Summer activities 2025

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Summer is here and we have hundreds of FREE activities to keep kids and teens busy throughout the school holidays.

Scroll down for upcoming events or view the complete schedule of activities

Whether it's a photography workshop or music production lessons, swimming, canoeing, theatre or arts and crafts, there's something for everyone.

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme

Thousands of children who are eligible for and claiming benefits-related free school meals will be able to access a free place at a holiday activity club over the school summer holiday.

Open to eligible children and young people aged 4 to 16 years, all HAF programmes include a tasty and nutritious meal, fun and engaging activities and opportunities to learn more about food and nutrition for children and their families.

Please visit our HAF page to see our full Holiday Activities and Food club listings, including booking information.

Upcoming events

Wednesday 30th July 2025

The Tower Remembers

The Tower Remembers
Date
06/05/2025 (09:00) - 11/11/2025 (17:30)
Location:
Tower of London London EC3N 4AB
Description
The Tower of London will be marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a commemorative display of poppies.
Categories:
Heritage and museums, Pay to attend, Remembrance, VE Day

Stories of Aldgate Exhibition

Stories of Aldgate Exhibition
Date
17/06/2025 (09:00) - 31/08/2025 (19:00)
Location:
Vine Street EC3
Description
This free public exhibition invites visitors to explore the people, places, and history that have shaped Aldgate into the iconic corner of London that it is today.
Categories:
Community events, Free to attend, Galleries and exhibitions

Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme

Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme
Date
28 (08:00) - 31/07/2025 (18:00)
Location:
St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road London E1 5AW
Description
The Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme is Ofsted registered and provides childcare for children aged 3 to 13 years old.
Categories:
Summer events, Summer holidays

Let's make a choir!

Date
28 (09:00) - 30/07/2025 (15:00)
Location:
All Saints' Church Newby Place Poplar E14 0EY
Description
A free, three-day programme for singers aged 7-12.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Young people

Interactive workshops

Date
28 (10:00) - 31/07/2025 (16:00)
Location:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford London E20
Description
A week of interactive coursed for 12-17 year olds.
Categories:
Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities, Young people

Come and try Athletics - Week 1

Come and try Athletics - Week 1
Date
28/07/2025 (10:00) - 01/08/2025 (14:00)
Location:
190 Burdett Rd, E3 4HL, London, Mile End Park Leisure Centre Stadium (North Gate) near the Urban Adventure Base
Description
Come and Try Athletics
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, SPA, Sports and exercise, Summer holidays

V&A East Summer School 2025

Date
28/07/2025 (10:00) - 01/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
V&A East Storehouse Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford E20 3AX
Description
A unique opportunity to collaborate with artists and get creative.
Categories:
Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Grime Pays

Date
28 (10:30) - 31/07/2025 (16:30)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
A special experience for young people who want to gain some experience in the Music Industry.
Categories:
Free to attend, Music, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Summer Adventure

Summer Adventure
Date
28 (12:00) - 31/07/2025 (18:00)
Location:
Ocean TLA Forecourt Anson House Ernest Street London E1 4SH
Description
Enjoy free summer adventure sessions and free hot lunches!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Family Fun Stay & play

Family Fun Stay & play
Date
28/07/2025 (14:00) - 05/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop-In session
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Baby massage - 29 July Overland

Baby massage - 29 July Overland
Date
29/07/2025 (13:30) - 26/08/2025 (15:00)
Location:
Overland Children and Family Centre 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
Description
Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Workshops and activities

Laminated Placemats 29 July

Laminated Placemats 29 July
Date
29 (15:00) - 30/07/2025 (16:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street London E14 3HG
Description
Make your dinner time more exciting with your very own place mat design
Categories:
Fun Gift Stamp SF, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

All Ability Club

All Ability Club
Date
30/07/2025 (09:30-13:30)
Location:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in front of the Velodrome
Description
Accessible cycling
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Victoria Park, Workshops and activities

Toilet Training workshop

Toilet Training workshop
Date
30/07/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
John Smith Family Hub 90 Stepney Way E1 2EN
Description
Free toilet training advice.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers

Messy Play

Messy Play
Date
30/07/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Wapping & Bigand CFC 15 Richard street E1 2JP
Description
Free session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Active Stay & play

Active Stay & play
Date
30/07/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Collingwood CFC st Bartholomews Gardens Buckhurst Street E1 5QT
Description
Drop in sessions
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Communication stay & play - 30 July

Communication stay & play - 30 July
Date
30/07/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
Description
Drop-in session.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Baby Club - Marner

Date
30/07/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
Come and meet other parents/carers with babies, share knowledge and stories (Pregnant mothers welcome)
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events

Creative stay & play

Creative stay & play
Date
30/07/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
Collingwood CFC st Bartholomews Gardens Buckhurst Street E1 5QT
Description
Drop In session.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Life skills - cooking

Life skills - cooking
Date
30/07/2025 (10:00-14:00)
Location:
E1W 3QT, St Peters School
Description
Come and join our cooking sessions and learn new recipes!
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers
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