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!
What's On in Derbyshire
To search the listings, enter a keyword, location and/or date in the boxes below.
When entering a location, select the best location match from the list that appears, then click Go.
Click here to clear your search.
Gandeys Circus Hollywood 2024
9th-25th February 2025
Venue: Trentham Gardens
Website: www.enjoystaffordshire.com
Step onto the red carpet and into the Big Top as Gandeys Circus, the unparalleled maestro of spectacular circus entertainment, unveils the 2024 Hollywood Spectacular! Brace yourselves for a seamless blend...
Lamb Feeding Experience
15th April-20th May 2024
Venue: Chatsworth
Website: www.chatsworth.org
Help bottle feed the lambs in the farmyard with a member of the team – this is a great chance for you to get up close with the lambs. You'll then be able to spend the rest of the afternoon exploring...
Dreamcoat Stars
25th April 2024
Venue: Tamworth Assembly Rooms
Website: www.tamworthartsandevents.co.uk
A concert like no other, with everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway classics, including Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, and the toe-tapping Jersey Boys. Draw back...
LDN Wrestling
26th April 2024
Venue: Brewhouse Arts Centre
Website: www.brewhouse.co.uk
This evening promises to be a night of non-stop action when all of your favourite heroes and villains of LDN Wrestling meet again in Burton.Anything goes as the wrestlers battle for supremacy. The only...
Jurassic Earth
28th April 2024
Venue: Derby Arena
Website: www.derbylive.co.uk
Come face-to-face with the World’s largest walking T Rex, a Brontosaurus, Triceratops, Carnotaurus, Velociraptors, Spinosaurus plus Ankylosaurus and Pterodactyl Hatchlings in a fun-filled 75 minute family...
Rockschool Live in Concert
28th April 2024
Venue: Tamworth Assembly Rooms
Website: www.tamworthartsandevents.co.uk
Be prepared to be taken on a journey of laughter, love and magic, in this twist of Tim Burton’s Smash Hit, portrayed through amazing Street and Hip Hop dance scenes. A show all the family would enjoy...
There's A Monster in Your Show
3rd-4th May 2024
Venue: Tamworth Assembly Rooms
Website: www.tamworthartsandevents.co.uk
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A high-energy adventure...
There's a Monster in Your Show
11th-12th May 2024
Venue: Derby Theatre
Website: www.derbytheatre.co.uk
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A high-energy adventure...
The Greatest Magician
13th May 2024
Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com
Following a completely sell out run in 2022 - James Phelan, the magician most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after correctly predicted the lottery presents with an all new show for 2023. This...
Madagascar The Musical
16th-19th May 2024
Venue: Regent Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Join all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s...
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
17th-19th May 2024
Venue: Lyceum Theatre
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/lyceum-theatre-crewe
Go and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book…Based...
Dino Family Fun Raceday
26th May 2024
Venue: Uttoxeter Racecourse
Website: www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk
As well as the live horse racing, there's plenty of entertainment to keep the kids busy. Enjoy FREE animatronic roaming dinosaurs as well as fun inflatable ones. Plus, there will be face painting and a...
The Tiger Who Came To Tea
28th-30th May 2024
Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem......
Staffordshire County Show 2024
29th-30th May 2024
Venue: Staffordshire County Showground
Website: www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk
The main attraction is the world-famous, performing, JCB Dancing Diggers. There is much to see and do with a children’s farm, fairground, miniature railway, Punch and Judy and donkey rides. Visitors...
Additional Special Needs Riding
Venue: Scropton Horse Centre
Website: www.scropton.com
Riding activities are accessible to a wide range of disabilities; physical, learning and sensory. Sessions are typically 30 or 45 minutes in length, and can be in groups or 1:1 depending on need. Where...
Bakewell Museum Tours
Venue: Bakewell Old House Museum
Website: www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk
Use ready made worksheets to explore The Tudors, The Victorians and The Rat Pack Trail. £3/£5 per child, with accompanying adults free. The Museum also offers groups of home-schooled pupils educational...
Breakdance
Venue: Baby People
Address: 3 Forman Street, Derby
Website: www.babypeople.co.uk/education
UK Breakdance champions ‘The Trinity Warriors’ deliver Street dance and Breakdance sessions to young people regardless of experience. All the dancers work professionally in their field and bring the...
Cromford Treasure Hunt Trails
Venue: Derbyshire, Cromford
Website: www.treasuretrails.co.uk
Explore Cromford on this self-guided treasure hunt themed Treasure Trail. Ideal for discovering more about where you live or exploring somewhere new. Trails are done in your own time at your own pace,...
Horse Care
Venue: Scropton Horse Centre
Website: www.scropton.com
If you want to be around horses, learning how to care for them is an essential skill. Taking part in Horse Care sessions will teach you handling and care skills, allowing better understanding of horses...
Marketon Junior Parkrun
Venue: Markeaton Park
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/markeaton-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Free but please register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun, go along and join in whatever your pace! Every...
Musical Theatre Classes
Venue: Chesterfield Studios
Website: www.chesterfieldstudios.co.uk
Classes meet weekly during term time and are taught by qualified industry professionals and teachers. Children experience fun drama games, get their bodies moving to exciting dance routines and learn...
Open Farm Sunday Scavenger Hunt
Venue: LEAF
Address: Stonebridge Park, Warwickshire
Website: www.farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm/celebrate-countryside
This family friendly scavenger hunt and map stick ideas should keep everyone engaged and happy. Find the time to stop, look, listen and connect with nature. Relax and enjoy all the health and well being...
Orienteering at Kedleston
Venue: Kedleston Hall
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/kedleston-hall/kedleston-for-families
Explore the parkland at Kedleston with their orienteering course available daily (no booking needed.) Suitable for families, friends, dog walkers and ideal for complete beginners. Buy the orienteering...
Xpress U (Youth Radio Podcast)
Venue: Churchside Walk Community Room
Website: www.communityactionderby.org.uk/events/xpress-u-youth-radiopodcast-sessions
Xpress U is a youth radio/podcast activity for young people. In person sessions and online sessions to learn new skills and to express your feelings and experience, whilst meeting other young people. Every...