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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Makaton Free 8- week course
5th October-30th November 2026
Time: 11.15 am to 12.15 pm
Venue: Horncastle Library
Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 5HL
Website: Events & Activities | Horncastle Library | Better Libraries
Booking essential horncastle.library@gll.org
Spooky Castle
24th October-1st November 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Lincoln Castle
Address: Castle Square, Lincoln, LN1 3AA
Website: www.lincolncastle.com
Join our storyteller for some terrifying tales! From ancient legends to ghostly drummers of old England, there’s a chill in the air at Lincoln Castle this Half Term.
Book Sale
26th October-7th November 2026
Time: 9am-4pm
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: 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.
Make an Autumn Picture
2nd-2nd November 2026
Time: 10am-12pm
Venue: Boston Library
Address: County Hall, Off Bank Street, Boston PE21 6DY
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire
Drop in to sponge print your very own autumn picture.
Story Time
3rd-3rd November 2026
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Join us for some fun stories at our regular preschooler story time.
Lego Play
7th-7th November 2026
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Let your imagination run riot and see what you can build with our bricks!
Children's Craft Club
8th-8th November 2026
Time: 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Market Rasen Library
Address: Mill Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3BP
Website: Market Rasen Library | Lincolnshire Libraries | Better
Make and create every Tuesday. Bring your imagination and put your cutting and sticking skills to the test.
Story Time
10th-10th November 2026
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Join us for some fun stories at our regular preschooler story time.
Cbeebies Bedtime Story Read & Rave with Children in Need
13th-13th November 2026
Time: 10am-11am
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
10am-11am. Join Cbeebies stars and Pudsey Bear for a very special live streaming party at The British Library to celebrate BBC Children in Need Appeal. Colouring and crafts.
Early Talkers
14th-14th November 2026
Time: 10.00am-10.45am
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 an Early Talkers session for 0-5 years old., led by Early Years Alliance. The session supports children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes and through exploring and sharing...
Lego Play
14th-14th November 2026
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Let your imagination run riot and see what you can build with our bricks!
Story Time
17th-17th November 2026
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Join us for some fun stories at our regular preschooler story time.
Dino Day Children's Activity
21st-21st November 2026
Time: 10.30am-12.00pm
Venue: Gainsborough Library
Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB
Join us for some roarsome dinosaur themed crafts and activities! No booking required
Lego Play
21st-21st November 2026
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Let your imagination run riot and see what you can build with our bricks!
Story Time
24th-24th November 2026
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Join us for some fun stories at our regular preschooler story time.
Early Talkers
28th-28th November 2026
Time: 10.00am-10.45am
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 an Early Talkers session for 0-5 years old., led by Early Years Alliance. The session supports children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes and through exploring and sharing...
Lego Play
28th-28th November 2026
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Venue: Spalding Library
Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library
Let your imagination run riot and see what you can build with our bricks!
Chess & Games Club
8th-8th December 2026
Time: 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Market Rasen Library
Address: Mill Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3BP
Website: Market Rasen Library | Lincolnshire Libraries | Better
Drop in and have fun practising your moves and develop your grand master skills.
Crew of Critters
8th-8th December 2026
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Venue: Market Rasen Library
Address: Mill Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3BP
Website: Market Rasen Library | Lincolnshire Libraries | Better
Create some arty critters inspired by this year's Summer Reading Challenge.Special guest Kate Witnet will also lead a singing workshop 'Telling a Story in Sound'. Spaces limited; booking required.
Lego Play
8th-8th December 2026
Time: 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Market Rasen Library
Address: Mill Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3BP
Website: Market Rasen Library | Lincolnshire Libraries | Better
A place for children to use their imagination and build their own world using LEGO.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
9th-9th December 2026
Time: 10:00-12:00
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library
Are you a Warlock or a Druid, a Barbarian or a Rogue? Join our Dungeons and Dragons Club for children aged 8-11 years old. Please speak to a member of staff for more information. Booking is essential....
Early Talkers
9th-9th December 2026
Time: 10:00-10:45
Venue: Lincoln Central Library
Address: 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. No...
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.
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