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...
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.