best made directly through its Facebook group for the latest updates.
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Music Cubs
Music Cubs runs parent-and-child music classes in Rathfarnham for babies, toddlers and older 'big cubs' aged 0 to 5 years. Each 30-minute session is packed with melody, play and simple percussion, introducing rhythm, beats and tempo alongside live performances on a range of instruments. It's a gentle, fun way to nurture children's natural love of music together with a parent. Pricing runs from €52 for a 4-week term up to €65 for a 5-week term; Music Cubs also runs classes at other venues across Dublin.
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Kate Buckley School of Dance
Kate Buckley School of Dance runs ballet, hip hop and tap classes at Rathfarnham Educate Together National School on Loreto Avenue, Dublin 14, for children from age 3 through to young adults. Ballet lessons build posture, coordination and technique with the option to work toward RAD or ISTD exams, hip hop follows the school's own routines and rhythm work, and tap uses ISTD technique across a wide age range, also with optional exams. Classes run over a 15-week term, with free parking, changing facilities and a parent viewing area on site. A single weekly class costs €165 for the term, with discounted rates for multiple classes per week or multiple siblings enrolling together. This is one of several locations for Kate Buckley School of Dance, alongside classes in Dundrum and Knocklyon.
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Leinster Rugby (Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Summer Camps)
Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby's summer camp runs Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1.30pm, at Stillorgan-Rathfarnham RFC, Heavey Technology Park, Tibradden Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, for children aged 6-12. IRFU-accredited Leinster Rugby coaches lead sessions covering passing, tackling, evasion and kicking for both boys and girls, with a kit pack included for those attending the full week. Pricing for 2026 wasn't published at time of research, though recent years have seen weekly rates in the €75-90 range with reduced sibling/second-camp rates - best to confirm current pricing when booking. Outdoor venue, free parking.
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Kidspace Rathfarnham
Kidspace Rathfarnham's summer camp runs Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 2pm, for children aged 4-8 at Kidspace PlayCentre, 20 Main Street, Rathfarnham, Dublin. Days combine soft-play, arts and crafts, baking and games in a supervised indoor setting run by childcare professionals, with lunch, snacks and drinks included. A full week costs €120 for a first child, dropping to €100 for a second sibling and €80 for further siblings; single day passes are also available at €30 (€24 with the National Childcare Scheme universal rate applied). The venue has free parking, an on-site café and changing facilities.
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Baby Sensory Dublin Southwest
Baby Sensory Dublin Southwest runs its Rathfarnham classes at the Ruah Centre, offering multi-sensory development sessions for babies aged 0-13 months, with a parent or carer attending throughout. Each class blends baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to engage babies' senses and support early development, bonding and confidence. The format is designed to give babies a stimulating but calm introduction to structured group classes, and parents a chance to meet others locally. Held at an indoor venue in Rathfarnham, classes are one of several Baby Sensory sessions running across Dublin's south west.
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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Rathfarnham?
Kids Patch lists 20 kids activities and classes in Rathfarnham. 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 Rathfarnham?
The categories with the most listings are Martial Arts (3), Arts and crafts (2), Camps (2), Dance (2), Football (2), Athletics (1), Chess (1), Developmental (1), and 6 more.
What age range do kids activities and classes in Rathfarnham cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 17 years. 14 of the 20 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 Rathfarnham cost?
2 of the 20 listings publish a price, ranging from €120 to €165. 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 Rathfarnham?
It varies by provider: of the 20 listings, 1 is parent-accompanied and 5 are drop-off. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.