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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Giants
31st January-14th September 2026
Venue: National Museum of Scotland
Website: www.nms.ac.uk
Giants showcases the colossal prehistoric creatures that lived after the extinction of the dinosaurs, 66 million years ago. Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive,...
Kumon Free Assessment
1st February-15th March 2026
Venue: Kumon's centres in Currie, Leith, and Corstorphine
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Kumon's highly-rated centres in Currie, Leith, and Corstorphine provide a unique approach that nurtures students from early years through secondary school. Enrol now to enjoy free registration from 1st...
Matilda The Musical
4th-22nd March 2026
Venue: Edinburgh Playhouse
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company is inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl. Buy one and get one under 16s half price on selected seats at Tue...
British Science Week
6th-15th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.britishscienceweek.org
British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths that will take place between 6-15 March 2026. Visit the website to download the activity taster pack for free...
Dino's: Exciting Energy
7th March 2026
Venue: Dynamic Earth
Website: www.dynamicearth.org.uk
This week investigate energy and forces. Our everyday lives are controlled by lots of different forces and movements of energy, like gravity and the sun’s heat. Take part in experiments to see these...
Loretto Senior School Open Morning (12 to 18 years)
7th March 2026
Venue: Loretto School
Address: Linkfield Road, Musselburgh
Website: www.loretto.com
Loretto would love to invite you to join them for a relaxed visit, chatting with the senior team and teaching staff, followed by a personalised tour of the campus, designed with your child’s interests...
The Scottish Motorcycle Show
7th-8th March 2026
Venue: Royal Highland Centre
Website: www.royalhighlandcentre.co.uk
Scotland’s biggest and best motorcycle show returns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre with all the latest models and breath-taking live action. The Scottish Motorcycle Show, held on Saturday 7th...
Great Big School Clean
13th-29th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.keepbritaintidy.org
Keep Britain Tidy believe that teaching children and young people about litter is a crucial part of their environmental education journey. Join the Great Big School Clean this spring, and help your...
Horrible Histories – The Concert
13th-15th March 2026
Venue: Festival Theatre
Website: www.capitaltheatres.com
For the very first time, your favourite songs and actors from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series will be appearing live on stage in a very special production! Featuring a live band, led by the Horrible...
St George's Girls School Open Day
13th March 2026
Venue: St George's School
Website: www.stge.org.uk
Explore the 15 acre parkland campus, with extensive onsite indoor and outdoor sport facilities, plus their homely boarding house, offering full time, flexi and ad hoc options for busy families. Pop into...
Disney On Ice presents Into the Magic!
19th-22nd March 2026
Venue: OVO Hydro
Website: www.disneyonice.com
Discover why no dream is too big at Disney On Ice when your favourite Disney stories come to life through world-class ice skating. See Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and stars from Frozen, Coco, Moana,...
The Boy at the Back of the Class
19th-21st March 2026
Venue: Festival Theatre
Website: www.capitaltheatres.com
Told from a child’s perspective, balancing heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of good friends and courage in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminds...
Red Nose Day
20th March 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.comicrelief.com
Taking place every March, this unique fundraising campaign uses comedy as a means to fundraise money for great causes. Anyone and everyone can get involved. Past years have seen bake sales, 24-hour dance-a-thons...
Taylor Fever: World Tour 2026
22nd March 2026
Venue: Corn Exchange, Haddington
Website: www.thebrunton.co.uk
Attention all Swifties - Taylor Fever is the electrifying tribute production to worldwide megastar Taylor Swift. Following on from the sold out show at the Corn Exchange in 2025, audiences can take a trip...
Peebles Youth Theatre: The Jungle Book
26th-27th March 2026
Venue: Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre
Website: www.eastgatearts.com
Peebles Youth Theatre presents The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, adapted by Jessica Swale. Join Mowgli and friends on an unforgettable adventure through the jungle in this vibrant amateur production,...