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
- 14 (10:00) - 29/08/2025 (11:30)
- Location:
- Mowlem CFC Wadeson Street E2 9DL
- Description
- Drop in session
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (07:30-09:00)
- Location:
- Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
- Description
- Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
- Location:
- Isle of Dogs Family Hub (Millwall Park) Stebondale Street London E14 3BX
- Description
- Free play sessions every Friday in August.
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (10:00-14:00)
- Location:
- Victoria Park
- Description
- Come show off your skills and have fun!
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (12:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
- Description
- Friday Dance Masterclass Series
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (15:00-18:00)
- Location:
- Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- Join us for a refreshing and fun-filled water fight—perfect for staying cool and enjoying some friendly competition.
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (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
- 15/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
- Location:
- Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
- Description
- If you're looking to begin get fit and stay healthy, come and join Ade and Treaser at our weekly Spotlight fitness sessions
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (16:00-20:00)
- Location:
- Linc Centre 70 Fern St London E3 3PR
- Description
- Play games and access advice from youth workers during the session in the 121 room
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (16:30-18:00)
- Location:
- Linc Centre 70 Fern St London E3 3PR
- Description
- Play matches and tournaments and do drills and passes outdoors with youth workers
- Date
- 15/08/2025 (18:00-21:00)
- Location:
- Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- We will be visiting Genesis cinema to watch an action-packed movie.
- Date
- 01 (08:00) - 22/08/2025 (18:00)
- Location:
- St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- The Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme is Ofsted registered and provides childcare for children aged 3 to 13 years old.
- Date
- 14 (10:00) - 29/08/2025 (11:30)
- Location:
- Mowlem CFC Wadeson Street E2 9DL
- Description
- Drop in session
- Date
- 16/08/2025 (09:30-13:30)
- Location:
- Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in front of the Velodrome
- Description
- Accessible cycling
- Date
- 16/08/2025 (11:00-12:00)
- Location:
- Idea Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
- Description
- Come along and get a taste of our new Code Club. You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
- Date
- 16/08/2025 (12:00-13:30)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
- Description
- An energetic 10-week musical journey led by the brilliant Yousuf
- Date
- 16/08/2025 (13:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Minerva Community Centre 10 Minerva street Bethnal Green E2 9EH
- Description
- Unleash your inner warrior at our Youth MMA Taster Session—perfect for beginners eager to build confidence, discipline and strength in a fun, safe environment.
- Date
- 16/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
- Description
- An energetic 10-week musical journey led by the brilliant Yousuf
- Date
- 16/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
- Description
- Come and see how LEGO can help with ideas on how to make the world a better place.
- Date
- 01 (08:00) - 22/08/2025 (18:00)
- Location:
- St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- The Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme is Ofsted registered and provides childcare for children aged 3 to 13 years old.