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!
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Baby & Toddler (Mondays)
9th February-16th March 2026
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Board games (Saturdays)
14th February-21st March 2026
Time: 10am - 12.30pm
Venue: Yarm Library
Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Spend some quality family time playing a choice of traditional board games. Drop in
LEGO Club (Saturdays)
14th February-21st March 2026
Time: 2 - 3pm
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Love building with LEGO bricks? Come and show us what you can build in this fun drop in sesion. Suitable for children and families aged 4+ years.
LEGO club (Sundays)
15th February-22nd March 2026
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Love building with LEGO bricks? Come and show us what you can build in this fun drop in sesion. Suitable for children and families aged 4+ years.
Hats off to magic
27th-27th February 2026
Time: 1 - 2pm
Venue: Fairfield Library
Address: Fairfield Road, TS19 7AJ
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Drop on over to Fairfield Library to finish your attire for World Book Day. Whether your favourite is Harry Potter, Room on the Broom, Winnie the Witch, Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe or others make...
Interstellar crafts
27th-27th February 2026
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Thornaby Library
Address: Gilmour Street, Thornaby, TS17 6PF
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Explore the beauty of space with our space crafts.
The planets
27th-27th February 2026
Time: 11am - 12pm
Venue: Roseworth Library
Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Spectacular solar system crafts. Suitable for ages 4 - 11 years. Booking essential.
World Book Day costume crafts
27th-27th February 2026
Time: 10 - 11.30am
Venue: Norton Library
Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Create your costume for World Book Day based on this years £1 book selection. Drop in
Childrens Craft Session
28th-28th February 2026
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: Redcar Library
Address: Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, TS10 1RT
Baby & Toddler (Mondays)
2nd-16th March 2026
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Baby rhymetime (Mondays)
2nd-16th March 2026
Time: 11 - 11.30am
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
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...
Rhymetime (Mondays)
2nd-16th March 2026
Time: 9.30 - 10.15am
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Rhymetime (Mondays)
2nd-16th March 2026
Time: 10 - 10.45am
Venue: Yarm Library
Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Baby & Toddler (Tuesday)
3rd-17th March 2026
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Baby & Toddler (Tuesdays)
3rd-17th March 2026
Time: 2 - 3pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
3rd-17th March 2026
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Rhymetime (Tuesdays)
3rd-17th March 2026
Time: 10 - 10.45am
Venue: Yarm Library
Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Storytime (Tuesdays)
3rd-17th March 2026
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Roseworth Library
Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
4th-18th March 2026
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Baby & Toddler (Wednesdays)
4th-18th March 2026
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Venue: Fairfield Library
Address: Fairfield Road, TS19 7AJ
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Home Educating families session: World Book Day café
4th-4th March 2026
Time: 10 - 11.30am
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for a welcoming and inspiring library session designed especially for home educating families! Drop in.
Rhymetime (Wednesdays)
4th-18th March 2026
Time: 10.30 - 11.15am
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Baby & Toddler (Thursdays)
5th-19th March 2026
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Norton Library
Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only
BookTrust Storytime Prize
5th March-2nd April 2026
Time: 1.30 - 2.30
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Looking for a fun and easy way to entertain your little ones? Bring your under 5s to our exciting BookTrust Storytime sessions at the library! Booking essential.
Baby & Toddler (Fridays)
6th-20th March 2026
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only
BookTrust Storytime Prize
6th March-10th April 2026
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Norton Library
Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Looking for a fun and easy way to entertain your little ones? Bring your under 5s to our exciting BookTrust Storytime sessions at the library! Booking essential.
Chess for All (Fridays)
6th-13th March 2026
Time: 4 - 6pm
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Open to adults and children, learn the basics or improve your skills. Free, drop in.
Rhymetime (Fridays)
6th-20th March 2026
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Roseworth Library
Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Rhymetime (Fridays)
6th-20th March 2026
Time: 10 - 11am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for songs and nursery rhymes. Suitabe for ages 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Chess for all (Saturdays)
7th-21st March 2026
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Open to adults and children, learn the basics or improve your skills. Free, drop in.
Chess for All (Saturdays)
7th-21st March 2026
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, YS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Come along, make new friends while your oittle ones play. Suitable for 0 - 5 years. Term time only
Chess for All (Saturdays)
7th-21st March 2026
Time: 1 - 3pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Open to adults and children, learn the basics or improve your skills. Free, drop in.
Code Club (Saturdays)
7th-21st March 2026
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Church Road, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Open to adults and children, learn the basics or improve your skills. Free, drop in.
The Lightning Thief - The Percey Jackson Musical
10th-14th March 2026
Time: 7pm,2pm
Venue: Darlington Hippodrome
Address: Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Website: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
Ages 8+. When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly...
Home Educating families session: 3d pens
12th-12th March 2026
Time: 2 - 3pm
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Billingham Town Centre, TS23 2LN
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Explore creativity with 3D pens! A perfect blend of art, tech and innovation to inspire curious minds. Suitable for ages 8+ years. Booking essential.
National Lottery Free Open Day
13th-14th March 2026
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/Visit/
The Bowes Museum welcomes National Lottery players for free on Friday, 13 and Saturday, 14 March 2026 as a thank you for their crucial support. Any adult with a National Lottery ticket, Instant Win Game...
Wheels on the Bus
18th-18th March 2026
Time: 9.30 - 10am
Venue: Preston Park Museum and Grounds, Main car park
Address: Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3RH
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Come and join us for a fun session of songs and stories on the Mobile Library. For under 5's.
Ripon Cathedral Easter holiday activty mornings
31st March-1st April 2026
Time: 10:30am-12pm
Venue: Ripon Cathedral
Website: riponcathedral.org.uk/family/
Join us at Ripon Cathedral this Easter for creative, hands-on children's activities on Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week. Make your own Easter basket, create decorative crosses, and much more. £4 per...
Board Games (Saturdays)
Time: 10AM - 12.30PM
Venue: Yarm Library
Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Spend some quality family time playing a choice of traditional board games. All ages. Free, drop in
Crafts @ Kirkleatham
Time: 10am - 3pm
Venue: Kirkleatham Museum
Address: Kirkleatham, Redcar TS10 5NW
Website: www.facebook.com/kirkleathammuseumandgrounds
Pirate themed crafts at Kirkleatham Museum. Charge applies
Junior book club (Tuesdays)
Time: 4 - 5pm
Venue: Yarm Library
Address: 41 The High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BG
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Are you aged 8-11? Do you enjoy reading? Do you enjoy talking about books and doing activities with others? Contact library for details of next meeting dates.
Junior Book club (Wednesdays)
Time: 5.30 - 6.30pm
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, TS17 5BL
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Are you aged 8-11? Do you enjoy reading? Do you enjoy talking about books and doing activities with others? Contact library for details of next meeting dates.
Mini challenge
Time: 9.30AM - 1PM
Venue: Yarm Library
Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
See if you can complete our Saturday Mini Challenge and win a sticker. All ages. Free, drop in
More sessions and seasonal specials added to the booking system regularly - term time and holidays
Time: Various times
Venue: Woodland/Beach/Enclosed garden
Address: Redcar & Cleveland
Website: https://bookwhen.com/woodswaves
Campfire cooking - Beach fun - Special visitors - Natural Crafts - Tool use - Free play - Nature connection - Rockpooling - Pond dipping - Bug hunting - Balance equipment - Hammock - Mud kitchen - Scavenger...
Rubik's Cube club (Mondays)
Time: 5 - 6PM
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, TS17 5BL