Summer activities 2025
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
- Date
- 31/07/2025 (14:30-16:00)
- Location:
- King Edward Memorial Park (Bowls Green) The Highway London E1W 3HT
- Description
- Next Stop takes a trip to Whitechapel as we host a creative workshop for families! Turn your everyday public transport journeys into a board game adventure.
- Date
- 31/07/2025 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
- Description
- Make your own petal and leaf stamps from scratch. Use them to create a beautiful bunch of flowers. You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
- Date
- 31/07/2025 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place London E3 5GT
- Description
- There are lots of secret messages hidden around the Idea Store, and they're all in code! See how many you can find and see if you can work out what they say.
- Date
- 31/07/2025 (16:00-17:00)
- Location:
- Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
- Description
- play with LEGO® bricks
- Date
- 31/07/2025 (18:00-21:00)
- 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.
- Date
- 28/07/2025 (10:00) - 01/08/2025 (14:00)
- Location:
- 190 Burdett Rd, E3 4HL, London, Mile End Park Leisure Centre Stadium (North Gate) near the Urban Adventure Base
- Description
- Come and Try Athletics
- 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.
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (07:30-09:00)
- Location:
- Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
- Description
- Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
- 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.
- Date
- 01 (08:30) - 08/08/2025 (17:30)
- Location:
- Star Primary School Star Lane Newham London E16 4NH
- Description
- Holiday club
- Date
- 01 (08:30) - 22/08/2025 (17:30)
- Location:
- Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Copper Box Arena London E20 3HB
- Description
- Holiday club
- Date
- 01 (08:30) - 29/08/2025 (17:30)
- Location:
- St Luke's Church of England Primary School Saunders Ness Road Isle of Dogs London E14 3EB
- Description
- Holiday club
- Date
- 01 (09:00) - 08/08/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Qmotion Queen Mary Students' Union Mile End Campus E1 4FZ
- Description
- QMSU Sports Camps
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
- Location:
- Isle of Dogs Family Hub (Millwall Park) Stebondale Street London E14 3BX
- Description
- Free play sessions every Friday in August.
- Date
- 01 (10:00) - 31/08/2025 (17:00)
- Location:
- Florence Nightingale Museum St Thomas’ Hospital Lambeth Palace Road London SE1 7EP
- Description
- Summer Holidays Offer
- 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.
- Date
- 01/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
- Description
- Make your very own Wimpy Kid diary! No booking required
- 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
- 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
- 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