Kids Activities in Swords
Browse 20 kids activities and classes in Swords. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Tremendous Tots
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Applewood Community Centre, Castle View Lawns, Bunbury Gate Cresent, Oldtown, Swords, Co.Dublin..
View full details →Turtle Tots - Roganstown Hotel & Country Club
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Roganstown Hotel & Country Club, 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.
View full details →Toddler Sense Dublin North
Baby Sensory's sister programme for toddlers, using music, sensory play, adventure-themed activities and structured discovery stations to support movement, language and problem-solving skills as they grow.
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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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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.
View full details →Kinsealy United / Olympian Football Academy - Summer Camp
Kinsealy United and Olympian Football Academy run a joint 4-day summer football camp for children aged 5 to 14 at Kettle Memorial Park in Swords, Co. Dublin. The wide age range means the camp can group children appropriately by ability as well as age. Coaching is delivered by UEFA and FAI-qualified coaches, giving parents confidence that sessions are led to a recognised football coaching standard rather than run informally.
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Total Ninja
Total Ninja is home to Dublin's largest indoor ninja-style obstacle course, with a dedicated Little Ninja programme scaled down for younger children to tackle age-appropriate obstacles safely. Beyond regular sessions, the venue also hosts family days and birthday parties, making it a popular option for active celebrations as well as weekly training.
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Tiny Tutus
On Main Street in Swords, Tiny Tutus offers ballet classes for ages 2 to 14, led by the popular Tutu & Me parent-and-child sessions for toddlers aged 2 to 3.5. These classes bring music, movement and imaginative play together, with a parent, grandparent or other caregiver expected to remain for the whole session. Preschool and school-age children can join independent classes instead, developing coordination, creativity and confidence, with drop-off options depending on the child's age. Terms run 8 weeks: €76 for Tutu & Me, €92 for Little Tutus 1-3 and Primary, and €120 for Grade 1+. Ballet attire is required for regular classes, while comfortable clothing suits a trial session. Swords is one of several Tiny Tutus venues across Dublin and Kildare.
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Tina Mation
At River Valley Shopping Centre in Swords, Tina Mation runs its popular children's drawing classes for ages 5 to 12, based on the same step-by-step teaching approach used on Tina's RTÉ art series "Let's Draw with Tina". Classes are structured to suit a wide range of drawing abilities, from complete beginners to children who already love to draw. Terms run for 7 weeks and cost €100, with all materials included, so there's nothing extra for parents to buy or bring along. The focus throughout is on building confidence and creative skills in a supportive, low-pressure setting. Swords is one of six Tina Mation venues in the Dublin and Meath area, alongside classes in Glasnevin, Ashbourne, Donabate, Lusk and Ballyboughal.
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Parent and Toddler Group - Fingal Sports Hub
At Holywell Community Centre in Swords, Fingal Sports Office runs a free Parent and Toddler Movement Class every Tuesday at 9.15am during term time (Swords also has a second group at Applewood Community Centre on Tuesdays at 10.30am). The class is suitable for toddlers who are walking, up to about 3-4 years old, combining exercise, yoga and games for early movement development. It's a drop-in session, though registration ahead of time is required - keep an eye on Fingal Sports Office's social media for updates, including when classes resume after school holidays, which doesn't always match term dates exactly. Attendance is free. Contact sports@fingal.ie to register or ask questions.
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ClapHandies PlayLabs - Dublin
ClapHandies PlayLabs' Swords venue, at Nevinstown West in County Dublin, runs weekly developmental sensory play classes for babies, wobblers and toddlers, across Baby PlayLabs (6 weeks-7 months, 55 minutes), Wobbler PlayLabs and Toddler PlayLabs (both 50 minutes). Sessions mix music, learning, social interaction and sensory play. Booking a term also unlocks 3 months' free access to ClapHandies at Home, plus a baby massage e-manual for Baby PlayLab families. A full 7-week term is €133, with reduced pricing for joining partway through.
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Baby Sensory Ireland
In Swords, Baby Sensory runs its classes on Feltrim Road, Drinan, with age-specific groups for babies 0-6 months and 6-12 months. The educational programme is timed around babies' natural play-rest-play pattern, so activities stay engaging without overstimulating them. Classes follow the school term calendar, with the Swords timetable published on the Baby Sensory website; booking is by term, starting from €17.75 per class. As with Baby Sensory's other Dublin venues, it doubles as a friendly space for parents to meet, chat and share early parenting experiences.
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Kilronan Equestrian Centre
Kilronan Equestrian Centre in Swords offers horse riding lessons for children of all levels, from complete beginners onward. Instructors are highly trained and the centre's horses and ponies are well-mannered and well-schooled, which helps keep first lessons calm, safe and genuinely enjoyable for nervous or first-time riders. As an AIRE-approved centre, Kilronan follows recognised standards for care and instruction. The setting is family-run with a relaxed, personal atmosphere, and its grounds make it a pleasant place for children to spend time learning around horses beyond just the lesson itself.
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Balcultry Stables
Balcultry Stables, on Balcultry Road, Swords, Co. Dublin, offers a welcoming environment for children to learn about horses, how to ride them, and how to care for them. The wellbeing of the animals is treated as a top priority throughout. It's a good option for children keen to get hands-on experience around horses, learning riding skills alongside the responsibility of looking after an animal.
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Back Street Dance
Back Street Dance, at Columba House, Lakeshore Drive, Airside Retail Park, Swords, Co. Dublin, is around 4 minutes' drive from Dublin Airport and has been home to a number of Ireland's kids' and hip hop champion dancers for over 5 years. Classes are available for children from age 2.5 right through to adults. The school's focus on hip hop and street styles offers a lively alternative to more traditional dance disciplines, suiting kids who want a fun, energetic class alongside the chance to compete.
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Toddle Sense
Toddle Sense runs classes at Fingallians GAA Club in Seatown West, Swords, Co. Dublin, one of several venues across the county alongside Balgriffin and Drumcondra, for children aged roughly 13 months to 4.5 years. Each class follows a themed adventure - from outer space to under the sea, an ugly bug ball to a jungle trek - built around hand-eye coordination, gross and fine motor skills, visual stimulation, emotional regulation and social development. A twin/sibling discount applies across all classes, and graduates of Baby Sensory can get a discount if they book within 12 months of graduating. Pricing is set per term - contact Toddle Sense for current rates and class times in Swords.
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Swords Riasc Centre Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Swords Riasc Centre Parent, Baby and Toddler Group gives parents, grandparents, minders and their children aged 0 to 5 a relaxed weekly space to meet, chat over coffee and tea, and catch up with other local families while the little ones play. Sessions run every Wednesday during term time from 10 to 11.30am at Swords Baptist Church, The Riasc Centre, Feltrim Road, Drinan, Swords, County Dublin. Pricing isn't listed, so it's worth calling 086 857 1011 to confirm costs before your first visit — the group doesn't use social media, but its website calendar is kept up to date.
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Gentle Hands Baby Massage
Gentle Hands Baby Massage runs a five-week course in Holywell, Swords, teaching parents gentle, rhythmic massage strokes for their babies. Beyond the immediate bonding benefit, baby massage is often associated with helping relaxation, digestion and sleep for both baby and parent. The Swords term starts on Tuesday 2nd September, running 10-11.30am, and costs €120 for the full five weeks. A sister course also runs in Howth on Thursdays, for families who find that location more convenient. Many health insurance policies will refund up to €100 of the course fee depending on the level of cover, so it's worth checking your policy before booking.
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Baby & Me Ballet Dublin
At the Fingal Liam Rodgers Centre in Drinan, Swords Enterprise Park, Baby & Me Ballet runs 45-minute classes for babies and toddlers aged 14-30 months alongside their parents, combining dance, music and play to support bonding as well as early motor skills, coordination and balance. Classes take place on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The playful format is designed to feel like exploration rather than formal ballet training, with plenty of singing and movement to keep toddlers engaged throughout. A six-week term costs €77, and families are encouraged to follow the studio's social media for schedule updates. This Swords Enterprise Park class sits alongside Baby & Me Ballet's other Swords-area sessions for slightly different age groups.
View full details →Baby & Me Ballet Dublin
Baby & Me Ballet brings a gentle introduction to ballet to families in Swords, County Dublin, aimed at little ones aged 14-30 months and 2.5-3.5 years alongside a parent or carer. Rather than formal technique, classes lean on dancing, singing and playful movement together, giving toddlers an early, low-pressure taste of ballet. As a parent-and-toddler style class, grown-ups take an active part throughout, making it as much about shared time and bonding as it is about introducing dance. It's a suitable first step for families in Swords wanting to explore movement and music with their child before more structured dance classes.
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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Swords?
Kids Patch lists 20 kids activities and classes in Swords. 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 Swords?
The categories with the most listings are Developmental (5), Parent-and-toddler (4), Dance (3), Football (3), Horse Riding (2), Arts and crafts (1), Sports (1), Swimming (1).
What age range do kids activities and classes in Swords cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 14 years. 15 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 Swords cost?
None of the 20 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 kids activities and classes in Swords?
Yes — 1 of the 20 listings is free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.