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.

Upcoming events

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There are 3 events taking place tomorrow
Saturday 25th 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

Girls Only Youth centre Session - Bethnal Green - Saturday 25 July

Girls Only Youth centre Session - Bethnal Green - Saturday 25 July
Date
25/07/2026 (13:30-16:00)
Location:
1 Cornwall Avenue, Bethnal Green Youth Centre, E2 0HW
Description
There is something for everyone!
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Universal Open Access Youth centre Session - Bethnal Green 25 + 26 July

Universal Open Access Youth centre Session - Bethnal Green 25 + 26 July
Date
25 (16:00) - 26/07/2026 (18:30)
Location:
1 Cornwall Avenue, Bethnal Green Youth Centre, E2 0HW
Description
There is something for everyone!
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people
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