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!
Latest Competitions
WIN 4 TICKETS TO SEE THE RAILWAY CHILDREN AT TABARD THEATRE
FOR A CHANCE TO WIN SIMPLY ANSWER... Who wrote The Railway Children? T&C’s Apply | Closing Date 30th November 2025
WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO SLEEPING BEAUTY AT COMPASS THEATRE
Fancy winning tickets to this year's Compass pantomime? The prize is a family ticket to Sleeping Beauty, valid at 7:30pm on Friday 19th December 2025. This ticket includes 2 adults and 2 under 16s...
WIN 4 TICKETS TO SEE DICK WHITTINGTON PANTOMIME AT HARROW ARTS CENTRE!
Head to Harrow Arts Centre this Christmas! Immersion Theatre return with Dick Whittington - a high-energy, action-packed festive adventure packed with magic, audience interaction, hilarious routines,...
WIN A FAMILY TICKET FOR 4 PEOPLE TO SEE PEPPA PIG’S BIG FAMILY SHOW ON SATURDAY 3RD JANUARY
Win a free family ticket to see the show at London's Haymarket Theatre on 3rd January. With a new arrival on the way, there’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time? To find...
WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO ‘FATHER CHRISTMAS NEEDS A WEE!’ RUNNING AT THE ARTS THEATRE WEST END
TaleGate Theatre Productions hit the perfect combination of witty humour, fantastic music and extra sparkle in this fabulously funny and brilliantly bouncy musical adaptation of Nicholas Allan’s...
Win a copy of National Trust: Christmas Origami
With 13 nature-inspired pieces, this unique activity book is full of amazing origami, beautiful art and extracts from well-loved poems. Published in collaboration with the National Trust and showcasing...
Win a So Slime Ice Machine
Chill out with this frosty slime toy that turns slime play into a fruity snow-cone creation station. Have hours of fun with the So Slime Ice Machine the ultimate way to create your own colourful,...
Win a copy of How Many Elves is Too Many?
Count the busy elves in this adorable Christmas story about friendship that will teach children that sometimes less is more. When an elf comes to stay, you're sure to have lots of fun. But wouldn't...
Win a copy of The Bad Guys 2 on DVD
Win a copy of The Bad Guys 2 on DVD with all-new bonus content including an exclusive animated short! To celebrate the release of Dreamworks Animation’s The Bad Guys 2 – now available on...
Win a copy of Santa & Son
From number one king of comedy David Walliams comes his first EVER Christmas adventure - packed full of hilarious toy-shop action! It's the night of Christmas Eve... In the most famous toy...
Win a Style 4 Ever Fashion Designer Light Up Studio
Bring your fashion dreams to life with the Style 4 Ever Fashion Designer Light Up Studio! Sketch, trace, and design with the built-in backlight feature. Use stencils, real fabric, and stylish accessories...
Win a Fold Out + Play Doll's House
This fantastic fold-out book effortlessly transforms into a stylish 3D doll’s house that children can explore and play with There are stand-up characters to bring to life, pieces of press-out...
Win a copy of Kaleb’s Farmyard Tales
My name is Kaleb, and I am a farmer. I've been a farmer since I was a boy. And I absolutely LOVE it. Grab your wellies and join Kaleb, his trusty dog, and the love-of-his-life tractor in these...
Win a So Slime Yummy Twist & Slime Mixer Set
Bring baking fun to hands-on slimy play! Get ready to bake up some super-squishy, dessert-inspired slime magic! The So Slime Yummy Twist & Slime Mixer Set turns slime play into a yummy kitchen adventure...
Win a My Arcade PAC-MAN Joystick Player
Bring back the nostalgia of arcade gaming with the Pac-Man Micro Player Pro from My Arcade! One of the most iconic characters in gaming history, Pac-Man continues to captivate generations of gamers...
Win a copy of British Museum: Talk Like an Aztec
Create your own secret Nahuatl messages with hieroglyphic stencils! In this fun and fascinating activity book from the British Museum, budding historians can learn all about life in the Aztec age -...
Win a Colourblocks Activity Set
The Colourblocks Paint, Draw, Stamp & Sticker Set is everything children will need for hours of colour entertainment. Enter a world of colour fun with the Colourblocks! Colourblocks help children...
Win a copy of Toto the Ninja Cat and the Pirate Treasure Hunt
Toto is no ordinary cat, and she can't wait for you to join her on her SIXTH ninja adventure! From one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters. Toto and her friends are on their way to Ireland....
Win a copy of Guinness World Records Football Edition 2026
Get ready to relive the greatest moments in football history with Guinness World Records: Football Edition 2026 — out now in stores and online! This ultimate guide to the beautiful game...