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 Edinburgh & The Lothians
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Van Gogh Alive UK
17th March-17th July 2022
Venue: Edinburgh West
Address: Festival Square Lothian Road Edinburgh
Festival Square in the centre of Edinburgh will host Van Gogh Alive, ‘the world’s most visited immersive, multi-sensory experience’ that exhibits the life and work of the seminal Dutch artist.
Graeme Hall The Dogfather
20th-22nd May 2022
Venue: The Queens Hall Edinburgh
Address: 85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh South
For the first time ever, dog and puppy owners up and down the country will have the chance to seek advice from "Britain’s best dog trainer" (The Telegraph) for all their canine concerns. This specially...
George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
27th May 2022
Venue: The Queens Hall Edinburgh
Address: 85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh South
Tap your toes with the royalty of the ukulele scene, the independent rock-stars of the “bonsai guitar”, who have plucked and sung, joked and whistled with Clean Bandit, Robbie Williams, Madness, Cat...
SPIKE! - a dinosaur caper
31st May-1st June 2022
Venue: Traverse Theatre
Address: 10 Cambridge St, Edinburgh
A wonderful tale of a little girl, her grandmother and her favourite dinosaur, SPIKE! is a dinosaur caper is powerfully told through theatrical storytelling and dance.3-5 years
Disney's The Lion King
2nd June-2nd July 2022
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse
Address: 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA
At its heart is the powerful story of Simba and his epic adventure to his destined role as King of the Pridelands
What to do this May half term
Take a look at our round up of 20 fun things to do from camping at home to planting sunflowers!
Midlothian family days out
For outings this Spring, look no further than Midlothian. There’s lots to offer close to home.
Does your child like to draw?
Primary Times talks with Sir Quentin Blake about his inspiration for illustration and his work for children.
Keeping children active this summer
Sport activities are a brilliant way of socialising and making new friends outside of the classroom environment.
