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 56 events taking place next week
- Date
- 24/10/2025 (13:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Tower Hamlets Town Hall 160 Whitechapel Road London E1 1BJ
- Description
- Join Gateway Housing and celebrate the richness of Black art, culture, and heritage!
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- 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
- 03 (17:30) - 27/10/2025 (19:30)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- This October, Canab and her daughters lead seven beginner-friendly sessions celebrating Somali culture
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 05 (12:30) - 26/10/2025 (13:15)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Find out about the15,000 people of African heritage who lived in London in the 18th century.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 05 (15:00) - 26/10/2025 (15:45)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Delve into the fascinating stories of the hit 1903 comedy musical, In Dahomey.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 09 (09:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- My Turn showcases Holly's latest original collage works alongside a new series of vases and prints
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 11 (12:30) - 25/10/2025 (13:15)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Join London Museum Docklands for a 45-minute immersive journey through medieval Africa.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 25/10/2025 (13:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
- Description
- Come and honour the past, embrace the present, and inspire the future!
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 25/10/2025 (17:00-19:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- Set against 12 years of New York's sweeping transformation this film explores Black motherhood, resilience, and identity
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 25/10/2025 (18:30-20:30)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- An exciting evening of inspiring stories, captivating sounds and playful fun.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- 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
- 03 (17:30) - 27/10/2025 (19:30)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- This October, Canab and her daughters lead seven beginner-friendly sessions celebrating Somali culture
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 05 (12:30) - 26/10/2025 (13:15)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Find out about the15,000 people of African heritage who lived in London in the 18th century.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 05 (15:00) - 26/10/2025 (15:45)
- Location:
- London Museum Docklands No 1 West India Quay Hertsmere Rd London E14 4AL
- Description
- Delve into the fascinating stories of the hit 1903 comedy musical, In Dahomey.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 09 (09:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- My Turn showcases Holly's latest original collage works alongside a new series of vases and prints
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 26/10/2025 (20:15-22:30)
- Location:
- Backyard Comedy Club 231 Cambridge Heath Rd E2 0EL
- Description
- COBO : Comedy Shutdown proudly presents a Black History Month Special.
- Categories:
- Black History Month