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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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Thursday 31st July 2025

LEGO Build the Change

Date
31/07/2025 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
play with LEGO® bricks
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Next Stop Family Workshop

Next Stop Family Workshop
Date
31/07/2025 (14:30-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Next Stop takes a trip to Whitechapel as we host a creative workshop for families! Turn your everyday public transport journeys into a board game adventure.
Categories:
Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers

Flower prints

Flower prints
Date
31/07/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
Description
Make your own petal and leaf stamps from scratch. Use them to create a beautiful bunch of flowers. You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Bow Code Breakers

Date
31/07/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place London E3 5GT
Description
There are lots of secret messages hidden around the Idea Store, and they're all in code! See how many you can find and see if you can work out what they say.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

LEGO Build the Change

LEGO Build the Change
Date
31/07/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
play with LEGO® bricks
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays
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