Baby & toddler activities in Dublin: what's on?

37 events (Nov 15 – 21) at 28 venues — 10 free and 37 suitable for kids. Highlights: Coolock Toddler Group, Big Little Treasure Hunt, Baby Sensory Workshop: Reflecting Faces.

Are there free events?

Yes, 10 of them are free, for example: Dolphin's Barn Toddler Time, Raheny Library Toddler Group, Lego Free Play.

Where does this information come from?

CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Nov 15, 20:28.

Dublin guide · Nov 15 – 21

Baby & toddler activities in Dublin

Sing-alongs, baby concerts, stay-and-play sessions and gentle first shows for the under-threes in Dublin this week.

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Our picks

Mon, Nov 16 · 10:30

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor

Coolock Toddler Group

A weekly group for toddlers to make friends, sing songs, listen to stories, and play with toys.

Coolock Library · Barryscourt Road, Dublin 17, D17 C950

Monday, November 16

2 events

Mon, Nov 16from €10

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Big Little Treasure Hunt

The Little Museum of Dublin · 15 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2

Mon, Nov 16 · 12:00–12:30from €12

Family·Ages 0–2·Indoor

Baby Sensory Workshop: Reflecting Faces

A sensory workshop designed especially for babies.

National Gallery of Ireland · Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

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Tuesday, November 17

5 events

Tue, Nov 17 · 10:00

Family·Ages 0–1·Indoor

Baby Book Club

A parent and baby group for non-walkers focused on fun, play, and developing social skills through shared stories.

Finglas Library · Seamus Ennis Road, Dublin 11, D11 C603

Tue, Nov 17 · 10:00

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor

Terenure Toddler Group

A weekly library group for toddlers and their parents to meet, play, and socialise in a welcoming environment.

Terenure Library · Templeogue Road, Dublin 6W, D6W YC59

Tue, Nov 17 · 10:30Free

Family·Ages 0–5·Indoor

Dolphin's Barn Toddler Time

A free drop-in session for parents and toddlers with toys and hand-picked books available at the library.

Dolphin's Barn Library · Parnell Road, Dublin 12, D12 ET22

Tue, Nov 17 · 10:30Free

Family·Ages 0–5·Indoor

Raheny Library Toddler Group

A free weekly toddler group for children and their carers to play and socialise in the library.

Raheny Library · Howth Road, Dublin 5, D05 VY99

Tue, Nov 17 · 10:30

Family·Ages 0–5·Indoor

Pearse Street Library Toddler Group

A toddler group featuring story-time, songs and rhymes followed by playtime, facilitated by an early learning initiative.

Pearse Street Library · 139 - 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 HE37

Wednesday, November 18

5 events

Wed, Nov 18 · 09:45

Family·Ages 1–4

Zoo Tots

Dublin Zoo · Chesterfield Avenue, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

Wed, Nov 18 · 11:00–11:30from €18

Music·Ages 0–12

Baby Cubs Music Class in Dundrum - Wednesday 11:00am

Holy Cross Pastoral Centre · Main Street, Dundrum, D14 K820 Dublin 14, Dublin 14

Wed, Nov 18 · 14:30

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Children's Storytime at Ballyfermot Library

Ballyfermot Library · Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10, D10 WV02

Wed, Nov 18 · 15:15

Family·Ages 3–8·Indoor

Children's Storytime at Cabra Library

Cabra Library · Navan Road, Dublin 7, D07 AYW1

Wed, Nov 18 · 16:00

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Kid's Creative Writing Club in Ballyfermot Library

Ballyfermot Library · Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10, D10 WV02

Thursday, November 19

5 events

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Finglas Library Toddler Book Club

Finglas Library · Seamus Ennis Road, Dublin 11, D11 C603

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Ballymun Library Toddler Book Club

Ballymun Library · Ballymun Road, Dublin 11, D11 DCR7

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:30

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Pembroke Toddler Group

Pembroke Library · Anglesea Road, Dublin 4, D04 H765

Thu, Nov 19 · 13:00

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Rathmines Toddlers at One

Rathmines Library · 157 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6, D06 K2K6

Thu, Nov 19 · 17:00

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Sensory Hour at Cabra Library

Cabra Library · Navan Road, Dublin 7, D07 AYW1

Friday, November 20

1 event

Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Charleville Mall Library Toddler Group

Charleville Mall Library · North Strand, Dublin 1, D01 AX99

Saturday, November 21

8 events

Sat, Nov 21

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Love Actually Charity 2026 Kids Thanksgiving Camp

Malahide Library, Dublin

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

My Sensory Library

Finglas Library · Seamus Ennis Road, Dublin 11, D11 C603

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30Free

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Lego Free Play

Ballyfermot Library · Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10, D10 WV02

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30–10:50Free

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Family Puppet Workshop as part of The Scéal Festival of Puppetry & Storytelling

Civic Theatre Tallaght · Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 NWN7

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00Free

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Jonathan Swift Festival: Gulliver’s Travels Storytelling

St Patrick's Cathedral · St Patrick's Close, Patrick Street, Dublin 8

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00–11:50from €5

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Family Puppet Show Double Bill as part of The Scéal Festival of Puppetry & Storytelling

Civic Theatre Tallaght · Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 NWN7

Sat, Nov 21 · 13:00–15:30Free

Family·Ages 0–12

41st Annual Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving

Church Of The Holy Child · Thatch Road, Whitehall, D09 E2R2 Dublin 9, Dublin 9

Sat, Nov 21 · 14:30–15:30Free

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Storybox Family Puppetry Workshop

Tallaght Library · County Library, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin, Dublin

Running now

Until Fri, Nov 20Free

Arts & crafts·Indoor

Looking Together | Intergenerational Dementia-Friendly Gallery Experience

A dementia-inclusive gallery session for families and carers at Draiocht Blanchardstown, exploring art through conversation.

Draiocht Blanchardstown, The Blanchardstown Centre, Coolmine, Blanchardstown, D15 RYX6, Ireland

Until Sun, Nov 29Free

Museums & sights·Indoor

Barracks Life Interactive Space

An interactive space at Collins Barracks where families can have fun learning about the everyday lives of soldiers.

National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History · Benburb Street, Dublin 7

Until Sun, Nov 29Free

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Take Your Seats Interactive Space

An interactive space for families to explore the world of chairs and design their own at the National Museum of Ireland.

National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History · Benburb Street, Dublin 7

Until Wed, Dec 23from €18

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Elf Town Dublin

A magical Christmas experience for families with immersive adventures and a visit with Santa at the RDS.

RDS, Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin City, D04 AK83, Ireland

Until Tue, Jan 5, 2027

Family·Outdoor

Wild Lights: Passport to Wonder

A magical family night out at Dublin Zoo exploring nine immersive zones of light, colour, music and wonder.

Dublin Zoo · Chesterfield Avenue, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

Until Sun, Jan 10, 2027from €20

Sports·Outdoor

ON ICE Swords

Enjoy a family-friendly 45-minute ice skating session with twinkling lights and cosy vibes at Swords On Ice Christmas Quarter.

Swords On Ice Christmas Quarter, Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre, Malahide Rd, Swords, K67 YH26, Ireland

Until Sun, Jan 24, 2027from €20

Sports·Outdoor

ON ICE Dundrum

Enjoy outdoor ice skating for all ages at Ireland's largest shopping centre in a festive setting.

Main St, Dundrum, Dundrum, Dublin, Dundrum, D14 A250, Ireland

Until Mon, Feb 1, 2027from €18

Sports·Outdoor

Ice Skating Blanchardstown

Enjoy Ireland's biggest ice rink under a fully covered canopy at Blanchardstown Centre, suited for all ages and skill levels with aids for toddlers and beginners.

Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown Rd S, Blanchardstown, Blanchardstown, Ireland

Fri, Nov 20 · 19:00from €33

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

NEVERLAND - The Helix Panto 2026

The Helix, DCU Campus, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 FW22

Sat, Nov 21

Family·Ages 0–12

Santa's Grotto

Dublin Zoo · Chesterfield Avenue, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

What else is on this weekend

Sun, Nov 15 · 20:30

Godzilla Minus Zero

Light House Cinema

Sun, Nov 15 · 23:00

KING

The Button Factory

from €12

Sun, Nov 15 · 20:30

The Devils 4K Re-Release

Irish Film Institute

Sun, Nov 15 · 20:00

MCD Presents: Sarah Julia

The Grand Social

Sun, Nov 15

Art Source 2026

RDS Hall 1

Free

Until Sat, Nov 21

Trans Awareness Week & Trans Day of Remembrance at Collins Barracks

National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History

Quick answers

Baby & toddler activities in Dublin: what's on?: 37 events (Nov 15 – 21) at 28 venues — 10 free and 37 suitable for kids. Highlights: Coolock Toddler Group, Big Little Treasure Hunt, Baby Sensory Workshop: Reflecting Faces.
Are there free events?: Yes, 10 of them are free, for example: Dolphin's Barn Toddler Time, Raheny Library Toddler Group, Lego Free Play.
Where does this information come from?: CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Nov 15, 20:28.

At a glance

The busiest day in Dublin is Saturday, November 21, with 8 events. Venues with the most listings: Finglas Library, Dublin Zoo, Ballyfermot Library.