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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

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

Rez Kabir Storytelling - 6 August, 2:30pm

Date
06/08/2025 (14:30-15:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Join us for interactive family entertainment performed by storyteller Rez Kabir.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events
Thursday 7th August 2025

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

Come and try Athletics - Week 2

Come and try Athletics - Week 2
Date
04 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (14:00)
Location:
190 Burdett Rd, E3 4HL, London, Mile End Park Leisure Centre Stadium (North Gate) near the Urban Adventure Base
Description
Come and Try Athletics
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, SPA, Sports and exercise, Summer holidays

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

Little Yogis, Big Calm

Little Yogis, Big Calm
Date
07/08/2025 (09:30-10:30)
Description
Gentle yoga and bonding for pre-walking babies with SEND and their parents/carers.
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays

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

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

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

Calm in the Wild

Calm in the Wild
Date
07/08/2025 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green London E2 0HL All ages
Description
Birth–5 children with SEND, and their families
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays

Community Heroes x R-Urban gardening

Community Heroes x R-Urban gardening
Date
07/08/2025 (11:00-13:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Join us for hands on gardening at R-Urban Poplar.
Categories:
Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Pond dipping

Date
07/08/2025 (11:00-13:00)
Location:
Victoria park - East model boating lake
Description
See what creatures you can identify that live in our lakes.
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Parks, Summer events

Music Masterclass : Podcasting and radio

Music Masterclass : Podcasting and radio
Date
07/08/2025 (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

Active stay & play - Marner 7 August

Active stay & play - Marner 7 August
Date
07 (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

Twilight stay & play

Twilight stay & play
Date
07/08/2025 (15:30-17:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop in session.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays
Friday 8th August 2025

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
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