Kids Activities in Waterford
Browse 53 kids activities and classes in Waterford. Popular categories in Waterford include Parent-and-toddler, Swimming, Arts and crafts.
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Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo
Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo sits just outside the seaside village of Ardmore in County Waterford, close to Whiting Bay beach, and combines a farm walk with a proper mini zoo across 15 acres. Over 200 animals live on site, including many rare breeds, and the day is built around dedicated petting times in the small animal room where kids get to hold and stroke the friendlier residents, plus a walk-through duck pond and an indoor bird aviary. There's a genuinely large amount of undercover play for wet Irish days: soft play areas split by age, an indoor sand pit, covered karting and mechanical diggers, alongside an outdoor playground, zip wire and soccer pitch outside. A café seating up to 60 serves hot food and snacks, with separate party seating for children's celebrations. The farm has been run by the same family since 2012 and leans into seasonal events, from a Halloween trail to a Winter Wonderland at Christmas. It's fully wheelchair friendly with baby changing facilities and free coach and car parking, and school tours get special rates on request.
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Waterford Inner City P&T
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Central Library, Waterford.
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Tourneena P&TG
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Tourneena, Co. Waterford..
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Tip Toes Community Childcare Centre
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Old Tramore Rd., Kilcohan, Waterford..
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Storybox P&T
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at The Red Hall, Lismore, Co. Waterford..
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Respond EYS
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ard na Ghleanna, Tramore, Co. Waterford..
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Rannta Le Chéile
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Leabharlann Dhún Garbhan, Co. Waterford..
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Portlaw P&T Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Clodagh House, Portlaw.
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Dunhill P&T
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Dunhill Education Centre, Dunhill, Co. Waterford.
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DSI Waterford Down Syndrome Ass
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at St. Savour Parish Centre, Ballybeg, Waterford..
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Cuidiú P&T
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Carrickphierish Library, Carrickphierish, Waterford..
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Cuidiú Ballyduff P&T
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ballyduff Lower, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford. X91 XKR3.
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Cappoquin Parent & Toddler
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Community Centre, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford..
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Browns Road Library Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Browns Rd., Lisduggan, Waterford..
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Baby & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Barron Hall, Stradbally, Co. Waterford.
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Aglish P&T
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Aglish Community Centre, Aglish, Co. Waterford.
View full details →Turtle Tots - Kingfisher Club Waterford
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Kingfisher Club Waterford, 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 →Turtle Tots - The Park Hotel Dungarvan
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at The Park Hotel Dungarvan, 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 →Rugbytots - Ballinameela Community Centre
Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at Ballinameela Community Centre, Saturday. Run by Rugbytots Midlands Leinster.
View full details →Rugbytots - Ballygunner GAA Club
Rugbytots rugby classes for ages 2 to 5 years at Ballygunner GAA Club, Saturday. Run by Rugbytots Midlands Leinster.
View full details →Baby Sensory Southeast
Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.
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Multi-sensory baby development classes for babies aged 0-13 months, featuring baby signing, music, light shows, bubbles and puppets to support bonding and early development.
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Kids dance classes focusing on fitness, flexibility, rhythm and basic dance technique.
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Designer Minds - Dungarvan STEAM Summer Camp
Dungarvan Fusion Centre in Co. Waterford hosts a Designer Minds STEAM camp for 6-12 year olds, with campers grouped into Junior (1st-3rd class) and Senior (4th-6th class) sections so the projects suit each child's stage. The week is built around hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and maths challenges — building, experimenting and creative problem-solving designed to keep kids engaged without feeling like more schoolwork. Pricing is €180 per child for the week at the Dungarvan venue, and the format is the same one Designer Minds runs at STEAM camp locations around the country.
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Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club - Cara na Mara
Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club's Cara na Mara programme is a child-centred sailing course for children aged 6 to 10, structured across three progressive levels — Otters, Seals and Dolphins — so children move up as their confidence and skill on the water grow. Rather than focusing purely on sailing technique, the programme combines time on the water with science and craft activities, giving children a broader connection to the marine environment alongside the practical sailing skills. It's a good fit for families near Dungarvan Harbour looking for an active, outdoor, water-based activity that builds independence as well as fun.
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Designer Minds - Tramore STEAM Summer Camp
At Tramore GAA in Co. Waterford, Designer Minds brings its STEAM summer camp to children aged 6-12, split into a Junior group (1st-3rd class) and a Senior group (4th-6th class) so younger and older campers each get age-appropriate challenges. Days are built around science, technology, engineering, art and maths activities — think experiments, construction challenges and creative problem-solving, delivered as a fun alternative to a standard sports camp. The camp costs €180 and runs at the Tramore GAA venue, making it a handy option for families in the Waterford area looking for a week of STEAM-focused activity over the school holidays.
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Tramore Surf School - Kids & Teen Surf Lessons
Tramore Surf School runs kid-friendly surf lessons for children and teens during weekday sessions over the summer and Easter holidays, starting from €40 an hour. Lessons are fully supervised by instructors throughout, giving parents reassurance that beginners are properly guided in and around the water. Surfing at Tramore, one of Ireland's best-known surf beaches, gives children a genuine coastal activity during school holidays, building balance, water confidence and a feel for the ocean under close instructor supervision.
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Splashworld Tramore - Swimming Lessons
Splashworld Tramore offers multi-level swim lessons for children aged 3 to 15, running in 7-week terms priced at €72. Grouping by level rather than strictly by age means children progress through the programme based on ability, moving up as their technique improves. For those wanting more focused coaching, a ProKids option adds a stronger technique-coaching element, and sibling discounts are available, making it a more affordable option for families enrolling more than one child.
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SEA School - Tramore SeaSchool Saturday
SEA School's Tramore SeaSchool Saturday sessions take children to Ladies Slip in Tramore to explore marine biology first-hand through rock pooling. Rather than classroom-based teaching, children get hands-on with real coastal wildlife, searching rock pools for crabs, anemones and other marine life along the Waterford coast. A pop-up lab with microscopes lets children take a closer look at what they find, adding a scientific dimension to what might otherwise be a simple beach activity — a good option for curious kids interested in nature and the sea.
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Tramore Pottery - Kids Pottery
Tramore Pottery offers two hand-building pottery programmes for children at Riverstown Community Centre in Tramore, Co. Waterford, both running on Tuesdays. Kids Pottery Classes are aimed at ages 6-11, introducing basic clay techniques like pinch pots, coiling and slab work in a relaxed, sensory-rich setting. Clay Club, for the 10-14 age group, builds on those foundations with more independent, detailed projects. Working with clay gives children a tactile break from screens while developing patience, fine motor control and a real sense of achievement in finishing a piece.
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Integrity Martial Arts, Dungarvan
Integrity Martial Arts runs children's classes from its base in Dungarvan Shopping Centre, Co. Waterford, with training built around clear belt progression so kids can see their own improvement over time. Alongside the physical side — coordination, discipline and fitness — sessions place equal weight on mindfulness and self-control, values that carry over well beyond the training floor. The club emphasises community as much as technique, with children training alongside peers in a supportive, encouraging setting.
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Harmony Children's Choir
Harmony Children's Choir runs three choir levels for ages 5 to 17 in Dungarvan Town Centre, all meeting on Wednesdays: Music FUNdamentals for children aged 5 and up, Crescendo Singers for the middle group, and Voca Loca for teens. The tiered structure lets young singers progress through the levels as their vocal skills and confidence develop, staying with peers at a similar stage.
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GOMA Gallery - Children's Art Classes
GOMA Gallery runs children's art classes for young people aged 4 to 11. Gallery-based art classes typically give children the chance to respond creatively to exhibitions and artworks around them, alongside more traditional drawing, painting and craft activities, offering a slightly different creative environment from a standard classroom or studio setting. As a specific address, schedule and pricing aren't listed here, parents are encouraged to contact GOMA Gallery directly to confirm current class times, location details and costs before booking a place.
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Dungarvan School of Music and Trad
Dungarvan School of Music and Trad offers instrumental lessons in guitar, tin whistle and bodhrán, alongside a Children's Choir split into two age groups - 5 to 8 and 9 to 17 - and Irish dance classes. The mix of instrumental tuition, singing and dance gives families a range of traditional and contemporary options to choose from under one school.
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Dungarvan Gymnastics Club
Dungarvan Gymnastics Club offers classes for children aged 4 and up in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Gymnastics classes at this stage typically focus on building core movement skills — balance, flexibility, coordination and basic tumbling — through structured, age-appropriate exercises on mats and gymnastics equipment, laying the groundwork for more advanced skills as children progress through the club. As specific venue, schedule and pricing details aren't listed here, parents are encouraged to contact Dungarvan Gymnastics Club directly to confirm current class times and costs before enrolling a child.
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Tramore Code Club
Tramore Code Club offers coding classes for children and teenagers aged 7 to 17, based at Gaelscoil Philib Barúin in Tramore, Co. Waterford. A ten-year age span like this typically means classes are grouped by age or ability, starting younger members on simple block-based programming before moving older students toward text-based coding, problem-solving projects and more independent computer work. As specific schedule and pricing details aren't listed here, parents are encouraged to contact Tramore Code Club directly to confirm current class times and costs before enrolling.
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Camp Waterford
Camp Waterford runs multi-activity day camps at Newtown School's 18-acre site, which includes an indoor pool, with weekly camps throughout July. Younger children aged 4 to 6 join Cub Camp, while Camp Waterford proper caters for ages 7 to 15 with a broader range of activities across the site. The scale of the grounds and facilities allows for a wide mix of sports, water-based activity and outdoor play across the camp week.
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Freedom Surf School - Kids & Teen Surf Camps
Freedom Surf School runs Billabong-branded surf camps for kids and teens in Tramore, with age-specific groups covering roughly 6 to 17 year olds. Camps run over the summer and Easter school holidays, with all surfing equipment provided as part of the package. Grouping by age lets instructors match wave conditions and coaching pace to each group's ability and confidence in the water.
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Waterford Youth Arts - Dance Workshops
Waterford Youth Arts runs contemporary dance workshops at The Arch on Barrack Street, led by Izzy Carr, with separate sessions for ages 6 to 8 on Thursdays at 4.30pm and ages 9 to 11 on Thursdays at 5.30pm. Fees are €45 per term, with family discounts available for households sending more than one child.
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Waterford Gymnastics - Parent & Toddler
Waterford Gymnastics runs a parent and toddler gymnastics class for children aged 1 to 5, based at Carrickpherish Business Park in Waterford. Parent and toddler gymnastics sessions typically use soft play equipment, low balance beams and simple tumbling activities, with a parent or carer taking an active role alongside their child to support balance, coordination and confidence around moving equipment from an early age. As specific schedule and pricing details aren't listed here, parents are encouraged to contact Waterford Gymnastics directly to confirm current class times and costs before booking.
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SEA School Saturdays
SEA School Saturdays runs hands-on nature-based science and art activities for children aged 7 to 15, held every Saturday from 10am to 1pm at Tramore Coastguard Cultural Centre in Dunmore East. Sessions blend coastal and marine themes with creative and scientific exploration. Cost is €25 per session.
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Water Babies
In Newtown, Waterford, Water Babies offers swimming lessons for children from baby age up to roughly 5 years old. Each class runs for 30 minutes with no more than 10 children and one carer per child in the water, so instructors can give proper attention to every pair. Song, play and repetition are used to build water skills step by step in a way that feels playful rather than pressured. Alongside developing swimming ability, the sessions are structured to be quality bonding time for parent and child. Contact the Newtown venue directly for current term pricing.
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Water Babies
Water Babies runs its swimming programme in Kilcohan, Waterford, for children ranging from young babies to around 5 years old. Sessions last 30 minutes and are capped at 10 children, each with their own carer in the water, keeping the class small and focused. Water skills are introduced gradually through song, play and repetition rather than formal drills. The classes are as much about bonding as swimming ability, giving parents dedicated time with their child each week. Term pricing for the Kilcohan venue is available on enquiry.
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At Shandon in Dungarvan, Ready to Play runs its parent-and-toddler classes led by child development experts and teachers, with a new play and musical theme each week - anything from the rainforest to under the sea - drawn from over 30 themes across the year. Baby classes cater to newborns through pre-walkers, while Walkers-Toddlers Play & Music suits pre-walkers up to 3.5 years. The sessions are designed to be fun for the whole family while helping parents and caregivers build connections locally. 5 sessions cost €70.
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Ready Steady Play South East
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, is one of the venues on Ready Steady Play and Music's South East circuit, alongside Waterford city, Wexford and Kilkenny, offering weekly play, music and movement classes for children from newborn to primary school age. Sensory Baby Play and Music suits newborns through to pre-walkers, while Toddler Play and Music is aimed at walkers to preschoolers, with a new theme each week supporting social, emotional, cognitive, physical and language development. Sessions are led by play educators and offer parents a chance to meet others locally while their child explores through play. A 5-week term costs 72.50 euro. See www.ready2play.ie for bookings and the current Dungarvan schedule.
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Little Kickers
In Dungarvan, County Waterford, Little Kickers offers its four-stage preschool football programme for children from about 18 months to seven years old. The youngest group learns alongside a parent, while older children take on more of the session independently. Throughout, the "Play not Push" philosophy encourages participation without pressure, building movement, coordination and social skills through football-based games. Monthly fee: €50.
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Little Kickers
Little Kickers' Bishopscourt venue in Waterford runs preschool football classes for children aged roughly 18 months to seven, structured across four stages of growing independence. Parents are closely involved with the youngest children before stepping back as sessions progress. Games throughout build fundamentals like balance, coordination and social skills, ending in a short match for the oldest age group. Classes cost €50 a month.
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Little Kickers
At Kilbarry in Waterford, Little Kickers delivers its preschool football programme to children from about 18 months to seven years old, across four age-based stages. Early sessions rely on active parent participation, gradually shifting to more independent play as children get older. Football is used as the tool for building movement skills, coordination and social skills like turn-taking, with a short match at the end for the most senior group. Monthly fee is €50.
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Ready to Play runs its parent-and-toddler classes in Waterford, led by child development experts and teachers who build a new weekly experience around play and music. Each week brings a different themed adventure - from the rainforest to under the sea to circus skills - with over 30 themes covered across the year. Baby classes suit newborns through to pre-walkers, while the Walkers-Toddlers group covers pre-walkers up to 3.5 years. Beyond the activities, classes are as much about building community among parents and caregivers as they are about early learning. A block of 5 sessions costs €70.
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Ready Steady Play South East
Ready Steady Play and Music runs weekly classes in Waterford city, part of a South East programme that also covers Dungarvan, Wexford and Kilkenny. Sessions combine play, music and movement for children from newborn through to primary school age. Sensory Baby Play and Music suits babies from newborn to pre-walkers, while Toddler Play and Music is designed for walkers through to preschoolers, with a themed weekly adventure supporting five key areas of development: social, emotional, cognitive, physical and language. Classes are led by child development-trained play educators and double as a chance for parents and carers to meet others locally. A 5-week term costs 72.50 euro. Visit www.ready2play.ie for bookings and current schedules.
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Messy Munchkins by Jen
Messy Munchkins by Jen runs hands-on messy play sessions every Tuesday from 10.30am to 11.30am at Cheekpoint Community Hall on the Crossroad, Co. Waterford. Activities are designed to stimulate toddlers' senses and creativity, and caregivers - mums, dads, grandparents or childminders - are asked to stay for the full session, making it a nice chance to bond together over the mess. A term of 4 weeks costs €40, or sessions can be booked pay-as-you-go from €12.50. Materials are all provided, though it's worth dressing children in clothes that can get messy and packing a change just in case. Weekend sessions are also available for ages 3 to 6 - get in touch for more details.
View full details →Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Toddler Group
Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every second Tuesday during the school term, 10am to 12pm, at Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA Club in Raheen, Co. Waterford. All are welcome to drop in for tea or coffee and a chat, with plenty of toys, books and games to keep babies and toddlers busy. Cost is €5 per adult; find the group's contact details via its social media accounts.
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Moon & Lotus Studio - Yoga With Ginni
Moon & Lotus Studio, home to Yoga With Ginni, is a boutique yoga and wellness studio in Dunhill Eco Park on Waterford's Copper Coast. The studio runs weekly classes across a range of styles, including Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Yin, Restorative and Yogalates, alongside a dedicated Beginners Yoga Course for those starting out. Beyond regular classes, the studio hosts breathwork and meditation sessions, Pilates with Chloe, and seasonal Full Moon yoga evenings with cacao and a crystal bowl sound bath. Day retreats and occasional European wellness retreats are also organised for a longer, more immersive experience. Classes focus on strength, flexibility, mobility and balance in a welcoming, all-levels environment, with easy parking at Dunhill Eco Park, Co. Waterford (X91 FVF9).
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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Waterford?
Kids Patch lists 53 kids activities and classes in Waterford. 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 Waterford?
The categories with the most listings are Parent-and-toddler (18), Swimming (5), Arts and crafts (4), Music (4), Camps (3), Football (3), STEM (3), Watersports (3), and 6 more.
What age range do kids activities and classes in Waterford cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 17 years. 46 of the 53 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 Waterford cost?
3 of the 53 listings publish a price, ranging from €13.99 to €15.50. 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 Waterford?
It varies by provider: of the 53 listings, 19 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.