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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EXPLORING ANCIENT JAPAN
1st-1st August 2028
Time: 1-3pm
Venue: Oriental Museum
Address: Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
Website: www.durham.ac.uk/things-to-do/venues/oriental-museum/
Learn about prehistoric Japan & make a clay dogu figure. Free event.1-3pm.
AMAZING ART TRAIL
7th February-28th March 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Address: SR1 1PP
Website: www.sunderlandmuseum.org.uk
Follow the Amazing Art Trail & discover what inspired artists from Sunderland & beyond to create their amazing art. Try some art challenges & claim a prize sticker. £1 per trail.
SATURDAY ART CLUB
7th February-31st December 2026
Time: Sat 1-3pm
Venue: Arts Centre Washington,
Address: NE38 8AB
Website: www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/events/saturday-art-club
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
Website: www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/whats-on/washington-youth-theatre-ages-8-12/
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...
MARIE CURIE - DAY OF REFLECTION
8th-8th March 2026
Time: 10.30am-4pm
Venue: Durham University Botanic Garden,
Address: Hollingside Lane, DH1 3TN
Website: www.dur.ac.uk/botanic.garden
This day is dedicated to remembering those who have lost loved ones during the pandemic & to those who are grieving. It aims to bring to bring people together in their communities & as a nation to be there...
SHAUN THE SHEEP FREE FILM SCREENING
14th-14th March 2026
Time: 1pm
Venue: Washington Library,
Address: NE38 7RT
Website: www.mysunderland.co.uk
Enjoy a free family film screening that will be a sheer delight in SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE at Washington Library. Shaun's day off turns into a little more action than he baa-rgained for when he finds himself...
SHAUN THE SHEEP FREE FILM SCREENING
21st-21st March 2026
Time: 11am
Venue: Houghton Library
Address: 74 Newbottle Street, DH4 4AF
Website: www.mysunderland.co.uk
Enjoy a free family film screening that will be a sheer delight in SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE at Houghton Library. Shaun's day off turns into a little more action than he baa-rgained for when he finds himself...
BLUEY'S BIG PLAY
25th-29th March 2026
Venue: Sunderland Empire
Address: SR1 3EX
Website: http://sunderlandempire.net.
Bluey, Bingo, Bandit & Chilli are heading to Sunderland! Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series is packed with music,...
GLASS PAINTING
30th-30th March 2026
Time: 10-10.45am or 2-2.45pm
Venue: National Glass Centre
Address: Liberty Way, SR6 0GL
Website: www.nationalglasscentre.com
Decorate your choice of glass shapes including animals, birds & vehicles. Paint your designs on glass tiles to take home. Ages 4+. £5pp. Book online.
GLASS FUSING
31st-31st March 2026
Time: 10.30-11.30am or 2-3pm
Venue: National Glass Centre
Address: Liberty Way, SR6 0GL
Website: www.nationalglasscentre.com
Inspired by the exhibitions at the National Glass Centre, create your own glass fused tile using pattern & texture. Ages 6+. £12pp. Book online.
HORRIBLE HISTORIES
17th-18th April 2026
Venue: Sunderland Empire
Address: SR1 3EX
Website: http://sunderlandempire.net.
For the very first time, your favourite songs & actors from the award-winning Horrible Histories TV series will be appearing live on stage in Sunderland! When William Shakespeare is asked to create the...