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 Tees Valley
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Swimming lessons with Everyone Active
1st January-31st December 2024
Venue: Your local leisure centre
Address: Tees Valley
Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at Neptune Centre, Rainbow Leisure Centre, Guisborough Swim and Fitness...
EVERY SATURDAY - Free Family Crafts and Play Session
12th October-28th December 2024
Venue: The Exchange Community Hub, Hillstreet Shopping Centre, Middlesbrough, TS1 1SU
Join Freestyle Community Projects for free family fun every Saturday between 10-2. Come try out crafts, lego challenges and play together as a family. Includes refreshements. Please note, no lone children...
Walking with the Snowman trail
28th November-1st January 2025
Time: All day
Venue: Various venues, Middlesbrough town centre
Middlesbrough’s beloved giant snowmen sculptures are returning to venues across the town centre this November and December. The snowmen have been beautifully designed by an artist and each one depicts...
Christmas at the Dorman Museum
30th November-22nd December 2024
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Dorman Museum
Address: Linthorpe Rd, Middlesbrough TS5 6LA
Unwrap the magic of Christmas at the Dorman Museum with a series of joyful workshops, a virtual reality ride, pop-up market, crafts and lots more! Taking place every weekend between the 30 November –...
Community Christmas Tree Display
30th November-22nd December 2024
Time: Open during normal museum hours
Venue: Preston Park Museum
Inspired by the Victorian Street and park, local community groups have created a beautiful display pf Christmas trees. Included in the price of museum admission.
Motivation for maths
Discover how to make maths fun, rewarding, and engaging for learners of all ages.
Competition time!
Michael Rosen delivers a silly, mind-fizzing collection of heartwarming true tales perfect for bedtime.
Family fun with learning
Discover creative ways to inspire your child’s love for learning through engaging family activities.
Venture into the animal kingdom
Strictly winner Hamza Yassin on educating children and exploring the great outdoors.