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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Barnsley’s Big Weekend
-12th July 2026
Venue: Barnsley Town Centre
Address: Barnsley
11th – 12th July Barnsley’s Big Weekend Barnsley Town Centre GET READY FOR BARNSLEY’S BIG WEEKEND 2026 Barnsley’s Big Weekend returns to the town centre in July with...
Bluey meet & greet & Super sniffers dog display
-18th July 2026
Venue: Boston Park Farm
Address: Doncaster
Website: www.bostonpark.com
18th July Bluey meet & greet & Super sniffers dog display Boston Park Farm On Saturday 18th July Bluey will be visiting the farm! She will be making appearances throughout the day for...
Doncaster Balloon Festival 2026
-20th July 2026
Venue: Town Field Doncaster
Address: Doncaster
17th to 20th July 2026 Doncaster Balloon Festival 2026 Town Field, Doncaster, DN2 6BZ Giant Funfair: One of the largest travelling fairs in the region, featuring everything from white-knuckle...
Family Activity: Archaeology and Nature
-28th July 2026
Venue: Weston Park Museum
Address: Sheffield
Website: www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk
28 July 2026 Family Activity: Archaeology and Nature Weston Park Museum www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk 12pm-3pm The fantastic Wessex Archaelogy...
Family Activity: Make a Mascot
-30th July 2026
Venue: Millennium Gallery
Address: Sheffield
Website: www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk
29 July 2026 Family Activity: Make a Mascot Millennium Gallery www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk Time:12pm-3pm Every team needs its own mascot – have...
Family Workshops
-31st August 2026
Venue: The Hepworth
Address: Wakefield
Website: www.hepworthwakefield.org
Family Workshops The Hepworth www.hepworthwakefield.org Join us on weekends and during the Wakefield school holidays to enjoy a day out at The Hepworth Wakefield and get creative as a family while...
Family Workshops at The Hepworth
-31st August 2026
Venue: The Hepworth
Address: Wakefield
Website: www.hepworthwakefield.org
Family Workshops The Hepworth www.hepworthwakefield.org Join us on weekends and during the Wakefield school holidays to enjoy a day out at The Hepworth Wakefield and get creative as a family while...
Great British Food Festival
-16th August 2026
Venue: Wentworth Woodhouse
Address: Rotherham
Website: www.wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk
15th & 16th August Great British Food Festival Wentworth Woodhouse www.wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk 10.00am-5.30pm This year, the Great British Food Festival...
Gulliver's Theme Park
-1st September 2026
Venue: Gulliver's Theme Park
Address: Rotherham
Website: www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk
18th July - 1st Sept Gulliver's Theme Park www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk Summer Soundwaves 18th July – 1st September Gulliver’s Valley, S26 5QW https://www.gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk/opening-times-and-prices Join...
Kynren
-12th September 2026
Venue: North Yorkshire
Address: North Yorkshire
Website: www.kynren.com
18 July to 12 September 2026 Kynren www.kynren.com The Storied Lands promises a family day out unlike anything else in the UK. Five Live-Action Shows. One Epic Day Out. Looking...
Nature's Art Box
-19th August 2026
Venue: Cannon Hall Museum
Address: Barnsley
Website: barnsleymuseums@barnsleygov.uk
19th August 2026 Nature's Art Box Cannon Hall Museum barnsleymuseums@barnsleygov.uk Why not go wild making your own nature crafts in the beautiful walled garden at Cannon Hall. From...
Owl Adventures
-31st August 2026
Venue: Nostell Priory
Address: Wakefield
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
19th July – 31st August Owl Adventures Nostell Priory www.nationaltrust.org.uk Join us to watch fantastic flying displays from birds of prey in front of the house. We are...
Pride in Yorkshire Day
-4th August 2026
Venue: Experience Barnsley Museum
Address: Barnsley
Website: barnsleymuseums@barnsleygov.uk
4th August 2026 Pride in Yorkshire Day Experience Barnsley Museum barnsleymuseums@barnsleygov.uk This exciting and action packed day will include Yorkshire Pudding flinging, crazy...
River Detectives with Amazelab
-7th August 2026
Venue: Worsborough Mill Country Park
Address: Barnsley
Website: barnsleymuseums@barnsleygov.uk
7th August 2026 River Detectives with Amazelab Worsborough Mill Country Park barnsleymuseums@barnsleygov.uk Dive into discovery with our River Detectives workshop, where...
Rotherham Show
-6th September 2026
Venue: Clifton Park
Address: Rotherham
Website: https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/events
5th – 6th September Rotherham Show Clifton Park Rotherham The region's biggest free cultural festival will make a welcome return to Clifton Park. Live music, outdoor...
Skipton Castle
-31st August 2026
Venue: Skipton Castle
Address: North Yorkshire
Website: www.skiptoncastle.co.uk
11th – 12th July 2026 Meet the Governor Skipton Castle www.skiptoncastle.co.uk Come and meet Sir John Mallory, Governor of Skipton Castle, during the English Civil War. Hear...
Summer Family Fun at National Coal Mining Museum
-31st August 2026
Venue: National Coal Mining Museum
Address: Wakefield
Website: www.ncm.org.uk
18th July – 30th August Summer Family Fun at National Coal Mining Museum National Coal Mining Museum www.ncm.org.uk Get ready for weeks of amazing entertainment with interactive family...
Summer Holidays @ The Craft Cabin
-31st August 2026
Venue: Wentworth Woodhouse
Address: Rotherham
Website: www.wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk
Friday to Sunday from Saturday 18th July Summer Holidays @ The Craft Cabin Wentworth Woodhouse www.wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk Times: 11.00am-3.00pm Get creative this summer holidays...
Super Summer Science Day
-30th July 2026
Venue: Kelham Island Museum
Address: Sheffield
Website: www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk
30 July 2026 Super Summer Science Day Kelham Island Museum www.sheffieldmuseums.org.uk 11am-4pm Join us for a host of drop-in activities, hands-on experiments...
UPLIFT Festival
-18th July 2026
Venue: Rotherham Town Centre
Address: Rotherham
18th July 2026 UPLIFT Festival Rotherham Town Centre Join us as UPLIFT Festival returns to Rotherham Town Centre for its fifth year! The town centre will be transformed with a vibrant...
VISIT OUR FREE BEACH
-30th August 2026
Venue: Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds
Address: Castleford
Website: www.fraserplusleeds.co.uk
20th July – 30th August VISIT OUR FREE BEACH Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Leeds www.fraserplusleeds.co.uk Enjoy sand play, rides, treats and summer photo moments for all the family.
Whistlestop Valley
-13th September 2026
Venue: Whistlestop Valley
Address: Huddersfield
Website: www.whistlestopvalley.co.uk
Whistlestop Valley www.whistlestopvalley.co.uk 25th and 26th July 2026 Dino 2026 Join us for a "roarsome" adventure! Your ticket includes unlimited steam train...
Wind and Wings with Amazelab
-11th August 2026
Venue: Cannon Hall Museum
Address: Barnsley
Website: barnsleymuseums@barnsleygov.uk
Wind and Wings with Amazelab Cannon Hall Museum barnsleymuseums@barnsleygov.uk Join our magical Wind & Wings: Flying Mystical Creatures Workshop, where storytelling meets science...