Summer activities 2025

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
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- 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
- 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
- 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
- Date
- 02/10/2025 (19:00-22:00)
- Location:
- Arts One Building Queen Mary University 1 Westfield Way London E1 4PD
- Description
- The New Black Film Collective, in celebration of Black History Month, presents a screening of Sing Sing
- Categories:
- Black History Month, Film, Free to attend
- 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
- Date
- 03/10/2025 (12:00-12:30)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- A short talk about Caribbean people's involvement in the Second World War military effort.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 03 (14:15) - 24/10/2025 (15:00)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery at London Museum Docklands
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- 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
- Date
- 03 (14:15) - 24/10/2025 (15:00)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery at London Museum Docklands
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 04/10/2025 (12:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
- Description
- Come and honour the past, embrace the present, and inspire the future!
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- 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
- Date
- 03 (14:15) - 24/10/2025 (15:00)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery at London Museum Docklands
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 05 (12:30) - 26/10/2025 (13:15)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Find out about the15,000 people of African heritage who lived in London in the 18th century.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 05 (15:00) - 26/10/2025 (15:45)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Delve into the fascinating stories of the hit 1903 comedy musical, In Dahomey.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- 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
- Date
- 03 (14:15) - 24/10/2025 (15:00)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery at London Museum Docklands
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 05 (12:30) - 26/10/2025 (13:15)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Find out about the15,000 people of African heritage who lived in London in the 18th century.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 05 (15:00) - 26/10/2025 (15:45)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Delve into the fascinating stories of the hit 1903 comedy musical, In Dahomey.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- 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
- Date
- 03 (14:15) - 24/10/2025 (15:00)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery at London Museum Docklands
- Categories:
- Black History Month