Summer activities 2026
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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There are 69 events taking place next week
- Date
- 10/08/2026 (14:00-19:00)
- Location:
- Bigland Green Youth Centre, Bigland St, London E1 2NJ
- Description
- Be part of the fun at your local youth centre and join us in a positive environment whether it's chilling and relaxing with friends or taking part in a range of activities.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays
- Date
- 11/08/2026 (14:00-19:00)
- Location:
- Bigland Green Youth Centre, Bigland St, London E1 2NJ
- Description
- Be part of the fun at your local youth centre and join us in a positive environment whether it's chilling and relaxing with friends or taking part in a range of activities.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays
- Date
- 12/08/2026 (12:30-15:30)
- Location:
- Whitehorse Open Space by Ocean Children and Family Centre Whitehorse Road E1 0ND
- Description
- A fantastic day of free community activities including bouncy castles, sports, slides, face painting, a puppet show and more
- Categories:
- Ages 5-12, Community events, Family and children, Free to attend, Parks, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities