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Kids activities in Valencia: where to start

How to compare after-school activities, creative classes, sport, music, languages and STEM options in Valencia.

Last updated: 2026-08-04

Compare by fit, not only by category

Start with age range, location, schedule, language and how much structure the child needs. A music school, robotics class, sport programme or art workshop can all be good options, but each one asks for a different weekly rhythm.

For younger children, proximity and predictable timing often matter more than a long activity description. For older children and teens, compare level, group size, progression path and whether the activity is a one-off workshop, a term course or a year-round programme.

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Separate municipal, private and specialist options

Municipal options cover both physical sport and structured activities: the 2026/27 shortlist includes fencing at Poliesportiu Benimaclet and chess at Petxina, and families should confirm current details. Private providers may offer more flexible schedules, smaller groups or specialist formats such as music, coding, languages, pottery or theatre.

Use Kids Local Guide to compare the shape of the options, then confirm current age ranges, prices, timetable, waiting lists and language support directly with the provider or official source.

Build a practical shortlist before contacting providers

Choose two or three realistic options in the same area or with similar schedules. Contacting a short list is faster than trying to verify every possible activity, and it gives the family a backup if the first provider is full or the timetable does not work.

When writing to a provider, ask for age fit, exact schedule, trial class rules, current availability, total monthly or term cost and what the child needs to bring.

Listings are curated from public sources and provider submissions where available. Families should verify current schedules, prices and places directly with each provider.

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Valencia

Rock School Valencia - Rock Kids

Beginner music programme for children at Rock School Valencia, with weekday group options listed for ages 6 to 7.

Av. de Blasco Ibáñez, 70, El Pla del Real, 46021 València, Valencia

Age: 6-7
Schedule: Monday-Friday group options at 17:30-18:30, 18:10-19:10, or 18:30-19:30

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Source: official/public source · Last checked: 2026-06-05

Valencia

Pangea Espacio Creativo - Clases de arte niños

Weekly children’s art classes in Valencia with drawing and painting options on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday afternoons.

Av. de Sant Josep de la Muntanya, 3, Extramurs, 46008 València, Valencia, Spain

Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday 17:15-18:30
Price: 45 EUR/month 1x week; 70 EUR/month 2x week; 30 EUR annual materials fee

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Source: official/public source · Last checked: 2026-06-05

Valencia citywide

FDM Juegos Deportivos Municipales

Municipal school-sport competition programme for children and young people in Valencia, organized across different sports and age categories.

Age: School-age children and teens
Languages: Spanish, Valencian
Schedule: Dates, sports and registration details for the next season are not yet published; check the official FDM page.

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Source: official/public source · Last checked: 2026-08-02

Valencia citywide

FDM Natación Preescolar

Municipal preschool swimming route within Valencia's sports-pool network. Useful for families comparing early water-confidence courses before choosing a pool, timetable and enrolment window.

Age: Preschool-age children
Languages: Spanish, Valencian
Schedule: Term courses / seasonal courses; confirm course timetable with centre or FDM
Price: Municipal or centre fee

PoolSwimming

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Source: official/public source · Last checked: 2026-06-14

Torrefiel

Polideportivo Torrefiel — children and baby swimming

Swimming course option at Polideportivo Torrefiel for babies, preschoolers, children and teenagers. A local pool-based route for families in and around the Torrefiel area.

C, Moncada Rd, 76, 46025 València

Age: 7 months-15 years
Languages: Spanish, Valencian
Schedule: Term courses / seasonal courses; confirm course timetable with centre or FDM
Price: Municipal or centre fee

PoolSwimming

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Source: official/public source · Last checked: 2026-06-14

Quatre Carreres / L'Alqueria

Valencia Basket — Campus y Escuelas

Basketball school and campus pathway connected to Valencia Basket and L’Alqueria del Basket. Useful for children and teens comparing club-linked training, seasonal campus options and team-sport development.

Roig Arena, Carrer d'Ángel Villena, SN, puerta L1, Quatre Carreres, 46013 València, Valencia

Age: Children and teens; verify groups
Languages: Spanish, Valencian
Schedule: Year-round or seasonal
Price: Provider fee

Basketball

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Source: official/public source · Last checked: 2026-06-14

Valencia / wider Comunidad

Codenautas — robotics, programming and videogames

Robotics, programming and videogame extracurriculars for children and teenagers in Valencia. Useful for families comparing creative technology activities across coding, game design and digital projects.

Carrer del Literat Gabriel Miró, 29, Extramurs, 46008 València, Valencia

Age: 4-16 / school-age; verify centre
Languages: Spanish, English
Schedule: Year-round or workshops
Price: Provider fee

STEMRoboticsTeens

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Source: official/public source · Last checked: 2026-06-14

Valencia

Conservatorio Municipal de Música José Iturbi

Official municipal conservatory pathway for elementary and professional music studies in Valencia. Useful for families comparing formal instrument and music-training routes for school-age children and teenagers.

Av. de les Balears, 38, Camins al Grau, 46023 València, Valencia

Age: Elementary access usually age 8; verify admission
Languages: Spanish, Valencian
Schedule: School-year / annual; verify timetable and admission requirements
Price: Provider or municipal fee

MusicTeens

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Source: official/public source · Last checked: 2026-06-14

Citywide CMJ network

Talleres Apúntate — free youth workshops

Free educational and cultural youth workshops through Valencia's municipal youth centres, covering arts, sport, creativity and practical skills for teen and youth planning.

Age: Youth; verify each workshop age
Languages: Spanish, Valencian
Schedule: Seasonal / term workshops; check Joventut registration windows
Price: Mostly free; verify per activity

WorkshopsFreeTeens

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Source: official/public source · Last checked: 2026-06-14

Valencia

By Saleta — pottery workshop for kids

Pottery workshop for children in Valencia, with a creative clay-and-ceramics format useful for families comparing hands-on art activities.

C. de Puerto Rico, 19, L'Eixample, 46006 València, Valencia

Age: Children; verify age and class size
Schedule: Year-round or workshops
Price: Provider fee

Art

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Source: official/public source · Last checked: 2026-06-15

Mestalla

Mari Cruz Alcalá Creative School

Creative school in Mestalla combining music, plastic arts and musical theatre, useful for families comparing arts-based activities and holiday-school formats.

Carrer d'Alginet, 8, El Pla del Real, 46010 València, Valencia

Age: 3-12 for holiday school
Schedule: Year-round or seasonal
Price: Provider fee

MusicArt

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Source: official/public source · Last checked: 2026-06-14

Benicalap / Campanar

Kids&Us Valencia Campanar

Kids&Us English centre in the Campanar / Benicalap area with language-learning pathways for babies, children, pre-teens and teens.

Carrer del Pare Fernando Casanova Benlloch, 8, Benicalap, 46015 València, Valencia

Age: 1-18; verify local centre groups
Languages: English, Spanish
Schedule: School-year / term courses
Price: Provider fee

EnglishTeens

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Source: official/public source · Last checked: 2026-06-27

Benimaclet

FDM Esgrima — Poliesportiu Benimaclet

Municipal fencing school at Poliesportiu Benimaclet for the 2026/27 school year, with EDP and EID groups. Check registration and place availability with FDM Valencia.

Carrer de Daniel Balaciart, s/n, Benimaclet, 46020 València, Valencia

Age: 8-15 years
Languages: Spanish, Valencian
Schedule: 2026/27 school year, October-May; weekday afternoon groups. Confirm the assigned day and time during registration.
Price: €124/year for 2 h/week or €147/year for 3 h/week

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Source: official/public source · Last checked: 2026-08-04

Petxina / Extramurs

FDM Ajedrez — Sala Ajedrez Petxina

Municipal chess school at Sala Ajedrez Petxina for children aged 4-15 during the 2026/27 school year. Check registration and place availability with FDM Valencia.

Pg. de la Petxina, 42, Extramurs, 46008 València, Valencia

Age: 4-15 years
Languages: Spanish, Valencian
Schedule: 2026/27 school year, October-May; one-hour weekday groups starting at 18:00 or 19:00. Confirm the assigned group during registration.
Price: €116/year for 1 h/week

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Source: official/public source · Last checked: 2026-08-04

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