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 9 events taking place this week
- Date
- 20/10/2026 (18:00-19:30)
- Description
- Join us for a screening of The People's Emergency Briefing, a compelling film that explores the causes and impacts of the climate and nature crisis.
- Categories:
- Green week
- Date
- 21/10/2026 (09:30-14:00)
- Location:
- Tower Hamlets Town Hall 160 Whitechapel Road London E1 1BJ
- Description
- Join us at the Green Week Sustainability Fair on 21 October 2026.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Green week
- Date
- 21/10/2026 (14:00-15:30)
- Description
- Join us in person for a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing following the Sustainability Fair.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Green week
- Date
- 21/10/2026 (16:00-18:00)
- Location:
- St Margaret's House 21 Old Ford Road E2 9PJ
- Description
- We hold monthly gardening sessions, with times changing throughout the year to reflect the seasons. You're welcome to join for as little or as long as you'd like.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Green week, Workshops and activities
- Date
- 22/10/2026 (09:30-17:00)
- Location:
- The Ecology Pavilion 125 Grove Road E3 5RP
- Description
- As part of Tower Hamlets Green Week 2026, join us for the Biodiversity & Growing Symposium.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Green week
- Date
- 23/10/2026 (18:00-20:00)
- Location:
- St Hilda's Community Centre 18 Club Row E2 7EY
- Description
- Come along for this in-person screening of People's Emergency Briefing.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Green week
- Date
- 24/10/2026 (10:00-13:00)
- Location:
- Swedenborg Gardens Wellclose Street E1 8HP
- Description
- Our community planting day is free and open to everyone, including families.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Green week
- Date
- 25/10/2026 (12:00-14:00)
- Location:
- Mudchute Community Food Garden 35 Pier Street E14 3HR
- Description
- Come and grow your own food and support healthy ecosystems in Tower Hamlets.
- Categories:
- Free to attend, Green week