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 34 events taking place next week
- Date
- 19/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
- Description
- Join the Drama Geezers for an interactive storytelling extravaganza, where children take the reins in crafting a brand-new tale through imaginative play.
- Categories:
- Ages 5-12, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people
- Date
- 20/08/2025 (11:00-14:00)
- Location:
- Victoria Park - EAST
- Description
- Construct and decorate your kite before flying it high in the sky.
- Categories:
- Ages 5-12, Summer events, Summer holidays
- Date
- 20/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
- Description
- Join us for a magical wand-making session—craft your own enchanted wand with ribbons, bells, and leaves, oh my!
- Categories:
- Ages 5-12, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays