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

Monday 4th August 2025

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

All Ability Club

All Ability Club
Date
02 (09:30) - 06/08/2025 (13:30)
Location:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in front of the Velodrome
Description
Accessible cycling

Baby massage - 4 August

Baby massage - 4 August
Date
04/08/2025 (10:00-11:00)
Location:
Wapping and Bigland Children and Family Centre 15 Richard Street E1 2JP
Description
Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage

Active play for under 5's

Date
04/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
St Hilda's Centre 18 Club Row E2 7EY
Description
Free Play resources for a physical play session

Family Play - 4 August

Family Play - 4 August
Date
04/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
John Smith Family Hub 90 Stepney Way E1 2EN
Description
Fun and Play for children up to 11 years.

Play in a Day - Heroes & Villains

Play in a Day - Heroes & Villains
Date
04/08/2025 (10:00-15:00)
Location:
Chisenhale Primary School Bow E3 5QY
Description
Drama, story-telling, costume making and performing all in one day.

Next Steps Summer School

Next Steps Summer School
Date
04 (10:00) - 08/08/2025 (15:30)
Location:
Half Moon Theatre 43 White Horse Road London E1 0ND
Description
Free Drama focused Summer school to support transition to secondary school.

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.

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.

Dogman Treasure Hunt

Date
04/08/2025 (14:30-15:30)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
Explore and discover the hidden clues amongst the library books with the Dogman team

LEGO Build the Change - 4 Aug ISWM

LEGO Build the Change - 4 Aug ISWM
Date
04/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Rd London E1 2FB
Description
Come and see how LEGO can help with ideas on how to make the world a better place.

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

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

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

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

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!

Girls Only Boxing - 4 August

Girls Only Boxing - 4 August
Date
04/08/2025 (17:00-18:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Come and empower yourself in our exclusive girls-only boxing sessions!

After Hours: Movie Night - 4 August

Date
04/08/2025 (17:00-19:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Join Ozzy and Dan for movie night at Spotlight with cinema style seating and snacks.

Drumming an Guitar 1-2-1 - 4 August

Date
04/08/2025 (17:00-19:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie Street E14 6GN
Description
Interested in learning drums or guitar over the summer holidays? These 25 minute sessions are suitable for newbies and seasoned pros alike.

Workshop: Vapes and THC

Date
04/08/2025 (18:00-21:00)
Location:
Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road London E1 5AW
Description
This workshop raises awareness about the risks and health impacts of vaping and THC, particularly among young people.
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