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

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.
Wednesday 13th August 2025

Wiggle and Wonder

Wiggle and Wonder
Date
13/08/2025 (11:45-12:45)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
Joyful dance for families with children aged 0–5 with SEND
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.

Sock puppets

Sock puppets
Date
14/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
Description
Transform a boring sock into a puppet. Will yours have a scary, snaky smile or a pretty, purple perm on its head? YOU get to decide
Friday 15th August 2025

Morning walking group

Morning walking group
Date
15/08/2025 (07:30-09:00)
Location:
Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
Description
Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
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.
Tuesday 19th 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.

Community fun day: Malmesbury and St Stephens

Community fun day: Malmesbury and St Stephens
Date
19/08/2025 (14:30-18:30)
Location:
Green in front of Brodick House Saxon Rd London E3 5HH
Description
The council is holding community fun days on estates across the borough. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Wednesday 20th 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.

Wiggle and Wonder

Wiggle and Wonder
Date
20/08/2025 (11:45-12:45)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
Joyful dance for families with children aged 0–5 with SEND
Thursday 21st 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.
Friday 22nd August 2025

Morning walking group

Morning walking group
Date
22/08/2025 (07:30-09:00)
Location:
Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
Description
Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
Tuesday 26th August 2025

Community fun day: Bethnal Green East

Community fun day: Bethnal Green East
Date
26/08/2025 (14:30-18:30)
Location:
E2 0RN, Roman Road Market Square
Description
The council is holding community fun days on estates across the borough. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Wednesday 27th August 2025

Wiggle and Wonder

Wiggle and Wonder
Date
27/08/2025 (11:45-12:45)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
Joyful dance for families with children aged 0–5 with SEND
Friday 29th August 2025

Morning walking group

Morning walking group
Date
29/08/2025 (07:30-09:00)
Location:
Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
Description
Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Wiggle and Wonder

Wiggle and Wonder
Date
03/09/2025 (11:45-12:45)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
Joyful dance for families with children aged 0–5 with SEND
Friday 5th September 2025

Morning walking group

Morning walking group
Date
05/09/2025 (07:30-09:00)
Location:
Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
Description
Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
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