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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.

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Thursday 31st July 2025

Come and try Athletics - Week 1

Come and try Athletics - Week 1
Date
28/07/2025 (10:00) - 01/08/2025 (14:00)
Location:
190 Burdett Rd, E3 4HL, London, Mile End Park Leisure Centre Stadium (North Gate) near the Urban Adventure Base
Description
Come and Try Athletics
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, SPA, Sports and exercise, Summer holidays

Family Fun Stay & play

Family Fun Stay & play
Date
28/07/2025 (14:00) - 05/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop-In session
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Little Yogis, Big Calm

Little Yogis, Big Calm
Date
31/07/2025 (09:30-10:30)
Description
Gentle yoga and bonding for pre-walking babies with SEND and their parents/carers.
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays

Active stay & play (Garden area)

Active stay & play (Garden area)
Date
31/07/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Come and get active in the Garden
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Get ready for school

Get ready for school
Date
31/07/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Mowlem CFC Wadeson Street E2 9DL
Description
Drop in session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Get ready for school

Get ready for school
Date
31/07/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Mowlem CFC Wadeson Street E2 9DL
Description
Drop in session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Toilet training workshop

Toilet training workshop
Date
31/07/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Wapping & Bigland Children & Family Centre 15 Richard Street E1 2JP
Description
Supported by Barts NHS Trust continence team provide extra support to children struggling to become toilet trained.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Nature walk

Nature walk
Date
31/07/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
King Edward Memorial Park (Bowls Green) The Highway London E1W 3HT
Description
Start your Thursday with a refreshing morning walk
Categories:
Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers

Family Stay and Play - Overland 31 July

Family Stay and Play - Overland 31 July
Date
31/07/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
Overland Family Hub 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
Description
Come and have fun, activities for all age groups
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events

Water Play

Water Play
Date
31/07/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
John Smith Children and Family Centre 90 Stepney Way E1 2EN
Description
All sorts of fun with water - bring spare clothing.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays

Starting Solids Workshop - 31 July

Starting Solids Workshop - 31 July
Date
31/07/2025 (10:00) - 21/08/2025 (11:30)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
Eating solid food
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Workshops and activities

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

Calm in the Wild

Calm in the Wild
Date
31/07/2025 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green London E2 0HL All ages
Description
Birth–5 children with SEND, and their families
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays

Active stay & play - Marner 31 July

Active stay & play - Marner 31 July
Date
31/07/2025 (13:30) - 16/08/2025 (15:00)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Toilet Training workshop

Toilet Training workshop
Date
31/07/2025 (14:00-15:00)
Location:
Mowlem CFC Wadeson Street E2 9DL
Description
Toilet training for your child.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend

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

Create A Board Game! Family Workshop

Create A Board Game! Family Workshop
Date
31/07/2025 (14:30-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Turn your everyday public transport journeys into a board game adventure. Together, you'll design game boards, create, invent and come up with playful challenges inspired by your travel journeys and experiences on buses, trains, or any way you get around the borough.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

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

Twilight stay & play

Twilight stay & play
Date
31/07/2025 (15:30-17:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop in session.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays
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