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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Design Busters
17th March-15th June 2025
Venue: V and A
Address: 1 Riverside Esplanade
Website: www.leisureandculturedundee.com
Watch the latest Design Busters videos, pick up a free pencil and a range of activity sheets to inspire you. Illustrated by Dundee-based designer Laura Darling, you’ll design cool cities, future fashions,...
Golf It!
17th March-15th June 2025
Venue: 1240 Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow
Website: www.golf-it.com
On the banks of Hogganfield Loch, Golf It! offers a world of great value activities for all ages and abilities.The most popular attraction is the immersive, family-friendly Driving Range. Equipped with...
Join Cub Club
17th March-15th June 2025
Venue: Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Website: www.scottishspca.org/cub-club
Join Cub Club - the new kids membership at the Scottish SPCA! Every Cub Club member gets a super welcome pack with cuddly toy, activities and more! Little animal-lovers are in for a treat when they become...
Kids Club Sessions
17th March-15th June 2025
Venue: Avertical World
Website: www.averticalworld.co.uk
Whether it is a taster, birthday party or weekly club, Avertical World instructors provide a fun and safe environment to enjoy climbing. A thriving kids club (age 7+) offers weekly sessions in a range...
Kumon Free Assessment
17th March-15th June 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Kumon aims to help children of all ages and abilities become confident, independent learners who can thrive both at school and in their future careers.Join the over 3.5 million Kumon students worldwide...
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
17th March-15th June 2025
Venue: Landmark Forest Adventure Park
Website: www.landmarkpark.co.uk
Nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Carrbridge offers an exciting blend of nature, adventure, and family-friendly fun.Younger adventurers will love the...
Nature Quest
17th March-15th June 2025
Venue: RSPB Loch Leven
Website: www.rspb.org.uk
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Nature Quest—your all-in-one outdoor exploration kit. Perfect for families and groups, this adventure in a bag lets you team up, choose your nature scientist...
Red Kites Daily Feeding
17th March-15th June 2025
Venue: Agaty Red Kites
Website: www.argatyredkites.co.uk
Enjoy a rewilding experience like no other with daily red kite feeding tours from 1.45pm. Learn the kites’ incredible history, from persecution to extinction to reintroduction and beyond from an amazing...
Strawberry Picking
17th March-15th June 2025
Venue: Briarlands Farm
Website: https://briarlandsfarm.co.uk
PYO Strawberries is open from June onwards but sometimes they may need to close to allow more fruit to ripen if the demand outweighs the supply! If you're making a journey specifically for Strawberry picking...
Lamb Feeding
29th March-27th April 2025
Venue: Briarlands Farm
Website: https://briarlandsfarm.co.uk
Visit Briarlands for lamb feeding every day at 11am and 3pm taking place at their large animal shed.There's no additional booking or cost for this - it's available to everyone visiting the park. Please...
Curiouser and Curiouser
4th-22nd April 2025
Venue: Almond Valley
Website: www.almondvalley.co.uk
Dive into the enchanting world of this Mad Hatters Tea Party this Easter and head down a delightful rabbit hole filled with fun, frivolity, fantastical games, high tea, big hats and even bigger adventures...
Easter Trail
5th-20th April 2025
Venue: RSPB Loch Leven
Website: www.rspb.org.uk
Join this fun self-guided Easter trail. Head out and explore, finding fun activities to complete as you go. Once you've found them all, head back to the Visitor Centre to create the perfect nest, and claim...
Edinburgh Science Festival 2025
5th-20th April 2025
Venue: Dynamic Earth
Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk
Outdoor family workshops, coding sessions and sensory storytelling for kids plus a spring trail through the galleries, where you’ll find clues and learn more about baby animals along the way! Visit the...
Egg-stravaganza Easter Trail
5th-20th April 2025
Venue: Highland Wildlife Park
Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk
Visit Highland Wildlife Park this April to egg-splore their family friendly Easter trail. Complete the trail and win a prize! Trail sheets at £2 per person.
Egg-stravaganza Easter Trail
5th-20th April 2025
Venue: Highland Wildlife Park
Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk/egg-stravaganza
Head to Highland Wildlife Park this April to egg-splore a family friendly easter trail. Can you find all the eggs? Complete the trail and win a prize! Trail sheets at £2 per person.
Spring Explorers
15th-17th April 2025
Venue: Highland Wildlife Park
Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk
These 3-hour sessions are a great way to introduce your children to the wonderful world of wildlife. This active programme includes visiting the amazing animals, playing themed games and taking part in...
Spring Crafternoon
16th April 2025
Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum
Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on
Create some Spring and Easter inspired crafts in a relaxed setting. Our Crafternoons are designed be relaxed and fun for all ages. Come to our Learning Room to make some paper flower wreaths, Easter Bunny...
Mat Hatter's Tea Party
18th-21st April 2025
Venue: Almond Valley
Website: www.almondvalley.co.uk
Indulge in sweet treats, meet larger-than-life characters, and keep your own tea party going by taking home your very own decorated teacup! Includes trailer rides (£1 per person), railway rides (£2 per...
Wizard of Oz Easter Panto
18th April 2025
Venue: Alhambra Theatre
Website: www.alhambradunfermline.com
Go and join in the fun over the rainbow spring 2025 as Enchanted Entertainment present a wonderful Easter pantomime version of L. Frank Baum’s much-loved fairy tale. Packed with brilliant dance routines,...
Bluey Visits
19th-20th April 2025
Venue: Caledonian Railway
Website: www.caledonianrailway.com
Fox & Edwards Events will be joined by Bluey on the Caledonian Railway near Montrose, bringing lots of fun and excitement. There will be steam train trips, the chance to see Bluey at intervals, and more.Start...
Bunnies and Buns
19th April 2025
Venue: Highland Wildlife Park
Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk
Join Highland Wildlife Park for a special pastry breakfast this Easter weekend with arts, crafts and activities for all the family to enjoy. Peter Rabbit™ will also be making an appearance for families...
Easter Fayre
19th-20th April 2025
Venue: Craigtoun Country Park
Website: www.friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk
With free entry, free parking and lots of free entertainment, the Craigtoun Easter Fayre is always a great family day out. Watch this space for more details about this year's event coming soon. 10.30am-5pm.
Peter Rabbit is coming to Highland Wildlife Park!
19th April 2025
Venue: Highland Wildlife Park
Website: www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk/peter-rabbit
This Easter, Peter Rabbit will be hopping around Highland Wildlife Park at intervals throughout the day! You will be able to spot him out in the park at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm. Free with park entry.
Easter Bunny
20th April 2025
Venue: Fife Heritage Railway
Website: www.fifeheritagerailway.co.uk
Easter Bunny fun filled day for all the family with frequent train rides, crafty Easter activities and goodie bags from the magical bunny itself. Driver for a Fiver, The puffin tyre play park and our shop...
Bus Bundle
27th April 2025
Venue: Fife Heritage Railway
Website: www.fifeheritagerailway.co.uk
Attractions will include: Half-hourly bus runs around the Leven coast and countryside, Vehicles on display, Transport related sale stalls, Heritage train services and of course the shop, café and puffin...
Tom Gates on Stage
27th April 2025
Venue: The Webster Memorial Theatre
Website: www.angusalive.scot
With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show! It’s pure fun for the whole family whether you’re...
Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland
4th May 2025
Venue: Alhambra Theatre
Website: www.alhambradunfermline.com
Experience the magic of Artie’s Singing Kettle in Scotland! Join them as they return to the original, beloved Singing Kettle repertoire that has captivated audiences over the years. Enjoy timeless favourites...
The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure
4th May 2025
Venue: The Webster Memorial Theatre
Website: www.angusalive.scot
Join the crew of Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit and help them search the seven seas looking for the lost treasure. Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to...
May Day Crafternoon - VE80
5th May 2025
Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum
Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on
The new temporary exhibition Bunker Shots: Stories of Golf and Conflict will coincide with 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. It will explore fascinating yet little-known collections...
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
7th-10th May 2025
Venue: Whitehall Theatre
Website: www.dundeetickets.whitehalltheatre.com
The musical features original songs, as well as numbers from the 1971 film adaptation, blending whimsical and touching moments to capture the magic and moral lessons of Dahl's classic tale. Age advice...
Dino's: Dinosaur Detectives
10th May 2025
Venue: Dynamic Earth
Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk
Join Saturday Science Sessions with Dino’s (Ages 6-12), enjoy a variety of hands on activities and a take home craft. This week step into the shoes of a Palaeontologist investigating the dinosaurs that...
The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure
10th May 2025
Venue: Adam Smith Theatre
Website: www.onfife.com
A Musical Show for all the Family – Live on Stage! Join Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit as they set sail on a musical treasure hunt, filled with songs and sea shanties such as Row Row Row Your...
International Museum Day - Family Events
18th May 2025
Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum
Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a Museum? Celebrate Museums Day with R&A World Golf Museum to find out! There will be family activities available throughout the day in the Learning Room; with object...
Peter and the Wolf on Tour
18th May 2025
Venue: Laidlaw Music Centre - University of St Andrews
Website: https://childrensclassicconcerts.co.uk/events
‘Peter and the Wolf on Tour’ is an action-packed, interactive concert with some of the best and silliest(!) musicians in Scotland. Children’s Classic Concerts’ team of musical animals, led by Owen...
Shrek The Musical
21st-24th May 2025
Venue: Carnegie Hall
Website: www.onfife.com
Playhouse Theatre Company presents Shrek The Musical, a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure! From the company that brought you the Scottish Premiere of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory last May, this...
Perth Festival of the Arts
22nd-31st May 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.perthfestival.co.uk
The Festival is a vibrant celebration of the visual and performing arts, connecting leading artists from around the world with the rich cultural life of Perth each May. With performances in Perth Theatre,...
Peter and the Wolf on Tour
24th May 2025
Venue: Perth Theatre
Website: https://childrensclassicconcerts.co.uk/events
‘Peter and the Wolf on Tour’ is an action-packed, interactive concert with some of the best and silliest(!) musicians in Scotland. Children’s Classic Concerts’ team of musical animals, led by Owen...
Spring Tractor Weekend
24th-25th May 2025
Venue: Briarlands Farm
Website: https://briarlandsfarm.co.uk
View all the vehicles that make Briarlands special! There’ll be an array of vehicles for you to see and explore. From tractors to quad bikes, JCB to John Deere, there’ll be a variety of vehicles to...
The Enchanted Princess Ball
25th May 2025
Venue: Whitehall Theatre
Website: www.dundeetickets.whitehalltheatre.com
This Royal Princess Extravaganza is a fast paced, high energy and engaging musical toe tapping adventure that is perfect for the whole family featuring stunning sets, sparkling costumes and lots of songs,...
History in the Park 2025
30th May-1st June 2025
Venue: Craigtoun Country Park
Website: www.friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk
Visit the Historical Encampments to learn how Scotland as we know it today was formed. See the kinds of things people wore and ate, behold accurate replicas of the treasures they hoarded and discover...
Scone Palace Garden Fair
30th-21st May 2025
Venue: Scone Palace
Website: www.scone-palace.co.uk
New for 2025 a special focus on inspiring young gardeners! Children under 16 enjoy free entry, making it a perfect family day out to reconnect with nature. There will be a dedicated Kids Zone with fun...
June Crafternoon
2nd June 2025
Venue: The R&A World Golf Museum
Website: www.worldgolfmuseum.com/whats-on
Using the Delft tiles which feature a ball and stick game called kolf, you will create your own tiles. There will be ceramic tiles available as well as paper and tissue paper. Crafternoons are free of...
Taylor Fever
13th June 2025
Venue: The Webster Memorial Theatre
Website: www.angusalive.scot
Taylor Fever is the electrifying tribute production to worldwide megastar Taylor Swift! In a show that is packed full of the icons most popular songs including ‘Karma’ ‘Shake it off’ ‘Cruel Summer’...
The Dinosaur that Pooped A Rock Show!
29th June 2025
Venue: Whitehall Theatre
Website: www.dundeetickets.whitehalltheatre.com
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie,...