Summer activities 2025
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 126 events taking place next week
- Date
- 17/06/2025 (09:00) - 31/08/2025 (19:00)
- Location:
- Vine Street EC3
- Description
- This free public exhibition invites visitors to explore the people, places, and history that have shaped Aldgate into the iconic corner of London that it is today.
- Categories:
- Community events, Free to attend, Galleries and exhibitions
- Date
- 17 (12:00) - 20/08/2025 (21:00)
- Location:
- Victoria Park
- Description
- Four days of FREE entry and free activities including live music, creative workshops, dance, theatre, sports and wellbeing, family activities and loads more.
- Categories:
- Community events, Family and children, Festivals, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Victoria Park, Workshops and activities, Young people
- Date
- 18/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
- Location:
- Collingwood CFC st Bartholomews Gardens Buckhurst Street E1 5QT
- Description
- Come and meet other parents/cares with babies, share knowledge and stories
- Categories:
- Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events
- Date
- 18/08/2025 (10:30-16:00)
- Location:
- Whitehorse Adventure Playground Whitehorse Road London E1 0NZ
- Description
- a day of adventure play, outdoor sports, and a wide variety of arts & crafts.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Summer events
- Date
- 18/08/2025 (11:15-12:15)
- Location:
- Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
- Description
- Free Session, Support with introducing your baby to eating Solid foods (Weaning)
- Categories:
- Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events
- Date
- 18/08/2025 (14:00-15:30)
- Location:
- Wapping & Bigland Children & Family Centre 15 Richard Street E1 2JP
- Description
- Free session for ages 0-5. All sort of fun with water. Bring spare clothing.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Summer events
- Date
- 18/08/2025 (15:00-19:00)
- Location:
- Paul's Way Community Centre 83 St Paul's Way E3 4AJ
- Description
- Play games and access advice from youth workers during the session in the 121 room
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people