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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The Jolly Postman
14th February-1st January 2027
Venue: The Postal Museum
Website: www.postalmuseum.org
Step inside the story in an interactive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book. See how the Ahlbergs drew inspiration from the everyday magic of the post arriving through the...
Craft Activity: Craft a Crest
28th March-12th July 2026
Venue: HMS Belfast
Website: www.iwm.org.uk
HMS Belfast invites families to create their very own HMS Belfast crest in the family activity room, located in 3H, a rarely opened compartment just above the ship’s steering wheel. Families can unpeel...
Henry the Heron's Riverbank Self-Led Trail
23rd May-31st August 2026
Venue: Morden Hall Park
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Follow a family friendly trail with Henry the Heron who will teach you all about the water birds, fish and invertebrates that call the Wandle their home. Follow the sheet and map to discover all the trail...
Kingston Upon Thames Family Funfair
26th June-5th July 2026
Venue: Kingston Upon Thames
Website: www.irvinleisure.co.uk
Online Token Discount – book your tokens online in advance to save money. On Friday 2 June and Friday 3 July, ride tokens are half-price. Get 20 ride tokens for just £10 at the fair. The number of tokens...
Barnes Children’s Literature Festival
27th-28th June 2026
Venue: Various venues
Website: https://londonkidslitfest.org
London Children's Literature Festival returns with over 100 fun events, workshops and performances for young book fans.Children can get involved in creative writing, comics, art and craft, LEGO, live music,...
Model Railway Weekend
27th-28th June 2026
Venue: Bluebell Railway
Website: www.bluebell-railway.com
Bluebell Railway are pleased to announce that Ffarquhar Branch will be joining their Model Railway Weekend this June. This is a rare opportunity to see one of the most influential and historically important...
Blackheath Pretty Muddy Kids
28th June 2026
Venue: Blackheath Common
Website: https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org
Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6-12 (over 1.2m tall). The young fundraisers climb, crawl and slide their way around the course at their own pace, accompanied...
Boxed In
28th June 2026
Venue: Stanley Arts
Website: www.stanleyarts.org
Boxed In is a playful and thought-provoking journey about feeling left out, not because you’ve done something wrong, but because the world doesn’t always play fair. It’s a story for anyone who’s...
Mozart’s Jupiter by Heart: Family Edit
28th June 2026
Venue: Southbank Centre
Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Aurora Orchestra is back with its latest memorised performance, and this time, the whole family is invited on stage to experience it. Through family-friendly participation, presentation and performance,...
Malory Towers
30th June-4th July 2026
Venue: Richmond Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com
Nostalgic, naughty, and perfect for now, Malory Towers is the original ‘Girl Power’ story. This is a show for girls, boys and all grown-up children who still dream of midnight feasts and Cornish clifftops....
Happy Streets Festival 2026
4th-5th July 2026
Venue: Thessaly Road
Website: www.welcometowandsworth.com
Battersea residents flock to Thessaly Road each year for Happy Streets - a free family arts festival packed with live performances, face painting and creative fun for all ages. Enjoy walkabout performers...
The Great British Food Festival
5th-6th July 2026
Venue: Danson Park
Website: https://greatbritishfoodfestival.com
There's so many things to do for kids on their day out at the Great British Food Festival. Including a Party Workshops Family Circus, Treasure Hunt, Wacky Races, Bouncy Castle, Fairground Rides and a Mini...
The Lion Inside
9th-12th July 2026
Venue: Rose Theatre
Website: www.rosetheatre.org
Fed up of being ignored and forgotten by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes ... and even the smallest...
Dog Man: The Musical
29th July-16th August 2026
Venue: Southbank Centre
Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. With the head of a dog and the...
The Little Mermaid
31st July-23rd August 2026
Venue: Greenwich Theatre
Website: www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk
Driven by curiosity and forced into a terrible deal with the Sea Witch, follow the heroine as she discovers the world above the sea and learns just what it means to trade her voice for a chance to walk...
BexleyEcofestival
5th September 2026
Venue: Lesnes Abbey
Website: www.bexley.gov.uk/reuse-events
The BexleyEcofestival is back on Sat 5th September 2026! To find out more, volunteer, book a stall or register your interest visit www.bexley.gov.uk/reuse-events An amazing free festival for families...
BexleyEcofestival
5th September 2026
Venue: Lesnes Abbey
Website: www.bexley.gov.uk/reuse-events
The BexleyEcofestival is back on Sat 5 September 2026. To find out more, volunteer, book a stall or register your interest visit www.bexley.gov.uk/reuse-events. An amazing free festival for families and...