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 North & East Yorkshire
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Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
10th April-13th September 2026
Time: all day
Address: York City Centre
Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure has returned! Track down 55 wild Yorkshire animals hidden on brightly coloured benches throughout York city centre to win a free prize.
Scarborough 400 Giant Deckchair Trail
27th June-6th September 2026
Time: n/a
Venue: 10 locations across Scarborough
Address: Scarborough town centre
Discover Scarborough’s story in a whole new way with the Giant Deckchair Trail and celebrate 400 years of England’s original seaside resort. Beginning at the railway station and winding through the...
Launch event
4th July 2026
Time: 10am to 1pm
Venue: Northallerton library
Address: Northallerton Library & Customer Services Centre, 1 Thirsk Rd, Northallerton DL6 1PT
Launch Event
4th July 2026
Time: 3pm-4pm
Venue: Derwent Valley BRIDGE
Address: 3 Pickering Rd, West Ayton,Scarborough, YO13 9JE
- Author Visit to celebrate start of the Summer Reading Challenge
Musical Crafternoon
4th July 2026
Time: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Venue: Ripon Library
Address: Ripon Library The Arcade, Ripon, HG4 1AG
Come along and help us decorate the library for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge!
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