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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A Squash and a Squeeze
1st February-27th April 2025
Venue: Little Angel Theatre
Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com
Join Little Angel Theatre for this heartwarming adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs. Written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel...
Anna Fiorentini Taster Day
20th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Acland Burghley School
Website: www.afperformingarts.com/theatre-and-film-school/schools/camden
Students follow a weekly timetable of Drama, Film, Singing and Dance all taught by leading industry professionals.Take part in a taster day to ensures the school is right for your child. If you are unable...
Chatterbooks Children's Reading Group
20th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Dalston CLR Library
Website: www.hackney.gov.uk/libraries-whats-on
Last Tuesday of the month from 4.30pm to 6pm. A monthly reading group for children aged 8 to 12. Visit the library to talk about books, meet new people and discover your next favourite read!
Chess Club
20th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Dalston CLR Library
Website: www.hackney.gov.uk/libraries-whats-on
Every Sunday 2pm to 3pm join the club of one of the oldest games in the world. It teaches strategic thinking, logic and it’s fun too. No booking required. Open to any skill level. Ages 7+.
Dwight School London Open Day Events
20th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Dwight School London
Website: www.dwightlondon.org
Dwight School London's outstanding teaching staff will take the time to learn about your child, encouraging them to pursue their passions and learn from the diverse perspectives of the school's international...
First Class Learning
20th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.firstclasslearning.co.uk/tuition-centres
First Class Learning offers a tailored, structured programme to suit each child, bridging gaps and building up their confidence at a pace that is comfortable for them. Their programme is aligned with the...
Highbury Fields Junior Parkrun
20th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Highbury Fields
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/highburyfields-juniors
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9am. Free to join but register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun so go along and join in...
Holiday Camps
20th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Nile Wilson Gymnastics Academy
Address: Chelsea SW3, Muswell Hill N10 and Alexandra Palace N22
Website: https://nwga.co.uk/holiday-camps
Gymnastics and Circus Skills Camps are open to children from Reception to Year 8, offering a full schedule of exciting activities. Children will have a great time learning gymnastics, parkour, juggling,...
Jacksons Lane Youth Circus
20th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.jacksonslane.org.uk
Expect to drop balls, fall off pyramids, get dizzy doing forward rolls and accidentally knock a neighbour with your diablo. JL Circus workshops are free, delivered by professional circus artists, open...
Little Swifts 2024
20th March-6th May 2025
Venue: RAF Museum London
Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/whats-going-on
Fun and lively sessions for pre-school children which include arts and crafts, games, stories and songs. Each session is linked to the amazing collection and helps bring the Museum to life. Free but please...
New Sunday Stagecoach Performing Arts School
20th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Highgate and Hampstead
Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk/highgate
Stagecoach Highgate and Hampstead are excited to be opening a new school at Henrietta Barnett School in NW11 on Sunday mornings.Suitable for a range of aptitudes, Stagecoach teach children and teenagers...
Outdoor learning at Lee Valley
20th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Lee Valley Regional Park
Website: www.visitleevalley.org.uk/learning
At Lee Valley Regional Park, educators can spark their pupils' curiosity through dynamic outdoor learning programmes. With a wide array of activities aligned with the national curriculum, children can...
Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes
20th March-6th May 2025
Venue: Aldersbrook, Bow, Hackney, Haggerston, Isle of Dogs, Leyton, South Woodford, Stratford, Walthamstow, Wanstead
Website: www.perform.org.uk/try
Confidence-building drama classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. A unique mix of fun drama games, dance and singing specially designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination. To book a...
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
28th March-27th June 2025
Venue: ExCeL London
Website: www.excel.london
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition brings Ancient Egypt to life like never before, offering a cutting-edge 90-minute journey back in time. Featuring 8-metre high video projections, VR experiences,...
Make and Race Your Own Toy Car
9th April-26th May 2025
Venue: Alexandra Palace
Website: www.alexandrapalace.com
The Elite Transformation team returns to the Transmitter Hall to bring you more family fun, as they offer children the unique opportunity to make and race their own wooden car. After building their wooden...
My First Ballet: Swan Lake
16th-27th April 2025
Venue: Peacock Theatre
Website: www.ballet.org.uk
With a narrator to help follow the story, a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s wonderful music, beautiful dancing by students from English National Ballet School, and all the elegant costumes you could...
The Giant Balloon Show
27th April 2025
Venue: Arts Depot
Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk
Expect feverous balloon sculptures, high energy comic performance and of course the all important giant balloon! Take everything you know about balloons, add an award winning entertainer and an 80’s...
The Koala Who Could
3rd-5th May 2025
Venue: Arts Depot
Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk
Based on the bestselling picture book about taking a chance. Join Kevin, King of the staying-still-kings, and his friends kangaroo and wombat in an Australian Outback adventure, as they learn that “life...
Cinderella Ice Cream Seller
11th May 2025
Venue: Arts Depot
Website: www.artsdepot.co.uk
Perfect for children and families alike, this exciting musical retelling of a fairytale classic promises a delightful blend of storytelling, stunning live music, and theatrical magic that will capture...
The Farmer and the Clown
16th-17th May 2025
Venue: Half Moon Young People’s Theatre
Website: www.halfmoon.org.uk
Home. You know where it is when you’re there. This is a story of an unexpected friendship for all ages, told through physical comedy and dance, and performed with an original live soundtrack.
Overheard in a Tower Block
17th May-27th July 2025
Venue: Little Angel Theatre
Website: www.littleangeltheatre.com
Through vivid, thought-provoking poetry brought to life on stage, Joseph Coelho’s words paint a poignant and relatable picture of growing up. With themes of family, friendship, courage and self-discovery,...
Big Fun Walk 2025
18th May 2025
Venue: North and Central London
Website: www.northlondonhospice.org/events/big-fun-walk-2025
Every day at North London Hospice, heroes walk among us. Some wear capes, others wear scrubs, and many stand beside us. They invite you to dress up as your favourite superhero for their annual Big Fun...
Big Beat Playground Summer Festival
12th July 2025
Venue: Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm
Address: Claremont Road Playing Fields
Website: www.bigbeatplayground.co.uk
Big Beat Playground is a family friendly, dance music festival with a warm, welcoming and safe environment for children, young people and their families. Includes creative space with arts and crafts, mobile...