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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The Jolly Postman
14th February-1st January 2027
Venue: The Postal Museum
Website: www.postalmuseum.org
Step inside the story in an immersive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Meet the Jolly Postman – off on his rounds with letters for some...
The Saxons
28th March-1st November 2026
Venue: Discover Bucks Museum
Website: www.discoverbucksmuseum.org
Step back into an age of warriors, treasures, and village life. Meet the Saxons through engaging films, sounds, and immersive experiences. Hands-on interactives and digital storytelling bring history vividly...
Foodie Family Fridays
8th May-25th September 2026
Venue: Cogges Manor Farm
Website: www.cogges.org.uk
Cogges are opening their spacious Café courtyard, putting on some chilled out beats, inviting a festival style food truck courtesy of Uggy's Pizza and The Crock Pot and opening the Cogges Summer Bar.This...
Brickworks
18th July-1st November 2026
Venue: Banbury Museum and Gallery
Website: www.banburymuseum.org
Get imaginative with brick building stations, dive into thousands of LEGO® bricks and discover incredible models created by local LEGO® enthusiasts. From freestyle building and creative experiments to...
Fantastic Foxy Summer
21st July-2nd September 2027
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Families can enjoy clay feasts, junk-model excavators, daily storytelling, and an Animation Day inspired by an original Wes Anderson set on display. The programme also includes guided walks and an outdoor...
Dinosaurs are Forever
10th August-1st November 2026
Venue: Blenheim Palace
Website: www.blenheimpalace.com
A major new exhibition by artist Jay Jay Burridge, created in partnership with the Museum of Natural History, University of Oxford. At the heart of the exhibition are five monumental sculptures of Megalosaurus,...
Spud-tacular Wild West Adventure
5th-20th September 2026
Venue: Willows Activity Farm
Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Join the cowboy and cowgirl throughout the day for singing, games and fun. There’ll be arts and crafts to enjoy as well as all your Willows favourites. The Spud-tacular Wild West Adventure Event takes...
Potato Shindig
7th-18th September 2026
Venue: Willows Activity Farm
Website: www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Get your dungarees on, it’s time to dig up your free bucket of potatoes at Willows Potato Patch. Join them this September for a fun-tattie-tastic family day out! The Potato Shindig event takes place...
Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary
14th-20th September 2026
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Since its inception, Lord of the Dance has transformed Irish dance into a global cultural phenomenon, setting new standards for creativity and theatrical productions. Michael Flatley’s visionary show...
Horse Trials
17th-20th September 2026
Venue: Blenheim Palace
Website: www.blenheimpalace.com
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Blenheim Palace as the Horse Trials return for four thrilling days of world-class eventing - including Dressage, Cross Country and Showjumping. Standard parking...
The Truth About Trees
18th September 2026
Venue: Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury
Website: www.atgtickets.com
What if the trees had something to say, and you were the only one listening? Told using actors, puppets, shadows, and storytelling, The Truth About Trees is a heartwarming story about nature, stories,...
Become a Bletchley Park Recruit
19th September 2026
Venue: Bletchley Park
Website: www.bletchleypark.org.uk
Follow an interactive family trail, try hands-on activities and have a go at some of the jobs that kept wartime Bletchley Park running. Discover remarkable people and explore the real locations where history...
Little Poppets Preloved Market
19th September 2026
Venue: Medbourne Pavilion
Website: www.littlepoppetsprelovedmarket.co.uk
The markets provide the parental community a dedicated audience to sell on their preloved items and make some money along the way. Knowing that your items will be re-loved, all while encouraging recycling...
Open Auditions – Snow White
20th September 2026
Venue: The Elgiva
Website: www.elgiva.com
Nothing to prepare. Just arrive, book in and audition! Are you aged 7 years or above? Would you like to appear in the ensemble in this year’s pantomime? Candidates will be auditioned in groups and taught...
Roald Dahl Ramble: Fantastic Mr Fox
20th September 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Head off into the woods that inspired so many of the stories with your local guide, professional actor Michael. He’ll help you search for Fantastic Mr Fox as you follow in Roald’s footsteps through...
Big Friendly Home Education Day
22nd September 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Join in with facilitated workshops, storytelling, talks, gallery challenges and self-led exploration. The day is ideal for families who would like to be able to take part in a mixture of facilitated sessions...
1940s Weekend
26th-27th September 2026
Venue: Bletchley Park
Website: www.bletchleypark.org.uk
For a joyful weekend in September, Bletchley Park will be buzzing with music, colour and character, as 1940s Britain springs to life around you. Perfect for families, friends and curious minds of all ages.Included...
AVA'bury Festival 2026
26th September 2026
Venue: Aylesbury Vale Academy
Website: www.theacademy.me
With something for everyone, the festival will feature stalls, games, delicious food, a bar, live music and rides, making it a fantastic day out for the whole community. Tickets are just £2.50 per person...
Harvest Weekend: Traditional Rural Skills and Celebrations
26th-27th September 2026
Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum
Website: www.coam.org.uk
This family-friendly event is packed with live demonstrations, hands-on heritage skills, and the sights and sounds of the countryside. Step inside Henton Chapel to see the beautiful Harvest display, created...
Leighton Park School Open Day
26th September 2026
Venue: Leighton Park School
Website: www.leightonpark.com
Leighton Park is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school in Reading for ages 11-18. Through a distinctive STEAM academic approach, students gain the skills to understand complex global problems...
There’s A Monster In Your Show
26th-27th September 2026
Venue: The Elgiva
Website: www.elgiva.com
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved Who’s in Your Book? series tours the UK in a brand-new musical show.A high-energy 50-minute...
Send Explore Your Way Relaxed Day
27th September 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Website: www.roalddahlmuseum.org
Great for visitors with SEND and their friends and families. Museum sounds will be turned down and visitor numbers on this day will be reduced to help everyone experience the Museum in a more relaxed environment.Sensory...
Operation Mincemeat
28th September 2026
Venue: Wycombe Swan
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com
Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II. Patrons...
Hay!
2nd October 2026
Venue: Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Only one word but so many meanings in a show about growing up in the heart of the countryside and discovering that you don’t have to stay stuck in the mud – you can live your dreams, spread your wings...
Africa Alive: Folksongs from Southern Africa
3rd October 2026
Venue: The Quarry Theatre
Website: www.quarrytheatre.ticketsolve.com
The Quarry Theatre comes to life this Black History Month with the joyous sounds of southern Africa. Immerse yourself in the colourful music, song, dance, and storytelling of Southern Africa as the band...
Apple Harvest Weekend at Stowe Gardens
3rd-4th October 2026
Venue: Stowe Gardens
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Join Stowe for Apple Harvest weekend as they celebrate all things apple! Enjoy family-friendly activities, learn about apple varieties and help press apples into juice.This event is free, but normal admission...
Autumn Festival Weekend
3rd-4th October 2026
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Website: www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
A great family day out where you will be able to sample and buy many different types of juices. Advice and information on growing, planting, apple identification and selecting trees and rootstock will...
DogFest at the Palace
3rd-4th October 2026
Venue: Blenheim Palace
Website: www.blenheimpalace.com
Celebrate companionship, fresh air and the simple joy of being outdoors with your four-legged friend. Set within the iconic grounds of Blenheim Palace, wander at your own pace through wide open parkland,...
Fun with Trains
4th October 2026
Venue: Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Website: www.bucksrailcentre.org
Explore their giant train track layout in the Main Visitor Centre, where children can enjoy hands-on play with their favourite character motorised trains. With tunnels, stations, garages, bridges and plenty...
Legally Blonde
6th-10th October 2026
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies as Elle! Suitable for ages 8+.
The Webber Independent School Open Morning
10th October 2026
Venue: Soskin Drive, Milton Keynes
Website: www.webberindependentschool.com
Visit for the Whole School Open Morning on Saturday 10 October and experience the Webber Buzz for yourself. Meet the Head, staff and pupils, explore the school and discover why more families are choosing...
WiFi Wars
10th October 2026
Venue: Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury
Website: www.atgtickets.com
From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour of all the ways...
LDN Wrestling
11th October 2026
Venue: The Elgiva
Website: www.elgiva.com
LDN Wrestling is back in town and bigger than ever! This 2026 tour brings you an all-new, action-packed show featuring the very best in British wrestling entertainment. Expect high-octane drama, jaw-dropping...
Diwali Celebration
17th October 2026
Venue: Chiltern Open Air Museum
Website: www.coam.org.uk
Take part in a joyful celebration of the Diwali on 17th October with dance and music performances, dress up experiences and creative arts and crafts.
Cbeebies House Party Live!
24th October 2026
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Join the superstars of CBeebies – including Mr Tumble, Evie Pickerill, Joanna Adeyinka-Burford and Duggee – as they throw an epic party just for YOU! Get ready to rave… with dancing, singing, streamers,...
Dog Man - The Musical
26th-28th October 2026
Venue: Wycombe Swan
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com
Best friends George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re ten, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favourite character, Dog Man, the...
Megaslam Wrestling
26th October 2026
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Wrestling fans of all ages can rejoice at this 2 hour epic event featuring some of the biggest Wrestling stars from across the world.Team Megaslam battle it out against Team Nasty in a series of matches...
Matilda The Musical
28th October-14th November 2026
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company is inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl. Buy one and get one under 16s half price on selected seats at Tue...
Snow White
3rd-31st December 2026
Venue: The Elgiva
Website: www.elgiva.com
Magic returns to The Elgiva in Chesham this Christmas with the timeless story of Snow White – a sparkling professional pantomime packed with joy, laughter and high-energy family entertainment. Expect...
Sleeping Beauty
4th December-3rd January 2027
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
A wonderfully wicked panto comes to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. The spellbinding Sleeping Beauty promises a laugh-a-minute extravaganza, bursting with dazzling sets, top musical hits, stunning costumes...