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.

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There are 266 events taking place this month

Thursday 21st August 2025

Get ready for school

Date

21/08/2025 (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 - 21 August

Date

21/08/2025 (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

Starting Solids Workshop - 28 August

Date

21/08/2025 (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

Toilet training workshop

Date

21/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)

Location:

Wapping & Bigland Children & Family Centre 15 Richard Street E1 2JP

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

Water Play

Date

21/08/2025 (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

Date

21/08/2025 (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

Active stay & play - Marner 21 August

Date

21/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)

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 Stay and Play - Overland 21 August

Date

21/08/2025 (13:30-15:30)

Location:

Overland Family Hub 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU

Description

Come and have fun, activities for all age groups

Categories:

Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events

Twilight stay & play

Date

21/08/2025 (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 22nd August 2025

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

Morning walking group

Date

22/08/2025 (07:30-09:00)

Location:

Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse

Description

Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk

Categories:

Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays

Learning through play - 22 August - Chrisp Street

Date

22/08/2025 (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

Date

22/08/2025 (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

Active stay and play - 22 August Poplar

Date

22/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)

Location:

Around Poplar Children & Family Centre 115 Three Colt Street E14 8AP

Description

play session

Categories:

Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Family Stay and Play - Overland 22 August

Date

22 (13:30) - 23/08/2025 (15:30)

Location:

Overland Family Hub 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU

Description

Come and have fun, activities for all age groups

Categories:

Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events

Board Games Afternoon

Date

22/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)

Location:

Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Rd London E1 2FB

Description

Come along with your family and friends for a fun filled afternoon of puzzles and games!

Categories:

Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Saturday 23rd August 2025

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

Family Stay and Play - Overland 22 August

Date

22 (13:30) - 23/08/2025 (15:30)

Location:

Overland Family Hub 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU

Description

Come and have fun, activities for all age groups

Categories:

Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events

Active stay & play

Date

23/08/2025 (11:30-13:00)

Location:

Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN

Description

play session

Categories:

Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays

Sunday 24th August 2025

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

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