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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There are 83 events taking place this month
Saturday 8th November 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

Exhibition: Looking Through a Prism by Khadija Halim Rahman

Exhibition: Looking Through a Prism by Khadija Halim Rahman
Date
01 (15:08) - 30/11/2025 (15:08)
Location:
The Brady Arts and Community Centre 192-196 Hanbury Street London E1 5HU
Description
An exhibition of paintings, sketches, video installation and fashion pieces by by Khadija Halim Rahman
Categories:
Season of Bangla Drama

Unhusked by Dr Hiya Deb

Unhusked by Dr Hiya Deb
Date
08/11/2025 (18:00-18:45)
Location:
QMUL ArtsOne Pinter Studio Mile End Road London E1 4PA
Description
"Unhusked" explores the journeys of Dalit Partition refugees. It uses dance, music, storytelling and film to take a dive into the search for belonging.
Categories:
Season of Bangla Drama

Nora Returns by Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK) UK

Nora Returns by Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK) UK
Date
08/11/2025 (19:45-20:20)
Location:
The Brady Arts and Community Centre 192-196 Hanbury Street London E1 5HU
Description
Nora is trapped by societal perceptions, expectations, and silent constraints. Follow her quest for freedom in a world that offers no refuge.
Categories:
Season of Bangla Drama
Sunday 9th November 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

Exhibition: Looking Through a Prism by Khadija Halim Rahman

Exhibition: Looking Through a Prism by Khadija Halim Rahman
Date
01 (15:08) - 30/11/2025 (15:08)
Location:
The Brady Arts and Community Centre 192-196 Hanbury Street London E1 5HU
Description
An exhibition of paintings, sketches, video installation and fashion pieces by by Khadija Halim Rahman
Categories:
Season of Bangla Drama

Remembrance Sunday - Bethnal Green Gardens

Remembrance Sunday - Bethnal Green Gardens
Date
09/11/2025 (10:00-11:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Gardens E2
Description
Remembrance Sunday - Bethnal Green Gardens
Categories:
Remembrance

Remembrance Sunday - St Dunstan & All Saints Church Stepney

Remembrance Sunday - St Dunstan & All Saints Church Stepney
Date
09/11/2025 (10:00-11:00)
Location:
St Dunstan & All Saints Church Stepney High Street E1 0NR
Description
Remembrance Sunday - St Dunstan & All Saints Church Stepney
Categories:
Remembrance

Remembrance Sunday - St George in the East

Remembrance Sunday - St George in the East
Date
09/11/2025 (10:15-11:15)
Location:
St George-in-the-East Church 14 Cannon St Rd
Description
Remembrance Sunday - St George in the East
Categories:
Remembrance

Remembrance Sunday - Christ Church IOD

Remembrance Sunday - Christ Church IOD
Date
09/11/2025 (10:30-11:30)
Location:
Christ Church Isle of Dogs 151 Manchester Rd Island Gardens London E14 3DR
Description
Remembrance Sunday - Christ Church IOD
Categories:
Remembrance

Remembrance Sunday - St Anne's Limehouse

Remembrance Sunday - St Anne's Limehouse
Date
09/11/2025 (10:30-11:30)
Location:
St Anne’s Church Three Colt Street E14 8HH
Description
Remembrance Sunday - St Anne's Limehouse
Categories:
Remembrance

Remembrance Sunday - Merchant Navy Memorial

Remembrance Sunday - Merchant Navy Memorial
Date
09/11/2025 (10:30-11:30)
Location:
Merchant Navy Memorial Trinity Square Gardens Tower Hill EC3N 4DH
Description
Remembrance Sunday - Merchant Navy Memorial
Categories:
Remembrance

Remembrance Day Ceremony – Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park

Remembrance Day Ceremony – Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park
Date
09/11/2025 (10:30-12:00)
Location:
Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park Southern Grove E3 4PX
Description
Remembrance Day Ceremony – Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park
Categories:
Remembrance

Remembrance Sunday - St Luke's Millwall

Remembrance Sunday - St Luke's Millwall
Date
09/11/2025 (10:45-12:30)
Location:
St Luke's Millwall Alpha Grove Isle of Dogs London E14 8LH
Description
Remembrance Sunday - St Luke's Millwall
Categories:
Remembrance

Kindness in Words by Limma Ali & Trapped in zone One

Kindness in Words by Limma Ali & Trapped in zone One
Date
09/11/2025 (14:00-16:00)
Location:
The Brady Arts and Community Centre 192-196 Hanbury Street London E1 5HU
Description
Painting workshop incorporating the Bengali language around the theme of art as an act of kindness.
Categories:
Season of Bangla Drama, Workshops and activities

Beshura (Out of Tune) by Mitali Arts Group

Beshura (Out of Tune) by Mitali Arts Group
Date
09/11/2025 (19:30-20:30)
Location:
The Brady Arts and Community Centre 192-196 Hanbury Street London E1 5HU
Description
Beshura (Out of Tune) is a thought-provoking comedy-drama. It chronicles the struggles of young people living in East London.
Categories:
Season of Bangla Drama
Monday 10th November 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

Exhibition: Looking Through a Prism by Khadija Halim Rahman

Exhibition: Looking Through a Prism by Khadija Halim Rahman
Date
01 (15:08) - 30/11/2025 (15:08)
Location:
The Brady Arts and Community Centre 192-196 Hanbury Street London E1 5HU
Description
An exhibition of paintings, sketches, video installation and fashion pieces by by Khadija Halim Rahman
Categories:
Season of Bangla Drama
Tuesday 11th November 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

Exhibition: Looking Through a Prism by Khadija Halim Rahman

Exhibition: Looking Through a Prism by Khadija Halim Rahman
Date
01 (15:08) - 30/11/2025 (15:08)
Location:
The Brady Arts and Community Centre 192-196 Hanbury Street London E1 5HU
Description
An exhibition of paintings, sketches, video installation and fashion pieces by by Khadija Halim Rahman
Categories:
Season of Bangla Drama
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