Summer activities 2025
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
- 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.
- Date
- 01 (10:00) - 29/08/2025 (12:00)
- Location:
- Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
- Description
- Drop in session
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (10:30-16:30)
- Location:
- Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
- Description
- A special experience for young people who want to gain some experience in the Music Industry.
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (12:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
- Description
- Friday Dance Masterclass Series
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (13:00-14:00)
- Location:
- Chrisp Street Children and Family Centre 45 Kerbey Street E14 6AW
- Description
- Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (13:00-17:00)
- Location:
- Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
- Description
- Make digital art that moves
- 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.
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (13:30-14:30)
- Location:
- Isle of Dogs Family Hub (Millwall Park) Stebondale Street London E14 3BX
- Description
- Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
- Description
- Come and play! Free sessions.
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Around Poplar Children & Family Centre 115 Three Colt Street E14 8AP
- Description
- play session
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
- Description
- Get ready for school
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Overland Family Hub 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
- Description
- Come and meet other parents/cares with babies, share knowledge and stories
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (14:00-15:30)
- Location:
- Collingwood CFC st Bartholomews Gardens Buckhurst Street E1 5QT
- Description
- storytelling and rhyme time
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (14:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
- Description
- Friendly football games and drills at the Langdon Park School football pitch.
- Date
- 01 (14:00) - 05/08/2025 (15:30)
- Location:
- Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
- Description
- Drop-in sessions
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (14:30-15:30)
- Location:
- Isle of Dogs Children and Family Centre Millwall Park Stebondale Street E14 3BX
- Description
- Come and meet other parents/cares with babies, share knowledge and stories
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (14:30-15:30)
- Location:
- Isle of Dogs Children and Family Centre Millwall Park Stebondale Street E14 3BX
- Description
- Come and meet other parents/cares with babies, share knowledge and stories
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
- Description
- Make your very own Wimpy Kid diary! No booking required
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (15:00-19:00)
- Location:
- Paul's Way Community Centre 83 St Paul's Way E3 4AJ
- Description
- Play games and access advice from youth workers during the session in the 121 room
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
- Location:
- St Paul’s Way Community Centre 83 St Paul’s Way E3 4AJ
- Description
- Take part in the weekly quiz and improve your general knowledge.