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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Elmer Story Time and activities
27th-27th May 2027
Time: 10:30-15:00
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library/whats-on
We're continuing our Elmer celebrations with a special story time followed by crafts and activities. This is a free drop in event.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
6th-6th June 2026
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Are you a Warlock or a Druid, a Barbarian or a Rogue? Join our Dungeons and Dragons Club for children aged 8-11 years old. Please speak to a member of staff for more information. Booking...
Animals of War Spring Trail
3rd April-4th May 2026
Time: during opening times - 9.30am to 5.00pm
Venue: International Bomber Command Centre
Address: Canwick Avenue, Lincoln, LN4 2HQ
Website: internationalbcc.co.uk
Our Animals of War trail invites you to discover the remarkable creatures - big and samll - that supported Bomber Command and life on wartime airfields this Easter. From messenger pigeons and squadron...
Monsters, Monks and Manuscripts!
3rd-19th April 2026
Time: 10.00 - 17:00
Venue: Lincoln Castle
Address: Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA
Website: www.lincolncastle.com
Meet a medieval monk in the Victorian Prison, hear stories inspired by Chronica Majora and design your own medieval monster. Visit the website for more information and ticket prices.
Easter Egg Treasure Hunt
4th-20th April 2026
Time: 9:00-16:00
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Find out hidden easter Eggs in the children’s library for a chance to win a small prize!
Bottle Rockets Hartsholme
16th-16th April 2026
Time: 13:00
Venue: 0.6041666666666666
Address: Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY
Website: https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholme-country-park/hartsholme-country-park-events-1
Discover the joys of flight by making your own Bottle Rocket, a high speed departure and a good soaking if you are too close!! £4.50 booking is essential. Meet at 1pm at the visitor centre . For further...
Get Crafty this Spring!
16th-16th April 2026
Time: 10am-2pm
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Today we're making super spinners and cool kites. They're free to make and you don't need to book.
Holiday Spring Crafts-Chicks in nests
16th-16th April 2026
Time: 10:00-13:00
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Craft adorable chicks snuggled in their own nests.
Lanterns Boultham
16th-16th April 2026
Time: 10:00
Venue: 0.4583333333333333
Address: Boultham Park, Rookery Lane, Lincoln, LN6 7PH
Website: https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholme-country-park/hartsholme-country-park-events-1
Construct your very own willow and paper lantern to light up the night sky! £4.50 booking is essential.Meet at 10.00am at the Old Bowls Pavillion Boultham Park For further details call 01522 873735 or...
Storytime
16th-16th April 2026
Time: 11am
Venue: The Little Owls Bookshop
Address: 9 South St, Caistor LN7 6UB
Join us for stories, rhyme and song at our weekly storytime session for 2-10yrs and their families.
Children's Easter Activity Drop in
17th-17th April 2026
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
Venue: Gainsborough Library
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
Create bright and colourful bug‑themed art pictures using different colour sand. A playful, hands‑on activity perfect for little creatives who love creepy‑crawlies.
Easter Holiday Lego Play
17th-17th April 2026
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Let your imagination run riot and see what you can build with our bricks!
Lego dot printing drop in
17th-17th April 2026
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Venue: The Usher Gallery
Address: Lindum Rd, Lincoln LN2 1NN
Website: www.ushergallery.com
Build a Lego dot printing plate and create a print to take home! Free to attend, no need to book.
Stop motion for Beginners
17th-17th April 2026
Time: 10.00 - 13.00
Venue: The Usher Gallery
Address: Lindum Rd, Lincoln LN2 1NN
Website: www.ushergallery.com
Create a plasticine model and learn to animate your character with Artist Poppy Brown. Booking essential.
Get Crafty this Spring!
18th-18th April 2026
Time: 10am-12noon
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Missed one of our earlier craft events? There's chance to make them again with our crafty catch up.
Lego Play Club - Saturday
18th-18th April 2026
Time: 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Venue: Grantham Library
Address: Isaac Newton Centre, Grantham NG31 6EE
Website: Grantham Library | Lincolnshire Libraries | Better
Love to Build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot at our Lego Play and see what you can build!
Lino Printing for Families
18th-18th April 2026
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: The Usher Gallery
Address: Lindum Rd, Lincoln LN2 1NN
Website: www.ushergallery.com
Learn how to cut and print Lino to creat your own Pop Art style artwork with artist Rebecca Leivers. Booking essential.
Spring Fun Morning
18th-18th April 2026
Time: 10:00-2:00
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Celebrate the season with a morning full of fun, games, and creativity—all while supporting a fantastic cause, Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance! Celebrate the season with a morning full of fun, games, and...
Earth Day Activities
22nd-22nd April 2026
Time: 4pm
Venue: The Little Owls Bookshop
Address: 9 South St, Caistor LN7 6UB
Introducing our Bookish Craft Club! Join us on Wednesday 22 April to celebrate Earth Day with creative book art made from pre-loved pages. A relaxed after-school session of crafting, chatting, and giving...
Storytime
23rd-23rd April 2026
Time: 11am
Venue: The Little Owls Bookshop
Address: 9 South St, Caistor LN7 6UB
Join us for a special St. Georges Day session for the under 5's and their families, listening to stories and crafts.
World Book Night
23rd-23rd April 2026
Time: 4pm
Venue: The Little Owls Bookshop
Address: 9 South St, Caistor LN7 6UB
Join us for a fun filled weekly session for KS1 children and their families some bedtime stories. PJ's Optional
Harry Potter Book Night
25th-25th April 2026
Time: 3pm
Venue: The Little Owls Bookshop
Address: 9 South St, Caistor LN7 6UB
Join us for a magical evening at our bookshop! Celebrate Harry Potter Book Night with trivia, crafts, and a journey into the Wizarding World. Don your house colors and join us on 2 May 2026 at 3pm. All...
Lego Play Club - Saturday
25th-25th April 2026
Time: 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Venue: Grantham Library
Address: Isaac Newton Centre, Grantham NG31 6EE
Website: Grantham Library | Lincolnshire Libraries | Better
Love to Build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot at our Lego Play and see what you can build!
Storytime
25th-25th April 2026
Time: 11am
Venue: The Little Owls Bookshop
Address: 9 South St, Caistor LN7 6UB
Join us for stories, rhyme and song at our weekly storytime session for 2-10yrs and their families.
Storytime
25th-25th April 2026
Time: 11am
Venue: The Little Owls Bookshop
Address: 9 South St, Caistor LN7 6UB
Join us for stories, rhyme and song at our weekly storytime session for 2-10yrs and their families.
Storytime
30th-16th April 2026
Time: 11am
Venue: The Little Owls Bookshop
Address: 9 South St, Caistor LN7 6UB
Join us for stories, rhyme and song at our weekly storytime session for 2-10yrs and their families.
Lego Play Club - Saturday
2nd-2nd May 2026
Time: 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Venue: Grantham Library
Address: Isaac Newton Centre, Grantham NG31 6EE
Website: Grantham Library | Lincolnshire Libraries | Better
Love to Build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot at our Lego Play and see what you can build!
Lincoln's Festival of History - at the IBCC
2nd-4th May 2026
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: International Bomber Command Centre
Address: Canwick Avenue, Lincoln, LN4 2HQ
Website: internationalbcc.co.uk
Join the International Bomber Command Centre as we celebrate Lincolnshire's proud aviation heritage! As part of Lincoln's Festival of History, familes can enjoy Free outdoor activities and hands-on challenges...
Star Wars Day
2nd-2nd May 2026
Time: 0am-12noon
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
May 4th be with you (or near enough)! Bring our your inner Jedi with our Star Wars themed crafts, games and activities.
Early Talkers
9th-9th May 2026
Time: 10.00am
Venue: 10.45am
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
Join us for an Early Talkers session for 0–5-year-olds, led by Early Years Alliance. This session will support Children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing...
Lego Play Club - Saturday
9th-9th May 2026
Time: 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Venue: Grantham Library
Address: Isaac Newton Centre, Grantham NG31 6EE
Website: Grantham Library | Lincolnshire Libraries | Better
Love to Build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot at our Lego Play and see what you can build!
Children's Activity
16th-16th May 2026
Time: 10.30am
Venue: 12.00pm
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
Celebrate The National Year of Reading with us at a special Storytime session featuring the classic tale Hansel and Gretel. After the story, children can enjoy a fun hands‑on craft activity where they’ll build...
Lego Play Club - Saturday
16th-16th May 2026
Time: 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Venue: Grantham Library
Address: Isaac Newton Centre, Grantham NG31 6EE
Website: Grantham Library | Lincolnshire Libraries | Better
Love to Build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot at our Lego Play and see what you can build!
Dungeons and Dragons Club
23rd-23rd May 2026
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Are you a Warlock or a Druid, a Barbarian or a Rogue? Join our Dungeons and Dragons Club for children aged 8-11 years old. Please speak to a member of staff for more information. Booking...
Early Talkers
23rd-23rd May 2026
Time: 10.00am
Venue: 10.45am
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
Join us for an Early Talkers session for 0–5-year-olds, led by Early Years Alliance. This session will support Children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing...
Elmer Day Craft Activities
23rd-23rd May 2026
Time: 10:00-13:00
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Celebrate Elmer Day with a trunk‑load of fun—create a cheerful milk‑bottle Elmer and get stuck into some colourful crafty fun!
Castle Junk Modelling half term children’s event
26th-26th May 2026
Time: 10:00-13:00
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Make your own medieval castle masterpiece from junk—turrets, towers, and all! Part of our Local History Festival fun.
Children's Half Term Activity
27th-27th May 2026
Time: 10.30am
Venue: 12.00pm
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
Ancient Greece - Create an ancient greek temple card and create a pottery clay vase! No need to book, just drop in and join the fun
May Half-term activity.
28th-28th May 2026
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Venue: Horncastle Library
Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 5HL
Website: Events & Activities | Horncastle Library | Better Libraries
Join in the fun with a guided i-spy trail around Horncastle with Dr. Ian Marshman. Departing 10am from the library then returning to draw or write about your favourite place on the i-spy trail.Please book...
Meet Children's Author Bethany Walker!
29th-29th May 2026
Time: 10.30am
Venue: 12.00pm
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
We’re excited to welcome children’s author Bethany Walker for a lively workshop inspired by her book Medusa Gorgon’s Bad Hair Day. After some Medusa mayhem, including a reading and a myth-themed...
Book Sale
16th-27th June 2026
Time: 9:00-4:00
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Pick up a bargain and help support your local library.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
20th-20th June 2026
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Are you a Warlock or a Druid, a Barbarian or a Rogue? Join our Dungeons and Dragons Club for children aged 8-11 years old. Please speak to a member of staff for more information. Booking...
Dungeons and Dragons Club
4th-4th July 2026
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Are you a Warlock or a Druid, a Barbarian or a Rogue? Join our Dungeons and Dragons Club for children aged 8-11 years old. Please speak to a member of staff for more information. Booking...
Summer Reading Challenge Launch
4th-4th July 2026
Time: 9:30-3:30
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Sign up for this year's Summer Reading Challenge. The theme this year is Read to the Beat!,and celebrates the joy of music and the power it has to move, inspire, and connect us – all through the...
90 Years of Bomber Command Summer Trail
10th July-6th September 2026
Time: During opening times 09:30am - 5:00pm
Venue: International Bomber Command Centre
Address: Canwick Avenue, Lincoln, LN4 2HQ
Website: internationalbcc.co.uk
Explore the site to find hidden crew members, uncover fascinating facts about their wartime roles, and learn how every job - from navigator to wireless operator - played a vital part in each mission.
Crafty Saturdays
-6th December 2025
Time: 10:00
Venue: Lincoln Central Library,
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
A weekly craft for children of all ages.
Lego Club
Time: 4.00 - 5.00pm
Venue: Horncastle Library
Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/horncastle-library
SATURDAY Love Lego? Join us for Lego Club, design amaing creations with weekly themes and show off your creative side. Free to join! Suitable for ages 5+
Lego Club
Time: 10.00-11.30
Venue: Gainsborough Library
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
A place for children to use their imagination and build their own world using LEGO.
Lego Coding Club
Time: 16:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Build stories from your imagination and then bring them to life by learning to code with LEGO!
Messy Morning
Time: 10:30
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Enjoy the creativity of messy play with your child without the mess in your home! For babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Playdough Playdate
Time: 10.00 - 11.00am
Venue: Horncastle Library
Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/horncastle-library
MONDAYS Come for a fun-filled creative playdate with playdough! Suitable for age 2-5 year olds
Rhyme and StoryTime
Time: 10:30
Venue: Lincoln Central Library,
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Join us for Rhyme Time, sing songs, recite rhymes & create crafts. For babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Rhyme Time
Time: 11.15-11.45
Venue: Gainsborough Library
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
Join us for Rhyme Time, sing songs, recite rhymes . For babies, toddlers and pre-schooler.
Sensory Play
Time: 10:30
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Come and join our sensory play session for babies and pre-walkers.
Story & Rhyme Time
Time: 10.30 - 11.00am
Venue: Horncastle Library
Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/horncastle-library
MONDAYS A fun-filled session for pre-school children, listening to stories & singing rhymes