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