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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Lego Club, Greenwood
1st February-31st December 2025
Time: 3:15 - 4:15
Venue: Greenwood Library
Address: Greenwood Avenue Library, 220 Greenwood Ave, Hull HU6 9RU
Website: https://hulllibraries.eventbrite.com/
Join us for some LEGO building fun at a library near you! 5+ yrs.
Lego Club, Ings
1st February-31st December 2025
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Venue: Ings Library
Address: Ings Library, Savoy Rd, Hull HU8 0TY
Website: https://hulllibraries.eventbrite.com/
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MOMTH Join us for some LEGO building fun at a library near you! 5+ yrs.
Make and Take Craft Club, Central
1st February-31st December 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:00
Venue: Central Library
Address: Central Library, Albion St, Hull HU1 3TF
Website: https://hulllibraries.eventbrite.com/
EVERY THURSDAY Get your craft on every week at Hull Central Library. All materials provided. 4 to 14 yrs.
Street Dance, Bransholme
1st February-31st December 2025
Time: 3:30 - 4:15
Venue: Bransholme Library
Address: Bransholme Library, North Point Shopping Centre, Goodhart Rd, Hull HU7 4EF
Website: https://hulllibraries.eventbrite.com/
EVERY MONDAY Learn new skills and impress your friends with some super funky dance moves! Age: 5 – 11 yrs.
Street Dance, Freedom Centre
1st February-31st December 2025
Time: 4:00 - 4:45
Venue: Freedom Centre Library
Address: Freedom Centre Library, 97 Preston Rd, Hull HU9 3QB
Website: https://hulllibraries.eventbrite.com/
EVERY THURSDAY Learn new skills and impress your friends with some super funky dance moves! Age: 5 – 11 yrs.
Street Dance, Ings
1st February-31st December 2025
Time: 4:00 - 4:45
Venue: Ings Library
Address: Ings Library, Savoy Rd, Hull HU8 0TY
Website: https://hulllibraries.eventbrite.com/
EVERY TUESDAY Learn new skills and impress your friends with some super funky dance moves! Age: 5 – 11 yrs.
Street Dance, Western
1st February-31st December 2025
Time: 10:15 - 11:00
Venue: Western Library
Address: Western Library, 262-264 Boulevard, Hull HU3 3ED
Website: https://hulllibraries.eventbrite.com/
EVERY SATURDAY Learn new skills and impress your friends with some super funky dance moves! Age: 5 – 11 yrs.
Land of Lights Lantern Festival
8th November-31st January 2026
Venue: Gulliver’s World, WA5 9YZ
Website: warrington.landoflights.co.uk
The award-winning Land of Lights Lantern Festival arrives in Rotherham for the first time ever. Discover a world of colour, creativity, and after-dark magic; perfect for unforgettable evenings with family...
York Nutcracker Trail
13th November-4th January 2026
Venue: York City Centre - various
Address: Pick up a trail map from Visit York, 21 Parliament Street, YO1 8SG
Website: https://www.theyorkbid.com/york-nutcracker-trail/
York BID has once again partered with local artist, MarcoLooks, to bring you the York Nutcracker Trail 2025: Kid's Takeover! Each of the 10 nutcracker statues feature designs by local school children,...
Christmas at Gulliver’s
16th November-24th December 2025
Venue: Gulliver’s Valley, S26 5QW
Website: www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk/christmas-at-gullivers
All Christmas theme park packages include a visit to Santa's Grotto with the opportunity for children to choose their own gift. If you want to extend the fun then book a fantastic festive short break.
Hare and Tortoise
16th-16th November 2025
Time: 11:30 and 14:00
Venue: Skipton Town Hall
Address: High St, Skipton BD23 1AH
Website: https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
Two unlikely friends, the Hare and the Tortoise, meet for the greatest race on earth. £8.50 Suitable for 3+
Christmas Keepsakes
1st-1st December 2025
Time: 11am
Venue: Ontano Lounge
Address: 189 High St, Northallerton DL7 8LQ
Website: https://theimaginationcentre.co.uk/classes/book/
Come along and make some beautiful items to take home and treasure. Who would like to make a footprint snowman or a handprint reindeer? Suitable from newborn to 5 years
Christmas Keepsakes
5th-5th December 2025
Time: 11am
Venue: Morro Lounge
Address: 23 Market Pl, Richmond DL10 4QG
Website: https://theimaginationcentre.co.uk/classes/book/
Come along and make some beautiful items to take home and treasure. Who would like to make a footprint snowman or a handprint reindeer? Suitable from newborn to 5 years
Step through the wardrobe into 'Aslan's Winter Extravaganza' FREE Narnia themed event
6th December-6th January 1900
Time: 4pm - 8pm
Venue: Preston Road Adult Education Centre, The Freedom Centre
Website: www.hcctraining.ac.uk
Magical workshops, Ice rink, snow cannons, snowglobe selfie spot and much more. BOOKING REQUIRED visit our website for workshop and event information or contact us on 01482 616 580 / learneradvice@hullcc.gov.uk...
Christmas Festival of Learning
15th-17th December 2025
Time: Various times available
Venue: The Avenues Adult Education Centre, Park Avenue, Hull, HU5 4DA
Website: www.hcctraining.ac.uk
Explore learner-led stalls, refreshments, and take part in a variety of interactive workshops. Free to attend, BOOKING REQUIRED visit our website for workshop and event information or contact us on 01482...
Journey to Bethlehem family service
24th-24th December 2025
Time: 11am-12pm
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Website: riponcathedral.org.uk/family/
Join us this Christmas Eve for a fun and interactive family service, where we sing much-loved carols and bring the story of Jesus’ birth to life! Come dressed up as your favourite Nativity character,...
New Year’s Celebrations at Gulliver's
31st December 2025
Venue: Gulliver’s Valley, S26 5QW
Website: www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk/christmas-at-gullivers/new-years-eve
Join the New Year’s Eve adventure at Gulliver’s Valley… an alternative New Year celebration is designed for adventurous, fun-loving families!
January Messy Play
20th-20th January 2026
Time: 11am
Venue: Claro Lounge
Address: 39 Market Pl S, Ripon HG4 1BZ
Website: https://theimaginationcentre.co.uk/classes/book/
Step into the New Year with a messy play session! This month we will be exploring the weather. Suitable from 6 months to 5 years.
A Winter Adventure at JORVIK Viking Centre
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: JORVIK Viking Centre
Address: Coppergate, York
This winter, experience AD 975 like never before! For the first time in 40 years, JORVIK Viking Centre is embracing the chill with an immersive winter makeover. Step into the icy world of the Vikings and...
Baby Bounce - Every Friday term time
Time: 10:30 – 11:15am
Address: East Park Library, Holderness Rd, Hull HU8 8JU
Rhymes, singing and fun with your baby.
Baby Bounce - every Friday term time
Time: 10:30 – 11:15am
Address: East Park Library, Holderness Rd, Hull HU8 8JU
Rhymes, singing and fun with your baby.
Baby Bounce - Every Friday term time
Time: 9:30 – 10:15am
Address: Freedom Centre Library, 97 Preston Rd, Hull HU9 3QB
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Rhymes, singing and fun with your baby.
Baby Bounce - Every Wednesday term time
Time: 9:45 – 10:30 am
Address: Ings Library, Savoy Rd, Hull HU8 0TY
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Rhymes, singing and fun with your baby.
Baby Bounce -Every Friday term time
Time: 9:45 – 10:45am
Address: The Avenues Library, 76 Chanterlands Ave, Hull HU5 3TS
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Rhymes, singing and fun with your baby.
Baby Bounce -Every Tuesday term time
Time: 9:45 – 10:45am
Address: The Avenues Library, 76 Chanterlands Ave, Hull HU5 3TS
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Rhymes, singing and fun with your baby.
Baby Bounce - Every Wednesday term time
Time: 10:15 – 11am
Address: Fred Moore Library, Wold Road, Hull HU5 5UN
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Rhymes, singing and fun with your baby.
Baby Bounce - Every Monday term time
Time: 1:30 – 2:15 pm
Address: Hull Central Library, Albion St, Hull HU1 3TF
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Rhymes, singing and fun with your baby.
Beetle Bank Farm
Venue: Beetle Bank Open Farm
Address: Moor Lane, Murton, York YO19 5XD
Website: https://www.beetlebankopenfarm.co.uk/
Animals, adventure and fun! Meet our rare breeds From Alpaca’s to pigs, turkeys to goats, we have lots of wonderful animals for you to get to know. Our friendly staff are on hand to answer your questions...
Bransholme Library Lego Club - First Saturday of every month
Time: 10:30 – 11:30am
Address: Bransholme Library, North Point Shopping Centre, Goodhart Rd, Hull HU7 4EF
Join us for a fun children's LEGO session at a library near you! 5+ yrs
Bransholme Street Dance - Every Monday (term time)
Time: 3:30 – 4:15pm
Address: Bransholme Library, North Point Shopping Centre, Goodhart Rd, Hull HU7 4EF
Learn new skills and impress your friends with some super funky dance moves! Age: 5 – 11 yrs.
Central Library Lego Club - Every Saturday
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm
Address: Hull Central Library, Albion St, Hull HU1 3TF
Join us for a fun children's LEGO session at a library near you! 5+ yrs
Central Library Lego Club - Every Wednesday
Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Address: Hull Central Library, Albion St, Hull HU1 3TF
Join us for a fun children's LEGO session at a library near you! 5+ yrs
Craven Museum Relaxed Session
Time: 9:30-10:30am & 3:30-4:30pm
Venue: Skipton Town Hall
Address: High Street, Skipton, BD23 1AH
Website: https://skiptontownhall.co.uk/
Relaxed sessions are aimed at people with additional sensory needs and anyone else who may benefit. Sessions are available to individuals, groups and families to make visiting the museum more accessible....
East Riding Festival of Words Poetry Competition
Time: N/A
Venue: N/A
Address: N/A
Website: https://www.eastridinglibraries.co.uk/festival-of-words/poetry-competition/
he East Riding Festival of Words poetry competition is now open for entries with theme of 'My universe'.
Fred Moore Library Lego Club - Every Thursday
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm
Address: Fred Moore Library, Wold Road, Hull HU5 5UN
Join us for a fun children's LEGO session at a library near you! 5+ yrs
Freedom Centre Street Dance - Every Thursday (term time)
Time: 4:00 – 4:45pm
Address: Freedom Centre Library, 97 Preston Rd, Hull HU9 3QB
Learn new skills and impress your friends with some super funky dance moves! Age: 5 – 11 yrs.
Greenwood Library Lego Club - Fortnightly Fridays
Time: 3:15 – 4:15pm
Address: Greenwood Avenue Library, 220 Greenwood Ave, Hull HU6 9RU
Join us for a fun children's LEGO session at a library near you! 5+ yrs
In partnership with YDNP
Venue: Richmond Community Library
Address: 10a Queens Road, Richmond DL10 4AE
Website: https://northyorks.gov.uk/src
Ings Lego Club - Third Saturday of the month
Time: 10:30 – 11:30am
Address: Ings Library, Savoy Rd, Hull HU8 0TY
Join us for a fun children's LEGO session at a library near you! 5+ yrs
Ings Street Dance - Every Tuesday (term time)
Time: 3:45 - 4:15pm
Address: Ings Library, Savoy Rd, Hull HU8 0TY
Learn new skills and impress your friends with some super funky dance moves! Age: 5 – 11 yrs.
Kid’s Book Club - Last Saturday of Every Month
Time: 12:30 – 1:30pm
Address: East Park Library, Holderness Rd, Hull HU8 8JU
Lego Club, Bransholme
-31st December 2025
Time: 10:30 - 11:30
Venue: Bransholme Library
Address: Bransholme Library, North Point Shopping Centre, Goodhart Rd, Hull HU7 4EF
Website: https://hulllibraries.eventbrite.com/
Join us for some LEGO building fun at a library near you! 5+ yrs.
Lego Club, Central
-31st December 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:00
Venue: Central Library
Address: Central Library, Albion St, Hull HU1 3TF
Website: https://hulllibraries.eventbrite.com/
Join us for some LEGO building fun at a library near you! 5+ yrs.
Lego Club, Central
-31st December 2025
Time: 2:00 - 3:00
Venue: Central Library
Address: Central Library, Albion St, Hull HU1 3TF
Website: https://hulllibraries.eventbrite.com/
Join us for some LEGO building fun at a library near you! 5+ yrs.
Lego Club - First Saturday of every month
Time: 10:30 – 11:30am
Address: Bransholme Library, North Point Shopping Centre, Goodhart Rd, Hull HU7 4EF
Join us for a fun children's LEGO session at a library near you! 5+ yrs
Lego Club - Every Thursday
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm
Address: Fred Moore Library, Wold Road, Hull HU5 5UN
Join us for a fun children's LEGO session at a library near you! 5+ yrs
Lego Club - Every Wednesday
Time: Every Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm / Every Saturday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Address: Hull Central Library, Albion St, Hull HU1 3TF
Join us for a fun children's LEGO session at a library near you! 5+ yrs
Lego Club - Third Saturday of the month
Time: 10:30 – 11:30am
Address: Ings Library, Savoy Rd, Hull HU8 0TY
Make & Take Club
Venue: Central Library
Address: CENTRAL LIBRARY, Albion St, Hull , HU1 3TF
Website: https://www.hcandl.co.uk/libraries/your-local-library/central-library
Get your craft on at Hull Central Library, every Thursday 6pm.
Make & Take Craft Club - Every Thursday
Time: 6pm– 7pm
Address: Hull Central Library, Albion St, Hull HU1 3TF
Maritime City Guided Tours
Venue: HULL AND EAST RIDING MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY
Address: 36 High Street, Hull, HU1 1NQ
A group of dedicated volunteers who are accredited White Badge tours guides are offering guided tours for you to learn more about Hull and how the city has been shaped by its past, present and future.
Mini Masterpieces
Time: 10-4:30om
Venue: FERENS ART GALLERY
Address: Queen Victoria Square, Hull, HU1 3RA
Website: http://www.hcandl.co.uk/ferens
Join us for fun and colourful art activities for children aged 7 years and under, inspired by the amazing artworks of Jason Wilsher-Mills. Free, drop-in
Mini Monsterz
Address: Esk Leisure, The Carrs, Ruswarp, Whitby YO21 1RL
Website: https://minimonsterz.co.uk/
As one of the biggest indoor play centres in Yorkshire, we take pride in offering an impressive array of play equipment and slides suitable for all ages.
Star Carr
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum
Address: Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York, YO1 7FR
Website: https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/
Included with general admission, the Star Carr: Life After the Ice exhibition offers an exciting and interactive journey into human life 11,000 years ago, just a few hundred years after the last Ice Age....
Storytime
Venue: HULL CENTRAL LIBRARY,
Address: HULL CENTRAL LIBRARY, Albion Street, Hull, HU1 3TF
Website: https://www.hcandl.co.uk/libraries/your-local-library/central-library
Sessions are every Thursday morning (term time only), at 9:45 am – 10.30am.
Street Dance - Every Monday (term time)
Time: 3:30 – 4:15pm
Address: Bransholme Library, North Point Shopping Centre, Goodhart Rd, Hull HU7 4EF
Street Dance - Every Saturday (term time)
Time: 10:15- 11am
Address: Western Library, 262-264 Boulevard, Hull HU3 3ED
Toddler Time - Every Monday term time
Time: 10 – 10:45 am
Address: Hull Central Library, Albion St, Hull HU1 3TF
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Crafts, toys, stories and nursery rhymes.
Toddler Time - Every Tuesday term time
Time: 10 – 10:45 am
Address: Freedom Centre Library, 97 Preston Rd, Hull HU9 3QB
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Crafts, toys, stories and nursery rhymes.
Toddler Time - Every Tuesday term time
Time: 1:30 – 2:15 pm
Address: Waudby Library, Helmswell Road, Hull HU9 5LD
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Crafts, toys, stories and nursery rhymes.
Toddler Time - Every Monday term time
Time: 10:30 – 11:15 am
Address: East Park Library, Holderness Rd, Hull HU8 8JU
Crafts, toys, stories and nursery rhymes.
Toddler Time - Every Tuesday term time
Time: 10:15 – 11am
Address: Western Library, 262-264 Boulevard, Hull HU3 3ED
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Crafts, toys, stories and nursery rhymes.
Toddler Time - Every Wednesday term time
Time: 11:30am – 12:15pm
Address: Greenwood Library, 220 Greenwood Ave, Hull HU6 9RU
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Crafts, toys, stories and nursery rhymes.
Toddler Tunes - Every Friday term time
Time: 10:30 – 11:15am
Address: Freedom Centre Library, 97 Preston Rd, Hull HU9 3QB
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Singing songs, dancing and playing musical instruments.
Toddler Tunes - Every Thursday term time
Time: 11 – 11:45am
Address: Hull Central Library, Albion St, Hull HU1 3TF
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Singing songs, dancing and playing musical instruments.
Toddler Tunes - Every Tuesday term time
Time: 2– 2:45pm
Address: The Avenues Library, 76 Chanterlands Ave, Hull HU5 3TS
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Singing songs, dancing and playing musical instruments.
Toddler Tunes - Every Tuesday term time
Time: 1:30 – 2:15pm
Address: Bransholme Library, North Point Shopping Centre, Goodhart Rd, Hull HU7 4EF
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Singing songs, dancing and playing musical instruments.
Toddler Tunes - Every Wednesday term time
Time: 10:45 – 11:30am
Address: Ings Library, Savoy Rd, Hull HU8 0TY
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Singing songs, dancing and playing musical instruments.
Under 5’s Storytime - Every Thursday term time
Time: 9:45– 10:30 am
Address: Hull Central Library, Albion St, Hull HU1 3TF
Website: No booking required. Just turn up!
Listen to stories from the library collection
Western Street Dance - Every Saturday (term time)
Time: 10:15- 11:00am
Address: Western Library, 262-264 Boulevard, Hull HU3 3ED
Learn new skills and impress your friends with some super funky dance moves! Age: 5 – 11 yrs.
York Gift Card
Venue: Online or Visit York
Address: Visit York, 21 Parliament Street
Website: https://townandcitygiftcards.com/product/york-gift-card/
The York Gift Card is the perfect way to show appreciation this Christmas! Accepted at over 300 York businesses, it offers everything from treats and dining to experiences and unique gifts. Give your teachers...