Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
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Disco Tobogganing
8th January-22nd February 2026
Venue: Mendip Activity Centre
Website: www.mendip.co.uk/tobogganing
Boogie into the New Year with Disco Tobogganing, the best open-air family-friendly Disco party in Somerset! Get your fancy dress ready and prepare to give those gloomy winter days a glow.
Birthday Parties at Westonbirt Arboretum
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum
Website: www.forestryengland.uk
Learning With Nature host birthday parties at Westonbirt. There are a range of different party themes to suit everyone from mini adventures to big adventures for older children. Everyone has a chance to...
Highlight Tours: Bristol’s Dinosaurs
2nd February-31st March 2026
Venue: Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Come face to face with the museum’s dinosaur residents and learn how they looked, lived and moved, why some dinosaurs grew enormous whilst others were small, and the science behind how we know what we...
King Pins
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Cabot Circus
Website: https://kingpins.co.uk
Enjoy state-of-the-art Ten Pin bowling, as well as tech darts, ice-free curling, shuffleboard, an amazing arcade, private karaoke party room and loads more. Plus delicious pizza and crispy chicken from...
Kings Weston Junior Parkrun
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Kings Weston Estate
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/kingsweston-juniors
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 10am. Free but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your pace!
Kumon Free Registration
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Now is the perfect time for your family to discover the benefits of Kumon at one of the Kumon Study Centres that are now offering Free Registration to new and returning students from 1 Feb–15 March....
Little Stoke Junior Parkrun
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Little Stoke Park
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/littlestoke-juniors
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2K event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but you must register before your first run. The aim is to have fun, so go along and join in...
The Climbing Academy
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: The Arc Chippenham
Website: www.theclimbingacademy.com/the-arc
Climb indoors with bouldering for all ages - no booking needed - plus auto-belays and roped climbing for ages 6+. Friendly instructors are always around to help. The fun continues outdoors with a free...
The Outdoors Project
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: Horfield Common, The Ardagh and Sefton Park School
Website: www.theoutdoorsproject.co.uk
Their mission is to encourage children to spend time outdoors, away from screens. They have lots of exciting activity-themed days to choose from such as Wildcraft vs Minecraft Day, Bushcraft, Viking Day,...
We The Curious
2nd February-15th March 2026
Venue: One Millennium Square, Anchor Road
Website: www.wethecurious.org
With two floors brimming with interactive exhibits, the science centre on Bristol’s Harbourside is the perfect destination for families of all ages, school groups or grown-ups, and those with a curious...
Lambing Live
14th-22nd February 2026
Venue: Avon Valley Adventure Park
Website: www.avonvalley.co.uk/events/lambing-live
Immerse yourself in the BAAA-rilliant Lambing Live Event. Join the shepherds for educational talks and bottle feeding demonstrations with the pet lambs in the Maternity-EWEnit.More information and tickets...
Mudfest 2026
14th-22nd February 2026
Venue: WWT Slimbridge
Website: www.wwt.org.uk
Grab your wellies and head to WWT Slimbridge this February half term to get stuck in with Mudfest – where messy means fun! Take aim in a mudslinging contest and sculpt your own wetland bird using clay...
Zookeeper in Training
14th-22nd February 2026
Venue: Bristol Zoo Project
Website: www.bristolzoo.org.uk
Explore the zoo and take on challenges to learn real skills used by the zookeepers. Try measuring out medicine for the red panda, sweep up straw by the zebra house, use the scales to weigh out food for...
Bristol Light Festival
19th-28th February 2026
Venue: Various locations in Bristol
Website: www.bristollightfestival.org
Due to popular demand, the first days of 2026’s Bristol Light Festival coincide with school half term, allowing families more time to explore the installations together. Bristol Light Festival will...
The Singing Mermaid
21st-22nd February 2026
Venue: Redgrave Theatre
Website: www.redgravetheatre.com
Through beautiful puppetry and performance, and with music by Barb Jungr (We’re Going On A Bear Hunt, The Pixie and the Pudding, The Smartest Giant in Town, There May be a Castle), Julia Donaldson and...
Magical Sunday Fun Day
22nd February 2026
Venue: The Helicopter Museum
Website: https://helimuseum.com
An exciting Half Term Fun Day for younger visitors with the chance to meet Scooby Doo and Stitch, climb aboard helicopters, watch a live show and pose for a photograph with a dinosaur!
Ocean in Concert
24th February 2026
Venue: Bristol Beacon
Website: www.bristolbeacon.org
Ocean in Concert is a breathtaking live experience that celebrates the wonders of our blue planet.Narrated on film by Sir David Attenborough and accompanied by a full symphony orchestra. Recommended for...
A Square World
26th February-1st March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal Bath
Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk
A Square World is a story of friends who enjoy the same routine day after day, each day is the same until an unexpected change is forced upon just one of them. This accidental happening throws everyone...
Amble with the Avon Gorge goatkeeper - discovery session
28th February 2026
Venue: Bristol Zoo Project
Website: www.bristolzoo.org.uk
Join the Avon Gorge goat keeper and learn all about the herd of gorge-ous goats on this amble at Sea Walls and the Gully in the Avon Gorge. Discover how this lovable herd of Kashmir goats are working so...
Lunar New Year Celebration – Year of the Horse
28th February 2026
Venue: Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
This celebration honours the heritage and culture of our Chinese and South-East Asian communities. Feel the thrill of the lion dances and be amazed by spectacular martial arts and dance performances. Get...
Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show
28th February 2026
Venue: The Wardrobe Theatre
Website: www.thewardrobetheatre.com
After a sell out run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning comedian and children’s author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-friendly comedy for ages 5+ – presented...
Tom Gates Epic Stage Show
28th February 2026
Venue: The Forum
Website: www.bathforum.co.uk
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre, bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around...
WiFi Wars
1st March 2026
Venue: The Wardrobe Theatre
Website: www.thewardrobetheatre.com
The live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes – presented by Chuckle Busters....
Diversity
2nd-3rd March 2026
Venue: The Forum
Website: www.bathforum.co.uk
The UK’s most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and May 2026. The 2026 tour is based around the technological...
World Book Day
5th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.worldbookday.com
Reading for fun is the single biggest indicator that a child will grow up to enjoy a happier and more successful life. The World Book Day mission is to promote reading for fun, offering every child and...
British Science Week
6th-15th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.britishscienceweek.org
British Science Week is an annual ten day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The theme for 2026 is 'Curiosity:what's your question?' This theme is all about getting you thinking...
British Science Week
6th-15th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.britishscienceweek.org
British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths that will take place between 6-15 March 2026. Visit the website to download the activity taster pack for free...
Home Educator workshop: Evolution
12th March 2026
Venue: Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Website: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Meet a curator, handle real specimens and build understanding of how species change and adapt. A great opportunity for young natural scientists to discover more about the fascinating science of evolution...
Great Big School Clean
13th-29th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org
Keep Britain Tidy believe that teaching children and young people about litter is a crucial part of their environmental education journey. Join the Great Big School Clean this spring, and help your...
Red Nose Day
20th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.comicrelief.com
Taking place every March, this unique fundraising campaign uses comedy as a means to fundraise money for great causes. Anyone and everyone can get involved. Past years have seen bake sales, 24-hour dance-a-thons...
Home Education Special: Quinquatria – The Festival of Minerva
27th March 2026
Venue: The Roman Baths Clore Learning Centre
Website: www.romanbaths.co.uk
Learn the fascinating history behind Quinquatria, create themed crafts to take home, follow a trail around the Roman Baths and uncover real Roman building materials that once formed part of the temple...