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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John Lyons:Carnivalesque
8th February-5th May 2025
Venue: The Box
Website: www.theboxplymouthcom
See the first major retrospective exhibition of Caribbean British artisist and poet John Lyons and discover the contribution he's made to British art, literture and art education over the last 60 years
Bumper Half Term at Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
15th-22nd February 2025
Venue: Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
Website: www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk
Help to celebrate the Tivvy Bumper's 90th birthday with fun family activities aroudn the museum, plus dressing up, train toys and more
February Half Term at Knighthayes
15th-23rd February 2025
Venue: Knightshayes
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/knightshayes
Discover the joy of natures with a Tree Trail and other things to do
February half term fun at The Big Sheep
15th-23rd February 2025
Venue: The Big Sheep
Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk
See the website for details
Guess How Much I Love You interactive trail
15th February-31st December 2025
Venue: RHS Rosemoor
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
Interactive garden trail and activities based on the well-loved children's book
Wild About Spring Trail
15th February-4th April 2025
Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum
Explore the gardens and grounds as they come to life this spring. Discover fun facts aobut the estate's springtime animals and enjoy activities along the way
Winter treasures spotter trail
15th February-19th March 2025
Venue: Greenway
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/greenway
Fun, family oriented trail around the garden
Write Your Own Fairytale Trail
15th February-30th March 2025
Venue: Buckland Abbey
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/buckland-abbey
Pick up a trail booklet and a pencil from visitor welcome and get creative. Follow the map to find all the writing spots and see what inspires your story along the way
Five Little Monkeys
20th-22nd February 2025
Venue: Barnfield Theatre
Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
Learn how numbers are all around us as funky monkeys, ballet monkeys and the monkey in the moon go on a whirlwind counting journey, with music from dub reggae and rapping to classical ballet
Beauty and the Beast
21st-23rd February 2025
Venue: The Watermark
Website: www.ivybridgewatermark.ticketsolve.com
Traditional family pantomime by Ivybridge Theatre Company
Family Animation Workshhop
22nd-22nd February 2025
Venue: Exeter Phoenix
Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Use 2D animation to bring to life your very own 2D cut out character in this fun workshop giving adults and children a chance to work together to create their very own animated character
Jack Shaw: Draenoggin: 3 tales of old and new
22nd-22nd February 2025
Venue: The Plough @St Anne's, Barnstaple
Website: www.theploughartscentre.co.uk
Fantastical storytelling, beautiful puppetry and jokes in this comedic tale of tales from JackShaw
LEGO Fun Day
22nd-22nd February 2025
Venue: Buckfast Abbey
Website: www.buckfast.org.uk
Fun LEGO sessions - see website for details
Stay and Rave - Movie Magic
22nd-22nd February 2025
Venue: Paignton Library and Information Centre
Website: www.
Join in for some movie magic at the popular stay and rave disco. Music at a lower level for little ears, fun crafts and games. Quiet room with soft play for little ones to enjoy. All children will have...
The Little Mix Show
22nd-22nd February 2025
Venue: Palace Theatre
Website: www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk
Pop concert experience channelling the contagious energy and showmanship of Little Mix, recreating vibrant dance routines and delivering powerful vocals
The Night Sky Show
22nd-22nd February 2025
Venue: Princess Theatre
Address: Torquay
Website: www.atgtickets.com/princess-theatre-torquay
Epic journey across the cosmos using visual effects with entertaining tours and stories
Higher Cherubeer Open Day
23rd-23rd February 2025
Venue: Dolton, Winkleigh
Website: www.findagarden.ngs.org.uk
1 3/4 acre country garden with gravelled courtyard and paths and over 400 snowdrop varieties
Sensory Screenings: Out of the toybox and Terrific Travels
23rd-23rd February 2025
Venue: Market Hall
Address: Plymouth
Website: www.real-immersive.realideas.org
Sensory screenings in the state-of-the-art-dome
Shrek The Musical Jr
23rd-23rd February 2025
Venue: Tavistock Wharf
Website: www.tavistockwharf.com
Performance of the musical of the much loved film series from Tavistock children's Theatre Club
The Dinosaur That Pooped
23rd-23rd February 2025
Venue: Princess Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com/princess-theatre-torquay
Stage show adapted from the number 1 betselling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter...
Mary Poppins
26th February-29th March 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth
Website: www.theatreroyal.com
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's production of the classic multi award-winning
Home Education Screenings at Market Hall, Plymouth
27th-27th February 2025
Venue: Market Hall
Website: www.real-immersive.realideas.org
Sessions in the dome expecially designed for families who are home educating
The Little Sprites' Faerie Forage
27th-27th February 2025
Venue: Soapbox children's Theatre, Plymouth
Website: www.stiltskin.org.uk
Nature inspired storytelling and play session for pre-school children
Relaxed Sessions at RAMM
28th-28th February 2025
Venue: RAMM Exeter
Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk
Session offering visitors a chance to explore the museum in a quieter, more serene environment. These sessions are ideal for individuals with autism, anxiety or related conditions, but everyone is welcome
community Open Weekend
1st-2nd March 2025
Venue: RHS Rosemoor
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
Visit RHS Garden Rosemoor for just £1 with a family trail and lots to see. Book online -tickets limited
Free Tree Hub - Hatherleigh
1st-1st March 2025
Venue: Hatherleigh Community Centre, Hatherleigh
Free trees are being given out as part of a scheme to encourage more tree cover across the country to replace ash that rare being lost due to ash dieback disease
Minny Stynker
1st-1st March 2025
Venue: Paignton Library
Theatre show about the magic of creativity from Soap Soup Theatre
The Minny Stynker AR Experience
1st-1st March 2025
Venue: Paignton Library and Information Centre
Workshop aimed at families who don't feel comfortable in traditional theatre settings - experienced like an audiobook, an animation and a video game combined
Locals week at Arlington court
3rd-9th March 2025
Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum
Week of free fun if you live in an EX3 postcode area - see website for terms and conditions
Big Book Sale at Arlington Court
6th-9th March 2025
Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum
Bumper second hand book sale to celebrate World Book Day
Comic Con and Gaming Festival
8th-9th March 2025
Venue: Westpoint Exeter
Website: www.westpointexeter.co.uk
Traders offering comics, gaming stock and all sorts of collectibles and merchandise, great displays from popular film and TV shows and cosplayers
Princesses Unite
8th-8th March 2025
Venue: Pavilions Teignmouth
Website: www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk
Children's pop princess party with friendship, fun and fabulous music as well as FREE meet and greet
Welly Walks at Rosemoor
10th-10th March 2025
Venue: RHS Rosemoor
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
Workshops specifically for preschool age children to spend time in the garden. Suitable for children age 5 and under with a different theme each session - booking essential
The Annual Schools Exhibition
11th March-22nd April 2025
Venue: Burton at Bideford
Website: www.burtonartgallery.co.uk
Exhibition showing a diverse range of artworks showcasing the talent, imagination and creativity of young people from the local area. Free entry
Charity Fight Night
15th-15th March 2025
Venue: The Big Sheep
Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk
Boxing event in aid of charity, refreshments available
Craft, gift and food fair
15th-15th March 2025
Venue: Newton Abbot Racecourse
Website: www.newtonabbotracing.com
Day of creativity, unique finds and delicious treats
Festival of Blossom at Coleton Fishacre
20th March-30th April 2025
Venue: Coleton Fishacre
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/coleton-fishacre
Wander the garden and spot all the different types of blossom in bloom at Coleton #fishacre with a trail, opportunity to write a blossom haiku or tanka poem with the blossom poetry cards
Festival of Blossom at Greenway
20th March-30th April 2025
Venue: Greenway
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/greenway
See how many types of blossom bloom at Greenway, blossom trail, blossom origami and more
Sing The Musicals
20th-20th March 2025
Venue: Princess Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com/princess-theatre-torquay
Sing-along show featuring songs from musicals performed by a sensational live band and character singers
Taylor Swift Tribute
21st-21st March 2025
Venue: Exmouth Pavilion
Website: www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk
Taylor Swift tribute experience
Swift and Styles
22nd-22nd March 2025
Venue: Babbacombe Theatre
Website: www.babbacombe-theatre.com
Join live vocal tribute artists in a fast paced, high energy feel good pop party tribute show
The Adventures of The Little Red Hen
25th March-19th April 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth
Website: www.theatreroyal.com
Energetic adaptation of the much-loved story featuring a compbination of puppetry, live music and comedy for ages 3 to 10 years
There's A Monster In Your Show
26th-27th March 2025
Venue: Queens Theatre
Address: Barnstaple
Website: www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com
Tom Fletcher's book series 'Who's In Your Book' series as a brand-new musical show
The Little Sprites' Faerie Forage
27th-27th March 2025
Venue: Soapbox children's Theatre, Plymouth
Website: www.stiltskin.org.uk
Nature inspired storytelling and play session for pre-school children
Mothers Day at Seaton Tramway
30th-30th March 2025
Venue: Seaton Tramway
Website: www.tram.co.uk
Mum travels FREE with an accompanying paying child on the standard service - see the website for details
Mothers Day Cream Tea Cruise
30th-30th March 2025
Venue: Exmouth
Website: www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk/mothers-day-cream-tea-cruise
Cruise include Devon Cream Teas - see website to book
Protest
5th-9th March 2024
Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth
Website: https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/protest/
For ages 7+. Running is Alice’s happy place – you might even say it’s in her DNA. She’s the best runner at her school but is struggling to prove her worth. Jade is slowly coming to realise that...
Autumn Spotter Trail
Venue: Knightshayes
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/knightshayes
Pick up an Autumn Spotter Trail and go on an adventure around the gardens and parkland. See if you can find all of the colours on the colour wheel and match the leaves you find on the Autumn leaves guide....
Autumnfest celebrations at Arlington Court
Venue: Arlington Court and the National Carriage Museum
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum
Discover displays around the grounds, visitor reception, tea rooms and gardens, as they celebrate the autumn colour. Family crafting and activities
BEAR HUNT SCULPTURE TRAIL
Venue: Various locations in North Devon
Website: www.chsw.org.uk/event/bear-hunt-sculpture-trail
Find 25 5 foot bears painted by a local artist around Bideford, Barnstaple, Great Torrington and Ilfracombe. Use the Bear Hunt app or download the trail map and make a donation to support Children's Hospice...
Big Schools' Birdwatch
Address: Everywhere
Website: www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/ for-teachers/schools-birdwatch/
Count birds in your school grounds and submit results online. See the website for helpful ID resources
CHINESE ZODIAC TRAIL
Venue: Torquay Museum
Address: 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay,
Website: www.torquaymuseum.org.uk
Find all the Zodiac animals around the Museum
Coat of Arms Explore and Find Trail
Venue: Exeter Cathedral
Website: https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/events/coat-of-arms-explore-and-find-trail/
The Coat of Arms Explore and Find Trail is an exciting new children’s activity arriving at Exeter Cathedral in time for the Easter holidays. Coats of Arms have been used since Medieval times...
Easter Activities at World of Country Life
Time: 1080624:00
Venue: World of Country Life
Address: West Down Lane, Sandy Bay, Exmouth
Website: https://www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk/event/easter-holiday-family-fun/
Special Easter arts and craft sessions, Easter Egg Trail as well as their programme of daily activities and play areas
Fantazy
Venue: Babbacombe Theatre
Website: www.babbacombe-theatre.com
Variety show with comedy, illusion, vocalists and dance
Follow the Sensory Trail at Seaton Wetlands
Venue: Seaton Wetlands
New sensory trail - follow the trail and each board highlights an activity to help you connect to nature
Guess Who Adoption Donkey Trail
Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary
Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/events
Put your knowledge about the Sanctuary's adoption to the test in their new summer trail combining fun, exercise and brainpower - £5 per trail. Open daily until 9am, general admission and parking is free....
Hide and Sheep AR trail
Venue: Powderham Castle,
Address: Kenton, Nr Exeter
Website: www.powderham.co.uk
Explore this historic Estate with an Augmented Reality Trail. See the website for details on how to access the app before arrival
INCREDIBLE INSTRUMENTS TRAIL
Venue: Torquay Museum
Address: Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HG.
Website: www.torquaymuseum.org/events
Explore the Made To Be Played: A Festival of Musical Instruments exhibition and answer the questions on your trail sheet and get a prize on completion.
Mail Trail 2023
Venue: Various locations across Exmouth
Website: www.hospiscare.co.uk/events/mail-trail-2023
Find over 40 decorated postboxes with maps available in aid of Hospiscare
Orchard Fortnight
Venue: Killerton
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton
Learn how the Killerton team manage a traditional orchard to reverse the decline in nature, follow an orchard trail, pick your own apples and play games. Demonstrations of apple pressing
Paddington TM The Story of A Bear
Venue: Torre Abbey
Address: The King's Drive, Torquay
Website: www.torre-abbey.org.uk
Touring exhibition from the British Library with books, documents, film clips and original artwork and more associated events to be announced
Read to a Dog
Session to encourage children and teenagers to read - book onto a session with Rafa who has been assessed and is registered with Pets as Therapy.