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Hello! .....and a warm welcome back. A special hello to all our new readers who will be receiving Primary Times for the very first time. There is lot's going on over half term with plenty of Halloween and Bonfire events to attend, take a look through our WOW pages to discover more. Our competitions can be found on page 14 offering fantastic prizes, good luck if entering. Panto season is upon us with lot's of Theatre's in our region promoting some fabulous family pantomimes, see our Theatre section on pages 12 and 13. We hope you all have a great half term break and remember if Trick or Treating this Halloween be safe and follow the guidelines . Paul and the team!
Local Listings
Are you ready for a spooky half-term?
-1st November 2026
Venue: Nostell Priory
Address: Wakefield
24 October - 1 November Are you ready for a spooky half-term? Nostell Priory www.nationaltrust.org.uk Join us this autumn for a whole host of family-friendly activities.Take on our ghost-hunting...
Fright Fiesta
-31st October 2026
Venue: Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park
Address: Rotherham
Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park Fright Fiesta 10th – 31st October Gulliver’s Valley, S26 5QW https://www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk/explore/whats-on/fright-fiesta/ Enjoy...
Glow in the Dark Trail
-1st November 2026
Venue: Leeds City Museum
Address: Leeds
Sat 24 Oct – 1st Nov Glow in the Dark Trail Leeds City Museum www.citymuseum.leeds.gov.uk From 11:00am To celebrate Light Night happening in Leeds this week, there's...
Glow in the Dark Trail
-1st November 2026
Venue: Leeds City Museum
Address: Leeds
Sat 24 Oct – 1st Nov Glow in the Dark Trail Leeds City Museum www.citymuseum.leeds.gov.uk From 11:00am To celebrate Light Night happening in Leeds this week, there's...
Half term at National Coal Mining Museum for England
-31st October 2026
Venue: National Coal Mining Museum for England
Address: Wakefield
24 Oct - 1 November 2026 National Coal Mining Museum for England www.ncm.org.uk Halloween Bath Bomb Making Thursday 29 October, 10.15-11am, 12.30pm – 1.15pm, 2pm-2.45pm £10...
Stay safe on darker days
Simple tips to help children stay visible and confident on autumn journeys to school.
Cooking with kids
Create funny faces, add some carrot hair and watch these little monsters disappear!
Make maths fun at home
Turn everyday moments into fun, hands-on maths activities children will actually enjoy.
Stories to share
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler celebrate the simple joy of reading together.