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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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Thursday 14th August 2025

Sock puppets

Sock puppets
Date
14/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
Description
Transform a boring sock into a puppet. Will yours have a scary, snaky smile or a pretty, purple perm on its head? YOU get to decide
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Fun Gift Stamp SF

LEGO Build the Change - 14 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 14 Aug
Date
14/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
Come and see how LEGO can help with ideas on how to make the world a better place.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events
Friday 15th August 2025

Learning through play - 15 August - Chrisp Street

Learning through play - 15 August - Chrisp Street
Date
15/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Chrisp Street Children and Family Centre 45 Kerbey Street E14 6AW
Description
Free play sessions every Friday in August.
Categories:
Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Learning through play

Learning through play
Date
15/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
Isle of Dogs Family Hub (Millwall Park) Stebondale Street London E14 3BX
Description
Free play sessions every Friday in August.
Categories:
Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays
Saturday 16th August 2025

LEGO Build the Change - 16 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 16 Aug
Date
16/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
Come and see how LEGO can help with ideas on how to make the world a better place.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events
Sunday 17th August 2025

Rez Kabir Storytelling

Rez Kabir Storytelling
Date
17/08/2025 (13:30-14:30)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
Stories in English with elements of Bangla. There will be lots of fun and hand puppets. Join us for interactive family entertainment performed by storyteller Rez Kabir.
Categories:
Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays
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