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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Horrible Histories -The Concert
23rd-24th January 2026
Time: 10.30am, 6.30pm, 2pm, 6.30pm
Venue: Darlington Hippodrome
Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
For the very first time, your favourite songs and actors from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series will be appearing live (and dead!) on stage in a very special production!
The Nutcracker - Varna International Ballet
26th January 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Darlington Hippodrome
Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the...
Cinderella - Varna International Ballet
27th January 2026
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Darlington Hippodrome
Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Step into the enchanting world of Cinderella, where dreams come true in a dazzling tale of magic and romance. With Prokofiev’s exhilarating score, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes, this beloved...
Baby & Toddler (Mondays)
9th February-16th March 2026
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL
Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Baby rhymetime (Mondays)
9th-16th February 2026
Time: 11 - 11.30am
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Bond with your baby through rhymes, songs and stories in Thornaby Central Library's Imagination Station. A specially designed multi-sensory rhymetime for non walkers. Suitable for ages 0 - 1 year. Term...
Explorers, are you ready?
Test geography skills and race across the continents with BBC Bitesize’s interactive game.
Dream big in 2026!
Leah Williamson talks football, friendship and inspiring children to be brave and confident.
Family days out that inspire learning
Discover how a half-term day out can bring history, science and stories to life for your family!
The Lunch They Deserve
Young food campaigners and Emma Thompson call for urgent action to improve school food in 2026.