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Summer activities 2025

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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 27 events taking place this month
Thursday 30th October 2025

Adventure play

Date
28 (15:00) - 30/10/2025 (18:00)
Location:
Whitehorse Adventure Playground Whitehorse Road London E1 0NZ
Description
Adventure play
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Half-term, Parks, Sports and exercise, Young people

Pumpkin carving SEND

Pumpkin carving SEND
Date
30/10/2025 (11:00-14:00)
Location:
Victoria Park One O'clock Club (East Park)
Description
Pumpkin carving SEND
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Half-term

Pond dipping

Date
30/10/2025 (11:00-14:00)
Location:
Victoria Park St Marks Gate E9 5DU East Park Model Boat Lake
Description
Pond dipping
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Half-term, Parks, Victoria Park

Malcolm X Marks the Spot: Assassinating Prejudice

Malcolm X Marks the Spot: Assassinating Prejudice
Date
30/10/2025 (13:00-22:30)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar E14 6TL
Description
A day of open creative Workshop + live Performance, celebrating Black voices through powerful musical narratives that reflect cultural heritage and history. Grand Union Orchestra is a pioneering group known for their cross-cultural approach, combining diverse musical traditions with storytelling.
Categories:
Black History Month, Community events, Drama, Dance and Performance, Free to attend, Music, Workshops and activities

Fatherless No More: Screening and Q & A

Fatherless No More: Screening and Q & A
Date
30/10/2025 (19:00-22:00)
Location:
Arts One Building Queen Mary University 1 Westfield Way London E1 4PD
Description
Documentary: Fatherless No MoreChronicles the journey of an Orlando-based pastor and former Super Bowl Champion who was inspired to move into an RV at Rikers Island
Categories:
Black History Month, Film, Free to attend
Friday 31st October 2025

Themed arts and craft activities

Themed arts and craft activities
Date
27 (12:30) - 31/10/2025 (15:30)
Location:
Mile End Children’s Park And Pavilion 106 Locksley St Limehouse
Description
Come along for a host of horrifying Halloween themed arts and crafts activities for all the family this half term!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Community events, Family and children, Free to attend, Half-term

Arts and crafts

Date
31/10/2025 (11:00-14:00)
Location:
Victoria Park Hub Building (East Park)
Description
Arts and crafts
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Half-term, Parks, Victoria Park
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