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 Gloucestershire
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Moomin 80: Moomin ABC
29th March-5th October 2025
Venue: Museum of Gloucester
In this incredible interactive exhibition you can go on an amazing adventure centred on the emotions at the heart of Tove Jansson's iconic stories. Settle down for an hour to explore a whole world of emotions...
Dragonfly Festival
21st June-22nd September 2025
Venue: WWT Slimbridge
Explore the magical world of dragonflies and dive into a summer full of wondrous new wetland experiences. Events and activities include the dragonfly trail, outdoor dragonfly games, dragonfly safari, water...
Boosting confidence at Samurai Martial Arts
27th August-28th September 2025
Venue: Gloucestershire
Through structured practice, kids learn respect for themselves and others, boosting confidence and resilience. Martial arts also teach goal-setting and perseverance, as progress is earned through consistent...
Brickus Orpheus
27th August-28th September 2025
Venue: Corinium Museum
Families can discover the incredible Brickus Orpheus trail, that tells the Orpheus myth using statues of many of the animals and characters all made from LEGO® bricks. The trail is part of the celebration...
Colliers Trail at Beechenhurst
27th August-28th September 2025
Venue: Beechenhurst
The Colliers Trail is a family cycling trail - a fully waymarked, circular route, with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. This route has been especially surfaced and is suitable for all ages...
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Great news for pupils and parents!
Tesco’s Fruit & Veg for Schools programme will be extended another year.