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!
What's On in Lincolnshire
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Famous Landmarks Trail (Lincs Local History Festival)
12th-31st May 2025
Time: 09:00
Venue: 0.6666666666666666
Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
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-24th May 2025
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library/whats-on
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
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
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-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.
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
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
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...
Space - the final frontier!
29th-29th May 2025
Time: 10:00-14:00
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library/whats-on
Join us for some space themed crafts and activities that are out of this world! This is a free drop in event.
Mini pop-up Activities at the IBCC
31st-31st May 2025
Time: 10:30-13;30
Venue: International Bomber Command Centre
Address: Canwick Avenue Lincoln LN4 2HQ
Website: www.internationalbcc.co.uk
Free mini pop-up craft activities - colour-in & making book marks with a Spring theme! Come and join us anytime between 10.30am and 1,30pm [parking chrge £3.00 per car]
Space - the final frontier!
31st-31st May 2025
Time: 10:00-14:00
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library/whats-on
Join us for some space themed crafts and activities that are out of this world! This is a free drop in event.
Navenby's Big Weekender June 6th - June 8th
6th June 2025
Address: Navenby, Lincoln
Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-venuenavenby
Friday 6th June - Navenby's Big Weekender Day 1 - comedy evening at 7:30pm at The Venue, Navenby. Tickets from ticketsource.co.uk/the-venuenavenby Saturday 7th June - Navenby's Big...
Book Sale
9th-19th June 2025
Time: 09:00
Venue: 0.6666666666666666
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.
Father's Day Crafts
14th-14th June 2025
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library/whats-on
Make something beautiful for your Dad or special person at our Father's Day craft morning. This is a free drop in event.
Summer Reading Challenge Launch
5th-5th July 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
The Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge launches on Saturday 5 July 2025 in England and Wales. Children can sign up at their local library to join the adventure and discover the magical world where stories...
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!
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