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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REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground
21st January-1st June 2025
Venue: Southbank Centre
Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Part installation, part adventure playground, REPLAY is a space built entirely out of waste materials repurposed for fun by The Herd Theatre.Children and their grown-ups are invited to play side by side...
Guess How Much I Love You - A Garden Adventure
15th February-31st December 2025
Venue: RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/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...
Character Encounters
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: National Maritime Museum
Website: www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/character-encounters
Encounter different characters who will take you on a special tour and bring the stories in the Museum to life before your eyes. Every Saturday at 11.30, 12.30, 1.30 and 2.30pm. Suitable for ages 5+.Free.
Children's Film Club
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Lea Bridge Library
Website: www.walthamforest.gov.uk
Join Lea Bridge Library for a series of films specially curated for our young audience.Each movie promises an adventure, laughter, and valuable life lessons, making it a perfect outing for families. Suitable...
Cutty Sark Adventures
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Cutty Sark
Website: www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark
Visit the Cutty Sark figureheads and follow a free family trail to discover how the ship’s crew lived and worked at sea in the age of sail.Play interactive games to chart Cutty Sark’s journey at sea...
Discover Sundays
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: National Maritime Museum
Website: https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/discover-sundays
Each week a different artist will take visiting families on a journey into the Museum’s collection. Discover objects that introduce different people, histories and cultures. Participate in different...
Ellies Kids Club
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Exchange Ilford
Website: www.exchangeilford.com/kids-club/ellies-kids-club
Enjoy free activities such arts and craft and all sorts of special events throughout the year – designed to give parents some time to treasure, while their little treasures are entertained. They’ll...
Girls Only Space4All Youth Sessions
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Score Centre
Website: www.walthamforest.gov.uk
Space4All is part of the broader Family Hubs programme, directly providing young people with a safe space to socialise and spend time in their neighbourhood. All Space4All youth sessions are free to attend....
Kids for a Quid
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Epping Ongar Railway
Website: www.eorailway.co.uk
Keep the kids entertained on a day out with a steam and hauled heritage train service when Child tickets are just £1! Tickets offer unlimited travel on heritage steam and diesel trains and vintage London...
Laser Tag Parties
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Laser Mayhem
Website: www.laser-mayhem.co.uk
Renowned for cutting-edge technology and amazing playing areas packed with features to deliver the very best kid's parties. All the equipment and camouflage overalls are provided for all players. For...
Lego Club
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Leyton Library
Website: www.walthamforest.gov.uk
Join this Lego club every Friday 3.30-4.30pm. Free drop-in sessions, no booking necessary, all ages welcome.This is a Best Start in Life weekly session. When you see Curious Carina you can expect play...
Mighty Mega
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Discover Children's Story Centre
Website: www.discover.org.uk
Mighty Mega is a longstanding free Saturday morning club for disabled children and children with SEN, and their families or carers — with sessions featuring visiting artists from various art forms, including...
Outdoor Laser Tag Fortnite Themed Events
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Laser Mayhem
Website: www.laser-mayhem.co.uk
Battle your way round Tanks, Helicopters and Planes trying to hunt down and destroy the enemy. 2 hours of action-packed Battle Royale Fortnite Scenarios perfect for ages 7+ recreating your favourite Video...
SEND Lego club
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Queens Road Family Hub
Website: www.walthamforest.gov.uk
This is a free session for SEND Families to have the opportunity to join a friendly Lego Club for children. No need to book, just pop along! This session takes place on the first Saturday of each month....
SPACE Gallery Saturday Workshops
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: SPACE Ilford
Website: https://spacestudios.org.uk/whats-on
All workshops are free and take place at SPACE Ilford,10 Oakfield Rd, Ilford IG1 1ZJ. To find out more and book, go to www.spacestudios.org.uk/family-activities.
Thames adventure with City Cruises
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Greenwich, Tower, London Eye, and Westminster Pier
Website: www.cityexperiences.com
Families are in for a treat with onboard activities tailored for children, including engaging activity books and more to enhance their journey. Plus, with the Family River Pass, up to three kids can enjoy...
The Book Exchange
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Exchange Ilford
Website: www.exchangeilford.com/whats-happening
Located in The Loft level the concept is simple, bring books and take away books. The library offers a wide variety of books for all ages and interests, allowing community members to enjoy reading at their...
The Tower Bridge Cat Trail
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Tower Bridge
Website: www.towerbridge.org.uk/events/tower-bridge-cat-trail
Inspired by 'The Tower Bridge Cat' and the characters from the award-winning books, families are invited to complete the interactive Trail as they make their way through Tower Bridge. Find the installations...
Tower Bridge Relaxed Openings
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Tower Bridge
Website: www.towerbridge.org.uk/events/relaxed-opening
On the third Saturday of every month, Tower Bridge host a relaxed opening for anyone who would like to explore the Bridge in a calm, tranquil atmosphere, including people with autism and other neurodiverse...
Young Astronomers Workshop
19th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Royal Observatory, Peter Harrison Planetarium
Website: www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on
Go along to make-and-do activities about space at the Royal Observatory and ask the Observatory Explainers your questions about the Universe. Suitable for ages 4+. (Weekends 11am-2.30pm).
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
28th March-27th June 2025
Venue: ExCeL London
Website: www.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,...
Anna Fiorentini Taster Day
25th April 2025
Venue: Chobham Academy
Website: www.afperformingarts.com
The Stratford branch provides a friendly and supportive environment where every child is free to express themselves and grow in their creative and technical abilities. If you’d like opportunities like...
Carnival: Family Edit
3rd May 2025
Venue: Southbank Centre
Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk
It’s time to round up the family for Aurora Orchestra’s Carnival, created in collaboration with physical theatre company Frantic Assembly.In a playful twist, the second part of Aurora’s Carnival...
The Wiggles
11th May 2025
Venue: Hackney Empire
Website: www.hackneyempire.co.uk
Experience the magic of this interactive live show experience set to spark creativity, curiosity and a love of learning through The Wiggles signature mix of entertainment and education.Set to leave you...
The Farmer and the Clown
16th-17th May 2025
Venue: Half Moon Young People's Theatre
Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk
The Farmer and the Clown is a story of an unexpected friendship for all ages, told through physical comedy and dance, and performed with an original live soundtrack.At the end of the performance, audiences...
Decorative tile making with artist Bhavin Bhadresa
17th May 2025
Venue: SPACE Ilford
Website: https://spacestudios.org.uk/whats-on
Join artist Bhavin Bhadresa for a hands-on creative workshop where you will design bold, expressive artworks on wooden tiles using typography and drawing. Using stencils, markers, and vibrant materials,...
A Woodland Wonder
23rd-24th May 2025
Venue: Half Moon Young People's Theatre
Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk
Join Ratty and her friends as they learn about the environment in this fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement and lots of...
Three Little Vikings
26th May-28th June 2025
Venue: Half Moon Young People's Theatre
Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk
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...
CBeebies Prom: Wildlife Jamboree
13th-14th June 2025
Venue: Hackney Empire
Website: www.hackneyempire.co.uk
Prowl with the tigers, stamp in the snow, and hear the desert wind, as well as going on an adventure to find one of the tiniest creatures in the world. Duggee, Bluey, the Octonauts and lots more CBeebies...
Build, scan, create! with artist Tadgh Charles – part of Tech Ilford
14th June 2025
Venue: SPACE Ilford
Website: https://spacestudios.org.uk/whats-on
Join artist Tadhg Charles for a fun, hands-on workshop where you can explore the magic of 3D scanning using just a phone! Together, you’ll stack funky 3D-printed blocks each with unique shapes and textures...
The Great Big Dinosaur Show
19th-21st June 2025
Venue: Half Moon Young People's Theatre
Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk
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.
Summerfest 25
11th-13th July 2025
Venue: Harrow Lodge Park
Website: www.haveringmind.org.uk
Think live shows, including the Dinomania dinosaur show, kids' entertainers, Disney sing-alongs, superhero meet-and-greets and loads more attractions included in the ticket price! Get 10% off by using...