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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The Jolly Postman
14th February-1st January 2027
Venue: The Postal Museum
Website: www.postalmuseum.org
Step inside the story in an immersive exhibition celebrating 40 years of the much-loved children’s book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Meet the Jolly Postman – off on his rounds with letters for some...
Fairy Tales
27th March-23rd August 2026
Venue: British Library
Website: https://events.bl.uk/exhibitions/fairy-tales
Take your family on a magical adventure in a new interactive exhibition! Explore enchanted lands, magical creatures, iconic characters and timeless tales, brought to life through books, theatre costumes,...
The LIFE in a Line!
5th May-29th June 2026
Venue: Heath Robinson Museum
Website: www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org
Mr Doodle, whose vast hand-painted mural greets visitors at the entrance, covering walls and windows, with a further new series of works spilling across canvases and onto the gallery walls, playfully connecting...
HMS Pinafore
6th May-6th June 2026
Venue: Tabard Theatre
Website: https://tabard.org.uk
After the critically acclaimed run of The Mikado at the Tabard Theatre, the same creative team return with H.M.S. Pinafore, Gilbert & Sullivan’s timeless comic opera about love, class, and life on the...
The Rapping Princess
16th May-21st June 2026
Venue: Polka Theatre
Website: www.polkatheatre.com
Join Shiloh as she adventures through all genres of music to discover a love for rapping, with a little help from some singing friends and puppets along the way. A funky fairytale for lovers of music,...
Giffords Circus
21st May-7th June 2026
Venue: Chiswick House and Gardens
Website: www.giffordscircus.com
Chosen by Red and Cecil, children of Giffords Circus founders, “Waterfield” is inspired by the English countryside and the creatures that inhabit it. It will be their most ambitious show yet, with...
May half-term - Creative Space
26th May-28th June 2026
Venue: The National Gallery
Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk
Experiment with light and shade in the immersive environment of the Creative Space. Elevate the ordinary with dramatic and unexpected effects of light on surfaces – from still-life objects to portraits....
Kumon Free Registration
1st-30th June 2026
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
There’s never been a better time to get started. From 1st–30th June, the Kumon West London Study Centres are offering Free Registration to new and returning students. It’s a great opportunity to...
Mini Coral Reefs Family Workshop
1st June 2026
Venue: Harrow Arts Centre
Website: https://harrowarts.com
Make your own ‘Mini Coral Reef’ using colourful recycled materials. Involves cutting, arranging and sticking to build a beautiful 3D artwork on a miniature scale. Fun for all the family this half term....
360 All Stars
2nd-6th June 2026
Venue: Peacock Theatre
Website: www.sadlerswells.com
Expect BMX tricks, basketball magic, beatboxing brilliance and acrobatics that will leave you on the edge of your seat, and a high-energy live soundtrack with drumming that will rock you from the first...
Windrush Exhibition
3rd-30th June 2026
Venue: Harrow Arts Centre
Website: https://harrowarts.com
Through a collection of images, this exhibition recaptures the momentous journey undertaken by the Windrush migrants and highlights their invaluable contributions to Britain. It also showcases some of...
Spaghetti Club Kids Workshop
6th June 2026
Venue: Somerset House
Website: www.somersethouse.org.uk
As part of The Artists’ Fair, Spaghetti Club will host a group of up to 20 kids (aged 7–10) who will come together to explore DIY zine-making as a form of self-expression, collective storytelling,...
The Great Big Green Week
6th-14th June 2026
Venue: Nationwide
Website: www.greatbiggreenweek.com
Children and young people are our best advocates for climate and nature and there are plenty of ways to get your school involved. Visit the website for free resource packs available for primary and secondary...
The Great Exhibition Road Festival
6th-7th June 2026
Venue: Kensington Gardens
Website: www.royalparks.org.uk
To celebrate 175 years since the Great Exhibition, the Festival will feature on the East Albert Lawn in Kensington Gardens.Celebrating science and the arts visit 6-7 June for a weekend of free events for...
Wood Owl and the Box of Wonders
6th June 2026
Venue: Little Lyric
Website: https://lyric.co.uk
Join Hoglets Theatre on a magical journey through fantasy worlds. Featuring beautiful handmade puppets, original music, and a timeless message: the love we show to others comes back to us in time.
EID at Osterley Park
7th June 2026
Venue: Osterley Park
Website: www.irvinleisure.co.uk
This year, London’s vibrant cultural scene is hosting an unforgettable Eid celebration, bringing together people of all backgrounds to mark the end of Ramadan in a grand atmosphere. The event is a dazzling...
Teddy Bear Picnic
7th June 2026
Venue: Fulham Palace and Gardens
Website: www.fulhampalace.org
You and your favourite teddy are invited to join Fulham Palace and Gardens for a teddy-tastic day of family fun in Fulham Palace’s beautiful walled garden. Little ones will be enchanted by an outdoor...
Bin Rat
13th June 2026
Venue: Little Lyric
Website: https://lyric.co.uk
A rat-astic and realistic look into refuse and recycling. Rummage through the rubble with Bin Rat to discover where all the junk goes! Scrape scraps off the streets in this outdoor interactive puppetry...
Little green fingers (ages 8+)
13th June 2026
Venue: Fulham Palace and Gardens
Website: www.fulhampalace.org
Explore the wonderful world of growing vegetables and flowers and dive into the process from start to finish. From planting seeds to harvesting your own veggies and blooms, visit the beautiful walled garden...
Nick Cope’s Family Show
13th-14th June 2026
Venue: Leicester Square Theatre
Website: www.leicestersquaretheatre.com
Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and stunning animations to sell-out crowds all...
Suitcase Circus
13th June 2026
Venue: Puppet Theatre Barge, Little Venice
Website: www.puppetbarge.com
Welcome to the stage an incredibly entertaining group of objects who ooze attitude, sleaze, charm and an abundance of talent. Sometimes gritty, often mad, enter the wonderful and chaotic world of Suitcase...
EID at Byron Park
14th June 2026
Venue: Byron Park
Website: www.irvinleisure.co.uk
This year, London’s vibrant cultural scene is hosting an unforgettable Eid celebration, bringing together people of all backgrounds to mark the end of Ramadan in a grand atmosphere. The event is a dazzling...
Kew The Movies presented by Adventure Cinema
18th-21st June 2026
Venue: Kew Gardens
Website: www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/kew-the-movies
Experience the magic of outdoor cinema at Kew Gardens this summer. Adventure Cinema is bringing the UK’s No.1 outdoor cinema experience to Kew, with an unforgettable lineup of classic films, musicals,...
Arthur
20th June-9th August 2026
Venue: Polka Theatre
Website: www.polkatheatre.com
This Summer, join the adventure in a magical new play with original songs, based on Arthurian legend and the quest for a better world. This is a brand-new production and information on the show may change....
LSE Festival Family Day
20th June 2026
Venue: London School of Economics
Website: www.lse.ac.uk/events/lse-festival/2026/lse-festival-family-day-2026
Join a morning of free activities for all the family at this year's LSE Festival 10am-1pm. Sessions will either be ticketed or drop-in and ticket lines will open by 12noon on Monday 18 May. To find out...
Outdoor theatre: The Jungle Book
20th June 2026
Venue: Fulham Palace
Website: www.fulhampalace.org
Join Mowgli and friends for a fun-filled jungle adventure, packed with music, laughter and audience interaction. With original songs, plenty of audience participation and larger than life characters, this...
Rapunzel
20th June 2026
Venue: Little Lyric
Website: https://lyric.co.uk
Golden-haired Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for a tidy profit. It’s time for Rapunzel to take charge of her own...
West End Live
20th-21st June 2026
Venue: Trafalgar Square
Website: www.westendlive.co.uk
Theatre's biggest stars will perform London's leading musicals and must-see new shows. Saturday 11am - 5pm and Sunday 12-4pm. The event is free and very popular. General entry is on a first come, first...
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
22nd June-5th September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal Haymarket
Website: www.tigerstealive.com
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Packed with oodles of magic,...
The Sleeping Beauty
25th-28th June 2026
Venue: Royal Albert Hall
Website: www.royalalberthall.com
For wonder and enchantment, look no further than this classic fairytale ballet: experience all that is grand, gleaming and gorgeous with English National Ballet in this stunning version of one of the world’s...
Barnes Children’s Literature Festival
27th-28th June 2026
Venue: Various venues
Website: https://londonkidslitfest.org
The Barnes Children’s Literature Festival in southwest London is the UK’s largest dedicated children’s literature festival with over 100 author events, performances, workshops and free activities...
Anne of Green Gables
3rd-5th July 2026
Venue: Peacock Theatre
Website: www.sadlerswells.com
Anne of Green Gables follows the adventures of a spirited, imaginative 11-year-old orphan. Adopted by an elderly brother and sister, Anne gets up to endless mischief but eventually wins over the community...
Pinocchio - Outdoor Theatre
5th July 2026
Venue: Fulham Palace
Website: www.illyria.co.uk
A wooden puppet runs away, hoping to find fun and adventure, but instead finds demanding bosses, con-artists and peer-pressure. How can Pinocchio ever become a real boy when even lies told to cover up...
The Enormous Crocodile
29th July-22nd August 2026
Venue: Lyric Hammersmith
Website: https://lyric.co.uk
The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks,...
Cinderella
14th November-3rd January 2027
Venue: Lyric Hammersmith
Website: https://lyric.co.uk
The clock is ticking on Early Bird tickets for Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre! Expect pumpkin-sized chaos, side-splitting comedy, chart-topping tunes and much more. Panto Early Bird Offer:...