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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Friday 8th August 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

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

Starting Solids Workshop - 31 July

Starting Solids Workshop - 31 July
Date
31/07/2025 (10:00) - 21/08/2025 (11:30)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
Eating solid food
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Workshops and activities

Active stay & play - Marner 31 July

Active stay & play - Marner 31 July
Date
31/07/2025 (13:30) - 16/08/2025 (15:00)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme

Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme
Date
01 (08:00) - 22/08/2025 (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

Interactive workshops

Date
01 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford London E20
Description
Interactive workshops for 12-17 year olds.
Categories:
Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Family Fun Stay & play

Family Fun Stay & play
Date
01 (10:00) - 29/08/2025 (12:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop in session
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Rep Your Endz

Rep Your Endz
Date
01 (13:00) - 14/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
Description
This summer join Janise and Omar for an unforgettable experience.
Categories:
Drama, Dance and Performance, Music, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities

Little Talkers

Date
01 (13:30) - 29/08/2025 (15:30)
Location:
Poplar Children and Family Centre 115 Three Colt St London E14 8AP
Description
Concerned about your child's speech and language? Get in touch with our Little Talkers team.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Come and try Athletics - Week 2

Come and try Athletics - Week 2
Date
04 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (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

Next Steps Summer School

Next Steps Summer School
Date
04 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (15:30)
Location:
Half Moon Theatre 43 White Horse Road London E1 0ND
Description
Free Drama focused Summer school to support transition to secondary school.
Categories:
Drama, Dance and Performance, Free to attend, Summer events

V&A East Summer School 2025 (week two)

Date
04 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (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:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Baby massage - 4 August

Baby massage - 4 August
Date
04 (10:00) - 11/08/2025 (11:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
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

Active stay & play - 4 August Mile End

Active stay & play - 4 August Mile End
Date
04 (10:00) - 16/08/2025 (11:30)
Location:
Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

The Den : Movement, Music and Movies!

The Den : Movement, Music and Movies!
Date
04 (13:00) - 08/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
Description
Join us for a week of moving our bodies, playing games, watching movies and a trip to the Southbank Centre.
Categories:
SEND, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers

Active stay & play - Marner 7 August

Active stay & play - Marner 7 August
Date
07 (13:30) - 16/08/2025 (15:00)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Morning walking group

Morning walking group
Date
08/08/2025 (07:30-09:00)
Location:
Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
Description
Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Communication stay & play - 8 August Marner

Communication stay & play - 8 August Marner
Date
08/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
Drop-in session.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Communication stay & play

Communication stay & play
Date
08/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Mowlem CFC Wadeson Street E2 9DL
Description
Drop-in session.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities
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