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!
Things to do with kids in Sunderland & Durham
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SATURDAY ART CLUB
7th February-31st December 2026
Time: Sat 1-3pm
Venue: Arts Centre Washington,
Address: NE38 8AB
This Saturday Art Club is suitable for children aged 8+ with an interest in art who would like to develop their skills further. Often taking inspiration from exhibitions & artists working within the arts...
WASHINGTON YOUTH THEATRE
7th February-31st December 2026
Time: Sat 10am - 12pm
Venue: Arts Centre Washington,
Address: NE38 8AB
Build life-long skills in performance & confidence while making new friends! Join these weekly sessions for 8- to 12-year-olds. Develop theatre skills like presentation, improvisation & cooperation, while...
GREGGS TA-PASTRY
24th October-17th January 2027
Venue: Great North Museum
Address: Barras Bridge, NE2 4PT
This eight-metre-long embroidery chronicles the conquest of the British high street by Greggs' most treasured (& tasty) artefacts, inviting you to look closer at the legacy that lives behind your everyday...
THE MACKEM MARKET
30th October-13th November 2026
Time: 10am-2pm
Venue: Sunderland Train Station,
Address: SR1 3HP
Discover a vibrant new market featuring the finest local market stalls, unique goods, live paintings by local artists, & performances by Sunderland's most promising musicians every Friday from 10am-2pm.
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
4th-28th November 2026
Venue: Sunderland Empire
Address: SR1 3EX
Set in a northern town during the miners’ strike of 1984/5, the show follows Billy’s journey from the boxing ring to the ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that will change his life...
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