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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.

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Wednesday 6th August 2025

Baby Club - Marner 6 August

Date
06/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
Come and meet other parents/carers with babies, share knowledge and stories (Pregnant mothers welcome)
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events

Messy Play

Messy Play
Date
06/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Wapping & Bigand CFC 15 Richard street E1 2JP
Description
Free session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Active Stay & play

Active Stay & play
Date
06/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Collingwood CFC st Bartholomews Gardens Buckhurst Street E1 5QT
Description
Drop in sessions
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Creative stay & play

Creative stay & play
Date
06/08/2025 (10:30-12:30)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop In session.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Wiggle and Wonder

Wiggle and Wonder
Date
06/08/2025 (11:45-12:45)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
Joyful dance for families with children aged 0–5 with SEND
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Drama, Dance and Performance, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays

Active play for under 5's

Active play for under 5's
Date
06/08/2025 (13:00-15:00)
Location:
St Hilda's Centre 18 Club Row E2 7EY
Description
Free Play resources for a physical play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Summer events, Summer holidays

Toilet troubleshooting session

Date
06/08/2025 (13:00-15:00)
Location:
Collingwood CFC st Bartholomews Gardens Buckhurst Street E1 5QT
Description
Supported by Barts NHS Trust continence team provide extra support to children struggling to become toilet trained.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Music Masterclass: LAB CYPHER

Music Masterclass: LAB CYPHER
Date
06/08/2025 (13:00-17:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Lab Cypher is high energy, one day intensive designed for young artists aged 14-19 who want to sharpen their creative content skills while expressing themselves through music.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Baby massage

Baby massage
Date
06/08/2025 (14:00-15:00)
Location:
Ocean Children and Family Centre Whitehorse Road E1 0MD
Description
Learn different ways to bond with your baby and support them as they grow.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Workshops and activities
Thursday 7th August 2025

Baby massage - 29 July Overland

Baby massage - 29 July Overland
Date
29/07/2025 (13:30) - 26/08/2025 (15:00)
Location:
Overland Children and Family Centre 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
Description
Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Workshops and activities

Starting Solids Workshop - 31 July

Starting Solids Workshop - 31 July
Date
31/07/2025 (10:00) - 21/08/2025 (11:30)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
Eating solid food
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Workshops and activities

Active stay & play - Marner 31 July

Active stay & play - Marner 31 July
Date
31/07/2025 (13:30) - 16/08/2025 (15:00)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Family Fun Stay & play

Family Fun Stay & play
Date
01 (10:00) - 29/08/2025 (12:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop in session
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Little Talkers

Date
01 (13:30) - 29/08/2025 (15:30)
Location:
Poplar Children and Family Centre 115 Three Colt St London E14 8AP
Description
Concerned about your child's speech and language? Get in touch with our Little Talkers team.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Baby massage - 4 August

Baby massage - 4 August
Date
04 (10:00) - 11/08/2025 (11:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Workshops and activities

Active stay & play - 4 August Mile End

Active stay & play - 4 August Mile End
Date
04 (10:00) - 16/08/2025 (11:30)
Location:
Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Starting Solids Workshop - 7 August

Starting Solids Workshop - 7 August
Date
07/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
Eating solid food
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Workshops and activities

Active stay & play (Garden area)

Active stay & play (Garden area)
Date
07/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Come and get active in the Garden
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Get ready for school

Get ready for school
Date
07/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Mowlem CFC Wadeson Street E2 9DL
Description
Drop in session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Water Play

Water Play
Date
07/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
John Smith Children and Family Centre 90 Stepney Way E1 2EN
Description
All sorts of fun with water - bring spare clothing.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays
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