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

Sunday 29th June 2025

Victoria Park Summer Bandstand Season: Pride Picnic

Victoria Park Summer Bandstand Season: Pride Picnic
Date
29/06/2025 (13:00-17:00)
Location:
Victoria Park Bandstand
Description
Music for summer Sundays in The People's Park
Sunday 6th July 2025

Victoria Park Summer Bandstand Season: Jazz and Big Bands

Victoria Park Summer Bandstand Season: Jazz and Big Bands
Date
06/07/2025 (13:00-17:00)
Location:
Victoria Park Bandstand
Description
Music for summer Sundays in The People's Park
Sunday 13th July 2025

Victoria Park Summer Bandstand Season: Victoria Park 180th Birthday Concert

Date
13/07/2025 (13:00-17:00)
Location:
Victoria Park Bandstand
Description
Music for summer Sundays in The People's Park
Sunday 20th July 2025

Victoria Park Summer Bandstand Season: Vive la différence

Victoria Park Summer Bandstand Season: Vive la différence
Date
20/07/2025 (13:00-17:00)
Location:
Victoria Park Bandstand
Description
Music for summer Sundays in The People's Park
Sunday 27th July 2025

Victoria Park Summer Bandstand Season: Saudha

Victoria Park Summer Bandstand Season: Saudha
Date
27/07/2025 (13:00-17:00)
Location:
Victoria Park Bandstand
Description
Music for summer Sundays in The People's Park
Monday 28th July 2025

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.
Tuesday 29th July 2025

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.

Community fun day: Stepney and Wapping

Community fun day: Stepney and Wapping
Date
29/07/2025 (14:30-18:30)
Location:
Shandy Park Harford Street E1
Description
The council is holding community fun days on estates across the borough. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Wednesday 30th July 2025

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.
Thursday 31st July 2025

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.
Friday 1st August 2025

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.
Monday 4th August 2025

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.
Tuesday 5th August 2025

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.

Community fun day: Bow and Poplar

Community fun day: Bow and Poplar
Date
05/08/2025 (14:30-18:30)
Location:
77 Morant St, E14 8EL, London, Pennyfields Park
Description
The council is holding community fun days on estates across the borough. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Wednesday 6th August 2025

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.
Thursday 7th August 2025

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.
Friday 8th August 2025

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.
Tuesday 12th August 2025

Community fun day: Bethnal Green West

Community fun day: Bethnal Green West
Date
12/08/2025 (14:30-18:30)
Location:
Collingwood Estate Play Area, London E1 5DY
Description
The council is holding community fun days on estates across the borough. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Thursday 14th August 2025

Community fun day: Stepney and Wapping

Community fun day: Stepney and Wapping
Date
14/08/2025 (14:30-18:30)
Location:
London E1 0BY, Ring House
Description
The council is holding community fun days on estates across the borough. Everyone is welcome to come along, connect with others.
Monday 18th August 2025

In the Neighbourhood

In the Neighbourhood
Date
18 (11:00) - 21/08/2025 (19:00)
Location:
Victoria Park
Description
Four days of FREE entry and free activities including live music, creative workshops, dance, theatre, sports and wellbeing, family activities and loads more.
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