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.
Summer Reading Challenge
5th July-6th September 2025
Time: Various
Venue: Various
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Dive into a magical world where stories grow with the Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge! This year’s Challenge runs from 5th July to 6th September and invites children to discover reading, meet...
The Pigeon Trail Returns!
19th July-7th September 2025
Time: 09:30 - 16:00
Venue: IBCC
Address: Canwick Avenue, Lincoln, LN4 2HQ
Website: https://www.internationalbcc.co.uk
Eight Pigon Heroes are ready for their next operations and are hidden around the IBCC grounds again. Are you ready for your next operation to find the pigeons and the important messages they carry? FREE...
Special Sensory Play Holiday Session
29th-29th August 2025
Time: 10:30
Venue: 0.4791666666666667
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. Free.
Treasure Hunt @ Hartsholme
2nd-2nd September 2025
Time: 1097472:00
Venue: HArtsholme Country Park
Address: Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY
Website: https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholme-country-park/hartsholme-country-park-events-1
Explore Hartsholme Country Park by taking part in a themed treasure hunt. Solve the puzzles and complete the challenges and finally find your prize £4.00 per child Get your Treasure Hunt sheet anytime...
Wiga and Wheels
7th-7th September 2025
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Venue: IBCC
Address: Canwick Avenue, Lincoln, LN4 2HQ
Website: https://www.internationalbcc.co.uk
Celebration Event
11th-11th September 2025
Time: 4.00-5.30
Venue: Horncastle Library
Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL
Website: Summer Reading Challenge | Lincolnshire Libraries
Celebrate the end of the Challenge and receive your certificate and medal.
Summer Reading Challenge Celebration
20th-20th September 2025
Time: 11:00
Venue: 0.5208333333333334
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Collect your certificate and medal and meet local children's authors Helen Hancocks and Mary Auld. 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!
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.
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
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