Summer activities 2025

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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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Friday 1st August 2025

V&A East Summer School 2025

Date
28/07/2025 (10:00) - 01/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
V&A East Storehouse Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford E20 3AX
Description
A unique opportunity to collaborate with artists and get creative.
Categories:
Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Interactive workshops

Date
01 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford London E20
Description
Interactive workshops for 12-17 year olds.
Categories:
Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Grime Pays

Date
01/08/2025 (10:30-16:30)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
A special experience for young people who want to gain some experience in the Music Industry.
Categories:
Free to attend, Music, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Football - 1 August

Date
01/08/2025 (14:00-16:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Friendly football games and drills at the Langdon Park School football pitch.
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Chill-out and games - 1 August Paul's Way

Chill-out and games - 1 August Paul's Way
Date
01/08/2025 (15:00-19:00)
Location:
Paul's Way Community Centre 83 St Paul's Way E3 4AJ
Description
Play games and access advice from youth workers during the session in the 121 room
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Fit Club - 1 August

Fit Club - 1 August
Date
01/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
If you're looking to begin get fit and stay healthy, come and join Ade and Treaser at our weekly Spotlight fitness sessions
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Chill-out and games - 1 August

Chill-out and games - 1 August
Date
01/08/2025 (16:00-20:00)
Location:
Linc Centre 70 Fern St London E3 3PR
Description
Play games and access advice from youth workers during the session in the 121 room
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Football Session - 1 August

Football Session - 1 August
Date
01/08/2025 (16:30-18:00)
Location:
Linc Centre 70 Fern St London E3 3PR
Description
Play matches and tournaments and do drills and passes outdoors with youth workers
Categories:
Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people
Saturday 2nd August 2025

Interactive workshops

Date
01 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford London E20
Description
Interactive workshops for 12-17 year olds.
Categories:
Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

Excursion: Camber Sands (girls only)

Date
02/08/2025 (10:00-19:00)
Location:
Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
Description
Spend the day at Camber Sands, where golden sands meet crystal-clear waters and endless fun.
Categories:
Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people
Sunday 3rd August 2025

Interactive workshops

Date
01 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford London E20
Description
Interactive workshops for 12-17 year olds.
Categories:
Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people
Monday 4th August 2025

Interactive workshops

Date
01 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford London E20
Description
Interactive workshops for 12-17 year olds.
Categories:
Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Young people

V&A East Summer School 2025 (week two)

Date
04 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
V&A East Storehouse Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford E20 3AX
Description
A unique opportunity to collaborate with artists and get creative.
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Summer Adventure

Summer Adventure
Date
04 (12:00) - 07/08/2025 (18:00)
Location:
Ocean TLA Forecourt Anson House Ernest Street London E1 4SH
Description
Free adventure sessions and free hot lunches.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities, Young people

Mic Check Mondays - 4 August

Mic Check Mondays - 4 August
Date
04/08/2025 (13:00-17:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Drop in, Jump on the mic, spin your fave tracks, or just chill and enjoy the vibes.
Categories:
Free to attend, Music, Summer events, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Chill-out and games - 4 August Paul's Way

Chill-out and games - 4 August Paul's Way
Date
04/08/2025 (15:00-19:00)
Location:
Paul's Way Community Centre 83 St Paul's Way E3 4AJ
Description
Play games and access advice from youth workers during the session in the 121 room
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Fit Club - 4 August

Fit Club - 4 August
Date
04/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
If you're looking to begin get fit and stay healthy, come and join Ade and Treaser at our weekly Spotlight fitness sessions
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Chill-out and games - 4 August

Chill-out and games - 4 August
Date
04/08/2025 (16:00-20:00)
Location:
Linc Centre 70 Fern St London E3 3PR
Description
Play games and access advice from youth workers during the session in the 121 room
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Football Session - 4 August

Football Session - 4 August
Date
04/08/2025 (16:30-18:00)
Location:
Linc Centre 70 Fern St London E3 3PR
Description
Play matches and tournaments and do drills and passes outdoors with youth workers
Categories:
Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Arts & Craft - 4 August

Arts & Craft - 4 August
Date
04/08/2025 (17:00-18:00)
Location:
Paul's Way Community Centre 83 St Paul's Way E3 4AJ
Description
Come and get creative by expressing yourself through arts & crafts!
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people
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