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
14th-14th March 2026
Time: 10:00
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
Are you a Warlock or a Druid, a Barbarian or a Rogue? Join our Dungeons and Dragons Club. FREE, booking is essential, please email lincoln_library@gll.org or phone 01522 782010. For ages 8-11....
Early Talkers
14th-14th March 2026
Time: 10:00
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 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 books. No...
Lego Play
14th-14th March 2026
Time: 10:00am-12:30pm
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Love to build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot with at our Lego Play and see what you can build!
Lego Play
21st-21st March 2026
Time: 10:00am-12:30pm
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Love to build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot with at our Lego Play and see what you can build!
April Drop in Collage Activities in Clore
1st April-31st January 1900
Time: 10.00 - 16:00
Venue: The Usher Gallery
Address: Lindum Rd, Lincoln, LN2 1NN
Website: www.ushergallery.com
Get creative with a range of different materials in the Usher Gallery's Clore space. Free to attend, no need to book.
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.
Gelliprinting for Families
13th-13th April 2026
Time: 13.00 - 15.00
Venue: The Usher Galler
Address: Lindum Rd, Lincoln LN2 1NN
Website: www.ushergallery.com
Learn how to use charcoal and paint on gelliplates to create your own Pop Art style artwork with Rebecca Leivers. Booking essential.
Spring Into History at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life
14th-14th April 2026
Time: 10.00 - 16.00 (last admission 14.45)
Venue: Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Address: Burton Rd, Lincoln LN1 3LY
Website: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/history-heritage/museum-lincolnshire-life
Have a bloomin' marvellous time with paper crafts, springtime games and trail-tastic adventurers! £4.00 per child.
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.
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.
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