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!
Things to do with kids in London, East
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Guess How Much I Love You - A Garden Adventure
15th February-31st December 2025
Venue: RHS Garden Hyde Hall
The Guess How Much I Love You Garden Adventure is a trail inspired by the book of the same name. The trail contains a series of activities that encourage children to learn through play, using the senses...
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
28th March-27th June 2025
Venue: ExCeL London
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition brings Ancient Egypt to life like never before, offering a cutting-edge 90-minute journey back in time. Featuring 8-metre high video projections, VR experiences,...
Three Little Vikings
26th May-28th June 2025
Venue: Half Moon Young People's Theatre
Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan...
The Twits
18th-22nd June 2025
Venue: Brookside Theatre
Address: Romford
Mr and Mrs Twit are not very nice. In fact they’re extremely nasty. They’re nasty to each other, and they’re VILE to everyone else. Bored with playing schoolkiddish tricks on one another,...
The Great Big Dinosaur Show
19th-21st June 2025
Venue: Half Moon Young People's Theatre
Join poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko for a family show full of poems, raps and songs about all your favourite prehistoric protagonists – and some you haven’t heard of yet! Suitable for ages 4-11.
Lock up your puppies!
Get ready for the smash hit musical 101 Dalmatians, scampering into the Eventim Apollo.
The Summer Reading Challenge is back
This year’s theme is Story Garden: Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors!
Competition time
Our latest competitions are here — browse our listings and get your entries in before it’s too late!
Get active together!
Explore fun ways to keep fit this summer with the exciting ‘Mo’s Mission’ initiative.