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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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There are 31 events taking place this week
Friday 1st August 2025

Come and try Athletics - Week 1

Come and try Athletics - Week 1
Date
28/07/2025 (10:00) - 01/08/2025 (14:00)
Location:
190 Burdett Rd, E3 4HL, London, Mile End Park Leisure Centre Stadium (North Gate) near the Urban Adventure Base
Description
Come and Try Athletics
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, SPA, Sports and exercise, Summer holidays

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
Saturday 2nd 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

Drums of the World: South Asian - Session 1

Drums of the World: South Asian - Session 1
Date
02/08/2025 (12:00-13:30)
Location:
Poplar Union 2 Cotall St Poplar London E14 6TL
Description
An energetic 10-week musical journey led by the brilliant Yousuf
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Music, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities
Sunday 3rd 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
Monday 4th 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

Play in a Day - Heroes & Villains

Play in a Day - Heroes & Villains
Date
04/08/2025 (10:00-15:00)
Location:
Chisenhale Primary School Bow E3 5QY
Description
Drama, story-telling, costume making and performing all in one day.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Drama, Dance and Performance, Free to attend, Summer events

Come and try Athletics - Week 2

Come and try Athletics - Week 2
Date
04 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (14:00)
Location:
190 Burdett Rd, E3 4HL, London, Mile End Park Leisure Centre Stadium (North Gate) near the Urban Adventure Base
Description
Come and Try Athletics
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, SPA, Sports and exercise, Summer holidays

Summer Adventure

Summer Adventure
Date
04 (12:00) - 07/08/2025 (18:00)
Location:
Ocean TLA Forecourt Anson House Ernest Street London E1 4SH
Description
Free adventure sessions and free hot lunches.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities, Young people

Dogman Treasure Hunt

Date
04/08/2025 (14:30-15:30)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
Explore and discover the hidden clues amongst the library books with the Dogman team
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Libraries and literature, Summer events, Fun Gift Stamp SF

LEGO Build the Change - 4 Aug ISWM

LEGO Build the Change - 4 Aug ISWM
Date
04/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Rd London E1 2FB
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, Summer events, Fun Gift Stamp SF
Tuesday 5th 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

Come and try Athletics - Week 2

Come and try Athletics - Week 2
Date
04 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (14:00)
Location:
190 Burdett Rd, E3 4HL, London, Mile End Park Leisure Centre Stadium (North Gate) near the Urban Adventure Base
Description
Come and Try Athletics
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, SPA, Sports and exercise, Summer holidays

Summer Adventure

Summer Adventure
Date
04 (12:00) - 07/08/2025 (18:00)
Location:
Ocean TLA Forecourt Anson House Ernest Street London E1 4SH
Description
Free adventure sessions and free hot lunches.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities, Young people

Reading matters - 5 August

Date
05/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
John Smith Family Hub 90 Stepney Way E1 2EN
Description
Free session for children to support their reading skills.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Libraries and literature, Summer events

Play in a Day - Heroes & Villains

Play in a Day - Heroes & Villains
Date
05/08/2025 (10:00-15:00)
Location:
Chisenhale Primary School Bow E3 5QY
Description
Drama, story-telling, costume making and performing all in one day.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Drama, Dance and Performance, Free to attend, Summer events

SEND stay and play

SEND stay and play
Date
05/08/2025 (11:00-13:00)
Location:
Victoria Park West V&A building Grove Road London E3 5TB
Description
Come and enjoy all things play. For children with special educational needs and disability (SEND).
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Secondary transfer, Street parties

Community fun day: Bow and Poplar

Community fun day: Bow and Poplar
Date
05/08/2025 (14:30-18:30)
Location:
77 Morant St, E14 8EL, London, Pennyfields Park
Description
The council is holding community fun days on estates across the borough. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Community events, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Mixed Up Monsters

Date
05/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place London E3 5GT
Description
Come and meet the strangest monsters around, and see if you can find their descriptions, hidden all over the place
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events

Ice Cream Craft

Ice Cream Craft
Date
05/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Join us for a cool and creative session and make your own ice cream, no drip, just fun!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Libraries and literature, Summer events
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