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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The Wind in the Willows
14th February-31st December 2026
Venue: RHS Rosemoor
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
Interactive trail based on the classic books
Westward Ho! And Bideford Art Society
28th March-28th April 2026
Venue: Burton Art Gallery
Website: www.burtonartgallery.couk
Exhibition from the Westward Ho! And Bideford Art Society with more than 300 selected works on display
Time Odyssey for Families
2nd-23rd April 2026
Venue: RAMM Exeter
Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk
Explore the galleries at RAMM at your own pace using augmented reality technology on tables - for ages 7 to 11 - book online
Native Species campaign
15th April-24th May 2026
Venue: Exmoor Zoo
Website: www.exmoorzoo.co.uk
See the website for details
Sharpham Bird Walk
24th-24th April 2026
Venue: Sharpham Trust
Website: www.sharphamtrust.org
Circular walk exploring the Sharpham Estate and the sounds of birdlife
April Pop Up Weekend
25th-25th April 2026
Venue: Greendale Farm Shop
Website: www.greendale.com
Market hosting local businesses
Little Gigs: Little Ravers with Poco Drom
25th-25th April 2026
Venue: Alibi, Exeter
Website: www.theatrealibi.co.uk
Family friendly msuic experience suitable for children of all ages and their grown ups
Play Opera Live - Shipwrecked
25th-25th April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth
Website: www.theatreroyal.com
Interactive and educational show which is perfrect introduction to the world of opera and classical music
Tavistock Street Food Festival
25th-25th April 2026
Venue: Tavistock
Website: www.missivyevents.co.uk
See the website for details
There's A Monster IN Your Show
25th-25th April 2026
Venue: Exeter Northcott
Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
Brand new musical show based on Tom Fletcher's interactive adventures
St George's Day Celebrations in the Park
26th-26th April 2026
Venue: Simmons Park in Okehampton
Website: www.missivyevents.co.uk
Live music, gift stalls, Morris dancing, archery and sword school, OCRA activities, street food and bar, workshops and events, children's entertainment
Home Educated Families: Leonardo DaVinci
27th-27th April 2026
Venue: Bridging the Tamar
Website: www.bridgingthetamar.org.uk
Workshop participants can design and build either catapults or self-supporting bridges -for ages 5+
Free news and media literacy workshops
30th-30th April 2026
Venue: Ivybridge Library
Website: www.facebook.com/ivybridgelibrary
Workshops for children aged 7 to 11 and their parents and carers
Pokemon Weekend
2nd-4th May 2026
Venue: The Big Sheep
Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk
Thousands of Pokemon trading car fun packs to win as prizes, Meet and Greet with Pikachu, Pokemon Bouncy Castle, fancy dress fun and Pokemon trial
Amazing Animals
3rd-3rd May 2026
Venue: Babbacombe Theatre
Website: www.babbacombe-theatre.com
Show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small
Dartington Makers Market
3rd-3rd May 2026
Venue: Dartington
Website: www.missivyevents.co.uk
Craft market set in the Great Hall at the historic Dartington Estate
GOAT
4th-4th May 2026
Venue: The Plough Arts Centre
Website: www.theploughartscentre.org..uk
Screening of the new original action-comedy set in an all-animal world
Bovey 'Love Local Market'
9th-9th May 2026
Venue: Bovey Tracey
Website: www.missivyevents.co.uk
Over 35 markets, live music, street food
Family Art Drop in days
9th-9th May 2026
Venue: Torre Abbey
Website: www.torre-abbey.org.uk
Seasonal, fun, drop-in days designed for families to go along and get creative
Haldon Forest Bark
9th-9th May 2026
Venue: Haldon Forest
Dog themed event with exciting stalls, have a go at activities and try the charity dog show
Ilfracombe Art Trail
9th-10th May 2026
Venue: Ilfracombe
Website: www.artilfracombe.co.uk
Independent collaboration of artists, makers, galleries and beautiful gardens
Plymouth Pirates Weekend
9th-10th May 2026
Venue: Plymouth
Website: www.visitplymouth.co.uk
Free pirate themed activities and entertainment all along Plymouth's waterfront
Drawing Club for home educators
14th-14th May 2026
Venue: RAMM Exeter
Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk
Monthly session designed for home-educated children and focusing on themes in RAMM's permanent and temporary fine art and colour exhibitions with the teaching and developing of drawing techniques as well...
Zootropolis
17th-19th December 2026
Venue: Pavilions Teignmouth
Website: www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk
See the most recent Disney animation