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

Thursday 31st July 2025

Next Stop Family Workshop

Next Stop Family Workshop
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.

Flower prints

Flower prints
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.

Bow Code Breakers

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.

LEGO Build the Change

LEGO Build the Change
Date
31/07/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
play with LEGO® bricks

OTHERWORLD (Virtual Reality)

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.
Friday 1st August 2025

Come and try Athletics - Week 1

Come and try Athletics - Week 1
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

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.

Morning walking group

Morning walking group
Date
01/08/2025 (07:30-09:00)
Location:
Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
Description
Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk

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.

Holiday Club with themed weeks

Holiday Club with themed weeks
Date
01 (08:30) - 08/08/2025 (17:30)
Location:
Star Primary School Star Lane Newham London E16 4NH
Description
Holiday club

Holiday Club with themed weeks

Holiday Club with themed weeks
Date
01 (08:30) - 22/08/2025 (17:30)
Location:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Copper Box Arena London E20 3HB
Description
Holiday club

Holiday Club with themed weeks

Holiday Club with themed weeks
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

Summer Sports Camp

Summer Sports Camp
Date
01 (09:00) - 08/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Qmotion Queen Mary Students' Union Mile End Campus E1 4FZ
Description
QMSU Sports Camps

Learning through play

Learning through play
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.

Kids for a Quid - Summer Holidays Offer

Kids for a Quid - Summer Holidays Offer
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

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.

Diary of the Wimpy Kid Activity

Diary of the Wimpy Kid Activity
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

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

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

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
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