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 4 events taking place next week
- Date
- 17/07/2026 (18:00-20:00)
- Location:
- BLOC Cinema Arts One Building Queen Mary University London 1 Westfield Way E1 4PD
- Description
- Based on events, debut follows Dipa forced into marriage in England, escaping abuse, returning to Bangladesh to fight for freedom.
- Categories:
- Film, South Asian Heritage Month
- Date
- 18/07/2026 (14:00-15:30)
- Description
- This walking conversation will tell stories of the East India Company and British Empire in the East India Dock area.
- Categories:
- South Asian Heritage Month
- Date
- 19/07/2026 (14:00-15:30)
- Location:
- Royal Exchange London EC3V 3LL
- Description
- The heritage walk explores tea and empire, covering the doorsteps of City of London and Tower Hamlets.
- Categories:
- South Asian Heritage Month