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.
WILD WELLY WALKS
1st December-2nd February 2026
Venue: WWT Washington Wetlands Centre
Address: NE38 8LE
Pick up a free Wild Welly Walks activity guide & spot, draw & splash your way through winter. Many fun activity ideas & challenges to complete including spotting & IDing wild birds, counting, making a...
Storytime with Bluey at Raich Carter Sports Centre
15th February 2026
Address: Commercial Road, Hendon SR2 8PD
Bluey is coming to town, so get ready for your very own swim school adventures! Everyone Active is thrilled to invite you and your little ones to a very special Storytime with Bluey. Find out more and...
Storytime with Bluey at Washington Leisure Centre
15th February 2026
Address: Town Centre, Washington NE38 7SS
Bluey is coming to town, so get ready for your very own swim school adventures! Everyone Active is thrilled to invite you and your little ones to a very special Storytime with Bluey. Find out more and...
TOM GATES EPIC STAGE SHOW
24th February 2026
Time: 12.30pm & 3.30pm
Venue: Sunderland Fire Station
Address: High Street West, SR1 3HA
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, & brand new for 2026, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around...
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!