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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Elmer Story Time and activities
27th-27th May 2027
Time: 10:30-15:00
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library/whats-on
We're continuing our Elmer celebrations with a special story time followed by crafts and activities. This is a free drop in event.
Halloween costume swap
1st-31st October 2025
Time: 9-4pm
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Drop off past spooky costumes & pick up a new one, just in time for Halloween. On throughout October! FREE
Green Libraries Week - Seed Swap
13th October-1st November 2025
Time: 9-4pm
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Seeds of change, make a difference with Lincoln Central Library! Looking to refresh your garden own? Bring along any spare seeds in exchange for something new to grow! FREE
Halloween costume swap
13th-31st October 2025
Time: 09:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Drop off past spooky costumes & pick up a new one, just in time for Halloween. On throughout October! Free.
Halloween Swap Rail
13th-31st October 2025
Time: during opening hours
Venue: Gainsborough Library
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
Looking for Halloween costume inspiration? You’ll find it on our costume swap rail!
Halloween Trail @ Hartsholme
25th-31st October 2025
Time: 12-3PM
Address: Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY
Website: https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholme-country-park/hartsholme-country-park-events-1
Prepare to be scared out of your skin on our creepy Halloween Trail. Get your trail sheet anytime between 12pm and 3pm from the Visitor Centre. There is a charge of £4.00 per child for this event and...
Green Libraries Week
27th October-1st November 2025
Time: 09:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
As part of Green Libraries Week , we have invited local organisations, to offer advice on greener & sustainable ways of living. Including Lincoln Toy Library, LCC’s Energy from Waste Team, RSPB...
Green Libraries Week - Upcycling - Book Hedgehog
27th October-1st November 2025
Time: 09:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
As part of GLW, you can pick up a free craft kit and make your own hedgehog from a recycled book! Free.
Autumnal crafts
29th October-2nd November 2025
Time: 11am-3pm each day
Venue: Far Ings Visitor Centre
Address: Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Far Ings Road, Barton-on-Humber, DN18 5RG
Website: https://www.lincstrust.org.uk/events
Drop-in crafts with an autumnal theme to make and take home. Free family activity at the nature reserve visitor centre.
Book Sale
29th October-8th November 2025
Time: 09:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Pick up a bargain and help support your local library.
Lego Play
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Love to build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot with at our Lego Play and see what you can build!
Monster Junk Modelling
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 10.30am-12pm
Venue: Gainsborough Library
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
Don't throw it away! Be creative and turn that junk into art!
Nocturnal mysteries
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 1pm-3pm
Venue: Far Ings Visitor Centre
Address: Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Far Ings Road, Barton-on-Humber, DN18 5RG
Website: https://www.lincstrust.org.uk/events
Do you know what nocturnal creatures might be living in your neighbourhood, or even your garden? Learn how to spot and identify them, and how you can help create a safe home for them. Then make your own...
Pumpkin Carving @ Arbouretum
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 10-1130AM
Address: Lincoln Arboretum, Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5HU
Website: https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholme-country-park/hartsholme-country-park-events-1
Join Rangers to design and carve your very own jack o lantern. £4.00 per child and booking is essential. For further details call Rangers at Hartsholme Country Park on 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk...
Pumpkin Carving @ Hartsholme
29th-29th October 2025
Time: 1-230PM
Address: Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY
Website: https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholme-country-park/hartsholme-country-park-events-1
Join Rangers to design and carve your very own jack o lantern £4.00 per child and booking is essential. For further details call Rangers at Hartsholme Country Park on 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk...
Bat Box Making @ Hartsholme
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 1-230PM
Address: Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY
Website: https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholme-country-park/hartsholme-country-park-events-1
Let’s celebrate Bat Week and do your bit for conservation! £7.00 per child and booking is essential. For further details call Rangers at Hartsholme Country Park on 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk...
Halloween Decoration
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 10:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Come and make your very own Halloween decorations! No booking required. Free.
Lego Play
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 10:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Build stories from your imagination and then bring them to life by learning to code with LEGO! Free.
Monster junk modelling
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 10am-2pm
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Its our monster egg box challenge - see what fiendish creatures you can make out of an egg box and other junk! No booking required.
Pumpkin Carving @ Boultham
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 10-1130AM
Address: Boultham Park, Rookery Lane, Lincoln, LN6 7PH
Website: https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholme-country-park/hartsholme-country-park-events-1
Join Rangers to design and carve your very own jack o lantern £4.00 per child and booking is essential. For further details call Rangers at Hartsholme Country Park on 01522 873735 or email hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk...
We Remember
30th-30th October 2025
Time: 10:30 - 15:30
Venue: International Bomber Command Centre
Address: International Bomber Command Centre, Canwick Avenue, Lincoln, LN4 2HQ
Website: https://www.internationalbcc.co.uk
Ahead of this year's Remembrance Services, join us to create lasting poppy mementos with your family and friends to remember those who served. Free and no need to book!
Fireworks Craft
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 10:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Come and make your very own firework! No booking required. Free.
Games Day!
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 10:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Big games & board games for all the family! No booking required. Free.
Lego Play
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Love to build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot with at our Lego Play and see what you can build!
Owlin Mad Children's Event
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Venue: Gainsborough Library
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
Meet Brillo the Owl this Halloween! Join us for a magical and educational experience with Annette from Owlin’ Mad, who will be giving an engaging talk on owl wellbeing and conservation. Children...
Owlin Mad Children's Event
31st-31st October 2025
Time: 10.30am-11.30am
Venue: Gainsborough Library
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
Meet Brillo the Owl this Halloween! Join us for a magical and educational experience with Annette from Owlin’ Mad, who will be giving an engaging talk on owl wellbeing and conservation. Children will...
Collage Making
1st-1st November 2025
Time: 10am-12noon
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Come and make a collage using recycled materials. It's free and there's no booking required.
Green Libraries Week - Junk Modelling
1st-1st November 2025
Time: 10:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Join us and let your child's imagination run wild at our fun junk modelling session. Free.
Lego Play
1st-1st November 2025
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Love to build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot with at our Lego Play and see what you can build!
Early Talkers
8th-8th November 2025
Time: 10:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Join us for an Early Talkers session for 0-5 year olds, led by Early Years Alliance. This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books. Free.
Garden Week
8th-8th November 2025
Time: 14.30-15.30
Venue: Long Sutton Library
Address: Trafalgar Square, Long Sutton PE12 9HD
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/longsutton-library/whats-on
Fairy gardens!
Winter pottery workshop
8th-8th November 2025
Time: 11am-12pm & 2.15pm-3.15pm
Venue: Gibraltar Point Old Coastguard Station
Address: Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Gibraltar Road, Skegness, PE24 4SU
Website: https://www.lincstrust.org.uk/events
Join potter Alan Hill as he guides you through the workshop, hand building your own paper clay Christmas ornament and making impressions using natural materials. Then display it proudly at home during...
SRC Celebration Event
9th-9th November 2025
Time: 15.45-16.30
Venue: Gainsborough Library
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
Collect your certificate and meet local children's author Bethany Walker.
Clothes Swap - Children's Clothes - Ages 2+
15th-15th November 2025
Time: 11:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: www.instagram.com/lincolnsustainablefashion
Lincoln Sustainable Fashion Forum Event. Bring up to 5 preloved items of clothing, shoes or accessories, to swap for new-to-you pieces reducing textile waste.
Clothes Swap - Children's Clothes - Ages 2+
15th-15th November 2025
Time: 11-1PM
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: www.instagram.com/lincolnsustainablefashion
Lincoln Sustainable Fashion Forum Event. Bring up to 5 preloved items of clothing, shoes or accessories, to swap for new-to-you pieces reducing textile waste.
Early Talkers
22nd-8th November 2025
Time: 10:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Join us for an Early Talkers session for 0-5 year olds, led by Early Years Alliance. This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books. Free.
In the Gallery - Waddington All Saints Academy
1st-12th December 2025
Time: 09:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
A Journey Through Time exhibition by Waddington All Saints Academy.
Games Morning
6th December 2025
Time: 10.00am - 12noon
Venue: Horncastle Library
Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/horncastle-library
Discover more than books and computers at your library. Loads of board games available.. come with the family or challenge a friend!
Garden Week
8th-8th December 2025
Time: 10.00 - 11.30
Venue: Stamford Library
Address: High Street, Stamford, PE9 1BB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/stamford-library/whats-on
Make a mini-garden and a pebble pet
Garden Week
8th-8th December 2025
Time: 11.00-12.30
Venue: Grantham Library
Address: Isaac Newton Centre, Grantham NG31 6EE
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/grantham-library/whats-on
Make a fairy garden or elf house
Meet the author
19th December-19th November 2025
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Meet children's author Bethany Walker who will be in the library reading some of her stories and other activities.
Crafts, Games & Lego
30th-30th December 2025
Time: 10:00
Venue: 0.625
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Pop along to the library for crafts, games and lego. No booking required. Free.
Crafts, Games & Lego
2nd-2nd January 2026
Time: 10:00
Venue: 0.625
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Pop along to the library for crafts, games and lego. No booking required. Free.
Crafty Saturdays
-6th December 2025
Time: 10:00
Venue: Lincoln Central Library,
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
A weekly craft for children of all ages.
Lego Club
Time: 4.00 - 5.00pm
Venue: Horncastle Library
Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/horncastle-library
SATURDAY Love Lego? Join us for Lego Club, design amaing creations with weekly themes and show off your creative side. Free to join! Suitable for ages 5+
Lego Club
Time: 10.00-11.30
Venue: Gainsborough Library
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
A place for children to use their imagination and build their own world using LEGO.
Lego Coding Club
Time: 16:00
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Build stories from your imagination and then bring them to life by learning to code with LEGO!
Messy Morning
Time: 10:30
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Enjoy the creativity of messy play with your child without the mess in your home! For babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Playdough Playdate
Time: 10.00 - 11.00am
Venue: Horncastle Library
Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/horncastle-library
MONDAYS Come for a fun-filled creative playdate with playdough! Suitable for age 2-5 year olds
Rhyme and StoryTime
Time: 10:30
Venue: Lincoln Central Library,
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Join us for Rhyme Time, sing songs, recite rhymes & create crafts. For babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Rhyme Time
Time: 11.15-11.45
Venue: Gainsborough Library
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library
Join us for Rhyme Time, sing songs, recite rhymes . For babies, toddlers and pre-schooler.
Sensory Play
Time: 10:30
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Come and join our sensory play session for babies and pre-walkers.
Story & Rhyme Time
Time: 10.30 - 11.00am
Venue: Horncastle Library
Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/horncastle-library
MONDAYS A fun-filled session for pre-school children, listening to stories & singing rhymes