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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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Wednesday 27th August 2025

Starting Solids Workshop

Starting Solids Workshop
Date
27/08/2025 (14:00-15:00)
Location:
Mowlem CFC Wadeson Street E2 9DL
Description
Eating solid food
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Workshops and activities

LEGO Build the Change - 27 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 27 Aug
Date
27/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Watney Market 260 Commercial Road London E1 2FB
Description
Join us at this fun workshop where we will try to build solutions with LEGO® bricks to challenges such as climate change and protecting endangered animals.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities
Thursday 28th August 2025

Family Fun Stay & play

Family Fun Stay & play
Date
01 (10:00) - 29/08/2025 (12:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop in session
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Little Yogis, Big Calm

Little Yogis, Big Calm
Date
28/08/2025 (09:30-10:30)
Description
Gentle yoga and bonding for pre-walking babies with SEND and their parents/carers.
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays

Get ready for school

Get ready for school
Date
28/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Mowlem CFC Wadeson Street E2 9DL
Description
Drop in session
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Active stay & play (Garden area)

Active stay & play (Garden area)
Date
28/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Come and get active in the Garden
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Family Stay and Play - Overland 28 August

Family Stay and Play - Overland 28 August
Date
28/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
Overland Family Hub 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
Description
Come and have fun, activities for all age groups
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events

Water Play

Water Play
Date
28/08/2025 (10:00-12:00)
Location:
John Smith Children and Family Centre 90 Stepney Way E1 2EN
Description
All sorts of fun with water - bring spare clothing.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays

Calm in the Wild

Calm in the Wild
Date
28/08/2025 (11:00-12:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green London E2 0HL All ages
Description
Birth–5 children with SEND, and their families
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, SEND, Summer events, Summer holidays

Active stay & play - Marner 28 August

Active stay & play - Marner 28 August
Date
28/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
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

LEGO Build the Change - 28 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 28 Aug
Date
28/08/2025 (14:00-15:30)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
At this workshop we will play and build with LEGO® bricks to find solutions to make our world more green and sustainable. You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Badge Making - 28 Aug

Badge Making - 28 Aug
Date
28/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Bethnal Green Library Cambridge Heath Rd Bethnal Green E2 0HL
Description
Get creative and design your very own personalised badge – make something that's truly one of a kind! You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Among Us in Real Life

Date
28/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
Description
Ever played Among Us with your friends online (or just watched someone play it)? Bring your friends to the Idea Store and play it for real! Try to finish your tasks on time… and try to survive!
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Young people

Sand Art

Sand Art
Date
28/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
A Day on the beach in your local library as you create a mini seaside keepsake. You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays

Twilight stay & play

Twilight stay & play
Date
28/08/2025 (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 workshop

Date
28/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
Join us at this fun workshop where we will try to build solutions with LEGO® bricks to challenges such as climate change and protecting endangered animals.You can collect a Summer of Fun stamp at this event.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

LEGO Build the Change - 28 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 28 Aug
Date
28/08/2025 (16:00-17:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street London E14 3HG
Description
At this workshop we will play and build with LEGO® bricks to find solutions to make our world more green and sustainable.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays
Friday 29th August 2025

Family Fun Stay & play

Family Fun Stay & play
Date
01 (10:00) - 29/08/2025 (12:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop in session
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Morning walking group

Morning walking group
Date
29/08/2025 (07:30-09:00)
Location:
Outside Poplar E5 Bakehouse
Description
Start your Friday with a refreshing morning walk
Categories:
Family and children, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays

Learning through play - 29 August - Chrisp Street

Learning through play - 29 August - Chrisp Street
Date
29/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Chrisp Street Children and Family Centre 45 Kerbey Street E14 6AW
Description
Free play sessions every Friday in August.
Categories:
Family and children, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays
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