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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 14th August 2025

Arts and crafts - 14 August

Arts and crafts - 14 August
Date
14/08/2025 (14:00-17:00)
Location:
Victoria Park East - Pools Playground
Description
Find your creative side with our arts and crafts
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Victoria Park, Workshops and activities, Young people

Community fun day: Stepney and Wapping

Community fun day: Stepney and Wapping
Date
14/08/2025 (14:30-18:30)
Location:
London E1 0BY, Ring House
Description
The council is holding community fun days on estates across the borough. Everyone is welcome to come along, connect with others.
Categories:
Community events, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Treasure hunt:- 14 August

Treasure hunt:- 14 August
Date
14/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
Description
A thrilling treasure hunt through children's books, where clues hidden "beyond the covers" lead young readers on an adventurous journey.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Holiday Activities and Food (HAF), Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Sock puppets

Sock puppets
Date
14/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
Description
Transform a boring sock into a puppet. Will yours have a scary, snaky smile or a pretty, purple perm on its head? YOU get to decide
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Fun Gift Stamp SF

Interactive Storytelling with History Riot - 14 August

Interactive Storytelling with History Riot - 14 August
Date
14/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Road London E1 2FB
Description
Learn a bit about a famous story from the Tower of London by meeting a historical character. Expect to join in, move around and go on a journey through history!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Watermelon Fan - 14 August

Watermelon Fan - 14 August
Date
14/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Beat the heat with a super cool Watermelon Fan you make yourself! It's colourful, fun, and just like a juicy slice of summer.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Board Games - 14 August

Board Games - 14 August
Date
14/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path East India Dock Road London E14 6BT
Description
Join us for a fun board games afternoon! You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people

Studio Time - 14 July

Studio Time - 14 July
Date
14/08/2025 (15:00-19:00)
Location:
Eastside Youth & Community Centre 6 Parnell Road E3 2RB
Description
Come and learn new creative skills and make music tracks and beats with Junior our creative youth worker!
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Twilight stay & play

Twilight stay & play
Date
14/08/2025 (15:30-17:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop in session.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays

LEGO Build the Change - 14 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 14 Aug
Date
14/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
Come and see how LEGO can help with ideas on how to make the world a better place.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events

Chill-out and games - 14 August Eastside

Chill-out and games - 14 August Eastside
Date
14/08/2025 (16:00-20:00)
Location:
Eastside Youth & Community Centre 6 Parnell Road E3 2RB
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

Mixed Boxing - 14 August

Date
14/08/2025 (16:15-17:30)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Join world class coaches from Limehouse Boxing Academy to get the low down and enjoy a fun & physical work out.
Categories:
Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Football Session

Football Session
Date
14/08/2025 (17:00-19:00)
Location:
St Paul’s Way Community Centre 83 St Paul’s Way E3 4AJ
Description
Play football
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers

After Hours: Bike maintenance

Date
14/08/2025 (17:00-19:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
Description
When the programmes finish, the games begin. Join Ozzy and Dan and learn how to maintain and fix a bike.
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities

After Hours: Baking

Date
14/08/2025 (17:00-19:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
Description
Spotlights very own baking sessions
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities

Advanced Boxing -14 August

Date
14/08/2025 (18:00-19:30)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Up your game and improve your boxing skills in this advanced session. Invite only.
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Teenagers, Young people

Excursion: Air Soft

Excursion: Air Soft
Date
14/08/2025 (18:00-21:00)
Location:
Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
Description
Gear up for an adrenaline-packed evening with our Airsoft Adventure!
Categories:
Summer events, Summer holidays
Friday 15th August 2025

Baby massage - 29 July Overland

Baby massage - 29 July Overland
Date
29/07/2025 (13:30) - 26/08/2025 (15:00)
Location:
Overland Children and Family Centre 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
Description
Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Workshops and activities

Active stay & play - Marner 31 July

Active stay & play - Marner 31 July
Date
31/07/2025 (13:30) - 16/08/2025 (15:00)
Location:
Marner Children and Family Centre Devas Street E3 3LL
Description
play session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme

Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme
Date
01 (08:00) - 22/08/2025 (18:00)
Location:
St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road London E1 5AW
Description
The Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme is Ofsted registered and provides childcare for children aged 3 to 13 years old.
Categories:
Summer events, Summer holidays
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