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 London, West
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The Jolly Postman
14th February-1st January 2027
Venue: The Postal Museum
Step inside the story in an immersive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Meet the Jolly Postman – off on his rounds with letters for some...
Henry Moore Family Trail
9th May-31st January 2027
Venue: Kew Gardens
Experience Henry Moore: Monumental Nature as a family, connect with nature and play at Kew Gardens.Let your child lead the way as they sketch the artworks, touch materials with different textures that...
The Three Little Wolves
18th August-4th October 2026
Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge, Richmond
The Three Little Wolves is a musical adventure set on the Puppet Barge. Performed with glove puppets to an electrifying musical score by Josh Middleton. Expect dancing mice, slippery eels and a lion taming...
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
24th August-4th October 2026
Venue: Empress Museum
Before the show begins, prepare to be dazzled by the pre-show experience, which starts an hour before the show and includes up-close performances. The show transports audiences into the high-flying world...
Egan Performing Arts
24th August-4th October 2026
Venue: Blondin Park Community Pavilion, Ealing
Little Stars (Age 3-5) build confidence and develop creativity with performing arts classes full of fun, games, and a weekly mini disco! Shooting Stars (Age 6-10) work with scripts to realise a performance...
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Cooking with kids
Create funny faces, add some carrot hair and watch these little monsters disappear!
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