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 Lancashire
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The Magic Of Middle-earth
21st June-27th September 2025
Venue: The Atkinson
Address: Southport
The Magic Of Middle-earth takes visitors on a journey beyond the books to explore Tolkien's expansive artistic legacy. Discover stunning paintings, incredible sculptures, even Middle-earth themed Lego...
Working Engines Gala
21st September 2025
Venue: The West Lancashire Light Railway
Address: Station Road, Hesketh Bank
The big parade of the little engines! Full passenger steam train timetable, and the Hudswell mines diesel. Demonstration diesel freight trains, drive-a-diesel, live steam model railways, Meccano display,...
Love Lancaster Live
9th-12th October 2025
Venue: Market Square
Address: Lancaster
A weekend of live music taking place throughout Lancaster city centre. Over 50 venues will host performances alongside a packed schedule of live local acts performing a free show in Market Square to ensure...
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Great news for pupils and parents!
Tesco’s Fruit & Veg for Schools programme will be extended another year.