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 3 events taking place this week
- Date
- 05/07/2026 (16:00-21:00)
- Location:
- Brady Arts & Community Centre 192-196 Hanbury St E1 5HU
- Description
- Join us for an inspiring and uplifting evening that brings together music, conversation, and community.
- Categories:
- South Asian Heritage Month
- Date
- 09/07/2026 (18:15-18:45)
- Location:
- BLOC Cinema Arts One Building Queen Mary University London 1 Westfield Way E1 4PD
- Description
- Filmed over the course of seven years, this documentary shows the resilience and sisterhood of three Hijra women.
- Categories:
- Film, South Asian Heritage Month
- Date
- 09/07/2026 (19:15-20:05)
- Location:
- BLOC Cinema Arts One Building Queen Mary University London 1 Westfield Way E1 4PD
- Description
- July Women is a documentary-style film set in Bangladesh during the 2024 July uprising and student protest movement.
- Categories:
- Film, South Asian Heritage Month