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 Lincolnshire
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Famous Landmarks Trail (Lincs Local History Festival)
12th-31st May 2025
Time: 09:00
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Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Explore the Children’s Library and find all the hidden local Lincoln landmarks. Solve the puzzle and hand in your answer sheet for a sweet treat.
Elmer Day
24th May 2025
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
It's Elmer Day and we're having crafts and activities to celebrate our favourite patchwork elephant! This is a free drop in event.
Design your own coin (Lincs Local History Festival)
27th-31st May 2025
Time: 09:00
Venue: 0.6666666666666666
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Imagine you are the ruler of your country. What would your coins look like? What message would you put on them? Have a go at designing your own coin.
Elmer Story Time and activities
27th May 2027
Time: 10:30-15:00
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
We're continuing our Elmer celebrations with a special story time followed by crafts and activities. This is a free drop in event.
Viking Runes Puzzle (Lincs Local History Festival)
27th-31st May 2025
Time: 09:00
Venue: 0.6666666666666666
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
The Vikings arrived in Lincolnshire in the 860s-870s. They lived in the part of Lincoln where the library now stands and had their own way of writing, using symbols called Runes. The Vikings have written...
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