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

Art Masterclass: Zine-Making

Art Masterclass: Zine-Making
Date
04/08/2025 (13:00-16:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
Description
Need a mood boost?

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.

The Den : Movement, Music and Movies!

The Den : Movement, Music and Movies!
Date
04 (13:00) - 08/08/2025 (17:00)
Location:
Spotlight 30 Hay Currie St E14 6GN
Description
Join us for a week of moving our bodies, playing games, watching movies and a trip to the Southbank Centre.

Baby Club - 4 August Mile End

Date
04/08/2025 (13:30-15:00)
Location:
Mile End Children and Family Centre 9 Bede Square Joseph Street E3 4GY
Description
Come and meet other parents/cares with babies, share knowledge and stories

Water fun - 4 August

Water fun - 4 August
Date
04/08/2025 (14:00-15:30)
Location:
Wapping & Bigland Children & Family Centre 15 Richard Street E1 2JP
Description
Free session for ages 0-5. All sort of fun with water. Bring spare clothing.

Family Fun Stay & play

Family Fun Stay & play
Date
04 (14:00) - 05/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop-In session

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.

VAWG Workshop

VAWG Workshop
Date
04 (18:00) - 06/08/2025 (19:00)
Location:
Linc Centre 70 Fern St London E3 3PR
Description
Come and get a better understanding of violence against women and girls, its extent, drivers and impact!
Tuesday 5th August 2025

Stories of Aldgate Exhibition

Stories of Aldgate Exhibition
Date
17/06/2025 (09:00) - 31/08/2025 (19:00)
Location:
Vine Street EC3
Description
This free public exhibition invites visitors to explore the people, places, and history that have shaped Aldgate into the iconic corner of London that it is today.

Family Fun Stay & play

Family Fun Stay & play
Date
28/07/2025 (14:00) - 05/08/2025 (16:00)
Location:
Meath Gardens Family Hub 1 Smart Street E2 0SN
Description
Drop-In session
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