Summer activities 2025
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 7 events taking place tomorrow
- Date
- 06/05/2025 (09:00) - 11/11/2025 (17:30)
- Location:
- Tower of London London EC3N 4AB
- Description
- The Tower of London will be marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a commemorative display of poppies.
- Categories:
- Heritage and museums, Pay to attend, Remembrance, VE Day
- Date
- 09 (09:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall St E14 6TL
- Description
- My Turn showcases Holly's latest original collage works alongside a new series of vases and prints
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 20 (10:00) - 31/10/2025 (16:00)
- Location:
- Genesis Cinema 93-95 Mile End Rd E1 4UJ
- Description
- Come shop at the It Takes a Village Black History Month Pop-up at Genesis Cinema
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 27 (12:30) - 31/10/2025 (15:30)
- Location:
- Mile End Children’s Park And Pavilion 106 Locksley St Limehouse
- Description
- Come along for a host of horrifying Halloween themed arts and crafts activities for all the family this half term!
- Categories:
- Community events, Family and children, Free to attend, Half-term
- Date
- 29 (13:00) - 31/10/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
- Description
- Join Spotlight's project and explore the evolution of black creativity and culture.
- Categories:
- Black History Month
- Date
- 31/10/2025 (19:30-20:30)
- Location:
- The Brady Arts and Community Centre 192-196 Hanbury Street London E1 5HU
- Description
- A warm cup of short stories on a cold night, served with themes of humanity, empathy, and resilience.
- Categories:
- Season of Bangla Drama