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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Kumon Free Registration
15th August-31st October 2026
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Now is the perfect time to discover the benefits of Kumon as the Kumon Study Centres in the Leicestershire area are offering Free Registration to new and returning students. Take this opportunity to save...
Family Monday Bushcraft Sessions
24th August-4th October 2026
Venue: Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Website: www.lopc.co.uk
Fun, hands-on Bushcraft session designed for families. Whether you're a first-time fire-builder or a seasoned stick-whittler, these sessions are a great way to explore nature and learn new skills together....
Hilltop Outdoor Centre
24th August-4th October 2026
Venue: Old Wood, Sheringham, Norfolk
Website: www.hilltopoutdoorcentre.co.uk
Give boredom the boot at Hilltop. Experience a fun filled Family Adventure Day or plan ahead and book an action packed children's Adventure Birthday Party. Hilltop offers a caring, family environment for...
Home Education Activity Sessions
24th August-4th October 2026
Venue: Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Website: www.lopc.co.uk
Every Wednesday morning, 9.30-10.30am, LOPC run an activity specifically for Home Educated Children. Children can be as young as 5 years, but the activities are suitable for any age. These activity sessions...
Room on the Broom Trail
24th August-4th October 2026
Venue: Hicks Lodge
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/hicks-lodge/room-on-the-broom
This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun. Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her...
Spin Pin
24th August-4th October 2026
Venue: Ramdoot House, First Floor - 2/3 Navigation Street
Website: www.spinpin.uk
The ultimate destination in Leicester for fun and excitement! Whether you're looking to glide across the roller rink, strike big in ten pin bowling lanes, or challenge your friends to thrilling arcade...
Manor High School Open Morning
7th September 2026
Venue: Manor High School
Website: www.manorhigh.leics.sch.uk
There is no better time to see a school for what it is than during the school day. Parents and children are welcome to visit and will be shown around the school by a senior leader. You will see lessons...
Home Education Days
10th September 2026
Venue: National Space Centre
Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk
A day dedicated to home educated children age 6-14 and their families, with hands-on activities, expert-led talks, and inspiring planetarium shows.The day also includes time to explore the galleries and...
Cultural Quarter Earlies
12th September 2026
Venue: Phoenix, Two Queens, Leicester Print Workshop, LCB Depot, Curve + and Central Library
Website: www.curveonline.co.uk
Free drop-in activities for ages 0-10 across Leicester's Cultural Quarter on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Every venue explores different type of creativity and LCB Depot we have a different creative...
Loughborough Schools Foundation
12th September 2026
Venue: Loughborough Schools Foundation
Website: https://lsf.org/about-us/our-schools/open-morning
Whether your child is just beginning their educational journey or looking for a senior school, visit the Open Morning on Saturday 12 September to discover more about this wonderful campus.To discover more,...
Road, Rail and Ale Family Friendly Steam Rally
12th-13th September 2026
Venue: Statfold Country Park
Website: www.statfold.com
Celebrating their 20th year, you will see vintage trucks, tractors, classic cars, steam traction engines and their own collection of steam engines on the tracks. Plus plenty of family fun including access...
The Dinosaur That Pooped
12th September 2026
Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com
Adapted from the #1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie,...
Dick Whittington Panto Funday
13th September 2026
Venue: Loughborough Town Hall
Website: www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
Visit Loughborough Town Hall, from 10am–3pm, as they set-sail ready for this year’s Panto Funday to get the whole family excited for the upcoming Dick Whittington pantomime this Autumn with free activities...
BATS presents The Little Mermaid
15th-19th September 2026
Venue: MMC Venue
Website: www.mmcvenue.co.uk
Travel "Under the Sea" and join MMC Venue for BATS' 'The Little Mermaid'. From the team that bought you the highly acclaimed productions of Shrek, The Wedding Singer and The Sound of Music comes a new...
Small Space Days
18th September 2026
Venue: National Space Centre
Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk
Small Space Day is designed especially for toddlers and pre-schoolers, with a playful mix of fun, discovery, and early years learning – all with a space twist! Meet other parents and have a fun day out...
Abbey Pumping Station Food and Craft Fair
19th-20th September 2026
Venue: Abbey Pumping Station
Website: www.leicestermuseums.org
Set against the backdrop of this heritage venue, discover a vibrant showcase of exceptional food producers, artists and artisan makers.Children can ride the vintage railway (just 50p per ride), play in...
Rothley Village Scarecrow Trail and Autumn show 2026
19th-20th September 2026
Venue: 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley
Website: https://loros.co.uk
Open to all ages, the event features diverse competitive classes spanning floral arrangements, homegrown fruits, giant or oddly shaped vegetables, fresh poultry eggs, and homemade bakes like the classic...
Hinckley BID's 15th Annual Motor Show
20th September 2026
Venue: Hinckley Town Centre
Website: www.hinckleybid.co.uk
You can look forward to a festival atmosphere with live music, making it a fantastic day out for all the family. Many of the town’s fabulous cafes, bars and shops will be open for your enjoyment too....
Statbus
20th September 2026
Venue: Statfold Country Park
Website: www.statfold.com
Joined by Transport Museum Wythall, enjoy a fantastic selection of buses and coaches from across the country and explore the narrow gauge locomotives in the museum or take a ride behind a steam train along...
Sunday Funday
20th September 2026
Venue: MMC Venue
Website: www.mmcvenue.co.uk
Join the annual Sunday Funday, a fantastic family event packed with fun for all ages! Meet the cast of this year’s Aladdin pantomime, take on Polly Panda’s Treasure Hunt, and enjoy a variety of arts...
UK in Space Festival
20th September 2026
Venue: National Space Centre
Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk
Take part in hands-on activities, interactive workshops, and live talks from leading scientists and industry experts. Enjoy immersive planetarium shows and explore the National Space Centre’s galleries...
Day Out With Thomas™: Let's Rock, Let's Roll
26th-27th September 2026
Venue: Statfold Country Park
Website: www.statfold.com
There will be so much to do from rides behind steam engines Thomas, James and Percy to live shows with Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty and Dusty, and keep the beat going with music-inspired activities in...
Fun for Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel
26th September 2026
Venue: De Montfort Hall
Website: www.demontforthall.co.uk
Get ready for singing, dancing, giggles and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance. Whether they’re clapping, dancing, or...
Leicester High School for Girls Open Morning
26th September 2026
Venue: Leicester High School for Girls
Website: www.leicesterhigh.co.uk
Leicester High School for Girls is holding its Open Morning from 9.30am to 12pm, offering families the chance to explore a school where girls come first – in every classroom, club and conversation.Visitors...
Mamma Mia Outdoor Cinema
26th September 2026
Venue: Abbey Pumping Station
Website: www.leicestermuseums.org
Join Donna, Sophie and the unforgettable cast for a magical outdoor cinema screening of Mamma Mia! — the ultimate feel-good musical celebration in the amazing surroundings of Abbey Pumping Station, Leicester’s...
Nick Cope Family Show
26th September 2026
Venue: The Y Theatre
Website: www.ytheatre.ticketsolve.com
Join Nick Cope for a delightful fun filled musical hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and...
Taylor Mania
2nd October 2026
Venue: Loughborough Town Hall
Website: www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self Confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises...
Leicester Grammar School Open Morning
3rd October 2026
Venue: Leicester Grammar School
Website: www.Leicestergrammar.org.uk
At Leicester Grammar School Trust, Year 7 pupils can choose between Leicester Grammar School, a larger, fast-paced environment for children with notable academic strengths, and LGS Stoneygate, which offers...
October Railway Day with Models
3rd October 2026
Venue: Abbey Pumping Station
Website: www.leicestermuseums.org
Enjoy a railway day with a ride on "Leonard" the Steam Locomotive and also enjoy a fun display of model trains and vehicles, including Scalextric and some vehicles made from Lego. A thoroughly entertaining...
Dog First Aid Course
10th October 2026
Venue: Leicester Animal Aid
Website: www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk
Run by Animal Aiders, the L.A.A. Dog First Aid course is a 3-hour session that is taught at the Centre in Huncote. It covers everything you need to know about first aid for dogs, including practical sessions...
OctoBIDfest 2026
10th October 2026
Venue: Regent Street
Website: www.hinckleybid.co.uk
This year’s OctoBIDfest brings a lively new theme celebrating Country Music, with two stages of live performances, street food vendors and local pop up bars creating a vibrant festival atmosphere throughout...
The Mystery of Lichfield Garrick
10th October 2026
Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com
Calling all trainee detectives! The Mystery of Lichfield Garrick is an award-winning board-game style theatre show where your skills are needed to solve this thrilling murder mystery.Team up with super...
Science Museum: The Space Explorers Academy
11th October 2026
Venue: De Montfort Hall
Website: www.demontforthall.co.uk
The Science Museum, in association with the UK Space Agency, has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions (the creators behind Ministry of Science Live!) to launch a fun-filled theatrical adventure that...
Journeys Festival International
17th-25th October 2026
Venue: Art Reach at LCB Depot
Website: www.artreach.org.uk/journeysfestival
Throughout the festival you'll discover inspiring art installations, family-friendly creative activities, powerful performances and so much more. Family-friendly highlights include The Hideout by Hikapee,...
On Your Bike Baffo
20th October 2026
Venue: Curve Theatre
Website: www.curveonline.co.uk
Get ready for big laughs as the lovable, bumbling Baffo returns in a riotous, cycle-themed clown show.Wondering how to blow up a tyre or ride a bike? Baffo’s got you covered… sort of. Expect wild stunts,...
Planet Circus presents OMG!
20th-25th October 2026
Venue: Leicester Lions Speedway
Website: www.planetcircusomg.com
Get ready to have your mind blown with this Daredevil Stunts Spectacular, unleashing a brand-new lineup of electrifying, heart-pounding action. This year's show is bigger, wilder, and more spectacular...
Space Cadets Online
21st October 2026
Venue: National Space Centre Online
Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk
Spark your child’s curiosity and love for space science with online Space Club sessions, hosted by the National Space Centre Discovery Team. Each 60-minute session is packed with exciting talks, fun...
Ice Age Adventure Live
24th October 2026
Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com
Join the fearless explorers as they trek through snow-packed valleys, outwit sabre-toothed surprises, and make friends with the coolest cavemen, even bringing back some extinct Dodo friends for the ride!...
Ministry of Science Live
26th October 2026
Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com
Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! 100% Educational. 200% Entertaining. 300%...
The Amazing Bubble Man
27th October 2026
Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14...
The Littlest Yak
11th-13th November 2026
Venue: Curve Theatre
Website: www.curveonline.co.uk
This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family. A gorgeous...
Dick Whittington
21st November-3rd January 2027
Venue: Loughborough Town Hall
Website: www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
Join Dick Whittington on his search for fame and fortune as he sets off for London where the streets are paved with gold, or are they? Featuring stunning sets, fantastic frocks, lavish meow-sical numbers,...
Father Christmas Needs A Wee
28th November 2026
Venue: MMC Venue
Website: www.mmcvenue.co.uk
TaleGate Theatre Productions hit the perfect combination of witty humour, fantastic music and the extra sparkle for which they have become known in this fabulously funny and brilliantly bouncy musical...
MC Grammar: The MIC Drop Tour
28th November 2026
Venue: The Y Theatre
Website: www.ytheatre.co.uk
World Book Day Ambassador and bestselling author, MC Grammar, is back and this time he’s bringin’... Bigger Beats, Bigger Laughs and even Bigger Family fun! Grab your caps and shades and get ready for...
Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
28th November 2026
Venue: De Montfort Hall
Website: www.demontforthall.co.uk
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this enchanted tribute show featuring the incredible Xenna as Taylor. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation's music, style, and unrivalled stage...
Daisy and the Trouble with Christmas
30th November 2026
Venue: Curve Theatre
Website: www.curveonline.co.uk
Whether it’s their first theatre trip, a special family outing or a treat with grandparents, this mischief-filled Made at Curve production promises big laughs, brilliant storytelling and plenty of Daisy-sized...
Aladdin
12th-24th December 2026
Venue: MMC Venue
Website: www.mmcvenue.co.uk
Join Talegate Theatre Productions this Christmas for the Pantomime you've wished for! Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness, audience participation and all the fairytale magic of a traditional pantomime....
Beauty and the Beast
12th December-3rd January 2026
Venue: De Montfort Hall
Website: www.demontforthall.co.uk
Bringing you a fairytale story beloved by generations young and old, with hilarious jokes, catchy songs, and panto joy aplenty, this charming pantomime promises to be a festive treat for the whole family!