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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 9 events taking place today
Wednesday 13th August 2025

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

Free adventure sessions

Free adventure sessions
Date
11 (12:00) - 14/08/2025 (18:00)
Location:
Ocean TLA Forecourt Anson House Ernest Street London E1 4SH
Description
Free adventure session and free hot lunches
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Half-term, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Rez Kabir Storytelling - 13 August (11.30am - 12pm)

Rez Kabir Storytelling - 13 August (11.30am - 12pm)
Date
13/08/2025 (11:30-12:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street London E14 3HG
Description
Stories in English with elements of Bangla. There will be lots of fun and hand puppets. Join us for interactive family entertainment performed by storyteller Rez Kabir.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Rez Kabir Storytelling - 13 August (11.30am - 12pm)

Rez Kabir Storytelling - 13 August (11.30am - 12pm)
Date
13/08/2025 (11:30-12:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street London E14 3HG
Description
Stories in English with elements of Bangla. There will be lots of fun and hand puppets. Join us for interactive family entertainment performed by storyteller Rez Kabir.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Community family fun day - Meath Gardens Park

Date
13/08/2025 (12:00-15:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Park
Description
Join our Children and Family Centres and parks and open spaces teams for a community activity day with sports, play, arts and crafts activities and more.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Parks, Summer events, Summer holidays

Family Funday

Family Funday
Date
13/08/2025 (12:00-15:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop in session for further information.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Young people

Create a bug hotel / scavenger hunt

Create a bug hotel / scavenger hunt
Date
13/08/2025 (14:00-17:00)
Location:
Victoria Park East - Pools Playground
Description
Create a comfy hotel for bugs in our beautiful park
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Parks, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

LEGO Build the Change - 13 August

LEGO Build the Change - 13 August
Date
13/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Rd London E1 2FB
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, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people
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