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Things to do with kids in Yorkshire, South
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Hello ....and a warm welcome back. A special hello to all our new readers who will be receiving Primary Times for the first time. Half term is just around the corner which means plenty of Halloween and Bonfire events to attend, there's lot's go off in and around the region., look through our WOW pages which start on page 4. We also have some creative Halloween craft ideas can be found on page 2 ideal if planning a Halloween party this season. We hope you all have a great half term break and remember if Trick or Treating this Halloween be safe and follow the guidelines.
Local Listings
Autumn in the Hidden Forest
-31st October 2025
Venue: Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Address: Wakefield
30 – Fri 31 Oct 2025 Autumn in the Hidden Forest Yorkshire Sculpture Park www.ysp.org Time: 11.00–15.30. Drop-in to the magical Hidden Forest...
Autumn Lights at Don Valley Bowl 2025
-5th November 2025
Venue: Don Valley Bowl
Address: Don Valley Bowl
5th Nov Autumn Lights at Don Valley Bowl 2025 Time: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm The event features two dazzling firework displays...
Christmas Fayre 2025
-30th November 2025
Venue: Whirlowhall Farm
Address: Sheffield
29th - 30th Nov Christmas Fayre 2025 Whirlow Hall Farm www.whirlowhallfarm.org Time: 10am - 3pm Christmas Market Festive Food & Drink Visit...
Cobwebs and Crawlies
-2nd November 2025
Venue: Nostell Priory
Address: Wakefield
25 October – 2 November Cobwebs and Crawlies Nostell Priory www.nationaltrust.org.uk Our Creepy Crawlies theme will...
Family Halloween Disco and pumpkin Hunt
-30th October 2025
Venue: Family Halloween Disco and pumpkin Hunt
Address: Doncaster
30th October Family Halloween Disco and pumpkin hunt Boston Park Farm www.bostonpark.com Come dressed in your best Halloween outfits and let the kids burn of some energy in our fun disco and...
Boost literacy at home
Primary Times offers fun, at-home activities to help families support children’s literacy development.
Creative crafts
Halloween is the perfect time to bring a little magic into your home and let children’s imaginations run wild.
School Choices: A Parent’s Guide
Primary Times provides supportive tips and advice for the parents of Year 5 and 6 pupils.
Oh yes it is! It’s panto time!
From classic tales to comedy dames, make this year’s panto a family tradition to remember.