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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Foodie Family Fridays
8th May-25th September 2026
Venue: Cogges Manor Farm
Cogges are opening their spacious Café courtyard, putting on some chilled out beats, inviting a festival style food truck courtesy of Uggy's Pizza and The Crock Pot and opening the Cogges Summer Bar.This...
Summer Orienteering Butterfly Trail
11th July-6th September 2026
Venue: Waterperry Gardens
Using the compass and instructions on the trail map provided, look carefully around the gardens to find the Butterflies. When you find one, mark it off with a sticker. £5.25 per child, including a prize....
Brickworks
18th July-1st November 2026
Venue: Banbury Museum and Gallery
Get imaginative with brick building stations, dive into thousands of LEGO® bricks and discover incredible models created by local LEGO® enthusiasts. From freestyle building and creative experiments to...
Fantastic Foxy Summer
21st July-2nd September 2026
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Families can enjoy clay feasts, junk-model excavators, daily storytelling, and an Animation Day where they create a stop-motion film inspired by an original Wes Anderson set on display. The programme also...
Dinosaurs are Forever
10th August-1st November 2026
Venue: Blenheim Palace
A major new exhibition by artist Jay Jay Burridge, created in partnership with the Museum of Natural History, University of Oxford. At the heart of the exhibition are five monumental sculptures of Megalosaurus,...
Take on a family challenge
Get the family moving and support GOSH Charity, in Hyde Park or from home.
Competition time
Our latest competitions are here — browse our listings and get your entries in before it’s too late!
Small changes, smoother starts
Simple ways to refresh routines, support wellbeing and help children feel ready for school.
Build confidence with Kumon
Free registration for new and returning students at participating centres, 1 September – 15 October.