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...
Summer by the River 2026
19th May-27th September 2026
Venue: London Bridge City
London Bridge City welcomes the return of Summer by the River, reimagining the Thames riverside as a dynamic playground of sport, entertainment and summer celebration with music entertainment, open-air...
Nature Spotting Challenge
10th June-30th September 2026
Venue: Osterley Park and House
Bird Bingo is back! Challenge yourself to tick off 5 birds in a row (vertically or horizontally) that you spot at Osterley. Hunt for mini beast (bugs, insects and worms). They have a list of 'mini beast'...
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
22nd June-5th September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal Haymarket
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Packed with oodles of magic,...
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Ready, set, race!
Bring the family to Hyde Park on Saturday 10 October for a fun run, entertainment, games and fundraising.