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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Biking Buddies Courses
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: B-Buddies cic
Website: www.b-buddies.com/biking-buddies-courses
Biking Buddies courses have a maximum of 12 riders age 4-13 years and each session is full of games and activities as well as some individual attention. Riders leave the learn to ride sessions with great confidence,...
Conkers Discovery Centre
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Conkers
Address: Rawdon Road (B586), Moira Nr. Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Website: www.visitconkers.com
Nestled in the heart of the National Forest, Conkers is a world of adventure, exploration and discovery! With over 120 acres of woodland, lakes and play zones, there’s something for everyone to enjoy....
CQ Earlies
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: LCB Depot, Leicester Print Workshop and Two Queens
Website: www.phoenix.org.uk/events/cultural-quarter-earlies
Taking place alongside LCB Depot’s popular Easy Saturday event, the programme includes free workshops and activities for children and families at each venue. Phoenix screens family films to coincide...
CycleSkills Clubs
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: B-Buddies cic
Website: www.b-buddies.com/cycleskills-clubs
Fun, recreational cycling clubs for riders who are wanting to improve their cycling ability, learn new skills and try a bit of off-road cycling in an engaging and exciting environment. No racing, nothing...
Family Forest Trail
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Hicks Lodge
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/hicks-lodge
This trail takes you into the young woodland around Hicks Lodge, there are stops along the way for you to relax and enjoy the views. The Zig-Zags take you down on to the long loop, or head back to the...
Go Kids Go Leicester
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Go Kids Go Leicester
Address: Unit 2, Raw Dykes Road
Website: www.gokidsgo.co.uk
Go Kids Go have a range of interactive games and activities such as Lazer arena , Climbing trees, Go Karts, Three tier play frame, Ninja Obsticle course, Bouncy castle and book your party with Go Kids...
Huncote Hound Club
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Leicester Animal Aid
Website: www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk
The Huncote Hound Club is for animal lovers aged 5-16. Members receive their own special newsletter four times a year. Members also attend activity mornings at the Centre, getting up to all sorts of fun...
K9Kids Workshops
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Leicester Animal Aid
Website: www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk
During the school holidays, Leicester Animal Aid run a number of K9Kids workshops. These one-hour sessions, for children aged 5-16, are a fun way for youngsters to learn how to interact with dogs safely....
Kumon Free Assessment
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Your local Kumon study centres offer a Free Assessment for your child, where you’ll gain valuable insight into their current learning level and find out what they can achieve over time with Kumon. For...
Lego Create and Play
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Harborough Museum
Website: www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk
Drop into Market Harborough Library and Harborough Museum and get creative with Lego. What will you build? Children under 8 must be supervised by an adult. Every Wednesday, 3-5pm.
Lutterworth Country Park junior parkrun
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Lutterworth Country Park
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/lutterworthcountrypark-juniors
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). The aim is to have fun. Go along and join in whatever your pace! Free to join but register before you first go along.
Market Harborough Junior Parkrun
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Welland Park
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/marketharborough-junior
A free, fun and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) every Sunday at 9am. Free but register before you first go along.
Ninja Warrior UK Leicester
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Ninja Warrior UK Leicester
Website: www.ninjawarrioruk.co.uk
Do you have what it takes to be a Ninja Warrior? Tackle the fun-packed course inspired by the hit ITV show and find out. There are obstacles the whole family can enjoy whether you start as a Ninja in training,...
Razzamataz Theatre School
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Sir Jonathan North College
Website: www.leicestersouth.razzamataz.co.uk
Razzamataz welcomes students aged 4-18 to their Saturday morning classes. They offer every child a free Taster Session. To book, visit their website leicestersouth.razzamataz.co.uk or contact Charlotte...
Sunday Sessions
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Attenborough Arts Centre
Website: www.attenborougharts.com
Enjoy crafting, board games, chalkboard activities, and more with each week offering up new and exciting activities that everyone can get involved with. Every session is free for all, with no booking required....
The Rex Factor - Lost in Time
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: King Richard III Visitor Centre
Website: www.kriii.com/what-s-on/2022/the-rex-factor
Exclusively available at the King Richard III Visitor Centre, the Rex Factor App is free to download and play. Help the time traveller trapped in the medieval period, get back to the present day.
Time for Walkies
28th March-5th May 2025
Venue: Hicks Lodge
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/hicks-lodge
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies. This interactive dog-focused trail features a variety of games and challenges for you and your happy hound to complete. Follow the route using the...
Room on the Broom
3rd April-4th May 2025
Venue: Curve Theatre
Website: www.curveonline.co.uk
Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.Will there ever be...
Taylor Mania
1st May 2025
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 obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises...
Bing's Birthday
3rd-4th May 2025
Venue: Loughborough Town Hall
Website: www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma and of course Flop as they get ready to celebrate his special day in the brand-new live stage show, Bing’s Birthday! Dress up and have fun with lots...
Family Gallery Workshops - Tactile Portraits
3rd May 2025
Venue: Attenborough Arts Centre
Website: www.attenborougharts.com
Inspired by the incredible portraits in this exhibition, join this fun family portrait session. Enjoy swirling colours, experimenting with materials and capturing the essence of your sitter – this supportive...
House of Bayard – Living History Weekend
3rd-5th May 2025
Venue: Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park
Website: www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk
The House of Bayard represent a 15th Century French household on loan from the King of France to the Lancastrian cause (Henry Tudor) during the Wars of the Roses and will be portraying a medieval military...
Leicestershire Pretty Muddy Kids
11th May 2025
Venue: Wymeswold Airfield & Prestwold Park
Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org
Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...
Charity Night at Chef and Spice
13th May 2025
Venue: Chef and Spice
Website: https://chefandspice.co.uk
Get ready for an incredible evening of delicious food, great company, and fantastic fundraising! Indulge in a mouth-watering all-you-can-eat buffet while supporting two amazing causes:Leicester Outdoor...
Mars: War and Peace
16th May-8th June 2025
Venue: Leicester Cathedral
Website: www.leicestercathedral.org/mars-war-and-peace
Wonder at the Red Planet as Luke Jerram's spectacular seven metre sculpture of Mars comes to the Cathedral for the first time. Plan your visit during Cathedral opening hours to explore the installation....