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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 28th August 2025

Active stay & play - Marner 28 August

Active stay & play - Marner 28 August
Date
28/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

LEGO Build the Change - 28 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 28 Aug
Date
28/08/2025 (14:00-15:30)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
At this workshop we will play and build with LEGO® bricks to find solutions to make our world more green and sustainable. You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Badge Making - 28 Aug

Badge Making - 28 Aug
Date
28/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
Description
Get creative and design your very own personalised badge – make something that's truly one of a kind! You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Among Us in Real Life

Date
28/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
Description
Ever played Among Us with your friends online (or just watched someone play it)? Bring your friends to the Idea Store and play it for real! Try to finish your tasks on time… and try to survive!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Young people

Sand Art

Sand Art
Date
28/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
A Day on the beach in your local library as you create a mini seaside keepsake. You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Twilight stay & play

Twilight stay & play
Date
28/08/2025 (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 workshop

Date
28/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
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.You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
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 - 28 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 28 Aug
Date
28/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street London 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, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

After Hours: Baking

Date
28/08/2025 (17:00-19:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
Description
Spotlights very own baking sessions
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities

Excursion: Ten Pin Bowling

Excursion: Ten Pin Bowling
Date
28/08/2025 (18:00-21:00)
Location:
Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
Description
Experience the thrill of ten-pin bowling with crashing pins, friendly competition, and high-energy fun for all ages and abilities
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities, Young people
Friday 29th August 2025

The Tower Remembers

The Tower Remembers
Date
06/05/2025 (09:00) - 11/11/2025 (17:30)
Location:
Tower of London London EC3N 4AB
Description
The Tower of London will be marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a commemorative display of poppies.
Categories:
Heritage and museums, Pay to attend, Remembrance, VE Day

Stories of Aldgate Exhibition

Stories of Aldgate Exhibition
Date
17/06/2025 (09:00) - 31/08/2025 (19:00)
Location:
Vine Street EC3
Description
This free public exhibition invites visitors to explore the people, places, and history that have shaped Aldgate into the iconic corner of London that it is today.
Categories:
Community events, Free to attend, Galleries and exhibitions

Tower Hamlets Trojans

Tower Hamlets Trojans
Date
28/07/2025 (09:00) - 29/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Various locations
Description
Summer sports activities
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer holidays, Teenagers

Roots of Wellness

Roots of Wellness
Date
28/07/2025 (09:00) - 29/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Various locations
Description
Elderly women (65+) and inter-generational activities
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Inner London Football League

Inner London Football League
Date
28/07/2025 (09:00) - 29/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Stepney Green 3G Astro
Description
Veteran's football league for individuals aged 40+
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays

Active Communities Foundation over 50's veteran football

Active Communities Foundation over 50's veteran football
Date
28/07/2025 (09:00) - 29/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Stepney Green 3G Astro
Description
Veteran's football league for individuals aged 50+
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays

Vallance CSA

Vallance CSA
Date
28/07/2025 (11:00) - 29/08/2025 (13:00)
Location:
Stepney Green 3G Astro
Description
Football training for 8-14 year old boys
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

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

Little Talkers

Date
01 (13:30) - 29/08/2025 (15:30)
Location:
Poplar Children and Family Centre 115 Three Colt St London E14 8AP
Description
Concerned about your child's speech and language? Get in touch with our Little Talkers team.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Newark Youth London BAME Women & Girls Summer Activities

Newark Youth London BAME Women & Girls Summer Activities
Date
06 (09:00) - 29/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Various locations
Description
Women & Girls Summer Activities
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays
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