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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

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

LEGO Build the Change - 21 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 21 Aug
Date
21/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
At this workshop we will play and build with LEGO® bricks to find solutions to make our world more green and sustainable.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events
Friday 22nd August 2025

Learning through play - 22 August - Chrisp Street

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

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

Board Games Afternoon

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
Tuesday 26th August 2025

Lego Build the Change

Date
26/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
Description
Help us with ideas to increase the amount of recycling that Tower Hamlets does.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Puppetry and Movement Workshop

Puppetry and Movement Workshop
Date
26/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
Discover the many animals that used to live at the Tower of London and practice the art of puppetry
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Jellyfish Suncatcher

Date
26/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Make a magical jellyfish that shines in the sunlight! This fun craft lets you create a colourful suncatcher that wiggles and glows when the sun comes out
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Hot Air Balloons

Date
26/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
Decorate your own hot air balloon with colourful pom poms.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

LEGO Build the Change - 26 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 26 Aug
Date
26/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
Description
Join us at this fun workshop where we will try to build solutions with LEGO® bricks to challenges such as climate change and protecting endangered animals.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities
Wednesday 27th August 2025

LEGO Build the Change - 27 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 27 Aug
Date
27/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Road London E1 2FB
Description
Join us at this fun workshop where we will try to build solutions with LEGO® bricks to challenges such as climate change and protecting endangered animals.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities
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