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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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Wednesday 13th August 2025

Free adventure sessions

Free adventure sessions
Date
11 (12:00) - 14/08/2025 (18:00)
Location:
Ocean TLA Forecourt Anson House Ernest Street London E1 4SH
Description
Free adventure session and free hot lunches
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Half-term, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Rez Kabir Storytelling - 13 August (11.30am - 12pm)

Rez Kabir Storytelling - 13 August (11.30am - 12pm)
Date
13/08/2025 (11:30-12:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street London E14 3HG
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:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Rez Kabir Storytelling - 13 August (11.30am - 12pm)

Rez Kabir Storytelling - 13 August (11.30am - 12pm)
Date
13/08/2025 (11:30-12:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street London E14 3HG
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:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Family Funday

Family Funday
Date
13/08/2025 (12:00-15:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop in session for further information.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Young people

Community family fun day - Meath Gardens Park

Date
13/08/2025 (12:00-15:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Park
Description
Join our Children and Family Centres and parks and open spaces teams for a community activity day with sports, play, arts and crafts activities and more.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Parks, Summer events, Summer holidays

Create a bug hotel / scavenger hunt

Create a bug hotel / scavenger hunt
Date
13/08/2025 (14:00-17:00)
Location:
Victoria Park East - Pools Playground
Description
Create a comfy hotel for bugs in our beautiful park
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Parks, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

LEGO Build the Change - 13 August

LEGO Build the Change - 13 August
Date
13/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Rd London E1 2FB
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, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people
Thursday 14th August 2025

Family Fun Stay & play

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

Free adventure sessions

Free adventure sessions
Date
11 (12:00) - 14/08/2025 (18:00)
Location:
Ocean TLA Forecourt Anson House Ernest Street London E1 4SH
Description
Free adventure session and free hot lunches
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Half-term, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Water Play

Water Play
Date
14/08/2025 (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

Arts and crafts - 14 August

Arts and crafts - 14 August
Date
14/08/2025 (14:00-17:00)
Location:
Victoria Park East - Pools Playground
Description
Find your creative side with our arts and crafts
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Victoria Park, Workshops and activities, Young people

Treasure hunt:- 14 August

Treasure hunt:- 14 August
Date
14/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
Description
A thrilling treasure hunt through children's books, where clues hidden "beyond the covers" lead young readers on an adventurous journey.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Holiday Activities and Food (HAF), Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Interactive Storytelling with History Riot - 14 August

Interactive Storytelling with History Riot - 14 August
Date
14/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Road London E1 2FB
Description
Learn a bit about a famous story from the Tower of London by meeting a historical character. Expect to join in, move around and go on a journey through history!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Watermelon Fan - 14 August

Watermelon Fan - 14 August
Date
14/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Beat the heat with a super cool Watermelon Fan you make yourself! It's colourful, fun, and just like a juicy slice of summer.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

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

Twilight stay & play

Twilight stay & play
Date
14/08/2025 (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

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

Family Fun Stay & play

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

Football/Games

Football/Games
Date
15/08/2025 (10:00-14:00)
Location:
Victoria Park
Description
Come show off your skills and have fun!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people
Saturday 16th August 2025

Family Fun Stay & play

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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