Summer activities 2026
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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- Date
- 25 (10:00) - 27/08/2026 (21:00)
- Location:
- Victoria Park
- Description
- Free-to-enter community programme of weekday activities including free open-air film screenings, live music and entertainment, sports and wellbeing sessions, arts and crafts workshops, children's theatre, plus a street food market and pop-up bars and much more!Join thousands of people celebrating what makes our borough one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the UK.
- Categories:
- Community events, Drama, Dance and Performance, Family and children, Free to attend, Parks, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Victoria Park, Workshops and activities
- Date
- 27/08/2026 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- 14 Limehouse Causeway E14 8BN, Limehouse Youth Centre
- Description
- Join this interactive workshop delivered with Compass CYPHWS, where you can learn more about drugs, alcohol, and how they can impact your health and wellbeing
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers
- Date
- 27/08/2026 (15:30-19:00)
- Location:
- 44 Stewart Street E14 3HA, Samuda Youth Club
- Description
- Love football? Come level up your game! Join our coached sessions to build your skills, boost your confidence, and enjoy playing with others. You'll learn the basics, improve your technique
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people
- Date
- 27/08/2026 (17:00-18:30)
- Location:
- 44 Stewart Street E14 3HA, Samuda Youth Club
- Description
- Express yourself, learn new creative skills, and bring your ideas to life in our Creative Arts Sessions. Explore a range of fun art activities, build confidence, and work alongside other young people in a relaxed and supportive environment.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people