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.

Upcoming events

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There are 25 events taking place this week
Saturday 30th August 2025

End of Summer programme celebrations

End of Summer programme celebrations
Date
30/08/2025 (13:00-16:00)
Location:
Minerva Community Centre 10 Minerva street Bethnal Green E2 9EH
Description
Celebration and recognition event – a day to look back, have fun, and honour the achievements of everyone who took part.
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

End of Summer Programme Celebration (girls only)

Date
30/08/2025 (13:14-16:00)
Location:
Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
Description
Let's celebrate an amazing summer together! A day to look back, have fun, and honour the achievements of everyone who took part.
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people
Sunday 31st August 2025

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
Tuesday 2nd September 2025

Snuggle & Story

Date
02/09/2025 (12:00-13:00)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
Birth–5 children with SEND, and their families
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays
Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Wiggle and Wonder

Wiggle and Wonder
Date
03/09/2025 (11:45-12:45)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
Joyful dance for families with children aged 0–5 with SEND
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Drama, Dance and Performance, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays
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