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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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There are 40 events taking place this month
Wednesday 6th August 2025

Rez Kabir Storytelling - 6 August,11:30am

Date
06/08/2025 (11:30-12:00)
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

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

Hand Fan

Date
06/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Description
Cool yourself down in style with your fan.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events

Design a Superhero

Design a Superhero
Date
06/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Rd London E1 2FB
Description
It's time to get creative and invent your own superhero with their own costume and powers!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events
Thursday 7th August 2025

LEGO Build the Change - 7 Aug ISW

LEGO Build the Change - 7 Aug ISW
Date
07/08/2025 (14:00-15:30)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
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

Paper Roll Spider

Date
07/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
Description
Join us for a fun craft session where you'll turn ordinary paper rolls into adorable pipe cleaner spiders!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events

LEGO Build the Change - 7 Aug CTL

LEGO Build the Change - 7 Aug CTL
Date
07/08/2025 (16:00-17:30)
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 8th August 2025

Learning through play - 8 August - Chrisp Street

Learning through play - 8 August - Chrisp Street
Date
08/08/2025 (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
08/08/2025 (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
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
Tuesday 19th August 2025

LEGO Build the Change

LEGO Build the Change
Date
19/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place London E3 5GT
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

LEGO Build the Change -19 Aug BGL

LEGO Build the Change -19 Aug BGL
Date
19/08/2025 (15:00-16:30)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
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
Wednesday 20th August 2025

Wand making

Wand making
Date
20/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
Description
Join us for a magical wand-making session—craft your own enchanted wand with ribbons, bells, and leaves, oh my!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays
Thursday 21st August 2025

Walking through the jungle

Walking through the jungle
Date
21/08/2025 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
Paint the jungle and see all the animals come alive with our special interactive story and reading session.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

LEGO Build the Change

LEGO Build the Change
Date
21/08/2025 (14:00-15:30)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Come along to play with LEGO® bricks and work on solutions to challenges such as climate change and protecting endangered animals.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events
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