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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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Tuesday 26th August 2025

Baby massage - 26 August John Smith

Baby massage - 26 August John Smith
Date
26/08/2025 (10:00-11:00)
Location:
John Smith Family Hub 90 Stepney Way E1 2EN
Description
Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Workshops and activities

Baby massage - 26 August Overland

Baby massage - 26 August Overland
Date
26/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
Location:
Overland Children and Family Centre 60 Parnell Road E3 2RU
Description
Free session, Supports Parents/carers to bond and interact with baby through massage
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Workshops and activities

LEGO Build the Change - 26 Aug

LEGO Build the Change - 26 Aug
Date
26/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
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

Puppetry and Movement Workshop

Puppetry and Movement Workshop
Date
26/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Chrisp Street 1 Vesey Path E India Dock Rd London E14 6BT
Description
Discover the many animals that used to live at the Tower of London and practice the art of puppetry
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Hot Air Balloons

Date
26/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Cubitt Town Library Strattondale Street E14 3HG
Description
Decorate your own hot air balloon with colourful pom poms.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Jellyfish Suncatcher

Date
26/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd London E1 1BU
Description
Make a magical jellyfish that shines in the sunlight! This fun craft lets you create a colourful suncatcher that wiggles and glows when the sun comes out
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

Date
26/08/2025 (15:00-16:00)
Location:
Idea Store Bow 1 Gladstone Place Roman Road London E3 5ES
Description
Help us with ideas to increase the amount of recycling that Tower Hamlets does.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Family and children, Free to attend, Fun Gift Stamp SF, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities
Wednesday 27th 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

All Ability Club

All Ability Club
Date
27/08/2025 (09:30-13:30)
Location:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in front of the Velodrome
Description
Accessible cycling
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Victoria Park, Workshops and activities

Active Stay & play

Active Stay & play
Date
27/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Collingwood CFC st Bartholomews Gardens Buckhurst Street E1 5QT
Description
Drop in sessions
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Family and children, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Communication stay & play - 27 August

Communication stay & play - 27 August
Date
27/08/2025 (10:00-11:30)
Location:
Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
Description
Drop-in session.
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Creative stay & play

Creative stay & play
Date
27/08/2025 (10:30-12:30)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop In session.
Categories:
Ages 5-12, Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Workshops and activities

Spotlight Skates

Spotlight Skates
Date
27/08/2025 (13:00-17:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
Description
Join our friendly Spotlight Skates crew
Categories:
Sports and exercise, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities

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

Starting Solids Workshop

Starting Solids Workshop
Date
27/08/2025 (14:00-15:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Free Session, Support with introducing your baby to eating Solid foods (Weaning)
Categories:
Babies and toddlers, Free to attend, Summer events, 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

Workshop: Developing your CV

Date
27/08/2025 (18:00-21:00)
Location:
Minerva Community Centre 10 Minerva street Bethnal Green E2 9EH
Description
Learn how to showcase your skills, experience, and potential with expert guidance and hands-on support
Categories:
Free to attend, Summer events, Summer holidays, Teenagers, Workshops and activities, Young people
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

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

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
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