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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Tiny Dancers
10th March-21st July 2026
Venue: Taunton Brewhouse
Website: www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/tiny-dancers/
Creative dance and play for under 5s and their adults. A chance for families to have fun together with creative input and resources such as scarves, feathers and hoops. Each session includes child-friendly...
African Forest
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Bristol Zoo Project
Website: Bristolzoo.org.uk
Visit the all-new African Forest habitat at Bristol Zoo Project! Opening in April 2026, African Forest offers a unique opportunity to learn about forests, the diversity of life and primate evolution. As...
Carbon Monoxide Safety Competition
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Online
Website: www.ukgdns.com/get-creative-be-safe/
UKGDNs are looking for creative kids to design a poster, poem, film, or something else to raise awareness of a poisonous gas called carbon monoxide (CO). The competition is open to children aged 5 - 11...
Cheddar Junior Parkrun
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Kings Fitness and Leisure
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/cheddar-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Free but please register before your first run. The aim is to have fun, so go along and join in whatever your pace! Held every...
Colyton Grammar School
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Colyton Grammar School
Website: www.colytongrammar.com
At Colyton Grammar School, their core values are Scholarship, Humility and Service. Memories are made through opportunities, events and healthy competition. The registration portal for Year 7 entry opens...
Easter Adventures!
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Mendip Activity Centre
Website: mendip.me/book/easter/
From festive egg hunts to adrenaline-fuelled challenges, there's something for everyone at Mendip Activity Centre. Children aged 4 to 12 can take on the epic Easter Tobogganing Egg Hunt, meanwhile older...
Easter at Monkton Elm Garden Centre
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Monkton Elm Garden Centre
Website: www.monktonelm.com
Join the Easter Bunny Trail from March 28th-April 6th, walk-ins welcome, and win a special chocolate treat! Capture the excitement of Easter and meet the Easter Bunny on 28th and 29th March, paint your...
Family Learning with SS&L
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Online and in Local Centres Across Somerset
Website: sslcourses.co.uk/short-courses
SS&L believe that learning should be accessible, enjoyable, and life-changing. They offer a range of family learning courses and workshops. Last year, they supported over 3,000 learners across Somerset,...
Swimming Lessons
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Various Locations
Website: everyoneactive.com/centre/
Swimming lessons at Wellington Sports Centre, Taunton Swimming Pool and Blackbrook Leisure Centre & Spa, run by Everyone Active in partnership with Somerset Council, help children to have fun and be active...
Wellington School
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Wellington School
Website: www.wellington-school.org.uk
At Wellington School, they have four principles for the future of education: Embrace complexity, spark connections, lead together and act today. Visit the website to find out more and book a visit, or...
Writing a Will
16th March-28th June 2026
Venue: Amicus Law
Website: www.amicuslaw.co.uk
Writing a Will is one of the most important steps any parent can take to protect their family. It is a responsible and empowering act of care for those who matter most. Contact: info@amicuslaw.co.uk, 01278...
Midsummer Revels
17th June 2026
Venue: Somerset Rural Life Museum
Website: swheritage.org.uk/events/midsummer-revels/
Featuring traditional English folksongs, self-written material and toe-tapping dance tunes, Midsummer Revels is a glorious feel-good evocation of sunny days. Songs of the land and sea, town and country...
History Alive: Knights Tournament
20th June 2026
Venue: The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens
Website: bishopspalace.org.uk/event/medieval-knight-tournament/
Feel the thrill of medieval combat as armoured knights clash in a spectacular Tournament of the Knights at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells. More details of this exciting and family-friendly event will be...
Fun For Little Ones - A Tribute To Ms Rachel
21st June 2026
Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Website: www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/family/fun-for-little-ones-a-tribute-to-ms-rachel/9978
Get ready for giggles, singing, dancing, and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just just for little ones and their...
Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat
27th-28th June 2026
Venue: The McMillan Theatre
Website: www.mcmillantheatre.com/events/dr-seuss-the-cat-in-the-hat/
Experience mischief and mayhem in this acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for children aged 3+, based on...