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 Sunderland & Durham
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EXPLORING ANCIENT JAPAN
1st August 2028
Time: 1-3pm
Venue: Oriental Museum
Address: Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
Learn about prehistoric Japan & make a clay dogu figure. Free event.1-3pm.
AMAZING ART TRAIL
7th February-28th March 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Address: SR1 1PP
Follow the Amazing Art Trail & discover what inspired artists from Sunderland & beyond to create their amazing art. Try some art challenges & claim a prize sticker. £1 per trail.
SATURDAY ART CLUB
7th February-31st December 2026
Time: Sat 1-3pm
Venue: Arts Centre Washington,
Address: NE38 8AB
This Saturday Art Club is suitable for children aged 8+ with an interest in art who would like to develop their skills further. Often taking inspiration from exhibitions & artists working within the arts...
WASHINGTON YOUTH THEATRE
7th February-31st December 2026
Time: Sat 10am - 12pm
Venue: Arts Centre Washington,
Address: NE38 8AB
Build life-long skills in performance & confidence while making new friends! Join these weekly sessions for 8- to 12-year-olds. Develop theatre skills like presentation, improvisation & cooperation, while...
WONDER WORLD EARTH TRAIL
14th February-1st March 2026
Time: 10am-3pm
Venue: Gibside NT
Address: NE16 6BG
This February half term. Participate in a storybook adventure on a wild trail around Gibside. Discover the muddy, marvelous miracle of soil, from wriggling worms & minibeasts to fungi that help trees talk....
Dream big in 2026!
Leah Williamson talks football, friendship and inspiring children to be brave and confident.
Explorers, are you ready?
Test geography skills and race across the continents with BBC Bitesize’s interactive game.
The Lunch They Deserve
Young food campaigners and Emma Thompson call for urgent action to improve school food in 2026.
Family days out that inspire learning
Discover how a half-term day out can bring history, science and stories to life for your family!