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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Monday 16th February 2026

Arts and crafts and soft play

Arts and crafts and soft play
Date
16/02/2026 (12:30-15:30)
Location:
Mile End Park Play Pavilion Locksley Street E14 7EJ
Description
Arts and crafts and soft play
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Half-term
Tuesday 17th February 2026

Half term activities at Whitehorse Adventure Playground

Half term activities at Whitehorse Adventure Playground
Date
17 (10:30) - 19/02/2026 (16:00)
Location:
Whitehorse Adventure Playground Whitehorse Rd E1 ONZ
Description
Half term activities at Whitehorse Adventure Playground
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Half-term, Parks, Workshops and activities, Young people
Wednesday 18th February 2026

Half term activities at Whitehorse Adventure Playground

Half term activities at Whitehorse Adventure Playground
Date
17 (10:30) - 19/02/2026 (16:00)
Location:
Whitehorse Adventure Playground Whitehorse Rd E1 ONZ
Description
Half term activities at Whitehorse Adventure Playground
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Half-term, Parks, Workshops and activities, Young people

Bird box making

Bird box making
Date
18/02/2026 (11:00-14:00)
Location:
Victoria Park Hub Building (East Park)
Description
Join our community park rangers to build and decorate your own bird box.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Half-term, Parks, Workshops and activities, Young people
Thursday 19th February 2026

Half term activities at Whitehorse Adventure Playground

Half term activities at Whitehorse Adventure Playground
Date
17 (10:30) - 19/02/2026 (16:00)
Location:
Whitehorse Adventure Playground Whitehorse Rd E1 ONZ
Description
Half term activities at Whitehorse Adventure Playground
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Half-term, Parks, Workshops and activities, Young people

Eid decorations

Eid decorations
Date
19/02/2026 (11:00-14:00)
Location:
Victoria Park The V&A Building (West Park)
Description
Join park rangers to create Eid decorations
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Half-term, Parks, Workshops and activities, Young people
Friday 20th February 2026

Arts and crafts

Arts and crafts
Date
20/02/2026 (11:00-14:00)
Location:
Victoria Park The V&A Building (West Park)
Description
Join our park rangers to design your spring themed arts and crafts
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Half-term, Parks, Workshops and activities, Young people

Stay & play

Stay & play
Date
20/02/2026 (12:30-15:30)
Location:
Mile End Park Play Pavilion Locksley Street E14 7EJ
Description
We will be open for arts and crafts and access to the soft play room.
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Half-term
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