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!
Latest Competitions
Win a family pass for a day out at the National Space Centre
Explore interactive galleries, get hands-on with tabletop activities, discover the past, present, and future of space exploration and see an award-winning show in the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium. FOR...
Win four tickets for Proms on the Pitch at Uptonsteel Grace Road
Uptonsteel Grace Road, the home of Leicestershire County Cricket Club, will host a variety of events, including thrilling cricket matches and the inaugural performance by the Leicestershire Symphony Orchestra...
Win Birmingham 2026 tickets for a family of four
Between 10-16th August, thousands of fans will be heading to Alexander Stadium as Birmingham hosts the 2026 European Athletics Championships. Some of Europe’s best athletes will go head-to-head...
Win a family ticket to Day Out With Thomas: Let's Rock, Let's Roll Tour at Statfold Country Park
Enjoy a family adventure with Thomas & Friends this summer! The prize is a family ticket (two adults and two children) to the event on the 1st or 2nd August 2026. There will be rides, live shows, music-inspired...
Win an Air-X Experience for up to 4 children at Harborough Leisure Centre
To celebrate the return of Air-X – the ultimate inflatable adventure - at Harborough Leisure Centre, we’re offering one lucky winner the chance to win 4 tickets to experience Air-X...
Win a Family Ticket to Wistow Maze
A giant eight-acre Maize Maze with a fun Quiz Trail hidden amongst three miles of paths, with high-level bridges and towers. Includes Activity Funyard full of mini-mazes and games with café, garden...
Win a Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog merch bundle
To celebrate the exciting upcoming theatrical release of Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog (Cert:PG) on 24th July, we are giving away five fantastic merch bundles. The amazing prizes include...
Win a copy of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Blu-ray™ with exclusive never-before-seen bonus content!
To celebrate the home entertainment release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – now available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ and DVD – we are giving 3 lucky readers the chance to win their very own...
Win a big bundle of Disney and Pixar films on Blu-ray™!
Own your favourite films on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD and watch again and again! This summer treat yourself to a host of family films for the perfect movie night in! All available now...
Win a copy of Pip and Posy: Play Hooray! (My First Memory Game)
Play with Pip and Posy in this big slider book with 36 sliders and three games to play on every page! Pip and Posy’s world of play is full of fun and games, from making a jigsaw puzzle and building...
Win a copy of The Palace of Facts
A spectacularly gigantic fact book from the creative team behind the bestselling FACTopia! series. You are hereby invited to The Palace of Facts, where 400 astonishing facts await... Search the...
Win a copy of Into Thin Air
A compelling and heartwarming story about a girl’s determination to find out what happened to her dad and the uncertainty she faces in the days following his disappearance. From the acclaimed author...
Win a copy of The Odyssey
From perilous sea voyages and man-eating monsters to powerful witches and vengeful gods, experience the ultimate adventure in this modern retelling of Homer's Odyssey. Take a journey across the...
Win a copy of British Museum: My Bayeux ABC
An alphabet board book that uses original artwork from the Bayeux Tapestry to create a unique, medieval ABC! In celebration of the Bayeux Tapestry coming to the British Museum this year, inquisitive...
Win a year’s supply of Hiya zero sugar vitamins!
Looking for a smarter way to support your child’s daily nutrition? To celebrate the UK launch of Hiya, we are giving one lucky family the chance to win a year’s worth of Hiya vitamins and...
Win a Style 4 Ever DIY Sweet Scent Pen Factory
Mix, decorate and customise your way to the ultimate stationery set Create your own awesome collection of sweet scented DIY pens and highlighters. Fill each pen at the pen factory, add water and shake...
Win a series set of The Courage Club
The Courage Club is a vibrant, inclusive rhyming picture book series designed to support young readers in developing inner strength, self-belief and emotional resilience from the early years. Developed...