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

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Tuesday 7th October 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

Talk: An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery

Talk: An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery
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

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course
Date
03 (17:30) - 27/10/2025 (19:30)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
Description
This October, Canab and her daughters lead seven beginner-friendly sessions celebrating Somali culture
Categories:
Black History Month

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London
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

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production
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
Wednesday 8th October 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

Talk: An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery

Talk: An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery
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

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course
Date
03 (17:30) - 27/10/2025 (19:30)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
Description
This October, Canab and her daughters lead seven beginner-friendly sessions celebrating Somali culture
Categories:
Black History Month

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London
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

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production
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
Thursday 9th October 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

Talk: An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery

Talk: An introduction to the London, Sugar & Slavery gallery
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

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course
Date
03 (17:30) - 27/10/2025 (19:30)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
Description
This October, Canab and her daughters lead seven beginner-friendly sessions celebrating Somali culture
Categories:
Black History Month

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London
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

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production
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

My Turn: Holly Oluwo Artist Exhibition

My Turn: Holly Oluwo Artist Exhibition
Date
09 (09:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
Description
My Turn showcases Holly's latest original collage works alongside a new series of vases and prints
Categories:
Black History Month

A Tribute to Sierra Leone

Date
09/10/2025 (16:01)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
An introduction to the history and culture of Sierra Leone.
Categories:
Black History Month

Following the Trail - African lives in Tower Hamlets

Following the Trail - African lives in Tower Hamlets
Date
09/10/2025 (18:00-20:00)
Location:
Online event
Description
Join our Local History and Archives Team for their Black History Month event.
Categories:
Black History Month

Special screening of Documentary: Ernest Cole - Lost and Found

Special screening of Documentary: Ernest Cole - Lost and Found
Date
09/10/2025 (19:00-22:00)
Location:
Arts One Building Queen Mary University 1 Westfield Way London E1 4PD
Description
Special screening of: Documentary: Ernest Cole - Lost and Found
Categories:
Black History Month, Film, Free to attend
Friday 10th October 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
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