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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Take me to the Forest Festival
5th March-5th November 2025
Venue: Errington Woods
Address: Errington Woods, Guisborough TS11 8AN
Website: Home - Take Me To The Forest
On these few short days in May, when the veil is thinnest between our world and one where nature reigns wild and free, let us take your hand and take you to the forest. This is a world steeped in symbolism,...
WOODLAND WELLBEING SESSION (for parent/carers)
1st May-1st December 2025
Venue: Flatts Lane Centre & Guisborough Forest & Walkway
NATURE CUBS (1 - 6 years)
6th May-15th July 2025
Time: 9:45am - 11:15pm
Venue: Green Gates Family Hub - Redcar
Address: Keilder Close, Redcar, TS10 4HS
Website: https://bookwhen.com/woodswaves
Tuesday's AM (term time) A fabulous session where your child can enjoy lots of free play in the sand pit, mud kitchen, use the balancing equipment, plus there are activities such as painting, playdough,...
NATURE CUBS (1 - 6 years)
6th May-15th July 2025
Time: 12:45pm - 2:15pm
Venue: Green Gates Family Hub - Redcar
Address: Keilder Close, Redcar, TS10 4HS
Website: https://bookwhen.com/woodswaves
Tuesday's AM (term time) A fabulous session where your child can enjoy lots of free play in the sand pit, mud kitchen, use the balancing equipment, plus there are activities such as painting, playdough,...
NATURE CUBS on the Train (1 - 6 years)
6th May-15th June 2025
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Venue: Guisborough Forest & Walkway
Address: Pinchinthorpe, Guisborough, TS14 8HD
Website: https://bookwhen.com/woodswaves
FRIDAYS PM TERM TIME ONLY A session full of engaging activities and opportunities for exploration and discovery support children's learning and development, build confidence and resilience and promote...
NATURE EXPLORERS (children with additional needs - all ages)
6th May-25th July 2025
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Address: Margrove Heritage Centre Margrove Park, Boosbeck, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 3BZ
Website: https://bookwhen.com/woodswaves
Friday's PM (term time) This session is for children and young people with additional needs and their families, all ages are welcome. Families can enjoy some forest school fun; typical activities...
NATURE RANGERS (Home Ed)
6th May-25th July 2025
Time: 12:30pm - 3pm
Venue: Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Address: Margrove Heritage Centre Margrove Park, Boosbeck, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 3BZ
Website: https://bookwhen.com/woodswaves
Once- twice a month - Thursday's A session for home educating families to enjoy some forest school fun; typical activities may include lots of digging and mixing with mud kitchen resources, scavenger...
NATURE FAMILIES (all ages)
10th May-26th July 2025
Time: 10:15am - 12:15pm
Venue: Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Address: Margrove Heritage Centre Margrove Park, Boosbeck, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 3BZ
Website: https://bookwhen.com/woodswaves
2nd Saturday of every month A session for families to enjoy some forest school fun; typical activities may include lots of digging and mixing with mud kitchen resources, scavenger hunts, campfire, tool...
WOODLAND WELLBEING SESSION (for parent/carers)
24th May 2025
Time: 10:30am - 1pm
Venue: Flatts Lane Centre
Address: Flatts Lane, Middlesbrough, TS6 0SZ
Website: https://bookwhen.com/woodswaves
These sessions are for parents who have a child, young person, or adult who has additional support needs, for whom they are the primary carer. During the session there will be opportunities to connect...
Princess Live
25th May 2025
Time: 1pm & 4pm
Venue: Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre
Address: Raby Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AH
Website: Princess Live
Princess Live! is the ultimate hour-long princess pop party, featuring your favourite fairytale royalty in this all singing all dancing hour long concert show. The Princesses are tired...
The Dinosaur that Pooped a Rock Show!
26th-26th May 2025
Time: 12.30PM & 3.30PM (3.30PM Sold Out)
Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall
Address: Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/the-dinosaur-that-pooped-a-rock-show/
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, follow Danny & Dino on their quest for the last 2 tickets to their favourite band.
All aboard for Trainmaster
27th-27th May 2025
Time: 11am - 4pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for a special Trainmaster event. With giant tracks and ride-on trains, this activity session is a must for mini train fans. Suitable for ages 2 - 7 years.
Fairies vs pirates
27th-27th May 2025
Time: 10am - 11am
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Who will win in the duel for cool? Is your fairy or pirate the most awesome in Billingham? Come and make your creation down in the library! Suitable for 4 to 11 years.
Minibeasts
27th-27th May 2025
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, TS17 5BL
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us in making some creepy crawly minibeast crafts. Suitable for 4 to 11 years.
Railway crafts
27th-27th May 2025
Time: 11am - 12pm
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
All aboard! Celebrate the bicentenary of the first journey of the Stockton & Darlington railway with a special train themed craft! Suitable for 4 to 11 years.
Spoon creatures
27th-27th May 2025
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Make yourself some spring critters. Suitable for 4 to 11 years.
Woman Like Me - The Little Mix Show
27th-27th May 2025
Time: 7PM
Venue: Middlesbrough Theatre
Address: The Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA
Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/woman-like-me-the-little-mix-show/
This show brings back-to-back chart-topping hits, incredible voices, and the electrifying energy of Little Mix to life on stage, captivating fans old and new in an unmissable celebration of their phenomenal...
Fluttering ribbon
28th-28th May 2025
Time: 10am - 11am
Venue: Norton Library
Address: 87 High Street, Norton, TS20 1AE
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Try some ribbon weaving and make a butterfly to hang in the wind and create some dance sticks. Suitable for 4 to 11 years.
Fluttering ribbon
28th-28th May 2025
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Venue: Fairfield Library
Address: Fairfield Road, Fairfield, TS19 7AJ
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Try some ribbon weaving and make a butterfly to hang in the wind and create some dance sticks. Suitable for 4 to 11 years.
LEGO build and code (10 - 14 years)
28th-28th May 2025
Time: 10am - 11.30am
Venue: Stockton Central Library
Address: Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for an exciting LEGO build and code session where your models come to life with movements, flashing lights and sounds. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Suitable for ages 10 - 14 years.
Railway crafts
28th-28th May 2025
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Venue: Yarm Library
Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
All aboard! Celebrate the bicentenary of the first journey of the Stockton & Darlington railway with a special train themed craft! Suitable for 4 to 11 years.
Spoon creatures
29th-29th May 2025
Time: 10am - 11am
Venue: Thornaby Library
Address: Gilmour Street, Thornaby, TS17 6PF
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Make yourself some spring critters. Suitable for 4 to 11 years.
3D pens: ganes night
30th-30th May 2025
Time: 11.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Come and doodle your own games from Tetris blocks, dominoes and mazes. Suitable for ages 8+.
Blooming lovely flowers
30th-30th May 2025
Time: 11am - 12pm
Venue: Roseworth Library
Address: Redhill Family Hub, Redhill Road, Roseworth, TS19 9BX
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Come along and create some lovely spring flower crafts.
Family storytime and digi toys
30th-30th May 2025
Time: 9.30 - 10.30am
Venue: Thornaby Central Library
Address: The Pavilion, Town Centre, Thornaby, TS17 9EW
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Come and enjoy awesome stories and have some fun with our digi toys. Suitable for ages 3 to 8 years.
LEGO build and code (6 - 11 years)
30th-30th May 2025
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Venue: Yarm Library
Address: 41 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BH
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for an exciting LEGO build and code session where your models come to life with movements, flashing lights and sounds. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Suitable for ages 6 - 11 years.
The Craziest Showman - With CBBC's Danny and Mick
31st-31st May 2025
Time: 2PM
Venue: Middlesbrough Theatre
Address: The Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA
Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/the-craziest-showman-with-cbbcs-danny-and-mick/
CBBC’s favourite and brightest comedy stars Danny & Mick bring their particular brand of lunacy to the show alongside a full circus, dancers, singers and more.
Classical Café for Primary Schools: The End Times
9th-9th June 2025
Time: 1PM
Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall
Address: Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/classical-cafe-for-primary-schools-the-end-times/
Come and experience Liza Bec’s original apocalyptic coming of age tale featuring a magical musical blackboard. Classical Café is a relaxed environment, friendly for all.
Shrek the Musical JR
25th-25th June 2025
Time: 1PM & 5PM
Venue: Middlesbrough Theatre
Address: The Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA
Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/shrek-the-musical-jr/
This feel-good musical has great songs, fun, laughter and is most of all a show for family and friends. So come along, one and all! Presented by Tees Valley Education
5 Mistakes that Changed History
3rd-3rd July 2025
Time: 7.30PM
Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall
Address: Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ
Website: https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/event/5-mistakes-that-changed-history/
A hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world.
S&DR LEGO train challenge
5th-5th July 2025
Time: 2 - 3pm
Venue: Billingham Library
Address: Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for an exciting LEGO train adventure! Build and code: crate your own LEGO train and bring it to life with coding. Team up or go solo: the choice is yours! Drop in.
S&DR LEGO train challenge
6th-6th July 2025
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Venue: Ingleby Barwick Library
Address: IB Leisure, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, TS17 5BL
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
Join us for an exciting LEGO train adventure! Build and code: crate your own LEGO train and bring it to life with coding. Team up or go solo: the choice is yours! Drop in.