Summer activities 2026
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.
Upcoming events
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There are 139 events taking place this month
- Date
- 24/10/2026 (15:30-17:30)
- Location:
- Clore Creative Studio Whitechapel Gallery 77–82 Whitechapel High St London E1 7QX
- Description
- A series of free participatory workshops exploring Somali cultural heritage through:Somali craft tradition.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 24/10/2026 (18:30-22:00)
- Location:
- The Mulberry Hall at St Margaret's House 21 Old Ford Road London E2 9PL
- Description
- An immersive intergenerational experience ending with a social dance for everyone to enjoy.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 06/10/2026 (15:53) - 08/11/2026 (15:53)
- Location:
- Gallery Café St Margarets House Old Ford Road London E2 9PL
- Description
- This exhibition explores how African Diasporic Jazz dance has shaped British culture from the 18th century to the present day, from the Cakewalk to UK Jazz.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 08 (09:00) - 31/10/2026 (09:56)
- Location:
- Poplar London E14 6TL, Poplar Union 2 Cotall Street
- Description
- Jena is a narrow boat visiting Poplar Union this October. Poplar Union are excited to host a variety of engaging events for everyone in the community throughout the month.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 08/10/2026 (09:00) - 08/11/2026 (17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall Street London E14 6TL
- Description
- This exhibition brings together a collection of photographs of those who have performed and participated at Poplar Union
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 09 (12:00) - 28/10/2026 (19:00)
- Location:
- More Life Home Unit 3 Jura House 61 Aberfeldy street E14 0QB
- Description
- A marketplace, where black owned businesses will be able to offer, sell and promote their products.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 09 (12:00) - 28/10/2026 (19:00)
- Location:
- More Life Home Unit 3 Jura House 61 Aberfeldy street E14 0QB
- Description
- Mini art installation curated by a black Tower Hamlets resident
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 25/10/2026 (15:00-17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall Street Poplar London E14 6TL
- Description
- Head down to Poplar Union for a family-friendly film day.
- Categories:
- Black History Month, Film
- Date
- 06/10/2026 (15:53) - 08/11/2026 (15:53)
- Location:
- Gallery Café St Margarets House Old Ford Road London E2 9PL
- Description
- This exhibition explores how African Diasporic Jazz dance has shaped British culture from the 18th century to the present day, from the Cakewalk to UK Jazz.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 08 (09:00) - 31/10/2026 (09:56)
- Location:
- Poplar London E14 6TL, Poplar Union 2 Cotall Street
- Description
- Jena is a narrow boat visiting Poplar Union this October. Poplar Union are excited to host a variety of engaging events for everyone in the community throughout the month.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 08/10/2026 (09:00) - 08/11/2026 (17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall Street London E14 6TL
- Description
- This exhibition brings together a collection of photographs of those who have performed and participated at Poplar Union
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 09 (12:00) - 28/10/2026 (19:00)
- Location:
- More Life Home Unit 3 Jura House 61 Aberfeldy street E14 0QB
- Description
- A marketplace, where black owned businesses will be able to offer, sell and promote their products.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 09 (12:00) - 28/10/2026 (19:00)
- Location:
- More Life Home Unit 3 Jura House 61 Aberfeldy street E14 0QB
- Description
- Mini art installation curated by a black Tower Hamlets resident
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 06/10/2026 (15:53) - 08/11/2026 (15:53)
- Location:
- Gallery Café St Margarets House Old Ford Road London E2 9PL
- Description
- This exhibition explores how African Diasporic Jazz dance has shaped British culture from the 18th century to the present day, from the Cakewalk to UK Jazz.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 08 (09:00) - 31/10/2026 (09:56)
- Location:
- Poplar London E14 6TL, Poplar Union 2 Cotall Street
- Description
- Jena is a narrow boat visiting Poplar Union this October. Poplar Union are excited to host a variety of engaging events for everyone in the community throughout the month.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 08/10/2026 (09:00) - 08/11/2026 (17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall Street London E14 6TL
- Description
- This exhibition brings together a collection of photographs of those who have performed and participated at Poplar Union
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 09 (12:00) - 28/10/2026 (19:00)
- Location:
- More Life Home Unit 3 Jura House 61 Aberfeldy street E14 0QB
- Description
- A marketplace, where black owned businesses will be able to offer, sell and promote their products.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 09 (12:00) - 28/10/2026 (19:00)
- Location:
- More Life Home Unit 3 Jura House 61 Aberfeldy street E14 0QB
- Description
- Mini art installation curated by a black Tower Hamlets resident
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 27/10/2026 (10:30-11:30)
- Location:
- More Life Home Unit 3 Jura House 61 Aberfeldy street E14 0QB
- Description
- Bring your little ones along for a morning of sharing and storytelling African and Caribbean stories.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 06/10/2026 (15:53) - 08/11/2026 (15:53)
- Location:
- Gallery Café St Margarets House Old Ford Road London E2 9PL
- Description
- This exhibition explores how African Diasporic Jazz dance has shaped British culture from the 18th century to the present day, from the Cakewalk to UK Jazz.
- Categories:
- Black History Month