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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Baby and toddler
20th February-20th May 2025
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
Venue: Norton Library
Address: 87 High Street, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1AE
Come along, make new friends while your little ones play. Suitable for ages 0 - 5 years.
Take me to the Forest Festival
5th March-5th November 2025
Venue: Errington Woods
Address: Errington Woods, Guisborough TS11 8AN
On these few short days in May, when the veil is thinnest between our world and one where nature reigns wild and free, let us take your hand and take you to the forest. This is a world steeped in symbolism,...
Artist Makers: Paper Patchwork Patterns
26th April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Join artist Betty Brown to create beautiful patchwork patterns from coloured papers. Using traditional use of geometric designs, you’ll cut, layer and arrange shapes to create stunning compositions as...
Design & Print: Railway Edition
26th April 2025
Time: 10am-11.30am
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Why not join our regular 3D printing session and have a go at designing your own locomotive? Recommended for children aged 8+. Free (scalable charge to print), booking required.
Movie Makers
26th April 2025
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Have a go at Stop Motion this Easter using Clay and Lego to create your own movie. Once completed your movie can be uploaded onto the libraries YouTube channel. Recommended for children aged 8+. £2.50,...
Motivation for maths
Discover how to make maths fun, rewarding, and engaging for learners of all ages.
Spring has sprung!
Discover 10 exciting day-out ideas to make the most of your Easter break.
World Art Day 2025
Primary Times explores exciting art activities to spark imagination and creativity!
Kartoon Channel's Gaming Challenge
Roblox hits the big screen! Six British kids star in world's first feature-length gamer movie coming to Vue cinemas.