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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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Tuesday 12th August 2025

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

Reading matters - 12 August

Date
12/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
John Smith Family Hub 90 Stepney Way E1 2EN
Description
Free session for children to support their reading skills.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Libraries and literature, Summer events

Rowing boats & Peadalos

Rowing boats & Peadalos
Date
12/08/2025 (11:00-14:00)
Location:
Victoria Park West Lake (West Park)
Description
All ages - Children must be accompanied by an adult Come and enjoy a boat or pedalo on our beautiful lake.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Kev Sutherland Comic Workshop

Kev Sutherland Comic Workshop
Date
12/08/2025 (11:30-12:30)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
Description
Join comic artist Kev to find out all there is to know about making comic strips and manga and create your own comic strip.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Summer events, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Kev Sutherland Comic Workshop - 12 August

Kev Sutherland Comic Workshop - 12 August
Date
12/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path East India Dock Road London E14 6BT
Description
Join comic artist Kev to find out all there is to know about making comic strips and manga and create your own comic strip.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Rainbow Sun Craft

Rainbow Sun Craft
Date
12/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Road London E1 1BU
Description
Bring a burst of colour and sunshine into your day with Rainbow Sun Craft!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Holiday Activities and Food (HAF), Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

T-shirt Design

T-shirt Design
Date
12/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street London E14 3HG
Description
Decide how you would want your favourite T-shirt to look.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people
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