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Summer activities 2026

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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 23rd July 2026

Splash pool

Splash pool
Date
23/07/2026 (11:00) - 31/08/2026 (17:00)
Location:
Victoria Park
Description
Vicky Park Splash Pool is a great place to cool off in the summer heat
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Parks, Summer events, Summer holidays, Victoria Park

Special Event: What did the Hippie have in his Bag?

Special Event: What did the Hippie have in his Bag?
Date
23/07/2026 (11:30-15:00)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path East India Dock Road London E14 6BT
Description
Special Event: What did the Hippie have in his Bag?
Categories:
Free to attend, Libraries and literature, Summer events, Summer holidays

African drums

African drums
Date
23/07/2026 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
African drums
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Parks, Summer events, Summer holidays, Victoria Park

Paint a pigeon

Date
23/07/2026 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
Description
Flutter down to Bethnal Green Library where we will use cardboard and paint to depict one of London's most iconic birds - the pigeon!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Young people

Special Event: What did the Hippie have in his Bag?

Special Event: What did the Hippie have in his Bag?
Date
23/07/2026 (15:00-17:00)
Description
Special Event: What did the Hippie have in his Bag?
Categories:
Free to attend, Libraries and literature, Summer events, Summer holidays
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