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 241 events taking place next week
- Date
- 06/05/2025 (09:00) - 11/11/2025 (17:30)
- Location:
- Tower of London London EC3N 4AB
- Description
- The Tower of London will be marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a commemorative display of poppies.
- Categories:
- Heritage and museums, Pay to attend, Remembrance, VE Day
- 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
- 01 (08:00) - 22/08/2025 (18:00)
- Location:
- St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- The Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme is Ofsted registered and provides childcare for children aged 3 to 13 years old.
- Categories:
- Summer events, Summer holidays
- Date
- 11 (18:00) - 18/08/2025 (21:00)
- Location:
- Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
- Description
- The ASDAN Short Course in Leadership helps young people develop key leadership skills such as communication, teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving.
- Categories:
- Summer events, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people
- 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