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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Ashby Arts Festival
30th May-3rd July 2026
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.ashbyartsfestival.co.uk
Ashby Arts Festival is shaping up to be a vibrant, town wide celebration of creativity, with outdoor art, live performances, handson workshops, film nights, and community events running throughout May...
Kumon Free Registration
1st-30th June 2026
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Now is the perfect time for your family to discover the benefits of Kumon, as the Kumon Study Centres are now offering Free Registration to new and returning students from 1-30 June. Take this opportunity...
Family Summer Festival
6th June 2026
Venue: Marlborough Square
Website: https://visitnationalforest.com/event/family-summer-festival-2
Visit Marlborough Square, Coalville on Saturday 6 June, 10am–4pm for a full day of family fun, live music, children’s entertainment, games, market stalls, delicious food and so much more. It’s the...
Riverside Festival
6th-7th June 2026
Venue: Bede Park
Website: https://visitleicester.info/festival/riverside-festival/
Festival highlights on Bede Park include a funfair, global food stalls, arts and crafts, licensed bar and a lively DJ tent. The Piazza hosts the main stage with fantastic live music and on Western Boulevard...
The Great Big Green Week
6th-14th June 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.greatbiggreenweek.com
Children and young people are our best advocates for climate and nature and there are plenty of ways to get your school involved. Visit the website for free resource packs available for primary and secondary...
Natural History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live!
7th June 2026
Venue: De Montfort Hall
Website: www.demontforthall.co.uk
Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world- renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up...
Spring Dog Show
7th June 2026
Venue: Huncote Sports and Social Club
Website: www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk
L.A.A.’s Spring Dog Show will be a pawsome afternoon out for all the family, especially the four-legged friends. As well as the fun dog show there will be a full bar, refreshments, ice cream van, raffle...
AstroSnores Sleepover
12th June 2026
Venue: National Space Centre
Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk
Join the Space Lates team for their 25th birthday special public sleepover in the heart of the exhibition. As night falls, enjoy a special screening of Night at the Museum in the UK’s largest planetarium,...
Cultural Quarter Earlies
13th June 2026
Venue: Phoenix, Two Queens, Leicester Print Workshop, LCB Depot, Curve + and Central Library
Website: www.visitleicester.info
Free drop-in activities for ages 0-10 across Leicester's Cultural Quarter on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Every venue explores different type of creativity and LCB Depot we have a different creative...
LDN Wrestling
14th June 2026
Venue: Wycliffe Rooms
Website: www.visitleicester.info/event/ldn-wrestling
This thrilling event is suitable for all ages, bringing the excitement of live wrestling to your doorstep. With heart-pounding matches, incredible athleticism, and unforgettable moments, it’s the perfect...
Fossll Handling
19th June 2026
Venue: Charnwood Museum
Website: www.charnwoodmuseum.co.uk
Fossil handling session 11–1pm. Have a closer look at the museum's collection of fossils. Why not bring your own for a fossil chat! Drop-in, free gallery session for ages 3 and above.
Dinosaurs are taking over Marlborough Square
20th June 2026
Venue: Newmarket and Marlborough Square
Website: https://visitnationalforest.com
Get ready to step back in time for a roarsome day of family fun right in the heart of Coalville! Meet a dinosaur, dig for dinosaur bones, dinosaur trail around the town, children’s games area plus head...
Rutland Pretty Muddy Kids
20th June 2026
Venue: The Rutland Showground
Website: https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/
Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...
Flowers and Friendship Bracelets
21st June 2026
Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Join them for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the...
Medieval Joust at Rockingham Castle
21st June 2026
Venue: Rockingham Castle
Website: https://rockinghamcastle.com
Prepare for an action packed day at Rockingham Castle as the Knights of Nottingham thunder across the Tilting Lawn once again. Witness sword-swinging action as the brave knights give a momentous display...
Calipso’s Circus
27th June 2026
Venue: Melton Mowbray
Website: www.stkyard.co.uk/events/calipsos-circus-2
Take the whole family along to Calipso’s Circus for a brand-new, death-defying spectacular. From world-class stunts and hilarious comedy to live vocals and your favourite cartoon characters, the circus...
Blaston Show
28th June 2026
Venue: Blaston Showground
Website: www.blastonshow.co.uk
A vibrant celebration of the countryside and community. From magnificent machines and livestock to enchanting rural crafts, the Blaston Show promises an unforgettable day for families, farmers, and outdoors...
Family Film Club Secret Screening
28th June 2026
Venue: National Space Centre
Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk
Family Film Club Secret Screening is a brand-new Saturday morning cinema treat where the film is a total surprise — and discovering what it is together is all part of the excitement. The film will be...
Leicester Sympthony Orchestra: Peter And The Wolf
28th June 2026
Venue: The Little Theatre
Website: https://thelittletheatre.co.uk
Join the Leicester Symphony Orchestra for a relaxed family concert. Arrive early to make your own toy instrument to join in with Haydn’s Toy Symphony and a mask to wear for your favourite character in...
Plant Sale and Family Day
28th June 2026
Venue: The University of Leicester
Website: www.le.ac.uk/botanic-garden/events
Plant and craft stalls, stalls from local groups, children’s activities, entertainment and storytelling at the Botanic Garden. £6 children and students with ID cards free. Refreshments in Beaumont Hall....
Galactic Gathering - Festival of the Force
4th-5th July 2026
Venue: National Space Centre
Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk
Head to a galaxy not so far, far away for a weekend of intergalactic fun for all the family.Meet iconic Star Wars characters in person, step into the universe with real props and sets, try lightsaber training,...
Rapunzel
4th July 2026
Venue: Curve Theatre
Website: www.curveonline.co.uk
Golden-haired Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for a tidy profit. It’s time for Rapunzel to take charge of her own...
Magical Honey
11th July 2026
Venue: Curve Theatre
Website: www.curveonline.co.uk
Young Maya loves to draw and read and harnesses her own magic with the help of the celestial being Saraswati. Together they explore the mystical world around them where they discover dancing peacocks,...
K9 Kids Workshop
15th July 2026
Venue: Leicester Animal Aid
Website: www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk
K9 Kids workshop is a fun, interactive way to help your child build confidence around dogs. The one-hour session, for 5–16-year-olds, is free and led by an experienced dog professional in a safe environment....
K-Pop All Stars
25th July 2026
Venue: Loughborough Town Hall
Website: www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture.With a sea of light sticks glowing and the crowd moving as one, you’ll...
Proms on the Pitch
5th September 2026
Venue: Uptonsteel County Ground
Website: www.leicestershireccc.co.uk/event/whats-on/events
Get ready for an extraordinary afternoon filled with the magic of music plus an array of mesmerising circus performances including stilt walkers, jugglers, and even fire eaters. For younger guests, a fantastic...