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 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
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
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
Website: Home - Take Me To The Forest
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,...
Baby and toddler
4th-4th April 2025
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Come along, make new friends while your little ones play. Suitable for ages 0 - 5 years.
Artist Makers: Vibrant Vases
5th April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-vibrant-vases/
Take inspiration from Bowes’ bold and beautiful ceramics to brighten up your home this spring. Artist Betty Brown will help you to design your own unique vase using creative collage techniques. Drop-in...
Artist Makers: Springtime Garland
12th April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-springtime-garland/
Get creative this half-term and make a bright and joyful garland with artist Betty Brown, inspired by the arrival of spring. You’ll craft beautiful decorations featuring sweet treats, adorable baby animals...
Easter at Newham Grange Farm
12th April-27th January 1900
Time: 10am - 5.30pm each day (last admission at 4pm)
Venue: Newham Grange Farm
Address: Newham Grange Farm Wykeham Way Middlesbrough TS8 0TG
Website: https://newhamgrangefarm.co.uk/
Come and meet our new babies! Our piglets, calves and baby kid goats are already here and waiting to meet you. Spring is just around the corner which means we’re getting excited for the arrival of our...
Love Science workshop
14th-14th April 2025
Time: 11am-12pm
Venue: Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Join us for fun, hands-on science this Easter. We will be building chick launchers, flying hot cross buns and exploring UV sunshine bunnies! Recommended for children aged 5+. £5 per child, booking required....
Love Science workshop
14th-14th April 2025
Time: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Venue: Cockerton Library
Address: Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9AA
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Join us for fun, hands-on science this Easter. We will be building chick launchers, flying hot cross buns and exploring UV sunshine bunnies! Recommended for children aged 5+. £5 per child, booking required....
Seed Bombs
14th April 2025
Time: 2:30 - 3:30
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/seed-bombs/
Join this engaging, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own pollinator-friendly seed bomb using native seeds to take home with you. Discover the vital role wildflowers play in supporting pollinators...
Spring into Space VR experience
14th-14th April 2025
Time: 10am-11.30am
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Blast off to the moon and explore our Solar System in this virtual reality experience. Recommended for children aged 8+. £2.50, booking required.
Spring into Space VR experience
14th-14th April 2025
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Blast off to the moon and explore our Solar System in this virtual reality experience. Recommended for children aged 8+. £2.50, booking required.
Animated Egg Hunt
15th-15th April 2025
Time: 10am-11.30am
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Create your own Easter Egg Hunt using various animals and objects in StopMotion Studio. Once completed your movie can be uploaded onto the libraries YouTube channel. Recommended for children aged 8+. £3.50,...
Nature Spotters
15th April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/nature-spotters/
Gather with us in an outdoor-inspired campsite in the Conversation Gallery. Discover the fascinating world of wildlife in the parkland, delve into the natural wonders that influenced some of the museum’s...
Story and Craft
15th-15th April 2025
Time: 3.30pm-5pm
Venue: Cockerton Library
Address: Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9AA
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Join us for a story and then make your own spring wreath. Recommended for children aged 3-7 years. Free, drop in.
ZooLab: Jane's Easter Egg
15th-15th April 2025
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Venue: Cockerton Library
Address: Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9AA
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
This egg-citing storybook egg-stravaganza follows Jane on a chocolate egg hunt. The story is brought to life through live animal interaction. Recommended for children aged 3-7 years. £5 per child, booking...
ZooLab: Jane's Easter Egg
15th-15th April 2025
Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm
Venue: Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
This egg-citing storybook egg-stravaganza follows Jane on a chocolate egg hunt. The story is brought to life through live animal interaction. Recommended for children aged 3-7 years. £5 per child, booking...
Artist Makers
16th April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Artist, Zoe Allen will show you how to bring creativity to life in this drop-in workshop. Drop-in activity in the Create Space, recommended for ages 8+.
Artist Makers: Spring Awakening
16th April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-spring-awakening/
Celebrate the world’s re-awakening through the creation of giant flowers and birds, inspired by patterns and textures found in The Bowes Museum’s collection and grounds. Drop-in activity in the Create...
Crafty Hatchlings!
16th-16th April 2025
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Venue: Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Come and listen to a story and make a hatching Easter egg. Recommended for children aged 3-7 years. £2.50, booking required.
Crafty Hatchlings!
16th-16th April 2025
Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm
Venue: Cockerton Library
Address: Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9AA
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Come and listen to a story and make a hatching Easter egg. Recommended for children aged 3-7 years. £2.50, booking required.
Easter Beads
16th-16th April 2025
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
In this session, we will be using all things Easter related to create your very own bracelet and phone charm. Recommended for children aged 8+. £3.50, booking required.
Virtual Bunnies
16th-16th April 2025
Time: 10am-11.30am
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Using Scratch you will create your own virtual Easter Bunny. You will be shown how to code your pet so you can feed them, give them rewards and watch how they grow to love you. Recommended for children...
Bug Club
17th April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bug-club/
Join us as we investigate the effects of insects on collection items. We will look at a variety of different materials in the musuem and look in to what happens when bugs take over! Drop-in activity, recommended...
Bunny Pom Poms
17th-17th April 2025
Time: 10am-11.30am
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Create your own Easter themed Pom Pom from wool and customize from an array of accessories. Recommended for children aged 8+. £3.50, booking required.
Egg(citing) Cups
17th-17th April 2025
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Customize and decorate our blank egg cups for your next dippy egg. Recommended for children aged 8+. £3.50, booking required.
Mr Rabbit Party
17th-17th April 2025
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Venue: Cockerton Library
Address: Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9AA
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Come and have a party with Mr Rabbit! There will be dancing, games and even a chance to have a photo. Recommended for children aged 2-7 years. £5 per child, booking required.
Mr Rabbit Party
17th-17th April 2025
Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm
Venue: Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Come and have a party with Mr Rabbit! There will be dancing, games and even a chance to have a photo. Recommended for children aged 2-7 years. £5 per child, booking required.
Spring Planting
17th April-17th January 1900
Time: 3.30pm-5pm
Venue: Cockerton Library
Address: Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9AA
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Join us for this spring celebration! Decorate and sow seeds to take home, and pick up some gardening tips through our story of the day. Recommended for children aged 3-7 years. Free, drop in.
Stay and Play
17th April 2025
Time: 10:00 - 4:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/stay-and-play/
Time for you and your baby or toddler to explore play in the Conversation Gallery, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session. Drop-in activity, suitable for pre-school children...
Nature Spotters
18th April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/nature-spotters/
Gather with us in an outdoor-inspired campsite in the Conversation Gallery. Discover the fascinating world of wildlife in the parkland, delve into the natural wonders that influenced some of the museum’s...
Artist Makers
19th April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Join artist Jane Young as she welcomes spring in this drop-in workshop, inspired by nature and wellbeing. Jane uses mixed media to create and lead on positive environmental outcomes alongside relaxing...
Artist Makers: Jane Young
19th April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-jane-young/
Join artist Jane Young as she welcomes spring in this drop-in workshop, inspired by nature and wellbeing. Jane uses mixed media to create and lead on positive environmental outcomes alongside relaxing...
Seed Bombs
21st April 2025
Time: 2:30 - 3:30
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/seed-bombs/
Join this engaging, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own pollinator-friendly seed bomb using native seeds to take home with you. Discover the vital role wildflowers play in supporting pollinators...
Egg Plushies
22nd-22nd April 2025
Time: 10am-11.30am
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
It’s time to sew your own character plushy egg using felt with a range of accessories to bring your egg to life. Recommended for children aged 8+. £3.50, booking required.
Nature Spotters
22nd April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/nature-spotters/
Gather with us in an outdoor-inspired campsite in the Conversation Gallery. Discover the fascinating world of wildlife in the parkland, delve into the natural wonders that influenced some of the museum’s...
Rhymetime Adventure Play Easter Eggstravaganza
22nd-22nd April 2025
Time: 9.15am-10.15am
Venue: Cockerton Library
Address: Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9AA
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Hop little bunnies, hop, hop, hop! Come and join us for some Easter themed singing, dancing and play. Recommended for children 0-1 years. £5 per child, booking required.
Rhymetime Adventure Play Easter Eggstravaganza
22nd-22nd April 2025
Time: 10.45am-11.45am
Venue: Cockerton Library
Address: Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9AA
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Hop little bunnies, hop, hop, hop! Come and join us for some Easter themed singing, dancing and play. Recommended for children 1-4 years. £5 per child, booking required.
Story, Song and Craft
22nd-22nd April 2025
Time: 3.30pm-5pm
Venue: Cockerton Library
Address: Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9AA
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Listen to a story, help us make some music, and them recreate Van Gogh's Almond Tree painting. Recommended for children aged 3-7 years. Free, drop in.
All Aboard for Animation
23rd-23rd April 2025
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
In this session you will create your own 2D train journey through the countryside and maybe the occasional tunnel using StopMotion Studio. Once completed your movie can be uploaded onto the libraries YouTube...
Artist Makers
23rd April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Join artist Jane Young as she welcomes spring in this drop-in workshop, inspired by nature and wellbeing. Jane uses mixed media to create and lead on positive environmental outcomes alongside relaxing...
Artist Makers: Marking the Moment
23rd April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-marking-the-moment/
Take a moment to slow down, connect with yourself, and embrace the present through mindful abstract mark-making. Using colours drawn from both the natural and urban landscapes, you’ll create your own...
Easter Safety Fun with Dogs Trust
23rd-23rd April 2025
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Venue: Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Join Dogs Trust Education & Community Officer, Suzie, for a free, fun family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy this Easter. Recommended...
Easter Safety Fun with Dogs Trust
23rd-23rd April 2025
Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm
Venue: Cockerton Library
Address: Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9AA
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Join Dogs Trust Education & Community Officer, Suzie, for a free, fun family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy this Easter. Recommended...
Pet Planters
23rd-23rd April 2025
Time: 10am-11.30am
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Using our laser cut templates you will build and then customize one of our cat, dog or rabbit planters. Recommended for children aged 8+. £3.50, booking required.
Bug Club
24th April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/bug-club/
Join us as we investigate the effects of insects on collection items. We will look at a variety of different materials in the musuem and look in to what happens when bugs take over! Drop-in activity, recommended...
Krafty Kids: Railway Edition
24th-24th April 2025
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Join us to create collages of railways and train scenes using a variety of materials. Recommended for children aged 6+. £3.50, booking required.
Magical Music for Minis
24th-24th April 2025
Time: 10.30am-11.15am
Venue: Cockerton Library
Address: Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9AA
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Experience live music, explore percussion instruments and learn early musicianship skills through sensory games, songs, rhymes and movement! Recommended for children aged 0-4 years. £5 per child, booking...
Magical Music for Minis
24th-24th April 2025
Time: 1pm-1.45pm
Venue: Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Experience live music, explore percussion instruments and learn early musicianship skills through sensory games, songs, rhymes and movement! Recommended for children aged 0-4 years. £5 per child, booking...
Spring Stickers
24th-24th April 2025
Time: 10am-11.30am
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Create your own personalised sheet of spring stickers. Using our cutting machines and a huge library of animals and shapes you can customize your stickable fun. Recommended for children aged 8+. £2.50,...
Stay and Play
24th April 2025
Time: 10:00 - 4:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/stay-and-play/
Time for you and your baby or toddler to explore play in the Conversation Gallery, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session. Drop-in activity, suitable for pre-school children...
Delightful Daffs
25th-25th April 2025
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Create your own bouquet of paper Daffodils to give your home some Easter cheer. Recommended for children aged 8+. £3.50, booking required.
Hot Cross(Stitch) Bookmarks
25th-25th April 2025
Time: 10am-11.30am
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Design and create your own bookmark for your next read using a range of materials and accessories. Recommended for children aged 8+. £2.50, booking required.
Identity Theatre Workshop
25th-25th April 2025
Time: 11am-12.30pm
Venue: Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Join Jo from Identity Theatre for an interactive drama workshop. Recommended for children aged 7-11 years. £5 per child, booking required.
Identity Theatre Workshop
25th-25th April 2025
Time: 2.30pm-4pm
Venue: Cockerton Library
Address: Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 9AA
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
Join Jo from Identity Theatre for an interactive drama workshop. Recommended for children aged 7-11 years. £5 per child, booking required.
Nature Spotters
25th April 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/nature-spotters/
Gather with us in an outdoor-inspired campsite in the Conversation Gallery. Discover the fascinating world of wildlife in the parkland, delve into the natural wonders that influenced some of the museum’s...
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
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-paper-patchwork-patterns/
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-26th April 2025
Time: 10am-11.30am
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
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-26th April 2025
Time: 2pm-3.30pm
Venue: The Hive, Darlington Library
Address: Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1ND
Website: www2.darlington.gov.uk
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,...
Artist Makers: Fabulous Fans
3rd May 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-fabulous-fans/
During the 18th century, hand painted fans were a luxurious and costly accessory. Be inspired to create your own fabulous fan using decorative and intricate style illustrations from the Rococo era. Drop-in...
Artist Makers: Betty Brown
10th May 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-betty-brown/
Artist Betty Brown will be using the collection to inspire the imagination. Drop-in activity in the Create Space, recommended for ages 8+.
Artist Makers: Springtime Garland
12th May 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Venue: The Bowes Museum
Address: Newgate, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP
Website: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/artist-makers-springtime-garland/
Get creative this half-term and make a bright and joyful garland with artist Betty Brown, inspired by the arrival of spring. You’ll craft beautiful decorations featuring sweet treats, adorable baby animals...