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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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Thursday 31st July 2025

LEGO Build the Change

Date
31/07/2025 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
play with LEGO® bricks
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Next Stop Family Workshop

Next Stop Family Workshop
Date
31/07/2025 (14:30-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Next Stop takes a trip to Whitechapel as we host a creative workshop for families! Turn your everyday public transport journeys into a board game adventure.
Categories:
Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers

Flower prints

Flower prints
Date
31/07/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
Description
Make your own petal and leaf stamps from scratch. Use them to create a beautiful bunch of flowers. You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Bow Code Breakers

Date
31/07/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place London E3 5GT
Description
There are lots of secret messages hidden around the Idea Store, and they're all in code! See how many you can find and see if you can work out what they say.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

LEGO Build the Change

LEGO Build the Change
Date
31/07/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
play with LEGO® bricks
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays
Friday 1st August 2025

Learning through play - 1 August - Chrisp Street

Learning through play - 1 August - Chrisp Street
Date
01/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Chrisp Street Children and Family Centre 45 Kerbey Street E14 6AW
Description
Free play sessions every Friday in August.
Categories:
Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Learning through play

Learning through play
Date
01/08/2025 (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.
Categories:
Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Diary of the Wimpy Kid Activity

Diary of the Wimpy Kid Activity
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
Categories:
Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Barbeque and Outdoor Sports

Barbeque and Outdoor Sports
Date
01/08/2025 (18:00-21:00)
Location:
Chicksand Estate and Sunken Pitch London E1 5LH
Description
Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
Categories:
Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers

Competition: Pool and Table Tennis

Competition: Pool and Table Tennis
Date
01/08/2025 (18:00-21:00)
Location:
Minerva Community Centre 10 Minerva street Bethnal Green E2 9EH
Description
Where sharp shots and fast reflexes rule! Join us for a day of friendly rivalry, prizes, and unforgettable moments!
Categories:
Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers
Monday 4th August 2025

Dogman Treasure Hunt

Date
04/08/2025 (14:30-15:30)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
Explore and discover the hidden clues amongst the library books with the Dogman team
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Libraries and literature, Summer events, Fun Gift Stamp SF

LEGO Build the Change - 4 Aug ISWM

LEGO Build the Change - 4 Aug ISWM
Date
04/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Rd London E1 2FB
Description
Come and see how LEGO can help with ideas on how to make the world a better place.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Fun Gift Stamp SF
Tuesday 5th August 2025

Mixed Up Monsters

Date
05/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place London E3 5GT
Description
Come and meet the strangest monsters around, and see if you can find their descriptions, hidden all over the place
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events

Ice Cream Craft

Ice Cream Craft
Date
05/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Join us for a cool and creative session and make your own ice cream, no drip, just fun!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events

Mini Garden

Date
05/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
Design your own tiny garden and make it bloom! You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events
Wednesday 6th August 2025

Rez Kabir Storytelling - 6 August,11:30am

Date
06/08/2025 (11:30-12:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Join us for interactive family entertainment performed by storyteller Rez Kabir.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events

Rez Kabir Storytelling - 6 August, 2:30pm

Date
06/08/2025 (14:30-15:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Join us for interactive family entertainment performed by storyteller Rez Kabir.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events

Hand Fan

Date
06/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Description
Cool yourself down in style with your fan.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events

Design a Superhero

Design a Superhero
Date
06/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Rd London E1 2FB
Description
It's time to get creative and invent your own superhero with their own costume and powers!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events
Thursday 7th August 2025

LEGO Build the Change - 7 Aug ISW

LEGO Build the Change - 7 Aug ISW
Date
07/08/2025 (14:00-15:30)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Come and see how LEGO can help with ideas on how to make the world a better place.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events
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