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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There are 2 events taking place next week
Wednesday 13th August 2025

Community family fun day - Meath Gardens Park

Date
13/08/2025 (12:00-15:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Park
Description
Join our Children and Family Centres and parks and open spaces teams for a community activity day with sports, play, arts and crafts activities and more.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Parks, Summer events, Summer holidays

Create a bug hotel / scavenger hunt

Create a bug hotel / scavenger hunt
Date
13/08/2025 (14:00-17:00)
Location:
Victoria Park East - Pools Playground
Description
Create a comfy hotel for bugs in our beautiful park
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Parks, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people
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