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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Thursday 28th 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

Tower Hamlets Trojans

Tower Hamlets Trojans
Date
28/07/2025 (09:00) - 29/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Various locations
Description
Summer sports activities
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer holidays, Teenagers

Roots of Wellness

Roots of Wellness
Date
28/07/2025 (09:00) - 29/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Various locations
Description
Elderly women (65+) and inter-generational activities
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Inner London Football League

Inner London Football League
Date
28/07/2025 (09:00) - 29/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Stepney Green 3G Astro
Description
Veteran's football league for individuals aged 40+
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays

Active Communities Foundation over 50's veteran football

Active Communities Foundation over 50's veteran football
Date
28/07/2025 (09:00) - 29/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Stepney Green 3G Astro
Description
Veteran's football league for individuals aged 50+
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays

Vallance CSA

Vallance CSA
Date
28/07/2025 (11:00) - 29/08/2025 (13:00)
Location:
Stepney Green 3G Astro
Description
Football training for 8-14 year old boys
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

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

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

Newark Youth London BAME Women & Girls Summer Activities

Newark Youth London BAME Women & Girls Summer Activities
Date
06 (09:00) - 29/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Various locations
Description
Women & Girls Summer Activities
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays

Tower Hamlets Cycling Club Community Sessions

Tower Hamlets Cycling Club Community Sessions
Date
25 (12:30) - 28/08/2025 (14:30)
Location:
Mile End Park Stadium
Description
Weekly cycling programme
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Sisters Forum Women only wellbeing sessions

Sisters Forum Women only wellbeing sessions
Date
28/08/2025 (09:00-17:00)
Location:
Various locations
Description
Women only wellbeing sessions
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Little Yogis, Big Calm

Little Yogis, Big Calm
Date
28/08/2025 (09:30-10:30)
Description
Gentle yoga and bonding for pre-walking babies with SEND and their parents/carers.
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays

Get ready for school

Get ready for school
Date
28/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Mowlem CFC Wadeson Street E2 9DL
Description
Drop in session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Active stay & play (Garden area)

Active stay & play (Garden area)
Date
28/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Come and get active in the Garden
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Baby Club - 28 August Mile End

Date
28/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
Description
Come and meet other parents/cares with babies, share knowledge and stories
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events

Water Play

Water Play
Date
28/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
John Smith Children and Family Centre 90 Stepney Way E1 2EN
Description
All sorts of fun with water - bring spare clothing.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays

Family Stay and Play - Overland 28 August

Family Stay and Play - Overland 28 August
Date
28/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
Overland Family Hub 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
Description
Come and have fun, activities for all age groups
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events

Calm in the Wild

Calm in the Wild
Date
28/08/2025 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green London E2 0HL All ages
Description
Birth–5 children with SEND, and their families
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays

Shine on Stage

Shine on Stage
Date
28/08/2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
Birth–5 children with SEND, and their families
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Drama, Dance and Performance, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays
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