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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 56 events taking place next week
Friday 24th October 2025

Gateway Housing: Black History Month event - Stand Firm in Power

Gateway Housing: Black History Month event - Stand Firm in Power
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
Saturday 25th October 2025

The Tower Remembers

The Tower Remembers
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

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course
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

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London
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

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production
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

My Turn: Holly Oluwo Artist Exhibition

My Turn: Holly Oluwo Artist Exhibition
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

Talk: Africa: Before we Forgot

Talk: Africa: Before we Forgot
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

HerStory presents: Journeys That Shape Us

HerStory presents: Journeys That Shape Us
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

Film screening: A Thousand and One

Film screening: A Thousand and One
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

Poplar Poetry Evening (PPE) presents: A Night of Poetry & Expression

Poplar Poetry Evening (PPE) presents:  A Night of Poetry & Expression
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
Sunday 26th October 2025

The Tower Remembers

The Tower Remembers
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

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course

Canab Cuud Presents: Somali Buraanur and Dhaanto Dance Course
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

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London

Talk: People of African heritage in Georgian London
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

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production

Talk: In Dahomey: A ground-breaking theatre production
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

My Turn: Holly Oluwo Artist Exhibition

My Turn: Holly Oluwo Artist Exhibition
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

COBO : Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special

COBO : Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special
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
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